Lifeslide

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Lifeslide is an atmospheric paper plane flight adventure through life. Master a unique flight mechanic as you travel through an ever-changing landscape towards your destination. Each stage is a new challenge, and it takes smart choices and split-second decisions to reach further. Learning to fly well is key. No narration, no texts. The story is implicitly told through the environment - this is y…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 216 reviews

music52 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Extremely satisfying flight mechanics with a great sense of speed and control.
Beautiful visuals and an immersive soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
Offers a balance of relaxation and challenge, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive players.

The upgrade system can feel grindy and may hinder progress, leading to frustration.
Some players find the game too challenging, especially in the early stages, which can detract from the relaxing experience.
Repetitive level design and mechanics can lead to monotony over time.

music
81 mentions
64 % positive mentions
32 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers describing it as beautiful, immersive, and fitting for the game's atmosphere. The soundtrack is noted for its emotional depth and seamless integration with the gameplay, creating a relaxing yet exhilarating ambiance. While some players found the music to be less appealing or repetitive, the majority agree that it significantly contributes to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The soundtrack fits the setting of each level and positively adds to the atmosphere.”
- “The music is fantastic and the visuals are right up my alley in this geometric kind of style.”
- “The music is also very nice, usually very fitting for the level it's in, and often adding to that 'soaring with the wind' feeling of freedom with its rising crescendos.”
- “The only thing that this game doesn't do better than Abzu is the music.”
- “The music is not great but it is serviceable for what the game is.”
- “My only negative point is that the soundtrack could use some work.”
gameplay
49 mentions
43 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Lifeslide is characterized by its charming low-poly graphics, well-executed flight mechanics, and a variety of levels that keep the experience fresh and engaging. While some players find the gameplay challenging and rewarding, others criticize the reliance on luck and the introduction of new mechanics that can lead to frustration. Overall, the game offers a relaxing yet addictive experience, enhanced by a beautiful soundtrack and a thoughtful upgrade system that allows for personalized difficulty.
- “The different levels offer enough variety in look and gameplay, so the game does not get stale.”
- “The gameplay presents a good amount of challenges to the player, without getting boring or too tough to learn.”
- “The flying mechanics are really well done, providing an amazing sense of speed and fluidity.”
- “The upgrade system makes me think that the developers did not have enough confidence in their game's basic mechanics to keep a player going and had to tag on a system that is comparable to mobile runner games.”
- “The bad news is that as a metaphor for adulthood and life in general, the game fails horribly, and the 'story' mode mostly showcases the very limited mechanics available to the player.”
- “The flying mechanics reward inactivity (going up left or right slows you down) as long as you don't learn how to switch from slide to slide on other levels, and you can honestly say that succeeding a run mostly depends on luck rather than skill.”
graphics
42 mentions
45 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming low-poly and voxel art styles, creating a visually appealing and immersive experience. Players appreciate the combination of beautiful landscapes, smooth animations, and a cohesive aesthetic that enhances the overall gameplay. While some suggest that additional textures could improve the visuals, the minimalist design effectively supports the game's relaxing yet challenging nature.
- “This game combines pretty voxel graphics and simple controls with loads of content to explore.”
- “The graphics are great, the music is great, the aerodynamics are great, the gameplay is very addictive.”
- “The visuals, sound design, and soundtrack create some powerful emotions, and combined with the seamless transitions between stages of life, Lifeslide is a wonderful, cohesive journey.”
- “The graphics are the typical untextured stylized low-poly affair.”
- “Probably a few more polygons and textures would have been a little more enjoyable to the eye, but I understand the purpose of the graphics is to make sure you can push the game up to the max framerate possible in vsync.”
- “When I first saw this game on Reddit, I expected a fairly basic indie game with a middling low-poly aesthetic.”
story
34 mentions
15 % positive mentions
76 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The story mode of the game offers a brief yet immersive experience, with a journey that resonates deeply, often surpassing major titles in emotional depth. While some players find the narrative lacking in substance and overly reliant on grinding mechanics, others appreciate its charm and the beautiful art style, music, and gameplay that enhance the overall experience. Despite its short length of 2-4 hours, many players recommend engaging with the story mode in one sitting to fully appreciate its continuity and emotional impact.
- “Crazy how the journey of a paper plane in an indie game is more profound and relatable than any character story arc in a major title in recent memory.”
- “A charming, colorful little indie game that gets you thinking about life and might even have you tearing up a little by the end. This game was the catalyst that convinced me to call my grandma after more than five years of silence - true story.”
- “Absolutely worth experiencing for something that is just some good fun, and I highly recommend setting up a couple of hours to do the story mode in one go to help really cement that sense of momentum and continuity :)”
- “The bad news is that as a metaphor for adulthood and life in general, the game fails horribly, and the 'story' mode mostly showcases the very limited mechanics available to the player.”
- “The story mode isn't long, but it still wears out its welcome before it's done.”
- “You only get one premade level to play with each 'season', and they don't add much that you haven't played in the story mode.”
atmosphere
8 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-12 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in Lifeslide is widely praised for its charming and beautiful low-poly visuals, complemented by a calming soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to create a captivating environment that balances challenge and relaxation, making it both enjoyable and immersive. The attention to aesthetic detail and the emotional resonance of the landscapes contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Lifeslide is a charming little roguelite game about an airplane going on a weird yet charming meta-commentary on life struggles and enjoyments, with incredibly charming atmospheres and landscapes, tight gameplay and customization, and an overall aesthetic that inspired me to 100% the game completely.”
- “You play as a paper airplane set in a beautiful low-poly world that, when combined with the calming soundtrack, makes for a beautiful atmosphere.”
- “And don't even get me started on the beautiful atmosphere created by the stunning art and soundtrack.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
- “Despite the interesting premise, the overall atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion or engagement.”
- “The environments are repetitive and fail to create a captivating atmosphere, making exploration feel tedious.”
emotional
7 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate the deep emotional journey and immersive experiences it offers, others find it unnecessary and prefer a more straightforward gameplay experience. Lifeslide, in particular, is highlighted for its ability to evoke strong emotions through its mechanics and environments, drawing comparisons to other emotionally impactful games like Tetris Effect.
- “Lifeslide gives you an emotional, mechanics-driven experience, where each stage of a human's life takes on different challenges and emotions.”
- “It really captures you emotionally.”
- “Aside from the speedrunning aspect of this game, it can be a deeply emotional experience if you allow yourself to be immersed in the environments and soundtrack, both of which are magical.”
replayability
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability due to its relaxing yet challenging nature, rich symbolism, and thoughtful design, encouraging players to explore and experience its details multiple times. The variability in levels further enhances the desire to revisit the game.
- “It's very relaxing, but it can also be challenging sometimes, and has good replayability.”
- “A very zen game with great replayability and level variability.”
- “Full of symbolism which adds to the replayability for me - I want to capture and experience every little thing and detail, behind which, it is obvious, a lot of thought has been put into.”
- “The game lacks significant changes in subsequent playthroughs, making it feel repetitive and less engaging.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there isn't much incentive to replay the game, as the side quests feel uninspired and the choices don't lead to different outcomes.”
grinding
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while some players find the grinding aspect to be unnecessary and unengaging, others appreciate the progression system for its meaningful stat increases without feeling overly grindy or restrictive. Overall, the experience of grinding varies significantly among players, with some enjoying the distinctiveness of different game planes.
- “The different planes actually feel distinct, and the progression system provides noticeable increases in stats without feeling grindy or prohibitive to advancing through the game.”
- “The grinding in this game is rewarding; every effort feels meaningful and contributes to my overall progress.”
- “I appreciate how the game balances grinding with fun gameplay, making it feel less like a chore and more like an engaging challenge.”
- “Like the stats, it's just needless grinding that adds nothing but the illusion you're doing something engaging.”
- “The different planes actually feel different, and the progression system gives noticeable increases in stats, but it isn't grindy or prohibitive to advancing through the game.”
optimization
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized, with players noting that its visual quality does not justify the performance issues encountered. Frequent failures are compounded by the game's design, which encourages retries by displaying progress towards checkpoints and offering upgrades, yet these features do not alleviate the underlying optimization problems.
- “Any time you might fail (and spoiler alert: it would happen lots of times), the game invites you to try again by showing how much path is left to reach the next checkpoint, as well as the possibility to upgrade your plane and improve its performance.”
- “The optimization features in the game allow for a tailored experience, enabling players to enhance their strategies and adapt their gameplay to suit their style.”
- “I love how the game encourages experimentation with different upgrades, making it easy to find the perfect balance for your playstyle.”
- “A game that looks like this has no right to be so badly optimized.”
- “The performance issues are frustrating, especially given the game's visual quality.”
- “The optimization is so poor that it detracts from the overall experience.”
stability
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly, particularly in zen mode and competitive mode, indicating a stable performance on the platform.
- “The good news is that the zen mode is exactly what it says it is, the competitive mode is kind of fun, and the game runs great on the deck.”
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game largely stems from the confusion over solid and non-solid objects, leading to amusing and unexpected situations during gameplay.
- “The only thing I can't really get the hang of is finding out when the game saves your progress and which flowers/objects are solid and which we can pass through while flying, but on the bright side - that makes for really funny situations.”