LifeZ - Survival | Game Brain — video game discovery

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LifeZ - Survival is a single player role playing game. It was developed by iDs Games and was released on March 29, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

LifeZ - Survival is a third-person sandbox-survival game. Build your hideout, search for water and food, mine resources and fight against zombies and finally find ways to contact the outside world and leave Catastrophie Area.

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Single-Player

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers a great survival experience similar to popular mobile titles, with crafting, building, and a large open world.
Graphics and sound design are generally well-received, providing an engaging atmosphere for players.
The developers are actively updating the game, showing potential for future improvements and content additions.

The game suffers from a lack of content and balancing issues, leading to repetitive gameplay and limited progression.
Controls can be awkward and unintuitive, making gameplay frustrating at times, especially for PC users.
There are significant bugs and issues, including problems with inventory management and character animations, which detract from the overall experience.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many players noting that they are visually appealing and do not cause eye strain during extended play. While some reviews mention that the graphics could benefit from improvements, particularly in character animations, the overall aesthetic is considered suitable for the indie survival genre, with a polished look that feels modern. Players appreciate the combination of good graphics and an engaging soundtrack, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “The graphics are nice; the eye does not strain when spending time in the game.”
- “The developers tried and made a really cool game with great graphics and a cool soundtrack.”
- “Graphics is appropriate for such a genre, especially for an indie project; animations are smooth.”
- “The graphics are sort of okay but could do with a lift; also, the player model needs more work as the movement looks very dull and non-lifelike.”
- “It's a PC version of LDOE (mobile survival game) not quite up to graphics and play quality, but the pure aspect of it being a 'finished' release and not requiring real-time travel or microtransactions to get an edge is everything you would want from this sort of game.”
- “Even the graphics are average compared to the Android version.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
23%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its enjoyable mechanics and atmospheric design, though some users note the need for bug fixes and improvements in sound. While the core mechanics are functional, players express frustration over a lack of content and level caps, which hinder long-term engagement. A clearer tutorial is suggested to enhance the user experience, but many still find the game fun and relaxing, especially if future updates expand its content.
- “I liked the game; the developers created a good atmosphere and mechanics.”
- “The base game mechanics are okay; very little seems straight-up broken.”
- “No confusing user interface and gameplay.”
- “Game is playable and enjoyable, but it needs bug fixes; gameplay and sound need to be improved.”
- “I feel like I was conned by reviews mentioning mechanics this game doesn't even have; I won't call them fake but...”
- “Really love this game, and the dev is a really great guy, but the lack of content is harsh. After 17 hours, I am so overfarmed, level capped, and waiting for content for months on end. I think I have been capped for probably 5-6 hours easily of gameplay, and there are about 15+ areas that are still not available. However, being level capped and my base being almost too big to fit in the tile that I'm given to build in, I am hard-pressed to say the game is worth the money. But if a content update hits sometime soon, this game is really fun, relaxing, and well-paced.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and sound design. However, many feel that it could benefit from additional backstory for the characters, as well as more diverse missions and objectives beyond resource gathering, such as saving survivors and building a town.
- “Amazing game with good sound and story.”
- “Some backstory for the character we're playing.”
- “Also, a little backstory might be nice.”
- “The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
- “There is little to no character development, making it hard to connect with the protagonist.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and often leaves players confused about the overall plot.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of many mobile games, particularly those from developers perceived as greedy, often relies heavily on micro-transactions and ads, leading to frustration among players. In contrast, some Steam games are praised for avoiding these practices, offering a more straightforward gaming experience without the burden of additional costs.
- “As it is with LDOE: Survival's developers, who have proven to be greedy, a common trend that's apparent in this growing industry's quick game development cash grabs.”
- “You'll see games like Life Z flooding the mobile market with microtransactions and full of ads.”
- “Glad that there's a game like this for Steam without the microtransactions and ads.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's soundtrack has received positive feedback for enhancing the overall experience, with players appreciating its quality alongside the graphics. However, some users noted a lack of music during combat sequences, expressing hope for future updates to address this issue.
- “The developers tried and made a really cool game with great graphics and a fantastic soundtrack.”
- “Zombies, great soundtrack, and nice graphics will not let you get bored.”
- “The only thing that I really missed is music, especially during fights, but I'm pretty sure that it's going to be added in future updates.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting its engaging style and memorable qualities. Many appreciate the developers' ability to create an immersive environment that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- “I liked the game; the developers created a good atmosphere and mechanics.”
- “Not so long ago, I bought this game at a very tasty price, at a discount. The game is very memorable for its atmosphere.”
- “I like the style and atmosphere of the gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be unbalanced, with cloth and wood farming feeling tedious and time-consuming compared to other materials that are more readily available. This contributes to a casual gaming experience that may frustrate those seeking a more streamlined progression.
- “The game needs balancing; farming and crafting cloth and wood is a tedious, endless waste of time, while other materials seem to be readily available as needed.”
- “It's a casual gaming experience that involves a lot of grinding.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has notable stability issues, including frequent bugs that cause freezes and problems with item management, such as dragging items to the toolbar and getting stuck during crafting or consumption actions.
- “There are bugs that cause the game to freeze frequently.”
- “It has several buggy issues, such as not being able to drag items to the toolbar and getting stuck when learning a craft item or consuming something.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers generally praise the game's optimization, noting that it meets expectations and provides smooth management and performance. The graphical quality is also considered satisfactory, contributing to an overall positive experience.
- “The game met all my expectations, and overall, the graphics are good, optimization is at its best, and it's enjoyable to manage.”