Live the Life
- September 16, 2020
- One Man Behind
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Live the Life" , start your new life in Port-Anthony, a small town attracting young people. Customize your appearance, and choose your housing, from an apartment to the streets. Manage your health, money, and basic needs while exploring the district and interacting with various facilities. Regular updates will add new activities, areas, and improvements, creating a complex and comfortable world for you to live in.
Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential and offers a unique life simulation experience.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and actively working on updates and bug fixes.
- The first-person perspective and realistic mechanics, such as carrying items and managing needs, add depth to the gameplay.
- The game is plagued with numerous bugs and glitches that can make it unplayable at times.
- There is a lack of content and features, making the gameplay feel limited and repetitive.
- Basic functionalities, such as tutorials and control customization, are missing or poorly implemented.
- stability50 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by players, including key binds malfunctioning, character freezing, and disappearing items. While many users acknowledge that these problems are typical for an early access title and express hope for future improvements, the overall consensus is that the game is too buggy to recommend at this time. Despite its potential, players are advised to wait for further updates before diving in.
“The game runs great and plays well for an early access title.”
“I am trying to like this game, but it is super buggy. Key binds stop working out of nowhere.”
“I played 7 hours of this game, and in those 7 hours, I experienced a million glitches such as items in the house disappearing and my character getting stuck. I would not recommend it to anyone unless these are fixed, as it is a broken game.”
“The game is a buggy mess.”
- graphics25 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant issues such as glitches, choppy performance, and poor character model rendering, especially in the early access version. While some users appreciate the potential for beautiful visuals and the ability to adjust settings for lower-end PCs, others report that even high-end systems struggle to run the game smoothly. Overall, the graphics show promise but require substantial improvements and optimization as development continues.
“I played the game for about 1 hour, I couldn't discover all the beautiful details in it, the graphics are amazing, the content, the voices, the light is incredible, everything is beautiful.”
“It's like the Sims with a very GTA V first-person graphics vibe.”
“The graphics settings are also very useful if you have a low-mid range PC, since you can alter almost everything to run smoother.”
“The graphic integrity was shoddy as well, admittedly.”
“For the little time I had this game, I can openly say that even for an early access it is not good. I had the graphics as high as possible and the clothes and hair still looked horrible. Some hairstyles didn't even look like what you chose, and clothes that you could buy didn't always sit right on the body, sometimes even glitched through.”
“Graphics still need work along with bugs.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is currently marred by numerous bugs and unpolished mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. While some appreciate the unique life simulation elements and potential for depth, others feel it requires significant improvements and additional development time before it can be recommended. Overall, the game shows promise but is not yet ready for a full release.
“Very promising life simulation game that offers a different type of gameplay than most games of the genre!”
“I really enjoyed the gameplay narrative and mechanics, the way it starts with the photo is very clever, and the customization is quite detailed.”
“Very realistic gameplay, it's awesome how you work for yourself and when you buy things they just don't appear; you have to get your own merchandise in boxes to carry home. Believe me, I've left and had to return to the stores a couple of times to get my items.”
“The mechanics are terrible.”
“I recommend waiting until this game gets better and more polished. The bugs make the gameplay very wonky right now, and things like cooking are particularly annoying.”
“Do not waste your money. No real updates, terrible mechanics, and way too many bugs.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users highlighting significant performance issues and bugs that detract from the experience. While some players note improvements over time, others feel that the game still requires further optimization and fixes to reach its full potential.
“The game has become so much better optimized.”
“Just needs some optimization and bug fixes and it will be perfect.”
“Well to devs, you guys can improve this well; for example, the game should be optimized.”
“The game is very poorly optimized.”
“The game is just poorly optimized.”
“Well to devs, you guys can improve this. For example, the game should be optimized, and there is a weird glitch where people start running after I interact with them.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mix of absurd situations, such as characters needing to find toilets to relieve themselves, which can evoke both laughter and frustration. Additionally, the presence of amusingly incorrect wording and spelling adds to the comedic experience, though it also highlights a need for better proofreading.
“I didn't spawn with a toilet and almost pooped myself (I don't know if that's an actual thing yet, but my character stayed doubled over until I found a toilet in a bar to poop). It was hilarious and made me angry at the same time.”
“Some of the wording and spelling are hilariously wrong, and proofreading needs to take place.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, often feeling that the minimal rewards do not justify the effort compared to simpler alternatives. However, some appreciate the unique mechanic of transporting purchased items back to their apartment, which adds a distinct element to the gameplay.
“Okay, maybe I exaggerated a little bit, but it's a tedious process for a minimal reward when I could just purchase a bag of chips or a muffin from the cake house and get almost as much hunger back.”
“The one thing that is tedious, but I think makes this game different and unique, is that things you buy are put into a shopping bag or cardboard box, and you need to haul it back to your apartment.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game currently lacks a developed storyline, as it is still in early access; however, it facilitates personal role-playing and improvisation for players looking to create their own narratives. Those seeking a structured story may find it lacking at this stage.
“The game has made it easier to think of things on the spot while coming up with your own storyline, but there really isn't anything developed yet. If you're looking for a story, this is not the game for you yet.”
“There really isn't anything developed yet in terms of story. If you're looking for a narrative experience, this game is not for you at this stage.”
“While the game allows for personal role-playing, the lack of a developed storyline means that if you're seeking a rich narrative, you will be disappointed.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its evolving gameplay mechanics and extensive customization options, including relationships, jobs, and home design. Players can engage in various activities and interactions within a vibrant city, making each playthrough feel unique. The continuous updates and improvements further enhance the experience, keeping players invested and eager for new content.
“The game has improved significantly with recent patches, making it more playable than ever. The new city adds depth to gameplay, allowing for relationships with unique NPCs, each with their own names and personalities.”
“The game world is rich with interactions, from customizing your home to enjoying various activities like going to bars, playing darts, and even working at different jobs. There's always something new to explore.”
“With an in-depth cooking system, layered clothing options, and the ability to get tattoos anywhere on your body, the game offers endless possibilities for creativity and personalization, making it highly replayable.”
“The game lacks significant replayability; once you've experienced the main story and side quests, there's little incentive to return.”
“After completing the game, I found that there wasn't much left to explore or do, making it hard to justify replaying.”
“While the initial gameplay was enjoyable, the lack of varied outcomes and choices means I don't feel motivated to play through again.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the diner is noted to be quite amusing, adding a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere to the experience.
“The music in the diner is quite amusing.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
“I love how the music evolves with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The music in the diner, however, is quite amusing.”
