Man Alive

About

Man Alive is a platform game with a twist (or two). We are working with the idea that death is not the end. There are no health packs, because we promote death in Man Alive!

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Play Modes

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

15%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The graphics are appealing and show some potential.
There is a good idea behind the game, suggesting it could have been enjoyable if executed properly.
Some players found the game fun despite its many flaws.

The game has not been updated since its early access launch in 2015, leading to concerns about abandonment.
Gameplay is extremely short, with many players finishing it in under 30 minutes, making it feel incomplete.
The platforming mechanics are poorly executed, with numerous bugs and design issues that detract from the experience.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for being buggy and lacking depth, with only 13 levels that can be completed in about 30 minutes, making it feel overpriced at $10. The mechanics, including a puzzling element involving using your corpse, are seen as silly and underdeveloped, indicating that the game has potential but requires significant improvements in both challenge and sound effects.
- “Some of them have a silly 'must die and use your corpse to solve the puzzle' mechanic.”
- “Considering how fast you can get there (2-4 minutes) plus the fact that there are only 13 levels means this game is probably not more than 30 minutes of gameplay.”
- “Graphics and gameplay aren't very good; it's buggy, too.”
- “Totally score a 2 because it has potential but needs more sound effects and a lot more gameplay and challenge.”
- “Considering how fast you can get through (2-4 minutes) and the fact that there are only 13 levels means this game is probably not more than 30 minutes of gameplay.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are described as appealing, suggesting potential, but overall the game suffers from significant bugs and a lack of polish, leaving players questioning the experience. Despite some good ideas, the visuals alone are not enough to redeem the gameplay.
- “The graphics are appealing, and there is a good idea in there somewhere.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that negatively impact both graphics and gameplay quality.
- “The game is riddled with bugs that severely impact both graphics and gameplay.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that made it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
- “The overall stability is poor, leading to frustrating gameplay interruptions.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for being underwhelming, with users expressing disappointment over the limited content, specifically mentioning only "13 fun levels" and a lackluster Halloween mission.