Nirvana - Game of Life | Game Brain

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"Nirvana - Game of Life" is a casual life simulation and adventure game with unique swipe mechanics and a good story. It offers exceptional graphics, plenty of humor, and the ultimate goal of reaching Nirvana. However, the game is plagued with bugs and annoying ads that may detract from the overall experience.

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Play Modes

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

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,555 reviews

humor265 positive mentions

stability68 negative mentions

The game features a funny and unexpected storyline that keeps players engaged.
The simple swipe mechanics make it easy to play and accessible for everyone.
The game offers a unique take on life simulation with various outcomes based on player choices.

The game frequently crashes, especially when reaching higher ages, causing loss of progress.
Many players find the choices repetitive and lacking in variety after a few playthroughs.
Some mechanics, such as dying from being too happy or too popular, feel unrealistic and frustrating.

humor
268 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
1%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness, creativity, and dark undertones, often leading to unexpected and hilarious outcomes. Players appreciate the variety of funny scenarios and choices, although some note that the humor can become repetitive over time. Overall, the game is considered a fun and entertaining experience, perfect for those who enjoy a mix of lighthearted and dark humor.
- “It's a funny, unexpected, and clever game.”
- “Hilarious, fun yet casual gameplay.”
- “The varied choices and individual results made me laugh out loud and the achievements keep it interesting throughout all 750 years till I finally meet the creator again.”
- “Lots of unfunny adult humor and political statements.”
- “I will slice people's heads as an assassin. Do you know I completed one life and what happened? A literal reaper came to kill me because I was too old. That was literally the end of my life. You know my last words were, 'It's not funny.' The reaper literally told me a joke and I said, 'It's not funny.' That was my last word. You know, I swear Nirvana is the most unusual game I've ever seen in my life. No, literally, as an assassin you can kill people, crash people. Just the game Nirvana is so cool.”
- “Like I guess it is supposed to be funny, but the choices were arbitrary and uninteresting because of it.”
story
156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
46%
3%
The game's story is generally praised for its creativity, humor, and engaging plot twists, with many players enjoying the choose-your-own-adventure style and the depth of the narrative. However, some users report issues with bugs that disrupt the experience, such as glitches that prevent progress and repetitive story elements that can lead to boredom. Overall, while the storyline is considered interesting and entertaining, there are calls for more content and improvements to enhance gameplay.
- “The story is interesting and enjoyable.”
- “This is the most addictive game I've ever played, amazing graphics and tells a wonderful story for each carefully created character!”
- “The storyline is rich, and I didn't even finish my 750 years yet!”
- “Most of the time the choices I make don't produce unexpected results, and the plot twists are crazy.”
- “It's very repetitive and the story is not that great.”
- “The game is a poorly done ripoff of Reigns as you go through every story doing basically the same thing.”
gameplay
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
51%
9%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration, with many players appreciating the simple and intuitive mechanics, engaging storylines, and unique features that offer a fun experience. However, concerns about repetitive choices, paywalls limiting access to content, and occasional control issues detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a sense of boredom for some users. While the game has potential with its creative elements, improvements in variety and balance are needed to enhance long-term engagement.
- “Gameplay is simple and intuitive and I had a great time exploring to find all the outcomes.”
- “Addictive, creative and fun gameplay; nirvana gives me a feeling of freedom that no other game can give me.”
- “The gameplay is so unique.”
- “You should not be locking various effects through a bloody paywall without having the option to get it through normal gameplay.”
- “That with the binary option choice based gameplay -- and that the answers seemed to be the same from one life to another -- just made me lose interest quickly.”
- “It gets boring quickly, each gameplay seems similar.”
stability
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and freezing issues that hinder gameplay and progress. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, the overall consensus indicates that the game is currently too unstable for a positive recommendation, especially given the frequency of crashes and loss of progress.
- “It's a really fun game because there are questions that are very interesting and fun, and there are especially no glitches.”
- “No glitches and cool gameplay.”
- “It's just too repetitive and buggy at points to recommend to anyone.”
- “I know y'all in beta, but it's hard to give a game many more stars than 2 when it was impossible to even play because of a buggy UI.”
- “The game is awesome and addictive but sometimes it stops or freezes (especially when you reach a large number) and the arrows glitch out and look like squares so you see the up and downs; please fix this.”
monetization
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
4%
86%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the prevalence of in-app purchases and invasive ads that disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, others feel that the game has shifted towards a cash grab model, making previously earnable content paywalled. Overall, the balance between ads and gameplay experience remains a contentious point, with some players enjoying the game despite the monetization tactics, while others find it frustrating and detracting from the fun.
- “Sure, there are a lot of in-app purchases that you can make, but even without them, the game is fun to play.”
- “No ads or anything, which was nice.”
- “Very good game, really fun, and I like how there is no advertisement at all.”
- “One thing I noticed, I'll address the elephant in the room, was the really egregious in-app purchases that allow players to literally buy their way to success.”
- “This game used to be great, but now too many things which used to be earned and lost as the natural flow of gameplay are hidden behind a paywall and you can cheat death seemingly infinite times just by watching ads.”
- “The whole game is just one big clickbait for ads.”
graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
49%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the charming retro pixel art style and its aesthetic appeal, while others criticize the simplicity and lack of detail. Some players find the graphics to be a perfect fit for the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience, while a few express disappointment, suggesting that improved visuals could elevate the game further. Overall, the graphics are generally seen as adequate and enjoyable, contributing positively to the game's addictive nature.
- “The graphics and story are simple yet charming in every way.”
- “Beautiful graphics and an awesome gameplay!”
- “Love that retro graphics and the smart, story-based gameplay.”
- “This game sucks; the graphics are ugly and you can die from being too happy or too unpopular, which is unrealistic. You have to play for days just to do a small thing in the game.”
- “Reigns rip-off with poor graphics.”
- “The graphics are fairly cringe.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The music in the game is widely praised for being phenomenal, relaxing, and well-integrated with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users have reported issues with the music continuing to play even after closing the app, and there are requests for a greater variety of tracks and a potential soundtrack release. Overall, the music is considered one of the game's strongest aspects, contributing to its charm and atmosphere.
- “On top of that, the music was phenomenal and relaxing!”
- “The storyline I find very interesting, and the music is just amazing.”
- “Interesting stories with a few easter eggs, cute animations in the 8-bit style and nice music.”
- “The game is really fun, but even after I closed out of the game completely, the background music kept playing on my phone :(”
- “I was hoping for music but no.”
- “The game itself is one thing, the songs... the songs are....”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable and worth revisiting to explore different endings, others note that it becomes less engaging after completing the story or achieving all possible outcomes. Limited saving options and the presence of ads detract from the experience, leading to a consensus that while the game is fun, its replay value is moderate at best.
- “Tons of replay value.”
- “Great interactive story, good replay value.”
- “Has replay value.”
- “It does, however, have limited replayability.”
- “The replayability becomes a chore after getting all the endings, though.”
- “Still fun though and worth playing three times to see all the endings, but it has little replay value beyond that.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is polarizing, with some players craving deeper themes of trauma and existential dread, while others express frustration over technical issues that disrupt their experience. Overall, the game elicits strong feelings, ranging from intense emotional crises to disappointment due to crashes.
- “Gave me a legitimate existential crisis and made me feel extremely emotional.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a fun way to pass the time initially, but it can quickly become tedious and repetitive, especially when pursuing additional endings. There is a call for more variety in cards and characteristics to alleviate the monotony, as some users report losing interest due to the grind.
- “I'm trying to get the second ending now, but unfortunately, it's turning into just grinding and I'm not sure I feel like playing much more.”
- “Fun time passer, although it can become very tedious quite quickly; more variations of cards and characteristics are needed.”
- “After that, it got slightly boring and tedious.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game is well-optimized, running smoothly without issues that could lead to lost progress. Additionally, it provides feedback on overall performance, enhancing the user experience.
- “The game runs smoothly, and I can use it properly without losing my progress.”
- “They provide feedback on your overall performance based on various metrics.”