No Time To Live

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No Time To Live is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Snail-Ninja Studio and was released on September 30, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

This is a story about an office clerk who tries to leave monotonous routine of life and do a book. And if he could find the time for his dream it depends on you.

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Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

Interesting concept exploring the monotony of daily life and work-life balance with multiple endings.
Short and straightforward gameplay suitable for a brief, casual experience.
Unique, quirky art style that some find charming and fitting for the game's tone.

Poor graphics and amateurish artwork, often described as outdated or MS-Paint quality.
Numerous spelling and grammatical errors, with a problematic English translation.
Repetitive and shallow gameplay with a very short length, lacking depth and replayability.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely criticized for their low quality, featuring outdated, amateurish, and awkward art styles with no customization options to improve visuals. While some find the unique, retro-inspired style potentially fitting for certain genres, most reviews find the overall visual presentation unattractive and subpar.
- “The art style, albeit incredibly strange and slightly awkward to look at/experience, is pretty unique and could be effective in a game meant to evoke discomfort, such as a psychological thriller RPG.”
- “It is also incredibly short and while the simplistic graphics are appropriate for such storytelling, No Time to Live looks quite ugly.”
- “I just don't get people complaining about the art style of the game when they don't want to check the pictures displayed on its store page.”
- “The artwork here is terrible, it's a blend of old retro pixel art used as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics, and some of the most amateurish MS-Paint style drawings.”
- “It's unclear if this is due to lack of budget to arrange someone who can do graphics properly, or lack of talent; regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low as a result of these decisions.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally short, minimalistic, and centered on the monotony of daily work life, with some users finding it thought-provoking yet awkwardly delivered. Opinions vary, with some appreciating its multiple endings and underlying themes, while others criticize it for lacking depth, interactivity, and originality. Overall, it suits players seeking a brief, unconventional narrative rather than a traditional, immersive story experience.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “One of the greatest games in the price range... I could never have imagined it would be so awesome... the story line is lit!”
- “Good but short interactive story about the monotony of day-to-day life.”
- “The story is meh and not as interactive as it could have been.”
- “There really isn't any story in this game.”
- “This game is too short and has no actual story; sure you go to work every day and do something, but that's too little for a game.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features straightforward mechanics but suffers from clunky, unresponsive controls and repetitive, uninspired level design, resulting in a generally frustrating and dull experience. While it may suffice for a short playtime, overall it lacks engagement and polish.
- “Game mechanics are straightforward.”
- “There are some spelling errors in the text and the gameplay is a bit clunky, but the core of this makes for a good ~1 hour game.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it’s a slog.”
- “Unresponsive controls, repetitive mechanics, and level design that somehow manages to be both boring and frustrating.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is initially calming and enjoyable but becomes repetitive and loses its impact over time. Overall, the soundtrack is adequate but not particularly memorable.
- “I relaxed for 5 heartfelt minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The soundtrack is passable, but even that gets overused and loses impact quickly.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Monetization in games made with Gamemaker Studio is often associated with low-quality retro pixel titles and cash grab practices. This suggests a perception of the platform being used primarily for quick profit rather than high-quality or innovative games.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely seen as forced and unoriginal, with players finding the sarcastic indie-style jokes lame and unfunny. Overall, the comedic elements fail to resonate and detract from the experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks replayability, offering little incentive for players to revisit it after the initial playthrough.
- “This game has no replayability.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game struggles emotionally due to shallow characters and inconsistent worldbuilding, resulting in emotional moments that fail to resonate or engage players.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from frequent glitches, crashes, and physics problems that severely disrupt immersion and overall stability.
- “Constant glitches, crashes, and weird physics issues completely break any sense of immersion.”