One Hour One Life

80%
Game Brain Score Based on 2,660 reviews
  • gameplay
  • grinding
  • emotional
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"One Hour One Life" is a unique online survival game where players age from newborn to elder in one hour, starting over again in a new life after death. Each life can contribute to the next, as players may be born into the world they helped create in previous lives. The game is updated weekly, offering a persistent, evolving world with new content and modifications. It currently provides a playable, stable experience with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

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Reviews

80%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,660 reviews
gameplay51 positive mentions
grinding105 negative mentions
  • gameplay257 mentions

    The gameplay of "One Hour One Life" is characterized by its unique concept of cooperative survival and multi-generational mechanics, where players learn and contribute to their communities within a limited lifespan. While many players appreciate the depth and complexity of the crafting systems and the emergent narratives that arise from player interactions, others find the controls clunky, the learning curve steep, and the presence of griefers frustrating. Overall, the game offers a mix of rewarding experiences and significant challenges, making it appealing to those who enjoy intricate survival mechanics but potentially overwhelming for newcomers.

    • “Each life is different, so gameplay can always be exciting.”
    • “The gameplay is challenging and extremely complex, with regular thoughtful updates you'll be glad to see.”
    • “The mechanic of only playing each 'world' for an hour is interesting and surprisingly rewarding, and I believe one can quickly immerse themselves into the simulation of a life well-lived.”
    • “The tutorial is okay, but not really sufficient for live gameplay.”
    • “Sadly, the gameplay is clunky and very unintuitive.”
    • “The mechanics take a while to get used to, and you take about one life to learn one skill.”
  • grinding113 mentions

    The grinding aspect of "One Hour One Life" is characterized by repetitive yet rewarding tasks such as farming, crafting, and resource management, which can be both engaging and tedious. While some players appreciate the depth and community interaction involved in mastering these skills, many find the gameplay overly grindy and the controls cumbersome, leading to frustration, especially for newcomers. Overall, the game appeals to those who enjoy survival mechanics and cooperative play, but it may not suit everyone due to its steep learning curve and the potential for monotony.

    • “As the civ climbs the tree, more and more people can work on things that aren't farming, and as your civ has more people able to do building, hunting, foresting, smithing, gathering, it snowballs (those are in the game too) until your civ is so large you have virtually no farmers and almost everyone is doing something else.”
    • “The game has a good concept but it's incredibly tedious.”
    • “It's making the experience worse for those who just want to play a quirky family farming sim.”
    • “An excellent concept of a game ultimately crippled by the developer's insistence that the gameplay be overwhelmingly hectic and tedious.”
  • emotional104 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by players' experiences of profound connections, heartwarming interactions, and poignant farewells, often leading to tears and reflections on life and loss. Many describe the game as a unique blend of wholesome community engagement and touching narratives, where the simplicity of life cycles and relationships evokes deep feelings. While the game can be filled with joy and warmth, it also presents moments of sadness and grief, making it a powerful emotional experience overall.

    • “In the end, I died close to the people I loved; there were emotional goodbyes and promises they'd keep taking care of the farms.”
    • “I feel emotionally moved by this game in ways that AAA games have never touched me - from complete strangers who have played my children for thirty minutes telling me 'I love you mom, I'll bury you next to grandma', to the accomplishment of being the sole survivor of a famine as a young girl and building my village alone for my eventual five children.”
    • “It was emotional beyond what you would expect from a game.”
  • graphics97 mentions

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming, hand-drawn art style that many players find appealing, despite its simplicity and low fidelity. While some reviews express disappointment in the graphics, labeling them as basic or sub-par, others appreciate their unique aesthetic and how they complement the gameplay. Overall, the visuals are seen as a distinctive feature that adds to the game's character, though they may not satisfy those seeking high-quality graphics.

    • “In all seriousness, this game is very in-depth, with a unique art style to it!”
    • “The graphics are charmingly cartoonish, and what matters is that you get one hour to live, to try to help your family line to continue, to make your city and lives of your descendants somehow better than how you found them.”
    • “The graphics are simple and equally serious and silly, the sounds entirely made by the unmodified human voice.”
    • “If you're looking for graphics, don't play it.”
    • “I really dislike the graphics, and the forced tutorial, which is lengthy.”
    • “Great idea for a game, and the low quality artwork and sounds could be forgiven if the game wasn't such a chore to play.”
  • story95 mentions

    The game's story aspect is characterized by its emergent narrative, where players create unique and personal stories through their interactions and experiences. While some players find the lack of a scripted storyline disappointing, many appreciate the opportunity to craft their own narratives, leading to heartfelt and varied tales that reflect their choices and relationships within the game. Overall, it serves as a "story-making machine," allowing each life to contribute to a larger, shared narrative.

    • “I love telling my friends my life story that I had in this game, and there's a lot of opportunities for fun and cool player interactions to happen each of your lives.”
    • “Every single life is a whole new story and it's exciting.”
    • “This game is a story-making machine!”
    • “The game itself is nothing like in the advertisements.”
    • “Sometimes you can have these really dramatic stories about living with a loving family that you cared for, other times you can have sad and heartbreaking stories, or you could starve to death in the middle of the woods as a baby; the list goes on.”
    • “I wish there were more slow interactive things you can do and more human-to-human conversation, like a quest that takes time but doesn't require so much clicking.”
  • humor84 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its hilarious interactions, funny sound effects, and chaotic moments that arise from player dynamics. Many reviews note the game's ability to blend humor with existential themes, creating both laugh-out-loud scenarios and touching experiences. Overall, the game is described as a comedic gem that offers a unique and entertaining take on life and social interactions.

    • “The interactions between players are funny, and the fact that all in-game sounds are basically someone's voice makes sound effects like the horse and squeaky handcart wheels crack me up.”
    • “The first life I had was funny as heck; my job was to bury people (nobody made me do it, it just kinda happened), and this little kid came and dug up everybody lol. I eventually put them back and a few minutes later decided to die because why not (from starvation).”
    • “This game, however, is not about winning; it simply reflects life in a funny way.”
  • music22 mentions

    The music in the game is described as gentle and melancholic, effectively enhancing the emotional experience, particularly during pivotal moments like death. While some reviewers note that the soundtrack is basic and not particularly captivating, others appreciate its ability to evoke strong feelings and its fittingness to the game's themes. Overall, the music grows on players over time and complements the art style, contributing to a poignant atmosphere.

    • “It's a very good game, the soundtrack makes me cry.”
    • “I also love how the music plays right before your death, while you are surrounded by the family that you love.”
    • “The music fits well into the melancholic mood of the game.”
    • “The art style and music of the game are basic, but that's all it needs to be pretty.”
    • “There is limited music at this time, and no ambient environmental sounds (unlike the video).”
    • “Let us open settings in the game and turn off music and edit controls.”
  • stability11 mentions

    The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches, bugs, and server issues that disrupt gameplay. While some players experience minimal problems, many others encounter significant technical flaws, including UI glitches and lag, which detract from the overall experience. Despite regular updates, the persistent instability suggests that the game remains unoptimized and flawed.

    • “Only problem is there are too many glitches.”
    • “There's also server issues causing weird glitches and missyncs.”
    • “The game is buggy, servers lag and disconnect you sometimes.”
  • replayability10 mentions

    Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, driven by team building, multiplayer mechanics, and challenging survival elements. Many players appreciate the unique experience and frequent updates that enhance playability, although some express concerns about its suitability for long play sessions. Despite mixed opinions on its price, the game is considered a must-have for those seeking a replayable experience.

    • “The replay value, team building, and the joy of watching a tribe grow.”
    • “It's really a unique experience with high replayability, a multiplayer system that lies at the center of the game's core mechanics, and otherwise challenging survival mechanics.”
    • “Potentially endless replayability.”
    • “I wish somebody would take a quality of life pass at this game and make it more playable generally.”
    • “In conclusion, just like every other mobile game ported to Steam, this one is not suited for replayability or long play hours, mega bases, etc.”
    • “$20 seems steep to many, but you won't find anything else like this on Steam, and the game has endless replayability (as well as a 'party' system to play with friends, although that puts a lot of strain on your mother - be kind to her!).”
  • optimization5 mentions

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players noting severe performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Despite weekly updates, many feel that the developers should prioritize fixing existing problems rather than adding new content to an already flawed foundation. Overall, the game's performance is described as unsatisfactory and in need of significant improvement.

    • “Performance: a toaster made of potatoes could probably run it.”
    • “Game is poorly optimized.”
    • “They really messed the game up bad, nothing feels satisfying in the game; the performance is really bad since the last time I played.”
    • “Weekly updates, what they could be I have very little idea, but it could be a good or bad thing. From minor bug fixes to one or two things being added to the game, I'll use the example of Ark: Survival Evolved: lots of content, still bug-ridden, and isn't a great game because it isn't optimized. Fix what you have, don't add things on top of broken things.”
  • monetization4 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for being misleading, with players feeling they do not truly own their purchases and that the game does not match its advertising. Many users perceive the monetization strategy as a scam, particularly in how it promotes PvP elements that were not clearly communicated.

    • “Just like in that famous advertisement line: you never actually own it.”
    • “So even the advertising part is a lie.”
    • “The game itself is nothing like in the advertisements.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a blend of technical flaws that enhance the feeling of vulnerability and reliance on community, immersing players in the role of a primitive caveman. The imaginative game mechanics further contribute to a captivating and engaging environment that draws players in.

    • “The technical flaws add to the atmosphere of being a stupid and helpless caveman who has a low percentage of survival and has to rely on his community to take care of him and explain things.”
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Play time

21hMedian play time
79hAverage play time
4-57hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 29 analyzed playthroughs

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