Rockstar Life

About

Wanna be a Rockstar but missing the skills or the time? No worries, I got you! Rockstar Life is a simple and fast, casual life simulation game with hand drawn graphics, in which you, through random events, deal with everyday decisions and dramas in a Rockstar's life. Everything from which drugs to use, to dealing with groupies and deciding the details of your upcoming tour; in this game you have …

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

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

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features entertaining writing and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic rock simulation games.
Graphics and music are well-suited to the game's theme, enhancing the overall experience.
High replay value due to the variability in outcomes based on player decisions.

The game lacks polish, with an unfinished UI and bugs that detract from the experience.
Difficulty spikes and unbalanced mechanics make it frustrating, particularly with health and happiness meters.
Absence of a tutorial leaves players feeling lost and overwhelmed, contributing to a sense of repetitiveness.

music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The music in "Rockstar Life" is highly praised for its diverse rock soundtrack, which effectively sets the mood for the game's casual management experience in the music industry. Reviewers appreciate the fitting graphics and the overall vibe that complements the wild adventures of band life, making it an enjoyable aspect of the game. While some may find the sound limited to just music, the quality and variety of the tracks enhance the gameplay significantly.
- “This is the best casual management game to feature the music industry from any perspective.”
- “The player starts a band, writes songs, performs shows, releases music, does drugs, and has all sorts of wild misadventures throughout their career.”
- “The soundtrack is ace though.”
- “The sound is limited to just music, so while ol' il pallino is a huge lover of the 'rockstar life' soundtrack and too biased in this case, the varying styles of rock music do provide a mood-setter for the game.”
- “Now 'rockstar' was amazing fun for a text-based game, but give 'rockstar' some fine-tuning, fitting graphics, and fitting background music, and you have the casual management game 'rockstar life'.”
- “If the player is lucky, they'll live to tell about their wild life in the music industry.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
44%
33%
The graphics in "Rockstar Life" are not on par with AAA titles but are well-suited to the game's casual management style, enhancing the player's experience in various settings like homes and concert venues. The visuals effectively reflect the game's themes, including unique filters for altered states, and the representation of audience sizes adds depth to performances. Overall, while simplistic, the graphics complement the gameplay and atmosphere effectively.
- “Great graphics and music in the game.”
- “While the graphics are far from the graphics of a AAA game, they are an absolute perfect fit for 'Rockstar Life', whether the player is in their own home (or penthouse), performing in venues of various sizes, or on vacation.”
- “The player may or may not like the fact that concerts have ambiguous geographic locations, especially if they preferred 'Rockstar', which had specific locations to perform in like Scotland, the UK, Europe, and America. Some of the vacation locations have changed, which may or may not bother players of 'Rockstar'.”
- “Fortunately, concert venues of all four sizes have their own graphics, and the size of the audience is reflected in the pictures depending on whether the show is good or bad.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The gameplay features a straightforward and accessible mechanic, but the lack of a tutorial can leave players feeling unprepared, and there are concerns about the balance within the game's mechanics.
- “Nice and easy to grasp game mechanics.”
- “It has no tutorial and just throws you in, and feels like there's not much balance in the mechanics.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, leading to a dull experience over time.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers high replayability due to its dynamic nature, ensuring that each playthrough unfolds differently and keeps players engaged.
- “Allows for high replay value since nothing evolves the same way.”
- “The game offers endless possibilities, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple paths and outcomes, I find myself coming back for more every time.”