Seed of Life

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Seed of Life is an epic adventure game about the persistence of life. You're Cora, the last known survivor of Lumia, a dying planet. Your only hope to save your homeworld is to activate the Seed of Life and rekindle the sun once again. Will you be the light that conquers the darkness?

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Play Modes

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

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

story15 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a visually appealing environment that enhances the overall experience.
The puzzles are interesting and provide a decent challenge, making the gameplay engaging for puzzle enthusiasts.
The story has potential and offers a compelling premise that draws players into the world of Lumia.

The platforming mechanics are frustrating and poorly executed, leading to frequent deaths and a lack of enjoyment.
Voice acting is often monotone and lacks emotion, detracting from the character's connection to the story.
The game suffers from optimization issues and bugs, making it unplayable for some players on certain systems.

story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
61%
7%
The story of "Seed of Life" is generally perceived as simple and family-friendly, with some players noting a lack of emotional depth and connection to the main character, Cora, particularly in the first half. While the narrative has intriguing elements and decent pacing, many reviewers feel it falls short of its potential, leaving them wanting more content and deeper lore. Overall, the story is seen as serviceable but not groundbreaking, with calls for additional updates or expansions to enhance the experience.
- “The story of Seed of Life is very interesting and compelling, and has some pretty good pacing as well.”
- “Cora, an inhabitant of Lumia, finds an old book describing her grandfather’s heroic mission to find the Seed of Life.”
- “I found that the story and worldbuilding drew me right in.”
- “The story, however, did not achieve the deep potential connection that it was striving for, as I did not feel enough of an emotional connection to Cora in the first half, but during the latter half of the story, I did.”
- “This game is definitely more family-friendly, and I think they created the story in a way that it did not become ambitious, and it did not reflect the extreme potential it had in making Cora stand out as a character, as she should have.”
- “For a game like Seed of Life, it needs a strong story, and the story in this game is serviceable, but not deep enough that it got me emotional at the end because it feels like the setup for new content to be added, some DLC or maybe a Seed of Life 2.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
74%
11%
The gameplay of "Seed of Life" is criticized for being tedious and repetitive, with a lack of engaging mechanics and challenging puzzles. While the visuals and atmosphere are praised, the platforming and survival elements detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. Despite some interesting concepts, the game ultimately fails to deliver a satisfying gameplay experience.
- “The story of the gameplay of Seed of Life is quite simple, and it does a good job of introducing Cora to this world.”
- “This, I felt, was the strongest aspect of gameplay because it is giving you directions on how you survive in this world.”
- “Its a voiced RPG with some stealth mechanics and puzzle-heavy elements; there's not a lot of direction, so you're free to roam and are mostly expected to use your memory and problem-solving skills to know where to backtrack.”
- “A game that actively fought any fun or sense of exploration to be found with a tedious survival mechanic and terrible platforming.”
- “The game lacked combat in pretty much most of my gameplay, and in fact, solving the puzzles is an enjoyable challenge.”
- “The developers do set up an amazing atmosphere with the graphics and story, but there are many issues with the gameplay itself that make the game harder to play.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
14%
14%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, vibrant colors, and charming art style, creating a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. However, while the visuals are a highlight, many reviewers note that they cannot compensate for shortcomings in gameplay and story depth. Overall, the game's aesthetics are impressive, but they are often overshadowed by gameplay frustrations.
- “The gorgeous environment visuals and peaceful, yet ambient nature of the landscape definitely provide this.”
- “The visuals are very nice and look colorful and bright.”
- “The game visuals are breathtaking at key points and these stunning visuals help you to feel connected to the world.”
- “Graphically, it's pretty but that wasn't enough to keep me playing.”
- “The game boasts an interesting overarching narrative, a range of obstacles and mechanics, and what the website describes as 'triple-A-quality graphics,' yet it falls short on all these counts and more.”
- “The visuals and general atmosphere in this sci-fi post-cataclysm world are pretty unique, considering they feel a dime a dozen these days.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
25%
13%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful visuals, compelling art style, and immersive music and sound effects that enhance the mysterious and adventurous tone. While many players appreciate the overall ambiance and storytelling, some note that gameplay issues detract from the experience. Overall, the atmosphere stands out as a strong point, making players eager to continue despite the challenges.
- “The game had a beautiful atmosphere, and I might even play through again to get my last two achievements.”
- “Another aspect of the atmosphere is the music and sound effects; they maintain the mysterious atmosphere as well as the adventurous tone of the game.”
- “The visuals and general atmosphere in this sci-fi post-cataclysm world are pretty unique, especially considering they feel like a dime a dozen these days.”
- “The visuals and general atmosphere in this sci-fi post-cataclysm world are pretty unique, considering they feel a dime a dozen these days.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game is generally well-received, contributing effectively to the mysterious and adventurous atmosphere. While some tracks stand out positively, the overall sound design, including sound effects, enhances the immersive experience.
- “Another aspect of the atmosphere is the music and sound effects; they maintain the mysterious atmosphere as well as the adventurous state of the game.”
- “The soundtrack had some good tracks.”
- “The music and sound effects are also quite good.”
- “The music was just okay.”
- “The music and sound effects contribute to the atmosphere, but they don't stand out as memorable.”
- “The soundtrack is fitting, but it doesn't elevate the experience as much as it could.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with many criticizing the survival mechanics and platforming elements that detract from the overall enjoyment and sense of exploration. The gameplay is often described as disappointing and forgettable, lacking engaging challenges or achievements.
- “A game that actively fought any fun or sense of exploration with a tedious survival mechanic and terrible platforming.”
- “A disappointing adventure game that has a forgettable story, tedious gameplay, and frustrating platform elements.”
- “The gameplay is quite tedious.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional impact of "Seed of Life" is mixed; while players report a lack of connection to the protagonist, Cora, in the first half, some do feel a stronger bond as the story progresses. However, the narrative is seen as serviceable rather than deeply engaging, leaving players wanting more depth and resolution, potentially hinting at future content. Additionally, the imposed time constraints detract from the immersive experience, making exploration feel rushed.
- “The story, however, did not achieve the deep potential connection that it was striving for, as I did not feel enough of an emotional connection to Cora in the first half, but during the latter half of the story, I did.”
- “For a game like Seed of Life, it needs a strong story, and the story in this game is serviceable, but not deep enough that it got me emotional at the end because it feels like the setup for new content to be added, some DLC or maybe a Seed of Life 2.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is generally decent, with occasional minor glitches that can be resolved by restarting. While some players may experience cosmetic issues with the main character, these are not widespread and do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “I encountered some glitches that made me think I was doing something wrong, only to find out that restarting the game fixed the issue.”
- “There are a few minor cosmetic glitches that can happen to the main character at various times, though most people won't encounter them.”
- “The game had a few glitches from time to time, but overall it was decent.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate a significant lack of character development, with many users noting that the game fails to provide meaningful growth or progression for its characters, resulting in a stagnant narrative experience.
- “There was no character development or plot.”
- “The characters felt flat and lacked any meaningful growth throughout the game.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of depth in the character arcs; they remained static and uninteresting.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Overall, the game's optimization received mixed feedback, with some users noting occasional performance stutters that, while noticeable, did not significantly impact the overall gameplay experience.
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I noticed a significant improvement in frame rates after the latest patch, making the experience much more enjoyable.”
- “The game runs beautifully with minimal loading times, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “Performance stutters were present, but they weren't game-breaking.”
- “The game struggles with frame rate drops, especially in crowded areas.”
- “Loading times are excessively long, which disrupts the overall experience.”