Short Life

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Short Life is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by gametornado and was released on January 14, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Craziest active ragdoll game ever!

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,200 reviews

humor94 positive mentions

monetization48 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of humor and challenge, making it entertaining and engaging.
The minimalist graphics and ragdoll physics add to the fun, creating a chaotic yet enjoyable experience.
Players appreciate the emotional depth and unexpected twists in the storyline, making it a memorable experience.

Many players are frustrated by the paywall for additional levels, feeling it detracts from the overall experience.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, particularly on certain levels, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
Controls can be unresponsive or laggy, making it difficult to navigate through levels effectively.

humor
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is widely praised, with players finding it consistently hilarious and entertaining, often leading to laughter during gameplay. Many reviews highlight the game's absurdity and comedic elements, such as ragdoll physics and unexpected character deaths, making it a favorite for those seeking a lighthearted experience. Overall, the game is described as a fun and funny way to pass the time, with players eager for more content and updates.
- “This game is so hilarious and fun!”
- “It's so fun I play this every day and it's the best app. I love the ragdoll physics; it's so funny.”
- “L0l can't stop laughing anyone suffering from depression, stress, tension, sadness, worried etc... then try this game ”
graphics
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "very nice" and "fabulous," while others criticize them as "bad" or in need of improvement. Many users appreciate the game's visual style, comparing it favorably to titles like Happy Wheels, but there are frequent requests for enhancements and more detailed graphics. Overall, while the graphics contribute positively to the gaming experience for some, there is a clear demand for upgrades to meet player expectations.
- “It's an amazing game; the graphics are just fabulous and it is a very brutal game, so download the game today.”
- “Very nice graphics and views.”
- “This game is very good and the graphics quality is very nice .”
- “Honestly, I love this game even though the graphics aren't that good, but I love the gore and the levels. It's a very interesting game.”
- “The graphics are sooooooo bad!!! I don't recommend this boring game ”
- “Good game but bad graphics need improvement.”
monetization
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay, often appearing after every level or death. While some players appreciate the option to watch ads for in-game benefits, many find the frequency and intrusiveness of the ads to be frustrating, detracting from the overall experience. Suggestions for improvement include reducing ad frequency and offering more straightforward monetization options, such as paid DLC.
- “Love that when you are in the game no ads and when you're done with the level ads show up.”
- “Nice game, no ads, but please add more levels. By the way, love this game! ”
- “I decided to change this review because I realized that Steam allows in-game purchases for real money.”
- “This system is so trash, it always force stops itself in the middle of the levels, way too many ads, and it makes my phone slower.”
- “Making you have to use ads to play more if you die, on a game where the mutilation is literally its selling point is actually brain dead; energy bars aren't meant for this format.”
- “Can't be played without watching ads every 5 deaths, won't recommend.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its engaging mechanics, humor, and graphics, while others noted issues such as a lack of originality and bugs that detract from the experience. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable but suggest improvements to enhance its quality further.
- “The controls, content, and mechanics of the game are awesome and really challenging.”
- “This game has great graphics, controls, features, and gameplay; most of all, it's really funny.”
- “Amazing gameplay! I loved the tricky missions.”
- “After 186 hours of gameplay, I found a reason to live.”
- “Lot of bugs in the gameplay.”
- “Now I can continue my short life gameplay now.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of "Short Life" is significantly hampered by numerous bugs and glitches, particularly related to its physics engine, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences. Players report issues such as unresponsive controls, persistent visual glitches, and limitations in the level editor, detracting from the overall enjoyment. While some find the glitches amusing, the game requires urgent fixes to enhance its stability and functionality.
- “Short Life is a unity-based 2D retro platformer with a twist. The character you must move through various platformer levels is multi-limbed and uses a simple physics engine, so the challenge is not only from the obstacles on each level, but also the buggy and broken lazy physics engine in the game.”
- “There are some glitches in the game, like when the player flies or falls from a little height, it stops and does not move when I tap the buttons.”
- “This game is still having so many glitches in it; please fix them as soon as possible.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for a dedicated story mode, indicating that while they enjoy the gameplay and challenging missions, they feel the experience would be enhanced with a more developed narrative.
- “I would love it even more with a story mode.”
- “Amazing gameplay! I loved the tricky missions.”
- “I would have loved it with a more developed story mode.”
- “The story felt disjointed and lacked depth.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally appreciated for its pleasantness, but players have reported issues with it stopping unexpectedly upon starting the game, leading to frustration. Overall, while the soundtrack has potential, technical glitches detract from the experience.
- “The music in this game is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel more immersive.”
- “The variety of music tracks keeps the game fresh and exciting, adding a unique flavor to each level.”
- “It's just nice, but there's something wrong when starting the game. When I press play, the music stops. I waited like 1 minute, then it just left the game automatically for no reason. Please fix it; also, nice game.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel dull after a short time.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a strong emotional response to the game, highlighting a lack of connection and frustration with gameplay mechanics. The overall sentiment is negative, with players feeling anger and disappointment, indicating that the game fails to engage them emotionally.
- “It is very emotional, and I hate this game.”