Short Life
- January 14, 2018
- gametornado
- 186h median play time
Get on SteamShort Life is a challenging physics-based platformer game. The player controls a ragdoll character with the goal of reaching the end of each level alive, while avoiding numerous hazards and obstacles that can cause damage or death in gruesome ways. With dark humor and high replayability, Short Life offers a fun and entertaining experience.
PC
Web Browser
Windows
Reviews
- The game is fun and provides a lot of laughs, making it enjoyable for players.
- It has a significant amount of playtime, with many levels to complete, which keeps players engaged.
- The minimalist graphics and unique gameplay mechanics are appealing, reminiscent of classic games like Happy Wheels.
- The controls are often unresponsive or broken, particularly the jump function, leading to frustration.
- There are microtransactions for unlocking levels and characters, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Some levels are excessively difficult, causing players to get stuck and lose interest.
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, with players finding it consistently hilarious and entertaining, often leading to frequent laughter during gameplay.
“This game is so hilarious and fun!”
“It's the funniest game I've ever played; it made me laugh all the time.”
“It's a very funny game.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players have reported extensive engagement with the gameplay, with one user highlighting 186 hours of playtime, indicating a deep investment and enjoyment in the game. The gameplay experience is further enriched by community content, such as playthroughs and commentary on platforms like YouTube.
“I'm a YouTuber who does gameplay, playthroughs, and reactions.”
“After 186 hours of gameplay, I found a reason to live.”
“I'm a YouTuber that does gameplay, playthroughs, and reactions.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are appealing and reminiscent of titles like Happy Wheels, yet it maintains its own unique style, proving that simple graphics can effectively engage players.
“Very nice, the graphics remind me of Happy Wheels, but it is definitely not a clone or copy that people might call it.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of "Short Life" is hindered by a buggy and unreliable physics engine, which adds to the challenge of navigating its platforming levels. Players have reported that these technical issues can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
“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 comes not only from the obstacles on each level but also from the buggy and broken physics engine in the game.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy primarily revolves around microtransactions, which have received mixed feedback from users. While some appreciate the optional nature of these purchases, others feel they can create an imbalance in gameplay or detract from the overall experience.
“The game is riddled with microtransactions that feel exploitative.”
“I can't enjoy the game without being constantly bombarded by ads and paywalls.”
“It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, making it frustrating to progress.”
