The Life Of Greather
- August 25, 2016
- GreatherGames
Get on Steam"The Life of Greater" is a 2D pixel art game where players manage a medieval town, making decisions to ensure its prosperity and survival. Assign villagers to various jobs, grow food, gather resources, and defend against enemies. Experience dynamic seasons and weather, and face the challenges of maintaining a balanced economy. This game combines strategy, resource management, and combat elements for hours of engaging medieval life simulation.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a captivating narrative and well-crafted combat mechanics that are easy to learn but difficult to master.
- Many players found joy and hope through the game, describing it as life-changing and a source of motivation during tough times.
- The voice acting and music were praised, with some players considering the game an audiovisual treasure despite its flaws.
- The game suffers from poor optimization, with long loading times and low frame rates, making it nearly unplayable on some systems.
- Many players criticized the game for its lack of substance, describing it as empty, boring, and filled with repetitive fetch quests.
- The graphics and overall design were deemed subpar, with some reviewers calling it a low-budget imitation of better RPGs like Skyrim.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is a poignant journey of personal redemption and emotional depth, centered around the protagonist's quest to find his wife amidst a chaotic world. While the narrative is engaging and can evoke strong feelings, it suffers from reliance on fetch quests and backtracking, which may detract from the overall experience. Players who appreciate a mix of heartfelt storytelling and quirky mechanics may find it rewarding, despite its flaws.
“From both a lore and storytelling perspective, it was perfect.”
“I am crying right now... such a beautiful story.”
“Story had me in tears constantly, Greather is easily my favorite video game character of all time, his deep backstory at the beginning of the game adds so much to the ending and will make any grown man shed a tear.”
“Buy this only if you are amused by films like 'The Room'; you and a few friends will get a laugh out of the wonky mechanics, voice acting, and plot - it's difficult to trudge through, but well worth it to see the ending.”
“Now what is a fault is that the game relies heavily on two of gaming's biggest taboos - fetch quests and backtracking.”
“Fetch quests are used to make the game last longer.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as crude and reminiscent of early PS1 titles, describing them as unprofessional and lacking detail. Conversely, others praise the visuals as stunning and immersive, highlighting the game's ability to push hardware limits despite occasional frame drops. Overall, the graphical quality appears to be a significant point of contention among players.
“Absolutely incredible game, no, experience, with stunning visuals and voice acting.”
“Also, the graphics are top-notch; it's the first game I played since getting my GTX 1080 that managed to drop frames.”
“Graphics is too crude (and not in a way of old school game), slow and awful on close look.”
“It looks like an early PS1 game, menu graphics are hard to read and just look unprofessional, the world feels dead and empty, and the voice acting sounds like it was done by family members in a bathroom.”
“Horrible graphics.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it relaxing and enjoyable enough to listen to outside the game, others criticize its absence or repetitiveness, noting that it often fades into the background amidst other gameplay issues. Overall, the lack of variety and presence of music detracts from the overall experience for many users.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music was so great, I will be putting it on my phone and rocking out to it in the car.”
“There's almost no music or sound, the lighting is off, the combat is non-existent, the world is empty and even the optimization for the game is terrible.”
“The combat is horrible, everything is ugly, the music drops after the first sound effects, there's no save, everything is a stock asset, there is basically no interactivity, and it's 2 dollars.”
“To begin with, it needs music (and not the same 20 second loop repeated), saving/loading, more NPC interactions and more variety to the world's landscapes.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay features accessible combat mechanics that are easy to learn yet challenging to master, providing a mix of enjoyment and frustration. While the combat is engaging and complemented by a deep story, technical issues like framerate drops and weapon balance, particularly the dominance of the dagger, detract from the overall experience. Players may find humor in the game's quirks, making it a mixed bag for those seeking both serious and lighthearted gameplay.
“The gameplay isn't too bad except for the framerate and the fact that the dagger is hands down the best weapon.”
“Buy this only if you are amused by films like 'The Room'; you and a few friends will get a laugh out of the wonky mechanics, voice acting, and plot - it's difficult to trudge through, but well worth it to see the ending.”
“The combat mechanics were easy to learn, but difficult to master, as all good combat should be.”
“Absolutely riveting combat mechanics along with a deep and incredibly in-depth story.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional depth of the game profoundly impactful, with a storyline that evokes strong feelings and tears, particularly through the character Greather, whose rich backstory enhances the overall narrative experience. The game's ability to connect with players on an emotional level is a standout feature.
“The story had me in tears constantly; Greather is easily my favorite video game character of all time. His deep backstory at the beginning of the game adds so much to the ending and will make any grown man shed a tear.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in "The Life of Greg" stems from its poor execution, leading to an enjoyable experience that is amusingly bad. The game's flaws inadvertently create a comedic atmosphere, making it a source of laughter for many.
“I'm having loads of fun in the life of Greg, just laughing at the game because of how bad it really is.”
“So bad it becomes hilarious.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users noting poor performance and a lack of engaging elements such as music, sound, and combat, contributing to an overall empty and unpolished experience.
“There's almost no music or sound, the lighting is off, the combat is non-existent, the world is empty, and even the optimization for the game is terrible.”
