The Life Of Greather

About

"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.

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Play Modes

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

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

story5 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game has a unique charm that some players find endearing, leading to moments of unexpected joy.
Despite its flaws, the game can provide a humorous experience, especially when played with friends.
Some players appreciate the simplicity and low price, considering it worth a quick laugh or a casual playthrough.

The game suffers from poor graphics, long loading times, and a lack of meaningful gameplay mechanics.
Many players find the world empty and lifeless, with minimal NPC interaction and a linear story that offers little exploration.
The combat system is criticized for being simplistic and unchallenging, with numerous bugs and design issues that hinder the overall experience.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
56%
17%
The game's story is primarily linear, focusing on a quest to find the protagonist's missing wife, which some players found emotionally compelling and beautifully executed, while others criticized its lack of exploration and reliance on fetch quests. Despite its straightforward narrative structure, many reviewers praised the depth of character development and the emotional impact of the story, making it resonate with players. Overall, while the storytelling may not appeal to everyone, it offers a mix of humor and heartfelt moments that can be appreciated, especially in a group setting.
- “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.”
- “On the other hand, there is absolutely little exploration because the story is linear and you can only take a few paths.”
- “There are no side missions or conversations.”
- “Now what is a fault is that the game relies heavily on two of gaming's biggest taboos - fetch quests and backtracking.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by basic mechanics limited by the game engine, offering a mix of easy-to-learn yet challenging combat. Players experience first-person gameplay with third-person cutscenes, and while the framerate issues and weapon balance (favoring the dagger) are noted, the overall experience can be entertaining, especially for those who appreciate quirky narratives.
- “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.”
- “The gameplay isn't too bad except for the framerate and the fact that the dagger is hands down the best weapon.”
- “Cheap game that has basic gameplay, but it’s limited by the game’s engine.”
- “The gameplay is all in first person except for the cutscenes; they are in third person.”
- “So it's first person in the gameplay and third person in the cutscenes.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning visuals and AAA quality, while others criticize them as crude and unprofessional, likening them to early PS1 games. Users noted issues such as texture loading problems and frame drops, indicating optimization concerns despite the overall impressive aesthetic for some players.
- “Absolutely incredible game, no, experience, with stunning visuals and voice acting.”
- “Triple-A quality graphics, incredible storyline, and great optimization.”
- “Also, graphics are top-notch; 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”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players find it relaxing and enjoyable enough to listen to outside the game, others criticize its absence or repetitiveness, noting that it fails to enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers express a desire for more varied and engaging soundtracks, highlighting that the lack of music contributes to a sense of emptiness in the game world. Overall, the music aspect is seen as either a highlight or a significant shortcoming, depending on the player's perspective.
- “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.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as delightfully absurd, with players finding joy in its flaws and overall silliness. Many describe it as a funny indie RPG that elicits laughter through its intentional shortcomings, making the experience entertaining despite—or perhaps because of—its imperfections.
- “Funny little indie RPG.”
- “I'm having loads of fun in the Life of Greg, just laughing at the game because of how bad it really is.”
- “This is a very funny game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviews on optimization are mixed; while some players praise the game's great optimization alongside its high-quality graphics and engaging storyline, others criticize it for poor performance, including issues with sound, lighting, and a lack of engaging content.
- “Triple-A quality graphics, incredible storyline, and great optimization.”
- “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.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 mechanics, such as the instant death from water, also contribute to a heightened sense of emotional stakes.
- “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.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that a significant portion of gameplay involves idle card farming, indicating that grinding is a prevalent and potentially monotonous aspect of the game.
- “Most of my playtime is spent idly farming cards.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which really drains the fun out of the game.”