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The Unlife Of Gorlak

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76%Game Brain Score
music, humor
story, replayability
100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

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The Unlife Of Gorlak is a single player role playing game. It was developed by LandsharkRAWR and was released on January 10, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In The Unlife of Gorlak, you play as a resurrected skeletal dragon preparing for the hero who once slew you. With one month to hone 10 unique combat skills and master sleights and taunts, you navigate encounters and uncover your mysterious past. Your choices shape multiple endings in this RPG focused on revenge and self-discovery.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
music6 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features clever writing, charming characters, and a delightful sense of humor, making it a standout in the genre.
  • It offers a good balance of challenge and accessibility, with multiple builds and endings that encourage replayability.
  • The art style and music are praised for their charm and quality, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Some players experienced performance issues, particularly on older hardware, which affected gameplay.
  • There are minor spelling and grammar errors that detract from the overall polish of the game.
  • Certain gameplay mechanics, such as the strict requirements for specific endings, can lead to frustration and excessive reloading.
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and quality, with many players noting that certain tracks are memorable and enjoyable enough to linger in their minds. While some find the loops relatively short, the overall composition enhances the gaming experience, complementing the visuals and quirky writing. Players appreciate the variety in music as they progress through different areas, contributing to a delightful atmosphere.

    • “Great visuals, awesome music (that changes the further you get in an area!), and a refreshingly neutral protagonist who's neither a goody-two-shoes nor a complete jerk.”
    • “The themeing for the endings couldn't have made me happier and the music they had done for some of them still have me jammin even though I'm done with the game!”
    • “Good music, stopped in more than a few fights to just sit and let it play.”
    • “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “While the art and story are enjoyable, the music feels forgettable and doesn't leave a lasting impression.”
    • “The soundtrack is underwhelming and doesn't match the game's overall charm.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is consistently praised as superb, with players highlighting its surprising and hilarious moments, charming character designs, and cute writing. Overall, it contributes to a delightful and enjoyable experience that many recommend.

    • “And the humor was superb the whole way through.”
    • “Great character designs, funny and cute writing, and just a fun time overall.”
    • “The game's also made me laugh several times already, and the art never stops being delightful.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring streamlined mechanics that allow for creative character customization and combat strategies. However, players have noted strict requirements for certain endings, leading to frustration with frequent reloading. Additionally, some dialogue choices may feel out of place, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “I've never played a raising sim, but the gameplay was fun...for the most part.”
    • “The good parts about the gameplay, however, are pretty good.”
    • “Super streamlined mechanics that let you make a fun skeleton and dominate your enemies in a variety of ways.”
    • “One last serious complaint I have about the gameplay is that the requirements for getting the 'golden ending' are very strict, and made me have to reload many times, even forcing me to reload until I got a low encounter day.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is described as charming and engaging, with a simple yet intriguing plot that includes unexpected twists. Players feel a strong attachment to the main characters, and the overall narrative is enjoyable without wasting time, leaving them eager for future developments from the creators.

    • “Art's incredibly charming, the story's fun and doesn't waste your time, and the music, while relatively short loops, is still good enough that some tracks are comfortably embedded in my skull.”
    • “I became really attached to the main characters; I found the story really intriguing and I'm really looking forward to seeing what else landsharkrawr does in the future!”
    • “The story was simple, though it has a possible surprise or two depending on what you expect.”
    • “The story certainly went somewhere I didn't expect at first.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's 30-day time limit enhances its replayability, as players can complete runs in a relatively short time while exploring various builds and multiple endings. This combination encourages players to replay the campaign for different experiences.

    • “The fact that the campaign is set around a 30-day time limit also makes it extremely replayable.”
    • “Runs aren't too long, and the different builds you can pursue along with the multiple endings provide great replayability.”
    • “The game has a few different endings, but once you've seen them all, there's little incentive to play again.”
    • “While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of significant changes in subsequent playthroughs makes it feel repetitive.”
    • “The different builds are interesting, but they don't significantly alter the gameplay enough to warrant multiple runs.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Initially, the game faced significant stability issues with numerous bugs at launch. However, a timely update (1.4.2) addressed these problems, leading to a much-improved experience for players. Overall, the game's stability has greatly improved post-update.

    • “The problem is now solved; the game runs great after the 1.4.2 update.”
    • “I shall leave comments on if anybody has any idea.”
    • “The game was unbelievably buggy out of the door, but the dev fixed basically all the problems I had with it within a few short days of release.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their charming art style and great visuals, complemented by quirky writing and a dynamic music score that evolves as players progress. Overall, the aesthetic elements contribute to an engaging and immersive experience.

    • “Great visuals, awesome music (that changes the further you get in an area!), and a refreshingly neutral protagonist who's neither a goody-two-shoes nor a complete jerk.”
    • “Charming art style, quirky writing, and solid music.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development is praised for its great designs and engaging writing, which combines humor and cuteness, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.

    • “Great character designs, funny and cute writing, and just a fun time overall.”
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The Unlife Of Gorlak is a role playing game.

The Unlife Of Gorlak is available on PC and Windows.

The Unlife Of Gorlak was released on January 10, 2025.

The Unlife Of Gorlak was developed by LandsharkRAWR.

The Unlife Of Gorlak has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

The Unlife Of Gorlak is a single player game.

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