Underground Life
- April 19, 2022
- Remainder Studios
- 64h median play time
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a solid core concept with elements like crafting, relationship building, and exploration that many players find enjoyable.
- The art style is appealing and has a cute aesthetic that players appreciate.
- There is potential for growth and improvement, with players expressing hope for future updates and enhancements.
- The game suffers from significant performance issues, including constant stuttering and poor controls, making it frustrating to play.
- The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, leading to confusion and difficulty in navigating menus and performing actions.
- Many players feel the game is not polished enough for release, resembling an early access title with numerous bugs and design flaws.
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly regarding farming, which requires significant investment without immediate returns. The inability to sell food until later in the game and the risk of crops rotting diminish the appeal of farming, leading to a sense that it may not be worth the effort compared to alternative food sources. Overall, the grinding involved in farming feels cumbersome and poorly integrated into the game's broader mechanics.
“In this game, you have quests, crafting, relationship building, dungeons, bosses, travel, and farming! However, the grinding aspect makes it feel tedious.”
“Farming and animals are a nice touch, but the grinding required to make it worthwhile is frustrating.”
“The farming system is disappointing; it costs money, doesn't allow for selling until later, and food rots. You can get food by shaking trees and buying it instead, making the whole farming grind feel pointless.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for clunky controls and noticeable stuttering, which can hinder gameplay and aiming precision. While the performance issues are not severe enough to render the game unplayable, they do contribute to a frustrating experience.
“The controls are incredibly clunky, there's a lot of stuttering, and it is hard to aim the character. Half the time, it is not clear if you did something.”
“There is a bit of stuttering when playing the game, not enough to make it unplayable, but enough to be an annoyance.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are appreciated for their indie style, but players find it challenging to navigate the maps due to unclear visual cues. The user interface also contributes to the confusion, impacting overall gameplay experience.
“The indie graphics are charming and unique, adding a distinct flavor to the game.”
“The user interface and graphics work seamlessly together to enhance the overall experience.”
“I love the idea of the indie graphics, but it's actually hard to see what you should be going after on the maps.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported significant stability issues, including the absence of an auto-save feature, which exacerbates the game's existing bugs, such as problems with poison mechanics. These factors contribute to a frustrating gameplay experience.
“No auto-save feature, which is frustrating especially since the game is buggy.”
“The ticking of poison is buggy, causing inconsistent gameplay.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story involves engaging with vendors and completing quests, but players often find themselves stuck in a repetitive cycle due to the necessity of accumulating money to progress, leading to a lack of variety in the narrative experience.
“The story feels repetitive, as you constantly find yourself doing quests for vendors in different locations, but ultimately, it leads you back to the same spot.”
“You can undertake quests for various vendors, but the requirement of money to complete them makes the experience feel stagnant and unfulfilling.”
“The narrative lacks depth, forcing players into a cycle of quests that don't evolve, leaving you feeling stuck in a loop.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics and fluid controls, offering a satisfying experience that keeps players invested. Many reviews highlight the balance between challenge and accessibility, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and veterans. However, some players note occasional pacing issues that can disrupt the overall flow of the game.
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the music in the game receives positive feedback, with no significant negatives reported. However, some users note that the sound effects can occasionally be too loud during certain interactions.
