Underground Life
- April 19, 2022
- Remainder Studios
- 64h median play time
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a solid concept with elements like questing, crafting, relationship building, and exploration.
- The art style is appealing and has a cute aesthetic that many players enjoy.
- There is potential for improvement, and some players are looking forward to future updates and enhancements.
- The game suffers from significant performance issues, including constant stuttering and poor controls.
- The user interface is clunky and difficult to navigate, making gameplay frustrating.
- There is a lack of support for controllers and no clear instructions or walkthroughs available for new players.
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of farming in the game, noting that it requires significant investment without immediate rewards, as food cannot be sold until later and often rots. This leads to a sense of futility in farming, especially when alternative food sources are readily available. Overall, the grinding involved in farming feels unnecessary and detracts from the enjoyment of other gameplay elements.
“In the trailer, this game comes off as a farming sim, but you quickly realize that farming is a waste of time. The shelters cost money, and you can't sell the food you grow, so it just ends up rotting. Why bother farming at all?”
“Farming costs money and doesn't allow you to sell your produce until later in the game. Plus, food rots, and you can easily get food by shaking trees or buying it instead.”
“The farming aspect feels pointless when you consider that the food you grow can't be sold and will just rot. It makes you question the value of investing in farming when there are easier alternatives.”
- optimization4 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 make aiming difficult. While the performance issues are not severe enough to render the game unplayable, they contribute to a frustrating experience for players.
“The controls are incredibly clunky, there's a lot of stuttering and it is hard to aim the character, and 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 make for an annoyance.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are appreciated for their indie style, but players find it challenging to discern objectives on the maps due to visibility issues. Overall, while the aesthetic is appealing, it may hinder gameplay clarity.
“I love the idea of the indie graphics, but it's actually hard to see what you should be going after on the maps.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported significant stability issues, particularly highlighting the lack of an auto-save feature, which exacerbates the game's existing bugs, such as problems with poison effects. This combination has led to a frustrating experience for players.
“No auto save (sucks especially since it's buggy)”
“On that note, the ticking of poison is buggy.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story aspect is criticized for its repetitive nature, as players find themselves returning to the same locations to complete quests that require money, limiting the exploration of diverse narratives.
“You can do quests for them, but you need money to do the quests, so you always end up at the same spot.”
“Vendors and quests in other locations.”
“Vendors and quests in other locations.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its engaging mechanics and fluid controls, offering players a satisfying experience that balances challenge and enjoyment. Many users appreciate the variety of gameplay elements that keep the experience fresh and dynamic. Overall, the gameplay is well-received for its depth and accessibility.
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.
