Wait! Life is Beautiful! Prologue

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Wait! Life is Beautiful! Prologue is a single player survival management game with horror, thriller, violence and science fiction themes. It was developed by [DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS] and was released on August 6, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

THE FULL STORY DEVELOPER MESSAGEI started developing Wait! Life is Beautiful! while I was going through one of the roughest periods of my life and perhaps I’m still here precisely because of this game. I never aim to bring you down, I just want to tell you a story about something that may affect everyone. That nearly happened to me, and may you never be that close to the edge. I don’t really hop…

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Audience ScoreBased on 207 reviews

story4 positive mentions

monetization7 negative mentions

The game effectively raises awareness about serious mental health issues such as depression and suicide, making players think deeply about these topics.
The pixel art style combined with a calming, emotive soundtrack creates a poignant and immersive atmosphere that enhances the emotional impact.
Players find the experience meaningful and thought-provoking, appreciating the moral weight and challenge of trying to save individuals, with multiple dialogue options reflecting complex human emotions.

The gameplay mechanics are simplistic and sometimes tedious, with limited interactivity, lack of replay convenience features like text history or skipping already read dialogue, and inflexible controls.
Some players feel the dialogue choices and character reactions are unrealistic or superficial, which diminishes emotional impact and can make the subject feel trivialized or mishandled.
The game can be emotionally triggering and distressing, potentially harmful for sensitive players, and some reviewers question the developer's approach to such delicate content without professional input or sufficient narrative depth.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
58%
18%
The game's story poignantly explores themes of depression and suicide through multiple character perspectives, creating a powerful, emotional experience. While some find the narrative deeply meaningful and motivating, others feel it lacks depth or repetitive elements. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its impactful, sensitive portrayal of mental health struggles, enhanced by immersive environment and soundtrack.
- “When I heard the war guy's story, I stopped and thought about how many military folks are dealing with the same pain. It drives me to work harder for mental health and motivates me more to do so. This game is beautifully well thought out.”
- “The story, the graphics, so impressive.”
- “This game is beautiful in both art and story-telling.”
- “I play psychological games because I already know a lot about psychology and I like analyzing books and films. Recently, I've gotten really into games, but I feel like this one doesn't tell much of a story about anyone or anything except for society itself, which is cool, but I've had enough of it, sorry.”
- “After playing the game: it does look like it has some little story in it, but it's the same over and over again.”
- “This game has no story.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The game's graphics feature a nostalgic pixel art style that many find visually appealing and fitting for its atmosphere, though some view it as a deliberate choice that limits modern visual enhancements. While praised for its beautiful art and animation, a few users note locked resolution and controls restrict customization. Overall, the pixel visuals effectively complement the storytelling and mood, earning positive remarks despite their retro simplicity.
- “It was so beautiful; the art style and animation are 10/10.”
- “The story, the graphics, so impressive.”
- “Interesting little game with pretty nostalgic pixel graphics.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “Resolution and controls are locked, and can't be changed or customised to improve the visuals or the control experience.”
- “This might as well be interactive fiction with some pixelated graphics thrown in.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a deeply emotional experience, skillfully blending touching, bittersweet moments with impactful storytelling that enhances player connection. Users appreciate the realistic portrayal of difficult decisions and the powerful relief or heartbreak tied to saving or losing characters, made even more immersive by the calming audio design.
- “It feels so bittersweet each time you manage to save someone, and so terribly heartbreaking each time you don't.”
- “It's a very emotionally enriching experience.”
- “It's an absolutely gorgeous game; the white noise with the calming music makes the whole experience more emotional.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay is noted as simplistic and somewhat tedious, lacking engaging mechanics and rewarding progression despite the serious subject matter. Improvements are suggested in character reactions to enhance emotional impact without compromising gameplay. While the piano melodies contribute positively, overall the core gameplay feels underdeveloped and could benefit from more refinement.
- “While this makes sense in terms of gameplay perspective, I believe that each character's reaction afterward could be improved; they appear to accept what the main character has said completely and seem mostly unaffected by being so close to jumping.”
- “I believe that having some characters' end dialogue be more emotional and less certain in their decision to continue living could make each scene more impactful and show the subject matter more realistically, without sacrificing gameplay.”
- “This could allow people to more easily replay each character's scene without making replaying specific characters a mechanic.”
- “Overall, the game approaches a serious issue in a more simplistic manner, and is tedious in certain ways regarding game mechanics.”
- “I know it is still in demo, and I love the way the game looks, but the core gameplay is lacking a lot.”
- “Secondly, in terms of gameplay mechanics, there are a few things I found lacking.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
User opinions on the music are mixed but largely positive, with many praising its beauty, soothing quality, and contribution to the game's emotional and atmospheric experience, often comparing it to classical inspirations. However, some users find the music poor or merely background noise. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant and well-executed aspect of the game.
- “The music is beautiful, seemingly very Claude Debussy inspired, and the pixel style is very attractive; both help encapsulate the dialogue and message of the game.”
- “It's an absolutely gorgeous game; the white noise combined with the calming music makes the whole experience more emotional.”
- “Myself replaying again and again with its beautiful soundtrack and environment storytelling.”
- “Poor music.”
- “Just filling noises, no music.”
- “The background music is extremely soft and soothing.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization approach involves misleadingly publishing a demo or advertisement as a full game on Steam, which is considered harmful and deceptive. This tactic can unfairly crowd out genuine games and exploit marketing systems, leading to a negative experience for gamers. Overall, this practice is criticized and not recommended.
- “Publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and harmful to gamers.”
- “This advertisement takes up marketing space and visibility that would be better used by developers who have created full games.”
- “Some developers incorrectly publish demos or advertisements as separate games to bypass paying for marketing, which is clever but harmful behavior.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game can feel tedious due to slow pacing during inactive nighttime sections, and players would appreciate a speed-up feature to reduce repetitive downtime. Overall, the mechanics make some parts of grinding feel simplistic and monotonous.
- “Overall, the game approaches a serious issue in a more simplistic manner, and is tedious in certain ways regarding game mechanics.”
- “It would be nice to be able to speed up the sections of nighttime where no characters are interacting with the main character, to make replaying the night less tedious.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users highlight that the game offers virtually infinite replayability, ensuring lasting engagement and varied experiences each time it is played.
- “Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by pixelated graphics that effectively balance a depressive mood, creating a unique and immersive experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates strong stability with no reported bugs or glitches. However, some users suggest enhancing the content, such as adding more dialogue, to improve the overall experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in this game is perceived as forced and unconvincing, with some users finding it unintentionally amusing but ultimately ineffective and tone-deaf. It can come across as dismissive rather than genuinely funny.

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