Youtubers Life

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In Youtubers Life, you start as a small-time content creator in your childhood home, aiming to gain subscribers, views, and likes. As you progress, you'll encounter famous YouTubers, attend parties, manage social media, and confront haters. Customize your home, monetize content, and even move to a mansion in space. This simulation game captures the highs and lows of a YouTuber's life, offering fun and addictive gameplay.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 14,084 reviews

gameplay241 positive mentions

music42 negative mentions

gameplay
991 mentions
24 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Youtubers Life" is a mixed bag, with many players finding it initially engaging but ultimately repetitive and shallow. While the game offers a fun simulation of being a YouTuber with various mechanics, it suffers from bugs, unbalanced features, and a lack of depth that leads to monotony over time. Overall, it has potential but requires significant improvements to keep players invested in the long run.
- “This game is quite unique and it has a nice art style and the gameplay is quite balanced.”
- “A YouTuber simulation game, the gameplay is very simple but it can be addictive: like okay I just finish this last video, oh I do this quest and I quit and then you do 3-4 more videos before you quit finally the game :D”
- “The gameplay is smooth for the most part, the graphics are nice and it's a fairly simple game to play.”
- “$27 for a game that has horrible graphics and gameplay, I literally wasted 59 hours of my life and could've used that to stare at a brick wall and enjoyed it more.”
- “The gameplay quickly becomes repetitive and monotonous, with little variation in tasks or objectives to keep players engaged.”
- “The developers are passionless and this game is wholly incomplete, with stale gameplay that doesn’t change after the first 10 minutes.”
music
524 mentions
8 % positive mentions
84 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players finding the soundtrack repetitive and grating, often leading them to mute the game. Numerous bugs and glitches, particularly during live performances, detract from the experience, making it difficult to enjoy the music career path. While some players appreciate the potential for creativity in music creation, the overall execution and audio quality leave much to be desired, prompting calls for significant improvements.
- “I like the clothing options and so far I've been enjoying the music path the most!”
- “The music channel is a pretty cool new way to become famous on the virtual YouTube platform and for me it feels a bit harder than it was for the gaming channel, but that's not to be meant as a negative point.”
- “Everything about this game screams relaxation, from the chill gameplay to the super smooth music.”
- “The music path is full of glitches and don't get me started on the performances, the cheer cycle is looped and it hurts my ears every time I hear it.”
- “The music creation feels incomplete; it would be cool if we got to mix our own beats, but no, all we have are two bars that barely do anything.”
- “It's filled with bugs and grammatical errors, and the music path is pretty much unplayable because the songs start lagging halfway through.”
stability
502 mentions
1 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes that severely hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over game-breaking errors that prevent progression, while others note that despite some fun elements, the overall experience is marred by these persistent technical problems. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels unfinished and requires substantial fixes before it can be recommended.
- “I have had no issues and have found no glitches with this game so far.”
- “The game runs great.”
- “No glitches.”
- “They kept adding and adding and not fixing and we're left with a buggy mess that cannot be completed at all.”
- “This game is a buggy mess and shouldn't have been properly released in the state it was.”
- “The game suffers from a few semi-gamebreaking glitches as a result of this.”
graphics
479 mentions
31 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the colorful and cartoonish art style, while others criticize the overall quality as dated and lacking polish. Common issues include graphical glitches, clipping, and performance drops, particularly during events, which detract from the experience. Despite these drawbacks, many players find the visuals charming and fitting for the game's theme, though they suggest improvements are needed for a more polished presentation.
- “This game is so good and fun at the same time when I bought this game my mind was blown away by the graphics. I was speechless when I played this game for the very first time and I wanted to play it until I die.”
- “The graphics are colorful and vibrant, with well-designed character models and detailed environments that bring the world of content creation to life.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the interface is flawless; however, I wish there was a creative or some sort of game mode where you can have unlimited money or something because I find the game quite hard even though I played it so many times.”
- “$27 for a game that has horrible graphics and gameplay, I literally wasted 59 hours of my life and could've used that to stare at a brick wall and enjoyed it more.”
- “The graphics, while a cute style, have appalling texture quality even on the highest settings.”
- “With repetitive dull gameplay and glitchy horrible graphics, I suggest you do not play this game.”
story
359 mentions
15 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The story in "Youtuber's Life" is generally seen as simplistic and repetitive, focusing on the journey of becoming a successful YouTuber, but lacking depth and variety across different channel types. Many players find the narrative engaging initially, but it quickly becomes tedious due to bugs and a lack of meaningful progression, leading to frustration. While some appreciate the graphics and the potential for character customization, the overall consensus is that the story could benefit from more content and less linearity to enhance replayability.
- “The story is simple but fits the game; the gameplay is somewhat repetitive but still pretty cool, the mechanics of this game are awesome and the graphics are lovely.”
- “This game has everything you could look for in a game; the graphics are very realistic, the gameplay made me feel like I was actually in the game, the story is very coordinated, and the characters are very relatable and lovable.”
- “It's really cool and interactive, telling your own story and doing what you want while being pointed in the right directions; this one is a lot better than any other YouTube sim I've seen.”
- “Even if you change your channel type, the story pretty much remains the same.”
- “Repetitive, tedious, and the bugs will hold you from progressing the story.”
- “This is a very grindy game, and there is almost no storyline behind the game except 'get to the top of YouTube!' and a few random events that go by very quickly.”
grinding
273 mentions
1 % positive mentions
8 % neutral mentions
91 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and repetitive, particularly as players progress. While some users find initial grinding enjoyable, many agree that it quickly becomes boring and frustrating, often leading to a sense of tedium rather than accomplishment. Overall, the game is described as a grindy experience that may appeal to those who enjoy such gameplay, but it is generally recommended to approach it with caution or wait for a sale.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “All in all, the game is a grindy mess with bad UI and barely any advice or help on how things work.”
- “This is a very grindy game, and there is almost no storyline behind the game except 'get to the top of YouTube!' and a few random events that go by very quickly.”
- “It's too grindy and repetitive; maybe good for just a couple of hours.”
humor
120 mentions
97 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often described as hilariously bad, with many players enjoying its quirky charm and nostalgic "old YouTube" vibe. While some find the character interactions and game titles amusing, others note that repetitive sound effects and animations can become annoying. Overall, the game is seen as a fun, lighthearted experience that is best enjoyed with friends, despite its unpolished elements.
- “It's so hilariously bad sometimes, but it's fun to play :) I like the 'old YouTube' vibe it has, as opposed to the second game (which I've heard is quite different and seems like it's more so a simulator based on influencers from today, which, eh).”
- “Good cartoonish graphics, interesting concept, funny dialogues and animations, quite challenging tasks, a bit of everything for everyone.”
- “It's hilariously fun, you have haters, lovers, friends, and best friends just like in real life.”
- “I don't get it; it sounds like fun when other people play it, but it is not funny.”
- “It's like making an awfully unfunny comment or trying to fake your reaction.”
- “I don't get it; it sounds like fun when other people play it, but it is not funny.”
replayability
96 mentions
26 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players praising its engaging content and multiple career paths that offer hours of fun, while others criticize it for becoming repetitive and lacking variety after initial playthroughs. Many anticipate that future updates will enhance replay value, but currently, some feel it falls short, especially with limited channel options available. Overall, opinions vary widely, with some rating it highly for replayability and others expressing disappointment in its long-term engagement.
- “I've always been a fan of this game; the layout, the idea, the replayability of it.”
- “It has a fair bit of replayability with multiple different careers to pursue, for example, being a musician, gamer, cook, or a lifestyle channel. You can play certain careers more than once and still feel incredible once you get through the middle parts of this game.”
- “Fun game, a lot of replay value over time as the developers continue to add new content.”
- “However, this game does lack replayability as once you have tried each channel type, the game is effectively the same since the progression is quite spoon-fed to the player.”
- “I must say, the game lacks replayability.”
- “No replayability value; for what I paid for it (£20), it isn't very good at all.”
optimization
42 mentions
19 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
29 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting frequent bugs, lag, and performance issues even on capable systems. Many users experienced frame rate drops, glitches during gameplay, and problems with autosave functionality, leading to frustration. While some noted improvements over time, the overall consensus is that the game still requires substantial optimization to enhance the user experience.
- “No bugs and the game runs smoothly!”
- “Love it... runs smoothly unlike other games (e.g., The Sims 4) on my 2013/2014 HP laptop!”
- “Optimization was much better than before and I didn't see as many glitches as I did earlier.”
- “Although this game has nothing that should be demanding on even an older system, you have stutterings.”
- “I'm sure it's an optimization problem because my rig is stronger than average, but about a third of the time when you see the next prompt coming, it just skips ahead at random and freezes during or after a different prompt.”
- “The optimization of the game was poor, glitches were everywhere, autosave was failing and... basically, if you had this game, you'd rather play Ride to Hell: Retribution.”
emotional
17 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game elicits mixed responses, with some players finding it deeply engaging and relatable, praising its realistic graphics, coordinated story, and lovable characters. However, others express frustration over technical issues, which detracts from their overall experience and emotional connection to the game. Overall, while the game has the potential to evoke strong feelings, its current state leaves some players feeling disappointed.
- “This game has everything you could look for in a game; the graphics are very realistic, the gameplay made me feel like I was actually in the game, the story is very coordinated, and the characters are very relatable and lovable.”
- “Best game ever, it's a FPS, it's a MOBA, it's dramatic, it's tear-jerking, it's heartwarming.”
- “Wow, this game actually made me feel like a guy playing a guy who plays games.”
monetization
14 mentions
14 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
71 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a "half-assed cash grab," with players feeling that it relies heavily on advertisements and in-game purchases to maintain interest. While some players appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and extra item costs, the overall sentiment suggests that the developers prioritize profit over player experience.
- “I love this game for two reasons: I do not pay for extra items and there are no ads.”
- “You create your character, and you start in a house with your character’s mother where you have to balance between hunger, sleep (both of which contribute to your ability to have good ratings on your videos), studying (A's and B's get money from your mother), friends (I'm not sure what they do for you yet except eventually lead to collaborations; more ratings), work (direct cash that doesn’t come from YouTube's monetization), and several other things that may not be readily apparent at the beginning.”
- “This literally turned into a half-assed cash grab.”
- “To be honest, I feel like the developers made an easy cash grab.”
- “Good luck trying to get people interested in them without spending for ads, as well as making all the requisite gameplay videos before making the assigned walkthrough or whatever it is.”
character development
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for featuring uninspired and creepy designs, with some costumes described as racist. While the story may have some merit, the overall character designs detract significantly from the experience, leaving players feeling numb due to the repetitive gameplay.
- “✔ story and character development”
- “The character designs are also creepy, although after a while your brain is so numbed by the gameplay loop you begin to not take notice of their eldritch faces.”
- “The graphics are often described as lackluster, with uninspired character designs and environments.”
- “The graphics are often described as lackluster, with uninspired character designs and environments.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is present but lacks depth, as the minimal soundtrack and sound effects do not contribute significantly to immersion or enhance the overall experience.
- “Similarly, the soundtrack and sound effects are minimal and do not enhance the atmosphere or immersion.”
- “Similarly, the soundtrack and sound effects are minimal and do not enhance the atmosphere or immersion.”