Lifelike (2021)
mntsstudio LLC
Runaway appliances and a magical mystery!
About the story
LIFELIKE is a vibrant episodic 2D RPG that blends exploratory, narrative driven gameplay with action-command combat inspired by electromagnetism! Pesky living appliances have taken over! Following the sudden death of Nathan Weeks, a local appliance store owner known for mysterious magic experiments, once docile household appliances now rule the rural streets of Greenbury, Ohio. Rumor had it, Nathan had been trying to create something called a Lifelike… A magical being in a robotic body comparable to a human. ...But everyone knows that’s impossible! Play as Nathan’s grandchild, Leo, a tired teen who’s been falsely blamed for the mess in town. Trounce toasters, lamps, and any other foe that gets in the way as Leo responds to a weird call for help at the condemned appliance store.
Platforms
PCGenres
Indie Role-playing (RPG) Turn-based strategy (TBS)Themes
Mystery
Languages: English
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Critic Reviews
New Game Network
By Alex VarankouLifeslide offers decent value on paper, pun intended, and yet the brief run time and wonky physics prevent you from fully enjoying the colorful but repetitive levels.
LadiesGamers.com
By Paula MooreLifeslide is an enjoyable game, more so once you get the hang of flying the paper plane. I enjoyed the Zen stages more than the Story Mode, but only because I don’t like timers. Flight or Flying games with physics-driven gameplay are something I wouldn’t normally play, but I’m glad I got to try out Lifeslide. With each level being used as a metaphor for life and the lovely ambient music this is one to try out on Steam.
JVL
By Sybran57Lifeslide is a contemplative experience that does not forget to offer a simplistic but engaging gameplay, which requires you to master its mechanics.
JumpCut PLAY
By Chazz MairIt’s hard to say Lifeslide does anything wrong with its execution, at no point did I grow tired or frustrated with the game. It ends just as it risks overstaying its welcome – and the mechanics it does introduce over that runtime fit into the main loop neatly. Still, even those do little to elaborate beyond those initial mechanics in a way that feels intentional. With a gameplay loop that harkens back to an era of lunchtime flash games, Lifeslide will genuinely please people who are looking for a new relaxing experience.
