![]() Review Code generously provided by Serenity Forge However, its bland environments and limited gameplay will mean that most players' lasting impression of it will unfortunately be one of boredom.(The game is also available on Xbox One, PS4, PC) It has some interesting ideas and its focus on adventure instead of action is an admirable one. Probably best to find another way around.Īlthough Lifeless Planet has its fair share of faults, it's not a bad game. It's a little jarring and frankly makes Lifeless Planet feel unfinished. One moment you can be standing in a large abandoned building on a metal walkway then after a brief loading screen, you're in a rocky valley in a completely different location. Transitions between stages can also be very abrupt with no cut scene or explanation to tie them together. On other occasions, a key object can defy the laws of gravity and fly out of reach, meaning you have to redo the whole level to make it reset. Sometimes you'll get stuck in the level and have to go back to your last checkpoint. The only times I got momentarily stumped were more due to lack of clarity in level design such as not being able to find a small control panel in an obscure location, as opposed to deviously contrived puzzles. There are a few puzzles thrown into the mix, but none of them really challenge your brainpower. If you're anything like me, you'll find yourself spamming the jump button as you trudge through the empty, bland landscapes just to give yourself something to do. Though Lifeless Planet makes an effort to diversify the terrain from area to area, it can't prevent things from frequently becoming pretty dull. His cartoonish appearance also seems out of place when juxtaposed with the serious tone of the story and ambience.Īpart from reading documents you pick up, most of the gameplay involves running through large, open areas or jumping from platform to platform with your rather underpowered jet pack. As it is, he is rather laconic, usually restricted to a single line here and there, making it hard to form any deep connection. The premise and story are definite highlights, but I feel they could have been conveyed in a more engaging way e.g., via more monologue from the main character. Throughout your journey, you'll pick up audio and text logs that peel away further layers of the mystery surrounding the planet. I'm only a few minutes in and I've already found signs of life I call false advertising Most of the time there's usually just the sound of the wind to keep you company. Unfortunately, it's used pretty sparingly. The soundtrack is very nice, too, adeptly capturing the melancholy of the plot and the desolation of the landscape. As you might expect from such a low-budget release, the graphics aren't the best and the presentation is a little lacking, but Lifeless Planet is still capable of the occasional eye-catching moment despite the general mediocre quality of its visuals. Lifeless Planet first came out on PC in 2014 after having been funded with a mere $17,000 via Kickstarter and developed almost entirely by one man, David Board of Stage 2 Studios. Things only get stranger from there, though I won't go into any more details about the plot because experiencing Lifeless Planet's gradually unfolding story is one of its main appeals. You set off to find your crewmates but soon discover that this world was previously inhabited by a Russian expedition. When you crash-land, however, you find a barren wasteland with an unbreathable atmosphere. Lifeless Planet casts you as an unnamed astronaut on a mission to explore a new world that's reportedly rich with life. □ Despite its basic graphics, Lifeless Planet is still capable of moments of beauty │ We love to hear from our visitors even if you disagree so please leave a respectful comment after reading this review. Time to suit up, blast off and go exploring. Previously available on PC and Xbox One, Lifeless Planet now lands on PS4 with its Premier Edition re-issue. Lifeless Planet: Premier Edition is also available for Xbox One and Nintendo Switch Reviewed by Stephen Palmer playing a PS4 on August 2, 2016
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