Apple Arcade review #52: Lifelike

It takes a while to make sense of Lifelike. I’m not there yet, even after completing a couple of levels. I’m not entirely sure what I’m doing, or what I’m supposed to do.

It’s hypnotically pretty. It sounds good. The simple touch-controls work well. It’s more of a zen experience than a mechanical challenge, and that’s fine. I play games for mood, narrative and immersion. This game definitely has a mood.

I don’t think I’ll get to a point where I understand what Lifelike is all about, but that’s fine. I sort of enjoyed my brief time with it, though primarily as a mental distraction and meditative experience.

Link: https://apps.apple.com/no/app/lifelike-chapter-one/id1455383205