Lifeless Planet Reviews

Lifeless Planet is ranked in the 17th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
65 / 100
May 29, 2015

I found that I enjoyed Lifeless Planet quite a bit after I spent a time with it and got past the frustrating aspects of the game. This title is 100% made for the 'niche-gamer' and won't appeal to a broader audience. This is evident with the level design frustrations early on, which will no doubt scare away some gamers from even playing past a certain point. Get past some of the rough patches though and there is some good to be found in this title, especially when it comes to the story driven narrative that takes you through this grand adventure.

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Jul 31, 2016

While Lifeless Planet it lacking in gameplay and uniqueness, the story it showcases is worth the time to discover.

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3.5 / 5.0
Jul 25, 2016

Lifeless Planet is all about exploration and atmosphere (groan).

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7 / 10.0
Jul 31, 2016

Lifeless Planet's stark simplicity belies its heartfelt message. Its environmental blandness countered by a compelling story

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70 / 100
Aug 3, 2016

The expansive vistas of the alien world in Lifeless Planet add to the loneliness and the emptiness of being the sole living being on an entire planet (sort of).

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USgamer
Top Critic
Jul 27, 2016

Lifeless Planet is an interesting mash-up of genres, blending a walking simulator and platform-puzzling with a mysterious and quite gripping premise. Its slow pace mightn't be for everyone, but if you enjoy action adventures, are partial to tricky third-person platforming, and like classic sci-fi yarns, it's worth checking out.

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7 / 10
Jul 14, 2014

Lifeless Planet is bold and memorable and oddly sweet in the earnestness of its message and its preoccupations. It's a truly efficient payload. Fire it up and be transported.

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7.3 / 10.0
Jul 3, 2014

Some technical limitations hold Lifeless Planet back from being a completely immersive adventure, but ultimately the experience is memorable

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7.5 / 10.0
Aug 9, 2022

Lifeless Planet delivers a distinguished story and great scenery to enjoy your journey to the end of it. Just don't go in expecting anything more than a story and walking.

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7.5 / 10.0
Aug 1, 2016

If you're looking for a enjoyable exploration game on a distant planet then you may want to check this one out. The story is very interesting and the planet is fun to explore even if the controls don't always do what you want them to. However the price tag is kind of high for something you can finish in a few hours and if you want something with more action than you better avoid this as action is not what Lifeless Planet: Premier Edition is about. If none of that bothers you than by all means come explore this Lifeless Planet.

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80%
Oct 29, 2018

Despite the game's shortcomings and flaws, it's not a bad game. It could use some more work here and there to improve some minor issues, but Lifeless Planet is what it is. This can be a short game to complete depending on how you fast you want to get through it, with a minimum game time of roughly four to five hours.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 23, 2018

Despite the lack of more expansive exploration and getting stuck in walls, Lifeless Planet was  great fun. The story was very strong and the soundtrack and background music really set the tone for it over all. If you haven't played Lifeless Planet in the past it is certainly worth your time.

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81%
Oct 21, 2016

My time with the game for my Lifeless Planet: Premiere Edition was very entertaining. I kept playing the game in short bursts of 20-30 minutes at a time, searching around each new location to try and find some mineral samples that could bring me closer to unlocking a new trophy or two. The platforming mechanics were also fun during most of the time… except for the one time I jumped up a hill and ended up going through the ground, plummeting to my death as the game glitched. Certainly not a deal-breaker, but something I did want to mention.

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Justin Celani
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
May 12, 2015

Lifeless Planet is an absolute gem. While there might not be much reason to replay the game other than to re-experience the adventure, it's one experience I won't soon forget.

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9 / 10
Aug 4, 2016

It was great to play Lifeless Planet: Premier Edition on PlayStation 4. The graphic upgrades for this version and optimization here and there make it the definitive version, and who doesn't like an indie release with a full trophy count? I definitely had fun writing this Lifeless Planet: Premier Edition review, and I hope you try out this game soon!

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Unscored
Jun 20, 2014

Every tone it attempts is struck with confidence and talent, from creeping horror to outright terror to reflective serenity. Give it a moment and you'll be stuck with it until you're finished.

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B
Sep 9, 2018

So, for those interested in a no-frills, story driven sci-fi adventure that doesn't overstay its welcome, Lifeless Planet is well worth a closer look.

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ACG
Top Critic
Wait for Sale
Jul 21, 2014
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