My Life Story > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

48 of 58 found this review helpful

The detail is in the strategy!

PostedAugust 1, 2013

Rosenguard

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Strategy, Time Management

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Aveyond 2

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

2 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

2 / 5

There's been a lot of comparing this game to 'Life Quest', which I also bought and completed, they are ridiculously similar in places but, the significant difference is the fact this game is clearly very strategic and in my opinion much more challenging. There's no 'quests', you just climb the 'ladder of success' so you do get to progress and choose your 'life story' which it obviously selects ...Show more

There's been a lot of comparing this game to 'Life Quest', which I also bought and completed, they are ridiculously similar in places but, the significant difference is the fact this game is clearly very strategic and in my opinion much more challenging. There's no 'quests', you just climb the 'ladder of success' so you do get to progress and choose your 'life story' which it obviously selects based on the kind of jobs you pick, and education major, as you go along. You have to complete courses which take ages in the last few levels, but you can find 'life cards' to help you halve the time. Its similar to cute knight kingdom in that you are sat there waiting for the time to go by at the end.

The game has 4 'happiness' meters, unlike the other games in the genre and it has a clock to keep an eye on, so you have to keep her healthy, amused, full up and energetic to keep completing courses and getting work experience. It really makes sense if you like psychology. Theres a lot of stress management science in it, 'Type A' personality and so on, there's also the sense of if you go dancing its fun but wears you out and makes you hungry which sort of makes you unhappy on another level? It means the key to winning the game is achieving balance. (Also learning how to use money carefully and make the most of lifes little rewards - the life cards).

It will annoy you senseless if you have little patience, no interest in psychology, a need for great graphics to call a game fun, or a gripping storyline!

Leave school, get job start 'proper education' -> find perfect job and go everywhere in the city trying to cheer yourself up as you do! Loads of random events to play about with as you go. I think some board game lovers would like this game because of the air of chance that comes with it and possibly the set up of the main screen. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

16 of 19 found this review helpful

Retro Style PC game!

PostedNovember 4, 2013

PnkSongPlaidDnce

fromSmithville, MO

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Mahjong

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Clutter II: He Said, She Said

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

My sister and I love this game! It takes a while to win and every time you play, you can make the story end up different! Its so much fun and its a challenge! The animation is done in a very retro 90s game style. If the image was a bit more pixilated, it would totally be like a MC Dos game of the 80s! So I really suggest this game to fellow children of the 80s/90s. You will totally enjoy this ...Show more

My sister and I love this game! It takes a while to win and every time you play, you can make the story end up different! Its so much fun and its a challenge! The animation is done in a very retro 90s game style. If the image was a bit more pixilated, it would totally be like a MC Dos game of the 80s! So I really suggest this game to fellow children of the 80s/90s. You will totally enjoy this blast from gaming days past! We are for sure buying any other games that come out like this! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

43 of 76 found this review helpful

very good game

PostedJanuary 17, 2012

jerryjangles

Skill Level:Beginner

Favorite Genre(s):Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

ive played many of these sort of games but i have to admit this has got to be one of the best

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

6 of 10 found this review helpful

Really good

PostedApril 26, 2015

Kace333

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Family, Time Management, Strategy

Current Favorite:

My Life Story

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I absolutely love this game! :)

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Love it and want more

PostedOctober 5, 2019

Bonnie241

fromGeorgia, USA

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I have enjoyed this game so much. Wish there were more choices in the game. Wish they would come out with another one. loved it!!!! I recommend this game.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Loved it!

PostedJune 27, 2012

Comfortrox27

Favorite Genre(s):Family, Brain Teaser, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is a fantastic game that I would definitly consider buying! If you like this game some good reccomendations for other games would be Life Quest and Virtual Families.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

MY LIFE STORY IS IN YOUR HANDS!! He-He...get it? lol

PostedJune 14, 2020

CoffeeQueen4002

fromColorado

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management

Current Favorite:

Delicious: Emily's Honeymoon Cruise

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

So, this is my first review of any game on here, and since this is the first game I played on here when I joined last month, I figured I'd start with this one. So I'm just gonna type out my thoughts as if I'm there talking to ya. That's not weird right?=o)
First of all,I am a TM game addict lol I love them and it's all I play. So it does take ALOT to challenge me. In my opinion this game wasn't ...Show more

So, this is my first review of any game on here, and since this is the first game I played on here when I joined last month, I figured I'd start with this one. So I'm just gonna type out my thoughts as if I'm there talking to ya. That's not weird right?=o)
First of all,I am a TM game addict lol I love them and it's all I play. So it does take ALOT to challenge me. In my opinion this game wasn't all that challenging, don't get me wrong it was a lot of fun. I also think the game was too short. I went through the whole game in about 2 hours. I like to be able to sit at my Alienware laptop for hours on end day after day.
The story line, well to me there was not much of one. I never have the sound up since I always have the TV on but I'm sure it's good. The visuals well, you can tell it's an older game but I don't always go by the visual/sound quality. I purely just play for the challenging/entertainment value....lol Like all of you!
So, all in all...I didn't hate, it was fun but not challenging, and I put it in my "Games I beat" file since this is not a game I'd play over and over again. Sometimes I like a no brainer-easy-peasy game and other times I love a good challenge. To me, this one is definitely Easy-peasy. These are just my thoughts, honestly you will never know unless you give it a go.
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I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

63 of 81 found this review helpful

nice simplified virtual life game

PostedDecember 18, 2011

pses

fromSeattle, WA

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management, Card & Board, Strategy

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

My Life Story is a simplied virtual life game. At first, when I saw the graphics - very basic, flat simple layout - I thought it would be boring. However, after playing for a little while, I got drawn in to the strategy and time management aspects of it. There are several games of this genre and type - one, in fact, almost a complete copy - but with better graphics. This doesn't take away from the ...Show more

My Life Story is a simplied virtual life game. At first, when I saw the graphics - very basic, flat simple layout - I thought it would be boring. However, after playing for a little while, I got drawn in to the strategy and time management aspects of it. There are several games of this genre and type - one, in fact, almost a complete copy - but with better graphics. This doesn't take away from the fun of this game -you'll be surprised. Also, it's just you playing, so there are no aggressive competitions to reach a goal before someone else. Nice game! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

5 of 9 found this review helpful

Work your way up in life.

PostedAugust 4, 2014

mrm2006

fromBelton MO

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong

Current Favorite:

Enigmatis: The Mists of Ravenwood Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

You've graduated from high school and are living in your parents' basement ... so what's next?

Well, you get a job, make sure you are healthy, not hungry, have enough energy and have fun, too. You attain these goals by doing various things around town. And, when the weekend hits, you either gain or lose some of those valuable life points.

Don't forget to make one of your goals getting your own ...Show more

You've graduated from high school and are living in your parents' basement ... so what's next?

Well, you get a job, make sure you are healthy, not hungry, have enough energy and have fun, too. You attain these goals by doing various things around town. And, when the weekend hits, you either gain or lose some of those valuable life points.

Don't forget to make one of your goals getting your own seedy apartment (it is your first, you know) and continuing your education (necessary to upgrade your job potential).

I didn't think I'd enjoy this original version of the game (I played the sequel first, go figure) and it does start off really, really, really slow but once you get the hang of things and figure out the different places you can go to attain your goals, it actually becomes fun. I couldn't wait to finish my next college course and see what new choices of jobs I had available to me.

Anyway, I would highly recommend this to all adults (and maybe some high school kids could learn a thing or two - lol). The demo is free and the hour went by way too quickly. Would definitely add to my wish list.

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I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

49 of 72 found this review helpful

Retro Look and Hipster Irony

PostedJanuary 30, 2012

samizdat

fromNew England

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Adventure, Strategy

Current Favorite:

Chocolatier 3: Decadence by Design

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

I've played all the life-simulation games on this site (I think) and this was my least-favorite. It's kind of gloomy with a big dose of hipster irony that is sometimes funny, sometimes stupid.

Like other games, you start at as clueless 20 year-old who needs to get a job, pay rent, buy food, go to school, etc. The hipster irony comes in right away - one of your first "job opportunities" is to be a ...Show more

I've played all the life-simulation games on this site (I think) and this was my least-favorite. It's kind of gloomy with a big dose of hipster irony that is sometimes funny, sometimes stupid.

Like other games, you start at as clueless 20 year-old who needs to get a job, pay rent, buy food, go to school, etc. The hipster irony comes in right away - one of your first "job opportunities" is to be a beggar on the street. Your landlord is a creep, the only place to buy stuff is a pawn shop. If you get too hungry or too tired, you get rushed to the hospital and lose half your money in hospital fees.

The look of the game also feeds into this vibe. It has an Atari-looking, big-pixel design with jerky motion. I can only assume this was intentional.

This game is more repetitive than some others of its genre. There's just less to do - no clothes to buy and very few meal options - and the dreariness gets you down. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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