Simulation

The Good Life

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

2.7

Users · RAWG

2021

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateOctober 15, 2021

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

SimulationIndie

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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PCPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Enjoy everyday life while solving a murder mystery in Rainy Woods - known as the "happiest town in the world" - in this all-new "Debt Repayment RPG"!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Eccentric characters and offbeat humor define the game's tone.
Low-pressure exploration, photography, and local activities shape daily play.
Animal transformations add variety to exploration and problem solving.
Rainy Woods has a strange rural atmosphere and distinct identity.

Cons

Daily tasks and resource gathering become repetitive over time.
Bugs, awkward animations, long waits, and rough technical presentation persist.
Debt repayment turns progression into chores and money-making activities.
Controls, movement, and combat are awkward and underdeveloped.

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Simulation

The Good Life

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

2.7

Users · RAWG

2021

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateOctober 15, 2021

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

SimulationIndie

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Show all 4 versions ▾

PCPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Enjoy everyday life while solving a murder mystery in Rainy Woods - known as the "happiest town in the world" - in this all-new "Debt Repayment RPG"!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Eccentric characters and offbeat humor define the game's tone.
Low-pressure exploration, photography, and local activities shape daily play.
Animal transformations add variety to exploration and problem solving.
Rainy Woods has a strange rural atmosphere and distinct identity.

Cons

Daily tasks and resource gathering become repetitive over time.
Bugs, awkward animations, long waits, and rough technical presentation persist.
Debt repayment turns progression into chores and money-making activities.
Controls, movement, and combat are awkward and underdeveloped.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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