Lifeslide – Spotlight

I started playing Lifeslide assuming it would mostly be a zen experience to chill out with. And while it is mostly that, there are also some challenges and interesting gameplay elements to dive into if that’s your thing. The concept is that you’re a paper plane, gliding across various landscapes. You need to maintain momentum, which can be done by nose diving and pulling back up, or by gather speed boosters found along the way.

On top of that there’s a counter running down at all times, so you need to collect these yellow shards that add to the timer. You can also collect blue shards that act as upgrade points to get new planes and make improvements. The music is awesome, and the art style is charming. Overall, Lifeslide is a game that I am glad I tried and will recommend to those looking to chill out and maybe stress out at times.

Pros:
Looks great
Fun to fly around
Great music

Cons:
Upgrades can take a while to come by

Score – 8/10

About:

Embark on an atmospheric paper plane flight adventure through life and master a unique flight mechanic as you travel through an ever-changing landscape towards your destination.

Lifeslide is a vibrant world crafted with love but don’t be fooled by the serene looks. Your journey can be as exhilarating as it can be relaxing. Each stage presents a new challenge – it takes smart choices and split-second decisions to reach further. Learning to fly well is key.

No narration, no texts. The story is implicitly told through the environment. Dive deep to find the meaning or simply enjoy an atmospheric experience – this is your journey and you decide what to make of it. Along the way, an original score that combines electronic, rock and orchestral elements will keep you company.

Gameplay

It’s all about flying a paper plane, gathering momentum, and learning to use the terrain to your advantage. “Simple input, refined outcome” is the motto behind the flight mechanic which creates a blend of arcade and physics-driven gameplay.

Story

The Story mode is the focus of the game. It consists of 28 levels that flow into each other seamlessly. You are racing the clock as you try to maintain the right balance between Time and Matter. Each time you fail, you can use Matter to improve stats such as aerodynamics, steering and lift. Collect pieces to unlock 5 paper planes with different base stats.

Zen Mode

Revisit your favorite moments in an endless loop. Toggle randomization to get new experiences unseen in Story.

Weekly challenges

Fly close to objects and surfaces to earn points and climb leaderboards in procedurally-generated challenges each week!

Features

• 28 unique stages of life
• 30 achievements
• 8 paper planes with different styles of play
• Original score combining electronic, rock, and orchestral elements
• Full controller support