Livelock

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 18, 2016
    70
    Livelock is a case of a one-evening game: you launch it, annihilate hordes of enemies, kick the last boss’ butt and then you forget about it all. It will not be a life changing evening, but nonetheless a pleasant one. [11/2016, p.54]
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  2. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Sep 1, 2016
    60
    On the surface it would appear that Livelock is trying to bring something new and interesting to the PlayStation 4. Unfortunately, though perfectly competent as an action game, ends up falling flat on execution. The predictable storyline, inconsistent production values and lackluster variety mar what could have been a fun distraction during the summer’s AAA famine.
  3. EGM
    Sep 9, 2016
    50
    Livelock is as generic a top-down shooter as you can get. The locations you find yourself fighting through, the enemies you take on, and the story itself come together in a package that works, but one which fails to inspire any semblance of fun.

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 34
  3. Negative: 9 out of 34
  1. angrymax
    Dec 8, 2017
    1
    This game has no couch co-op. WHAT?! Be warned, you cannot play with your friends in your house. Bought it and never played.

    DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!
  2. bersi84
    Jul 4, 2020
    7
    Twinstick shooter are sometimes surprisingly good and entertaining, Livelock is no exception here although it suffers from a badly optimizedTwinstick shooter are sometimes surprisingly good and entertaining, Livelock is no exception here although it suffers from a badly optimized engine and not enough weapon variety. All in all the sci-fi-esque story will be pleasing for people who like the sci-fi genre still it is nothing too exceptional. The game will take you through different missions for aroung 5 to 15hrs depending on whether you go straight or completionist.

    The standard loop resolves around walking through areas, destroying enemies with your aresenal and reaching the exit. There is certainly not much to it although there is some variety and I give the devs credits for the variety in locations. They are all well made and have an eye for detail. The engine suffers from regular frame drops. I m mostly not too sensitive in this regard but it is very noticeable and sometimes even disturbing because of the fast pace bullethell nature that most twinstick shooters provide.

    Afterall I m kind of satisfied. I got Livelock for a decent sale which you should also be looking out for. For a decent discount this game is worth in my opinion. I would give it around 6.5/10. Probably a 6 would be more fitting but I still had my fun and thus I decided to go with 7.    … Full Review »
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