Sludge Life

 Switch
Metascore
73

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. COGconnected
    Jun 7, 2021
    83
    It’s exciting, not disappointing, that there’s so much left undiscovered for me, and I can’t wait to pick up GHOST’s world again, only for some dour fast-food employee to tell me to get lost. Gladly, I’ll say, in this hypothetical scenario I have created inside a video game for myself. I’ll gladly get lost.
  2. Switch Player
    Jun 28, 2021
    80
    Gross, weird, and consistently hilarious, Sludge Life is a satirical lens on very particular types of youth culture, but it’s also an experience I won’t forget anytime soon. Plus, it’s almost worth the price for the soundtrack alone.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Jun 15, 2021
    80
    Sludge Life is a stylish package that plays in both the absurd and experimental space. The art style evokes a feeling of being on psychedelics with a grungy style all its own. The visuals hit hard, and the bass beats hit even harder. I was always curious to find out more and usually there was something interesting around every corner. It’s understandable that this game’s drug use and lack of direction can turn some players off, but I found it wild and truly unique. There’s really nothing like it. Sludge Life is a vibe, for sure.
  5. Nintendo Life
    Jun 2, 2021
    80
    Exploring Sludge Life's perfectly-sized world simply doesn't get old and the game runs well enough to make you forget about its occasionally-finicky first-person platforming sections. There's plenty to see and do, find and utilise, and multiple endings to seek out. It won't outstay its welcome and we've got no doubt you'll want to return to Sludge Life just to vibe inside its fascinating little world again — when it's done, you won't feel like you've seen enough quite yet. It's certainly not perfect but it's a life, alright, and an enjoyable one.

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. FoxyChalet
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    I can't in all good conscience give this higher than a nine, but if you know what you're in for, it plays like a ten. It is a Short adventureI can't in all good conscience give this higher than a nine, but if you know what you're in for, it plays like a ten. It is a Short adventure game with some mild action elements, an open world, and plenty of laughs. I love the satire, and the ironic 90s fps style anesthetic, and gameplay. If you like cool and unique experiences, his game is for you. If you like smoking a lot, and saying stupid stuff on reddit while listening to electronic music this game is making fun of you.… Full Review »
  2. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    7
    People familiar with my tastes from my many reviews are likely well aware of my love for more unusual fare, so with that in mind I foundPeople familiar with my tastes from my many reviews are likely well aware of my love for more unusual fare, so with that in mind I found Sludge Life to be a bit of quirky fun. With a pretty basic focus of getting to all of the spots spread out around multiple areas tagged with your can of spray paint there’s not necessarily much depth in the gameplay, but the reward is definitely meeting and briefly interacting with a pretty wide variety of characters. On more than one occasion the dialogue got me to laugh, which isn’t always an easy thing to do with someone on the jaded side, but it’s the unpredictable nature of some conversations that spice things up. Not terribly complicated, or long, it’s a game mostly concerned with the experience and simply enjoying yourself, and sometimes it’s nice to play something a little off-center for kicks.

    https://www.nindiespotlight.com/2021/06/mini-reviews-june-3rd-edition-nintendo.html    … Full Review »
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