Still Life

 Xbox
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
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  1. Gamers' Temple
    73
    A great mature concept that can not live up to the expectations.
  2. DarkStation
    70
    Taking cues from the hit series CSI, this adventure title demands strong patience and creativity to solve the missions. Definitely not for the weak hearted.
  3. IGN
    70
    As usual, this type of game controls better on a PC and character movement feels slow and clunky with the Xbox controller.
  5. DailyGame
    70
    An enjoyable Xbox title that actually doesn't have a single gun in it.
  6. My Gamer
    70
    Still Life doesn't start with a bang; rather, it consistently builds towards an interesting and eventful finale, only to let the player down in the end.
  7. WHAM! Gaming
    70
    For the hardcore gamer, there should be enough here to keep their interest through until the ending.
  8. TeamXbox
    68
    Sadly it falls into the realm of being one of those games that presents nothing new to the adventure genre and instead relies on the usual puzzle solving and mildly entertaining exploration mechanics of past titles.
  9. GameSpot
    67
    Its slavish dedication to convention will scratch the methodical, cerebral itch all diehard adventure game fans have. As a genre exercise, though, it exerts little energy to draw in new players.
  10. Official Xbox Magazine
    65
    With too much backtracking between locations..., short play time, and a frustratingly inconclusive ending (closure be damned), Still Life limits its appeal to the already converted. [June 2005, p.81]
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  11. Extreme Gamer
    65
    If you were looking for a mature plot driven game mixed with drama, suspense and gore then this is your victim. Remember its pace is slow, but the reward is worth the time invested.
  12. Xbox World Australia
    62
    A slow paced game that will turn away many potential gamers. On the other hand it has a story which is of the highest quality and will keep patient gamers happy the whole way through the game.
  13. NTSC-uk
    60
    As a complete package Still Life is a very enjoyable adventure game, its lack of engaging puzzles does sometimes make it feel more like an interactive novel than a game but that in no way detracts from the quality of the product.
  14. Cheat Code Central
    60
    It's good for novices and those hardcores that might want to run through such a game in a couple of days.
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  15. MS Xbox World
    60
    With plenty of spooky atmosphere and a gripping tale Still Life is an intriguing prospect although I can really only suggest a rental at best.
  16. Game Informer
    55
    Like a deep-fried supermodel, the scarred beauty of Still Life is sadly buried under inches of unpleasant greasy breading. [Apr 2005, p.136]
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  17. The New York Times
    50
    After suffering through baking puzzles I expected a more satisfying ending, and was left feeling angry and forlorn.
  18. Gamer's Hell
    50
    Yes, the story is intriguing and wanting to know what happens next will drive most players to battle through the gameplay tedium, but the experience the plot delivers is in no way exceptional and certainly nothing that couldn't be surpassed by the rental of a decent DVD.

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#65 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2005

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Broyax
    Jan 12, 2017
    1
    Jeu d'aventure "standard", c'est-à-dire qui respecte le cahier des charges du cancre vidéoludique. Si les graphismes sont tout juste corrects,Jeu d'aventure "standard", c'est-à-dire qui respecte le cahier des charges du cancre vidéoludique. Si les graphismes sont tout juste corrects, l'interface se révèle perfectible pour ne pas dire lourdingue le plus souvent ; la VF est néanmoins satisfaisante et la musique d'ascenseur est fort sympathique.

    Comme de coutume dans ce genre de jeu mal fait, entre les énigmes qui passent pour des bugs et les bugs qui ressemblent à des énigmes (à l'insu de l'incompétence notoire du développeur stagiaire) on ne sait plus où donner de la tête pour colmater les brèches de cette épave qui prend l'eau de toutes parts.

    En outre, le pseudo-jeu présenté ici est français, ce qui n'est pas pour nous rassurer mais plutôt pour nous conforter dans ce que nous en pensions dès le départ : un échec qui n'a d'égal que sa veule prétention de novice plagieur de série américaine de bas niveau.    … Full Review »
  2. LizB.
    Jan 24, 2006
    8
    i like it alot, it is edgy and entertaining.
  3. BlueFalcon
    Aug 30, 2005
    5
    I couldn't take the tedious puzzles. I really wanted to like this game though.
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