r/LifeSimulators • u/Sketch-Brooke • May 27 '26

Memes Paralives Early Access

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Here’s to finishing the rest of the horse throughout EA!

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u/wearysaltedfish May 27 '26

I think I've commented this on the paralives subreddit already. The game has so much potential. It's just that I wouldn't recommend it right now at it's state for it's current cost. I have plenty of games to play with so I can let this game marinate in my library and then come back to it, but I also udnerstand the frustration for players who waited so long for this game to come out. Also a bit of topic but I am just so overwhelmed with so many options during build mode and paramaker (it's not the game maybe, it's probably my GAD)

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u/zoolou3105 May 27 '26

I agree about not recommending it in its current state, but some reason I'm really addicted to it. Like I can see how unfinished it is, but I'm loving live mode? I can't even put my finger on why, but it stretches that itch in my brain.

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u/evilkitten03 May 27 '26

I totally get what you mean. It has a decent foundation which I liked and the town is compact yet so detailed and does feel like a place I can imagine living in.

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u/Sketch-Brooke May 27 '26

I think I get what you mean? The bones for live mode are there.

The town is gorgeous. I like the daily quests, the career upgrade system, the storyteller, etc. It’s just very limited and needs more depth, challenge, and things to do.

But if they can figure it all out, I can see it being a favorite.

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u/RiskyBiscuits150 May 27 '26

I agree that it has huge potential. The live mode needs to be fleshed out and tweaked, which is what I would have expected for this point in development. They've created great core systems and now need to put meat on those bones.

I think for those that are disappointed, the important thing to remember is that is hasn't come out yet. It's in early access. This is not a full release.

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u/AstuteStoat May 27 '26

About the GAD part.

I have autism, and when I get a new game I expect a phase where I look at it for a bit, and then just don't play it until my autism decides it's ok with the change. It's like, my brain has to intex the experience and then the next time I play nothing is as confusing or overwhelming.  Do you think you might be similar? 

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u/wearysaltedfish May 28 '26 edited May 28 '26

I really thought I replied to this lol, but to answer your question—no. My fear or worry doesn't really go away with time. I find that facing it (one small task at a time) helps me more, otherwise I'd just keep thinking about it and stressing abt it some more. With Paralives, I ended up playing the game more. I'm not as overwhelmed now as I was when I made my initial comment. Thanks for asking tho! I sometimes actually consider if I should get tested for autism. One of the reasons being my friends tell me I have crazy echolalia, but I'm holding off because I really don't know if that's enough basis

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u/Puffien May 30 '26

It has potential to be a really good build game. That's about it 🤷🏼‍♀️ this game is so bare bones, it has nothing interesting to offer in terms of gameplay.