For the past two months I have been going through a rough transition in my life. I was trying to get my mind off of things so I began to play Lifeline during downtime. Since I began a few weeks ago I have been focusing on what I have to do with my family, friends, and job - all the while taking a few breaks every other day or so to check in with Taylor, the protagonist of this game. I immediately loved how similar it was like my favorite book series as a kid - the Choose Your Own Adventure series (which this game makes a reference to). It hasn't been easy guiding Taylor through his/her terrifying journey on this mysterious moon rock in space. But Taylor's struggle has been not too much unlike my struggle, so I stuck through it. I failed once and killed Taylor, but I immediately started over and took my guidance of him/her more seriously. Taylor's character is very much like us all. We love Taylor because he/she is that uncertain part in us that asks questions - waiting for a guiding answer from someone/something. What makes it so special is that we - the question askers - end up choosing the answers for our character/ourselves. The looming philosophical dilemma of free will vs. destiny throughout this game is what makes it an instant classic. The time spent on guiding Taylor home will forever be part of the memory of this transitional period in my life. Maybe it will bring something meaningful to yours.

Im a new student at university & ive been going thru a rough patch. Ive been very suicidal and depressed for so long. I always feel i have no one to go to for anything, and i thought all the bullying & hatred would stop in college, since everyone is supposed to grow up i guess. Nope, thats not the case, im not allowed to be me or like the things i like. ive cried so much where i just want to end my own life, because i have no one to care for mine and vice versa. this game came up in an ad i forget where but it seemed co so i gave it a shot because other than classes & sleeping i had no one to be with or anything else to do. Taylor made me realize that there is someone out there who hopefully connects with me, whether it be on a desolate moon in space or on earth, i hope i find someone to be my friend, or even talk to me at the very least. The fact that this fictional character took my mind off all my hardships and suicidal thoughts really means something to me. I just dont want it to end, i want to help Taylor do everything. Everyone pushes me away in life, even my own family. I feel like my phone is pointless as i talk to nobody and nobody talks to me, but when i see that notification that Taylor is no longer busy, my mood shoots up and i am so happy. thank you for making this game, because it really is my Lifeline.

Okay, so I normally don't do reviews, but even though it's been a while I felt like I needed to for this one. I am a big fan of these interactive reading type games, and I downloaded this on a whim when it was the free game of the week (though it's most definitely worth its price). The gameplay is simple and immersive simply because there is nothing to distract you from the story, and I thought that the real-time delays (like when Taylor goes to sleep or is out exploring) made it even more believable. Story-wise, in my opinion, it could not be better. The way that you learn about this strange new planet, through his eyes, finding out information when he does, is what keeps you on the edge of your seat, and I love how the choices you're given can actually change what happens (I've played through multiple times). Taylor's sarcastic jokes also being a little lightheartedness to the whole rather intense story as well. I could not recommend this game more. I'm a frequent player of games like these, and it's not often that I come across one that leads me to care for the character so deeply. I actually found myself worrying about what would happen while waiting. It's a beautiful albeit a little creepy story, and worth every cent you pay.