Still Life PC
Metascore
75 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27
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  1. Just Adventure
    100
    Anyone who loves a mystery and has an investigative mind will get many hours of pleasure from Still Life.
  2. CPUGamer
    91
    Certainly the best Adventure Game of 2005 and possibly destined to be considered one of the most elite point and click adventure games ever released.
  3. Computer Games Online RO
    90
    The interface was very simple, it was the same point 'n click system but from what I understood, characters had some problems with their paths. The voices used were just perfect and the ambient sounds used to freeze your heart for a moment.
  4. Computer Games Magazine
    90
    Screws you in the end with a serious cliffhanger that doesn't actually reveal all the game's secrets. [Aug 2005, p.78]
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  5. Adventure Gamers
    90
    Tells a story that is a masterful blend of challenge, characters and story. It is a definite game of the year candidate, and will likely earn a spot on many gamers' list of favorites.
  6. Pelit (Finland)
    88
    A very intensive manhunt with a variety of puzzles. It uses the same graphic engine as Syberia I and II, which is to say the game is simply beautiful. [Apr. 05]
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User Score
7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. Lin
    10
    Best adventure game ever! For those who doesn't have a sense of adventure and thrill(excitement) maybe it IS better you go and watch the paint dry. or for anyone who has no patience or hates reading you go elsewhere... for adventure lovers or just anyone who wants a great story, and excellent 3D graphics(Pre-rendered) this is your game! one of my fav game and still trying to figure out who the killer is if you want to email me of who you think did it contact me Can't wait for the 2nd game fingers crossed !… Full Review »
  2. Maxxinne
    5
    Ottima trama, peró affiancata da una grafica non all'altezza (anche per gli standard del 2005). L'avventura un classico punta e clicca con ennigmi classici per questo genere di giochi... quindi fin qui tutto bene.
    La nota negativa rappresentata da alcuni enigmi ,che nonostante la buona volontà, sono veramente difficili da risolvere senza l'ausilio di una guida (enigma della serratura e grimaldelli), rendendo quindi l'avventura frustrante in alcuni momenti. Penso che il bello di giochi come questo, sia infatti arrivare alla fine senza nessun tipo di aiuto "esterno" cosa invece ho dovuto richiedere, e che mi ha lasciato l'amaro in bocca.    … Full Review »
  3. JonesR
    5
    Still Life comes off as an eye spy detective game with several puzzle elements thrown into the mix. The 800x600 maximum resolution is disappointing. A game of this caliber with a 2005 release date on a PC platform deserves higher end graphical support. Character development is genuine providing a sense of realism, but there is a lack of involvement on the players part to really control events--the result is a lot of mindless clicking to advance conversations. You also have to do everything in a predefined order which in many cases seems pointless. For example you can't pick up certain objects until you discover a use for them and you can't leave certain areas without completing necessary tasks. Overall, it was worth the play through, but I became weary near the game's end due to the abrupt turnaround in the main character combined with minor game annoyances. The ending sets up for Still Life 2, but ultimately leaves a feeling of unfulfillment as a stand alone game.… Full Review »
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