30 Second Life: Redux in IOS

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75/100

30 Second Life: Redux is a fascinating experimental game that asks: what if you could live an entire lifetime in the span of a coffee break? It's a high-speed life simulator where every second represents several years. You start as a baby and must frantically tap your way through choices that define your path. Do you study hard to become a tycoon, or slack off and end up a criminal?

The 'Redux' version brings much-needed polish, including over 200 life stages and a massive variety of endings. You can become anything from a cyborg to a messiah. The game is less about deep strategy and more about the chaos of discovery—seeing how one small choice at age 10 ripples out into your final years. It’s quirky, fast-paced, and has a great sense of humor. It’s a perfect 'bathroom game' that manages to be surprisingly thought-provoking between all the frantic tapping.

Reviewed on: Sun Sep 29 2024
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Dinsun Review

This is more of a philosophical experiment than a game. You have 30 seconds to click on icons that represent life milestones. Go to school? Click. Get a job? Click. It’s supposed to make you think about how quickly time passes, I get it. The message is as subtle as a sledgehammer.

But as a game? It’s basically just a reaction test. You’re clicking as fast as you can to get the 'best' stats. Once you’ve done it three times, you’ve seen the gimmick. It’s an interesting five-minute distraction that might make you ponder your mortality for a second, but it doesn't have enough meat to warrant a permanent spot on your phone. It’s a clever idea that hasn't quite been fleshed out into a full experience.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Unique, fast-paced concept
  • Interesting philosophical undertones
  • Clean, minimalist design
  • Extremely short-lived novelty
  • Very little actual agency
  • Repetitive after a few runs

Technical Report

Performance: Perfectly smooth; no issues found.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You enjoy experimental, short-form 'art' games.

    Skip if: You want a deep simulation or a long-term project.

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    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun
    • Hardware: iPhone SE
    • Playtime: 1 hours
    • Status: Seen all main endings

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

    Version 2.0.4Thu Aug 17 2017

    This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

    Speculative fix for older devices not being able to start the game.


    Live your entire life, from birth to death, in 30 seconds. At every moment, your choices determine where your life will lead. Slack off as a white collar worker, and get laid off. If you work hard as a cat burglar, you'll become a criminal mastermind! Can you find the path to becoming a cyborg? A monk? A tycoon? A messiah? Because life's too long to live just once.

    + Highly addictive gameplay!

    + Catchy arcade-style music and sound effects!

    + More than 200 life stages with unique graphics!

    + More than 90 unlockable special combos!

    + Over a trillion possible lives to lead!

    This is a rerelease of the original "30 Second Life" with 200+ new female sprites, improved interface, and more polish overall.


    Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

    Live your entire life, from birth to death, in 30 seconds. At every moment, your choices determine where your life will lead. Slack off as a white collar worker, and get laid off. If you work hard as a cat burglar, you'll become a criminal mastermind! Can you find the path to becoming a cyborg? A monk? A tycoon? A messiah? Because life's too long to live just once.

    + Highly addictive gameplay!

    + Catchy arcade-style music and sound effects!

    + More than 200 life stages with unique graphics!

    + More than 90 unlockable special combos!

    + Over a trillion possible lives to lead!

    This is a rerelease of the original "30 Second Life" with 200+ new female sprites, improved interface, and more polish overall.


    Ratings & Reviews

    4.8 out of 5 with 126 Counts
    Age Rating 13+

    Screenshots

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    Life is too long to live just once! In 30 Second Life: Redux, you navigate through hundreds of life stages in a matter of seconds. Tap to work hard or slack off, choosing your career, relationships, and destiny. With over 200 unique graphics and 90+ unlockable combos, no two lives are ever the same. Discover the path to becoming a monk, a criminal mastermind, or something even stranger.

    Features

    1

    Over a trillion possible life combinations

    2

    200+ unique life stages and graphics

    3

    90+ unlockable special combos

    4

    Catchy arcade-style music

    5

    Humorous and satirical writing

    Tips

    Gameplays

    Q&A

    There are no traditional 'good' or 'bad' endings—only different outcomes! Try to explore every possible career.

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