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science fiction video game
Left Alive
By Square Enix, released 1 Jan 2019
- Microsoft Windows
- action game
What it is
LEFT ALIVE is a single-player survival action shooter from Square Enix, set during an invasion of Novo Slava in 2127. It follows three protagonists and tells the story of the war through their separate perspectives. Players face armed troops, vehicles, and towering mechs while navigating the power imbalance between people and machines. Encounters can be approached through gunfights or stealth, and survival involves setting traps, collecting supplies, and crafting consumables. The story develops through multiple paths shaped by consequential decisions. The game was released in 2019 and is listed for Windows. Steam features include achievements, full controller support, trading cards, adjustable difficulty, camera comfort settings, and custom volume controls. It can be played at the player’s own pace and without timed input, and includes stereo sound. LEFT ALIVE is categorized as an action game; its listed age rating is 17.
What players like, and what they don't
- Story follows three protagonists
- Combat or stealth approaches
- Traps and crafting support survival
- Multiple story paths shaped by decisions
- Full controller support and adjustable difficulty
- Single-player only is listed
- Windows is the only listed platform
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a survival-focused action shooter with stealth and combat approaches, crafting, and a multi-protagonist story. Its adjustable difficulty and untimed play options may suit players who prefer to set their own pace.
LEFT ALIVE centers on survival choices during an invasion, with combat, stealth, and crafting available along the way. Its three perspectives and branching paths shape how the conflict is experienced.
