Life Makeover

-2.04
Bad
Price: Free
Ads: Unknown
In App Purchases: Yes

iOS App Store

Temporal Dark PatternsTemporal Dark Patterns

This game has 5 reported Temporal Dark Patterns. There are 9 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

-0.41

1 votes
1 votes
Playing by Appointment -
1 / 1 votes
Being forced to play according to the game's schedule instead of yours.

1 votes
1 votes
Daily Rewards -
1 / 1 votes
Encourages return visits every day and punishes you for missing a day.

1 votes
1 votes
Grinding -
1 / 1 votes
Being required to perform repetitive and tedious tasks to advance.

1 votes
1 votes
Infinite Treadmill -
1 / 1 votes
Impossible to win or complete the game.

1 votes
1 votes
Wait To Play -
1 / 1 votes
In-game timers that make you arbitrarily wait for something.

2 votes
Advertisements -
0 / 2 votes
Forced to watch ads or given rewards for watching ads.

2 votes
Can't Pause or Save -
0 / 2 votes
The game does not allow you to stop playing whenever you want.

Monetary Dark PatternsMonetary Dark Patterns

This game has 14 reported Monetary Dark Patterns. There are 8 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

-2.4

2 votes
Premium Currency -
2 / 0 votes
Exchange rate between real money and in-game currency disguises the real price of items.

2 votes
Pay to Win -
2 / 0 votes
A player can spend real money to purchase something that gives them an advantage in the game.

2 votes
Artificial Scarcity -
2 / 0 votes
Limited time offers with unnecessary urgency.

2 votes
Pay to Skip -
2 / 0 votes
Spend money to avoid waiting for a timer to expire.

2 votes
Recurring Fee -
2 / 0 votes
Encourages players to play as much as possible to get their money's worth.

2 votes
Gambling / Loot Boxes -
2 / 0 votes
Spending real money to play a game of chance for a reward.

1 votes
1 votes
Power Creep -
1 / 1 votes
A permanently purchased item in the game becomes less valuable over time.

1 votes
1 votes
Anchoring Tricks -
1 / 1 votes
Placing a cheap item next to an expensive item to make it look more affordable.

2 votes
Accidental Purchases -
0 / 2 votes
Making it easy to accidentally spend money with no confirmation or ability to undo or refund the action.

2 votes
Pay Wall -
0 / 2 votes
The game becomes impossible to continue playing without payment.

2 votes
Waste Aversion -
0 / 2 votes
Capped inventory forces you to destroy items or upgrade inventory. Also, having small amounts of left over premium currency.

Social Dark PatternsSocial Dark Patterns

This game has 6 reported Social Dark Patterns. There are 8 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

-0.92

2 votes
Social Pyramid Scheme -
2 / 0 votes
You get a bonus for inviting your friends and then they have to invite their friends.

2 votes
Fear of Missing Out -
2 / 0 votes
If you stop playing you'll miss out on something or be left behind and unable to catch up.

1 votes
1 votes
Social Obligation / Guilds -
1 / 1 votes
To avoid letting down your friends, you are obligated to play when you don't want to.

1 votes
1 votes
Competition -
1 / 1 votes
The game makes you compete against other players.

2 votes
Friend Spam / Impersonation -
0 / 2 votes
The game sends spam to your contact list or social media account.

2 votes
Reciprocity -
0 / 2 votes
Feeling obligated to return a favor, share resources, trade an item, etc.

2 votes
Encourages Anti-Social Behavior -
0 / 2 votes
The game incentivizes players to lie, cheat, or backstab other players to get ahead.

Psychological Dark PatternsPsychological Dark Patterns

This game has 11 reported Psychological Dark Patterns. There are 3 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

-3.47

2 votes
Invested / Endowed Value -
2 / 0 votes
Having already spent time and money to improve your status in the game, it's difficult to throw it away.

2 votes
Badges / Endowed Progress -
2 / 0 votes
Reluctancy to abandon a partially completed goal, even one forced upon the player.

2 votes
Complete the Collection -
2 / 0 votes
The urge to collect all the items, achievements or secrets in a game.

2 votes
Illusion of Control -
2 / 0 votes
The game cheats or hides information to make you think you're better than you actually are.

2 votes
Variable Rewards -
2 / 0 votes
Unpredictable or random rewards are more addictive than a predictable schedule.

1 votes
1 votes
Aesthetic Manipulations -
1 / 1 votes
Trick questions or toying with emotions or our subconscious desires.

2 votes
Optimism and Frequency Biases -
0 / 2 votes
Overestimating the frequency of something because we’ve seen it recently or memorably.

App Store Ratings

iOS:  (0.00) with 0 votes.



Recent Dark Pattern Reviews

Daily Rewards reported on Mar 14, 2024
Daily login rewards, quests, etc
Competition reported on Mar 14, 2024
There are leaderboards for every level showing the highest ranking players
Fear of Missing Out reported on Mar 14, 2024
The events are short and only give limited special rewards in this timeframe.
Aesthetic Manipulations reported on Mar 14, 2024
The gacha system is filled with those
Anchoring Tricks reported on Mar 14, 2024
The shop places multiple versions of the same product together to present a better deal for big purchases.
Variable Rewards reported on Mar 14, 2024
There are small rewards for everything from checking the news page to sharing a screenshot
Illusion of Control reported on Mar 14, 2024
There are game modes where the rating will be at maximum no matter what
Complete the Collection reported on Mar 14, 2024
This is a clothes collection game
Badges / Endowed Progress reported on Mar 14, 2024
There is an achievement tabs with rewards for completing them
Power Creep reported on Mar 14, 2024
Clothes obtained in limited events have stats that get increasingly higher as the game goes on


Report a Dark Pattern

Screenshot Life Makeover is a limitless dress-up and social simulation game where you can create your very own avatar, customize dress-up and makeup, design one-and-only garments by yourself, build your dream house, and chill with your besties!

CREATE AVATAR: Define your appearance.
You can create your own appearance in every facial detail and define your own beauty from a variety of skin tones to body shapes, expressing your personal beauty in the virtual world.

FASHION GARMENT: Unlock thousands of fashion styles.
Various exquisite dresses, magnificent and beautiful outfits, the latest fashion items, and one-and-only vintage couture are all waiting for you. You could fulfill all your fantasies and expectations of beauty. Capture and enjoy every precious moment in Life Makeover!

DESIGN BY YOURSELF: Design one-and-only fashion garments.
You can not only choose outfits from your fashion wardrobes but also have a chance to realize the dream of being a stylist, by making your own clothes from fabric all the way to finished product, including placement, marking, cutting, sewing, printing, etc. Don't wait to make your design dream come true in Life Makeover!

DREAM HOUSE: Style your unique home.
With the home system, you could build your own dream house, in the style of a luxury penthouse, modern house, tranquil farmhouse, etc. From grounding up and personalizing layouts, to furnishing and decorating every room, you could build the house of your dream!

SOCIAL LIFE: Chill with your besties.
Experience versatile interactions in Life Makeover's limitless universe. You could meet other players, invite your besties to come over for afternoon tea, and throw home parties to enjoy weekend nights with others!

IMMERSIVE STORIES: Explore the truth with romance.
Walk into the memory and experience the stories behind exquisite costumes. Discover delicate evidence and important items at the crime scene. All the way to uncover the truth!

Official Website: https://lifemakeover.archosaur.com/
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeMakeover
Official Discord: https://discord.gg/Rj4dYTgw3s