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404Sight

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2015

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Quick resume

404Sight is a free game made in support of net neutrality. It’s a 3D playground runner influenced by parkour running with the addition of a special ping ability that reveals areas that can speed the player up or slow them down.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Platform

Pros

  • Free to play
  • Engaging parkour mechanics
  • Excellent electronic soundtrack
  • Multiple routes and ping mechanic
  • Smooth controls and visuals

Cons

  • Very short gameplay duration
  • Some bugs and performance issues
  • Minimal narrative depth
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Occasional awkward jumping physics

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players can freely choose first or third person view and select paths through levels, showing control over actions and decisions."

  • Competence
    3

    "Game involves skillful parkour running, timing jumps and speed boosts, with some challenges and feedback on performance."

  • Competition
    -2

    "Focus is on personal speedrunning and beating par times without multiplayer or ranked modes."

  • Continuation
    -3

    "Game is short (about 30-60 minutes) with limited content, leading to low long-term attachment."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Players can explore multiple routes and use ping mechanic creatively to navigate levels."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual play."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Players enjoy immersive, fast-paced parkour gameplay and electronic soundtrack as distraction and flow."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and interest, not out of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players try different paths, toggle ping on/off, and experiment with speed boosts and jumps."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Levels offer multiple routes and hidden lanes to discover, encouraging curiosity-driven navigation."

  • Expression
    -4

    "No character customization or avatar personalization; fixed player model and environment."

  • Fantasy
    2

    "Futuristic, stylized cyberpunk internet world with abstract representation of data packets."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; purely solo play."

  • Growth
    2

    "Players improve parkour skills and level mastery, though limited by short content."

  • Health
    -5

    "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during fast-paced gameplay."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional connections formed; individual experience."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles present."

  • Progression
    2

    "Players progress through levels and unlock achievements, but no item or upgrade accumulation."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Music and flow provide some relaxation, though gameplay includes moments of tension and challenge."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Vibrant visuals, electronic soundtrack, and fast movement provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

  • Status
    -4

    "No social recognition or leaderboards; achievements are local and personal."

  • Story
    1

    "Minimal narrative with a theme of net neutrality, but mostly context-free gameplay."

  • Strategy
    1

    "Some planning involved in choosing routes and timing ping activation, but overall straightforward."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Fast-paced gameplay with risk of falling and losing bandwidth creates moments of thrill."

  • Value
    5

    "Completely free game with quality gameplay and soundtrack offers excellent return on time investment."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No combat or destruction; gameplay focuses on running and platforming."

  • Survival
    1

    "Players must avoid hazards and manage bandwidth to survive and complete levels."

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