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Agent A: A puzzle in disguise
2019
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Quick resume
A suave secret agent adventure game. Your mission (should you choose to accept) is to infiltrate enemy spy Ruby La Rouge’s secret hideaway and put a stop to her evil plans!
Global score
95/100
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click, Puzzle
Pros
- Charming art style and music
- Varied and satisfying puzzles
- Lighthearted spy theme
- Intuitive controls
- Achievement support
Cons
- Tedious backtracking in later chapters
- Lack of map or fast travel
- Short game length
- Some puzzles repetitive or trial-and-error
- Price considered high at full cost
Motivations
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Autonomy4
"Players freely explore rooms, solve puzzles at their own pace, and decide how to approach challenges."
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Competence3
"Puzzles provide a satisfying challenge with varying difficulty, rewarding observation and problem solving."
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Competition-4
"Focus is on individual puzzle solving without player-vs-player or leaderboard competition."
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Continuation1
"Some players replay for achievements, but overall a short game with limited long-term habitual play."
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Cooperation-5
"Single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."
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Creativity2
"Players experiment with puzzle solutions and item combinations, but within predefined game structures."
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Domination-5
"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely solo puzzle solving."
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Escapism4
"Players enjoy a lighthearted spy-themed world to relax and distract from real life."
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Expectation-3
"Players engage voluntarily for fun and mental challenge, not out of obligation."
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Experimenting3
"Encourages exploration and trying different puzzle approaches and item uses."
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Exploration3
"Players explore multiple rooms and backtrack to discover clues and solve puzzles."
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Expression-4
"Limited customization; players use preset characters and environments without personalization."
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Fantasy3
"Spy theme with stylized, cartoonish world and humorous narrative adds imaginative fiction."
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Fellowship-5
"No social or community features; entirely solo experience."
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Growth3
"Players develop observational and problem-solving skills through varied puzzles."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."
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Idle-3
"Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not suited for casual background play."
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Intimacy-5
"No social or emotional relationship building; solitary gameplay."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management elements; single-player only."
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Progression3
"Players collect items and unlock new areas as they solve puzzles and advance the story."
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Relaxation4
"Generally relaxing and lighthearted experience with balanced puzzle difficulty."
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Sensation2
"Stylized visuals and music provide pleasant sensory stimulation without intense excitement."
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Status-5
"No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal milestones only."
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Story2
"Light narrative with humorous dialogue supports gameplay but is not deeply immersive."
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Strategy3
"Puzzles require logical thinking, memory, and planning to solve."
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Thrill-2
"Minimal suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and puzzle-focused rather than thrilling."
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Value0
"Mixed opinions on price vs. length; good value on sale but considered expensive at full price."
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Violence-5
"No violence or destructive gameplay; focus on puzzle solving and exploration."
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Survival-5
"No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe game environment."
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