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Answer Knot

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2019

Should you play it?

A short narrative and exploration game about Zach, June, and a strange phenomenon. You're Zach and, stuck in your home, you will do everything to keep hearing June's voice messages. What is happening out there?

What works
  • Engaging and immersive narrative
  • High quality voice acting
  • Detailed environment with many easter eggs
  • Short and accessible gameplay
  • Free to play
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short playtime
  • Limited gameplay challenge
  • Linear progression
  • Some players find ending confusing
  • Limited exploration area

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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Answer Knot: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy, Competence.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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