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Atma

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

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Quick resume

Atma is a pixel art adventure game : Embody Shaya, Guardian of the living and the spirit world. Atma, your lover, calls you from the afterlife: he needs help. What if you could bring him back to you? However, this would mean disrupting the balance between the two worlds... What choice will you make?

Global score

89/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Puzzle

Pros

  • Stunning pixel art and animations
  • Unique drawing-based combat and puzzles
  • Engaging and emotional story with choices
  • Calm and enchanting music
  • Free and well-polished student project

Cons

  • Very short gameplay length
  • Slow walking speed, no run option
  • Minor bugs and glitches reported
  • Limited replayability and exploration
  • Combat mechanics can feel clunky

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players have meaningful choices affecting story endings and can decide how to approach puzzles and combat, though the game is linear and short."

  • Competence
    2

    "Gameplay involves skillful drawing mechanics and puzzle solving that provide some challenge but overall is accessible and not highly difficult."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal experience and story."

  • Continuation
    -4

    "Short game (~30-60 minutes) with limited replayability; players generally complete it quickly and do not engage in long sessions."

  • Cooperation
    -5

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

  • Creativity
    4

    "Unique drawing-based combat and puzzle mechanics; artistic pixel art and music contribute to creative expression."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and personal experience."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players appreciate the immersive fantasy world and relaxing atmosphere as a form of escape."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and appreciation for art and story; no obligation or pressure noted."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players experiment with drawing mantras and puzzle solutions; some novelty in mechanics."

  • Exploration
    1

    "Limited exploration in a small, detailed world; some curiosity-driven activities but mostly linear."

  • Expression
    3

    "Artistic pixel art and character design allow for visual expression; no player customization noted."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Strong fantasy setting inspired by Asian folklore with mystical story and magical elements."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "Solo play with minimal social interaction."

  • Growth
    2

    "Players learn and improve drawing mechanics and puzzle solving; some personal development."

  • Health
    -5

    "No physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires player attention and focus; some slow walking but not idle or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Limited emotional connection mainly through story; no social intimacy."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    2

    "Some progression through story and unlocking mantras; limited item or upgrade accumulation."

  • Relaxation
    4

    "Calm music, slow pace, and atmospheric world promote relaxation and flow."

  • Sensation
    4

    "Vivid pixel art, detailed animations, and enchanting music provide strong sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems."

  • Story
    4

    "Engaging narrative with meaningful choices and emotional themes, though short and with minor flaws."

  • Strategy
    2

    "Combat and puzzles require some planning and problem solving but are generally straightforward."

  • Thrill
    -2

    "Low suspense; slow pace and calm atmosphere dominate, with some mild tension in boss fights."

  • Value
    5

    "Highly praised for being a free, polished, and artistic experience with good return on time invested."

  • Violence
    -3

    "Combat is present but stylized and minimal; focus is more on puzzle and magic than destruction."

  • Survival
    -3

    "Some combat challenge but low risk overall; no resource management or survival mechanics."

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