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Auditorium

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation Vita, Web browser, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable • 2012

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Quick resume

Turn light into sound in this multi-award winning game from the creators of Fractal!

Global score

84/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Music, Strategy, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique and creative puzzle mechanics
    • Relaxing music and visuals
    • Multiple solutions per puzzle
    • Soothing and meditative experience
    • Accessible gameplay with gradual difficulty

    Cons

    • Low resolution and dated graphics
    • Music loops poorly and can become repetitive
    • Some levels rely on trial and error
    • Limited content and replay value
    • Lack of tutorial and polish

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Idle, Thrill, Violence, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Fantasy, Story.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players freely place and adjust puzzle elements to direct light streams, allowing multiple solutions and personal experimentation."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game offers increasing difficulty and requires skillful manipulation of puzzle elements, though some later levels rely on trial and error."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No evidence of competitive modes or player comparison; focus is on individual puzzle solving."

    • Continuation
      -2

      "Players tend to play in short sessions and may disengage easily due to limited content and repetitive music loops."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player puzzle game with no cooperative features."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Encourages creative problem solving with multiple ways to solve puzzles and experimentation with mechanics."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of dominance or power over others; purely individual experience."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Relaxing music and visuals provide a meditative, stress-relieving experience."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for relaxation and enjoyment without obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Game encourages trying different placements and solutions, with no single fixed answer."

    • Exploration
      -3

      "Gameplay revolves around known puzzle environments with limited discovery beyond mechanics."

    • Expression
      3

      "Players express themselves by creating unique musical outcomes and light patterns through puzzle solutions."

    • Fantasy
      -4

      "Grounded in abstract, realistic physics-based puzzle mechanics rather than imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      -5

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

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and understanding of mechanics over time."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      3

      "Suitable for short, casual play sessions and relaxing breaks."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building elements."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management aspects."

    • Progression
      2

      "Players progress through levels and unlock new mechanics, though no item collection or upgrades."

    • Relaxation
      5

      "Highly relaxing atmosphere with soothing music and calming visuals."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable audiovisual stimulation through colorful light effects and music."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free puzzle solving."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires planning and problem solving to direct streams efficiently, though some trial and error occurs."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "Low risk, calm gameplay with minimal suspense or tension."

    • Value
      1

      "Generally seen as good value for a relaxing puzzle experience, though some feel price is high for content."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violent or destructive content; focus on constructive puzzle solving."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026