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BOKURA: planet

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2025

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Quick resume

"There's something I can't tell you..." Explore new frontiers of co-op gaming in BOKURA: planet, a puzzle adventure game that you can only play with two players. Take on the role of a spaceship's exploration crew and try to escape from the red planet you crash-landed on.

Global score

75/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Puzzle

Pros

  • Engaging cooperative puzzles
  • Strong narrative with plot twists
  • Affordable price
  • Unique dual-perspective gameplay
  • Great soundtrack and art style

Cons

  • Story considered weaker or disturbing by some
  • Some puzzles confusing or tedious
  • Lack of meaningful impact from choices
  • Requires two players owning the game
  • Shorter length compared to predecessor

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players have control over puzzle solving and story decisions, but within a cooperative framework and some fixed narrative elements."

  • Competence
    3

    "Puzzles are challenging and require skillful communication and problem solving, though some are considered confusing or tedious."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on cooperative play with a friend, no competitive elements or leaderboards."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players often replay the game multiple times to experience different perspectives and endings."

  • Cooperation
    5

    "Game is designed exclusively for two players working together to solve puzzles and progress."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players engage in creative problem solving and communication to overcome puzzles, though game world and puzzles are predefined."

  • Domination
    -3

    "Interactions emphasize mutual cooperation and communication; pushing mechanic is playful rather than about control or superiority."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Players use the game to immerse in a unique story and cooperative puzzle experience, providing distraction and engagement."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, often with friends."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players explore puzzle mechanics and story secrets, with some novelty in cooperative interactions."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Some discovery of story secrets and puzzle solutions, though environments are mostly familiar and limited."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited customization; players use preset characters and environments without much personal modification."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Game features imaginative fiction with surreal story elements and unusual characters."

  • Fellowship
    5

    "Strong sense of community and shared experience through cooperative play and story sharing."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop communication skills and puzzle-solving abilities through gameplay."

  • Health
    -5

    "Game involves sedentary play with no physical activity."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention and communication throughout cooperative puzzle solving."

  • Intimacy
    4

    "Encourages close social interaction and emotional connection through shared story and gameplay."

  • Leadership
    -2

    "Players collaborate as equals without explicit leadership roles."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players progress through story and puzzles, unlocking new areas and narrative developments."

  • Relaxation
    1

    "Game balances challenge and flow but includes tense and disturbing story moments."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Enjoyable art, music, and atmosphere provide sensory engagement, though some find it unsettling."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on private cooperative experience."

  • Story
    4

    "Strong narrative immersion with plot twists, character development, and multiple endings."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Requires logical thinking, planning, and communication to solve puzzles cooperatively."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some suspense and emotional tension from story and puzzle challenges."

  • Value
    4

    "Affordable price and replayability provide good value for time and money."

  • Violence
    1

    "Includes some violent or disturbing story elements but gameplay focuses on puzzle solving."

  • Survival
    -3

    "Game operates in stable puzzle environments without survival or resource management."

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