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BOKURA: planet
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
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Autonomy3
"Players have control over puzzle solving and story decisions, but within a cooperative framework and some fixed narrative elements."
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Competence3
"Puzzles are challenging and require skillful communication and problem solving, though some are considered confusing or tedious."
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Competition-4
"Focus is on cooperative play with a friend, no competitive elements or leaderboards."
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Continuation3
"Players often replay the game multiple times to experience different perspectives and endings."
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Cooperation5
"Game is designed exclusively for two players working together to solve puzzles and progress."
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Creativity3
"Players engage in creative problem solving and communication to overcome puzzles, though game world and puzzles are predefined."
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Domination-3
"Interactions emphasize mutual cooperation and communication; pushing mechanic is playful rather than about control or superiority."
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Escapism3
"Players use the game to immerse in a unique story and cooperative puzzle experience, providing distraction and engagement."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, often with friends."
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Experimenting3
"Players explore puzzle mechanics and story secrets, with some novelty in cooperative interactions."
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Exploration2
"Some discovery of story secrets and puzzle solutions, though environments are mostly familiar and limited."
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Expression-3
"Limited customization; players use preset characters and environments without much personal modification."
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Fantasy3
"Game features imaginative fiction with surreal story elements and unusual characters."
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Fellowship5
"Strong sense of community and shared experience through cooperative play and story sharing."
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Growth3
"Players develop communication skills and puzzle-solving abilities through gameplay."
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Health-5
"Game involves sedentary play with no physical activity."
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Idle-3
"Requires focused attention and communication throughout cooperative puzzle solving."
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Intimacy4
"Encourages close social interaction and emotional connection through shared story and gameplay."
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Leadership-2
"Players collaborate as equals without explicit leadership roles."
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Progression3
"Players progress through story and puzzles, unlocking new areas and narrative developments."
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Relaxation1
"Game balances challenge and flow but includes tense and disturbing story moments."
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Sensation2
"Enjoyable art, music, and atmosphere provide sensory engagement, though some find it unsettling."
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Status-5
"No social status or recognition systems; focus is on private cooperative experience."
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Story4
"Strong narrative immersion with plot twists, character development, and multiple endings."
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Strategy3
"Requires logical thinking, planning, and communication to solve puzzles cooperatively."
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Thrill2
"Some suspense and emotional tension from story and puzzle challenges."
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Value4
"Affordable price and replayability provide good value for time and money."
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Violence1
"Includes some violent or disturbing story elements but gameplay focuses on puzzle solving."
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Survival-3
"Game operates in stable puzzle environments without survival or resource management."
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Last update: 06/03/2026