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Bomb Squad Academy

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

Save the world one wire at a time with Bomb Squad Academy, a puzzle game where you have to defuse bombs under a time constraint.

Global score

87/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Simulator, Strategy, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Engaging and educational puzzle gameplay
    • Well-designed circuit mechanics and logic gate introduction
    • Appealing graphics and sound
    • Tension and excitement from bomb defusal theme
    • Fair price for quality and learning experience

    Cons

    • Very short playtime (~1 hour)
    • Lack of replay value and content
    • No level editor or workshop support
    • No multiplayer or social features
    • Some puzzles may be too easy for experienced players

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Creativity, Exploration, Expression, Story. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Creativity. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Status.

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    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players solve puzzles by designing and manipulating circuits freely within given mechanics, with no fixed routines."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game challenges players with logic puzzles that require skill and understanding of circuit mechanics, with feedback on success or failure."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving at one's own pace; no evidence of competitive modes or leaderboards."

    • Continuation
      -4

      "Game is short (~1 hour), with limited replay value and no current workshop or level editor, leading to easy disengagement after completion."

    • Cooperation
      -5

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

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players creatively solve puzzles using circuit components, but no level editor or customization currently limits creative expression."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social dominance or power over others; purely individual puzzle solving."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Provides tension relief and distraction through engaging puzzles and bomb defusal theme."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in puzzles and electronics, not due to obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with circuit components and logic gates to find solutions, encouraged by puzzle design."

    • Exploration
      -3

      "Gameplay centers on known puzzle boards rather than discovering new areas or secrets."

    • Expression
      -4

      "No character or environment customization; presentation is standardized."

    • Fantasy
      1

      "Uses a bomb defusal theme as a fictional context, but grounded in realistic circuit logic."

    • Fellowship
      -5

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

    • Growth
      4

      "Players learn basic electronics and logic gates, gaining knowledge and skills."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary puzzle gameplay with no physical activity."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles under time constraints."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional connections formed within the game."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles."

    • Progression
      2

      "Progression through increasingly complex puzzles and new components, but no item collection or upgrades."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Some moments of flow and satisfaction, but overall tension from timers and bomb defusal."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Appealing graphics and sound design provide sensory enjoyment and emotional engagement."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or ranking systems."

    • Story
      -3

      "Minimal narrative context; mainly puzzle-focused without overarching plot."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires logical reasoning, planning, and problem solving to defuse bombs."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tension from countdown timers and risk of failure creates suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      1

      "Generally considered fair value for price given quality and educational content, though short length noted."

    • Violence
      0

      "Bomb explosions occur as failure feedback but no player-directed violence or destruction."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid failure (bomb detonation) by careful circuit manipulation under time pressure."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026