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Ctrl CV

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

Welcome to the world of Ctrl CV, a find-the-image platformer puzzle game. You are surrounded by countless clones of yourself, and your goal is to find the source of these doppelgangers. Try not to lose yourself in the midst of "yourselves".

What works
  • Unique clone mechanic
  • Challenging platforming
  • Free to play
  • Short and accessible
  • Catchy soundtrack
Things to keep in mind
  • Frustrating level design and difficulty spikes
  • Lack of pause and save features
  • Annoying music volume with no control
  • Poor graphics and visual clarity
  • Keyboard-only controls and no customization

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

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
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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 (hidden on purpose).

Ctrl CV: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Exploration, Creativity.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    3

    "Players control their own actions and decisions in solving puzzles with clones and time manipulation, allowing creative problem solving."

    Capsule for The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom

    "Players control their character and make timing decisions freely, but must adapt to fixed clone behaviors and preset level challenges."

  • Competence

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    4

    "The game challenges players with precise timing and puzzle-platforming skills, with a steady difficulty curve and skill mastery."

    Capsule for qomp qomp

    "The game challenges players with precise platforming, timing, and puzzle solving, requiring skill and concentration."

  • Competition

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    -4

    "No evidence of player comparison or competitive modes; focus is on individual play and personal challenge."

    Capsule for Return. Return.

    "No evidence of competitive modes or player comparison; focus is on individual play and personal challenge."

  • Continuation

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    "Some players report long playtime and engagement, but others mention frustration and quitting."

    Capsule for Woodle Tree 2: Worlds Woodle Tree 2: Worlds

    "Some players report frustration and rage but still keep playing; short game length and free access encourage repeated play."

  • Cooperation

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    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    Capsule for The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut

    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

  • Creativity

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    -2

    "Gameplay follows fixed mechanics and level designs; no creation or customization features."

    Capsule for Peggle Extreme Peggle Extreme

    "Gameplay follows fixed level designs and mechanics; no creation or customization features noted."

  • Domination

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

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

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and mental challenge away from real life."

    Capsule for Locked In Mind Locked In Mind

    "Players use the game as a distraction and challenge, providing mental engagement away from real life."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Some experimentation with different gameplay mechanics per level and upgrades, though core gameplay is consistent."

    Capsule for Nefarious Nefarious

    "The clone mechanic offers a novel twist encouraging players to adapt and experiment with timing, though level design is mostly fixed."

  • Exploration

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    "Levels are linear and predefined with no open exploration or discovery elements."

    Capsule for OlliOlli OlliOlli

    "Levels are linear platforming stages with no open exploration or discovery elements."

  • Expression

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    "No character customization or cosmetic modifications reported."

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    "No character customization or expressive elements reported."

  • Fantasy

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    "Some imaginative elements in level design and enemies, but overall grounded in classic platformer tropes without deep fantasy narrative."

    Capsule for You Have to Win the Game You Have to Win the Game

    "The clone concept is somewhat imaginative but overall the game is a straightforward platformer without strong fantasy themes."

  • Fellowship

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

    Capsule for Bright Memory: Infinite Bright Memory: Infinite

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

  • Growth

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    "Players develop platforming skills and learn level patterns to improve performance."

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    "Players develop platforming skills and learn level patterns to improve performance."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and precise input; not suitable for casual or background play."

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  • Intimacy

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    "No social interaction or relationship-building features."

    Capsule for Lexica Lexica

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  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management elements."

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  • Progression

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    "Progress through levels and unlock new stages; some save/load features."

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    "Players progress through levels and unlock new stages; some mention of multiple save files and endings."

  • Relaxation

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    "Game is intense and challenging, causing frustration and rage for some players."

    Capsule for Battle Ball Battle Ball

    "Game induces frustration and rage for some players; challenge is high and tension frequent."

  • Sensation

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    "Soundtrack and anime-style visuals provide moderate sensory stimulation but graphics are simple."

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    "Soundtrack and visual effects provide some sensory stimulation, though graphics are simple and sometimes annoying."

  • Status

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    "No social recognition or ranking systems."

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    "No social recognition or ranking systems."

  • Story

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    "Minimal story presence; some narrative context but mostly context-free platforming activities."

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    "Minimal story presence; some mention of a basic narrative but mostly context-free platforming."

  • Strategy

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  • Thrill

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    "Some suspense and jump scares create moments of tension and relief."

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  • Value

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    "Free game with short playtime; players generally feel it offers good value for time invested."

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  • Violence

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    "Minimal combat; focus on puzzle solving and platforming rather than destruction."

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  • Survival

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    "Players must avoid traps and death to progress, requiring careful navigation and timing."

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    "Players must avoid death traps and hazards to progress, requiring careful timing and control."

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