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DashBored

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

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Quick resume

Enter a bizarre and idiosyncratic world! Adventure into the unknown, and defeat horrid monsters! A story of Love, Loss, and the end of the Multiverse.

Global score

80/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG)

Pros

  • Engaging story and characters
  • Memorable soundtrack
  • Multiple endings and secrets
  • Unique surreal atmosphere
  • Reasonable price and replayability

Cons

  • Some combat is repetitive and easy
  • Navigation can be frustrating
  • Lack of save points early on
  • Minor bugs and glitches
  • No localization beyond english

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players can explore different areas, choose party members, and make decisions affecting multiple endings, indicating moderate player control."

  • Competence
    2

    "Combat involves timed hits and some strategy, puzzles require thinking, but battles are often easy and some players found combat repetitive."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No evidence of competitive modes or player comparison; focus is on personal story and exploration."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players report being engaged for multiple hours, replaying for different endings and secrets, indicating habitual play."

  • Cooperation
    -3

    "Party members can be recruited but gameplay is single-player with no multiplayer cooperation."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players can recruit different party members and explore multiple endings, with some puzzle solving and exploration encouraging creative approaches."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are balanced and cooperative within party."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a comforting escape from real-life stress and mental health struggles."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, with no mention of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Multiple endings and optional content encourage trying new paths, though core gameplay is somewhat routine."

  • Exploration
    4

    "Game features multiple areas, secrets, optional dungeons, and encourages re-exploration on different days."

  • Expression
    2

    "Character recruitment and some customization of party composition allow limited self-expression."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Surreal, eldritch, and bizarre world with imaginative characters and story elements."

  • Fellowship
    2

    "Players feel attachment to characters and community around the game, though gameplay is solo."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players learn combat timing, puzzle solving, and story understanding over multiple playthroughs."

  • Health
    -5

    "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention during combat and puzzles; some frustration with navigation but generally engaging."

  • Intimacy
    3

    "Players form emotional connections with characters and story, feeling attachment and empathy."

  • Leadership
    1

    "Players manage party composition and strategy but no leadership over others."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players collect items, recruit party members, and unlock multiple endings, showing progression."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Game balances challenge and story, providing moments of flow and enjoyment despite some frustration."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Memorable soundtrack and unique visuals provide sensory enjoyment."

  • Status
    -4

    "Game and achievements are mostly unnoticed socially; no emphasis on recognition."

  • Story
    5

    "Strong narrative focus with multiple endings, character development, and lore exploration."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Combat requires timing and some planning; puzzles require problem solving."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some suspense and dark moments create tension, balanced with humor."

  • Value
    4

    "Players report high value for money with engaging content and replayability."

  • Violence
    2

    "Turn-based combat involves fighting monsters, but not gratuitous or excessive violence."

  • Survival
    1

    "Players manage resources and health but game is balanced to avoid excessive grinding or failure."

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