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Don't Disturb
2016
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Quick resume
Single-player puzzle adventure with a beautiful, distinctive art style and a genuinely emotional story. As a lonely dog wandering the afterlife searching for his dead master, 'Don't Disturb' explores traditional Asian views on death and the underworld.
Global score
84/100
Genres
Indie
Pros
- Beautiful and unique watercolor art style
- Emotional and touching story about loss and afterlife
- Soothing and culturally appropriate soundtrack
- Simple and accessible gameplay
- Two different endings offering narrative choice
Cons
- Very short gameplay duration (15-30 minutes)
- Frequent bugs and glitches reported
- Poor english translation and text formatting
- Minimal puzzle challenge and gameplay depth
- Lack of fullscreen support and ui issues
Motivations
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Autonomy3
"Players control a dog character exploring the afterlife with freedom to move and interact, but the game is linear with limited choices (only one major ending decision)."
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Competence-2
"Puzzles are very simple and easy, mostly serving to advance the story with minimal challenge or skill required."
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Competition-5
"No competitive elements or comparison with others; purely a personal, narrative experience."
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Continuation-4
"Very short game (15-30 minutes), with many players noting quick completion and low replay value beyond seeing both endings."
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Cooperation-5
"Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."
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Creativity4
"Unique watercolor art style and cultural storytelling show creative expression, though gameplay is straightforward."
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Domination-5
"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and equal interactions with NPCs."
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Escapism4
"Players use the game as an emotional and artistic escape, reflecting on themes of death, loss, and afterlife."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily for emotional and artistic interest, not out of obligation or pressure."
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Experimenting-3
"Gameplay is linear and puzzle solutions are straightforward; limited exploration of mechanics or novel strategies."
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Exploration2
"Players explore different afterlife locations and meet various characters, though environments are limited and linear."
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Expression-4
"No character customization or player-driven aesthetic changes; presentation is fixed and standardized."
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Fantasy4
"Strongly rooted in imaginative fiction and traditional Asian afterlife mythology with supernatural elements."
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Fellowship-5
"Solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."
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Growth-3
"Limited learning or skill development; mostly a narrative journey with simple puzzles."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."
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Idle3
"Short sessions with some players idling the game for trading cards; gameplay does not demand constant attention."
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Intimacy3
"Emotional connection to story and characters, especially the dog-owner bond, but limited social interaction."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or management roles; player follows a linear path without directing others."
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Progression2
"Some item collection and puzzle completion advance the story, but no complex progression or upgrades."
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Relaxation4
"Calm, meditative atmosphere with soothing music and art style, promoting relaxation and emotional flow."
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Sensation3
"Visual and auditory aesthetics provide sensory enjoyment, though gameplay is low intensity."
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Status-5
"No social recognition or status elements; focus is on personal experience."
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Story4
"Narrative-driven game with emotional story about loss, afterlife, and loyalty, though story is brief and simple."
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Strategy-4
"Minimal strategic or problem-solving depth; puzzles are easy and straightforward."
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Thrill-4
"No suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and predictable."
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Value-1
"Mixed perceptions of value; many note the game is short and better purchased on sale, but art and story justify cost for some."
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Violence-5
"No violent or destructive gameplay; focus on exploration and narrative."
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Survival-5
"No survival or threat elements; stable and safe game environment."
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