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Etherborn
2019
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Quick resume
Delve into an environmental puzzle platformer built on exploring and understanding gravity-shifting structures. You are a voiceless being that has just been born into a world where a bodiless voice awaits your arrival. Go forth and seek your purpose.
Global score
73/100
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Platform
Pros
- Unique gravity-shifting puzzles
- Beautiful art style and visuals
- Soothing and atmospheric soundtrack
- Thought-provoking abstract narrative
- Relaxing and meditative gameplay experience
Cons
- Very short game length
- Camera can be awkward or frustrating
- Story is vague and sometimes pretentious
- Slow movement and pacing
- New game+ mode adds little meaningful challenge
Motivations
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Autonomy4
"Players have freedom to explore and solve puzzles with gravity-shifting mechanics and spatial reasoning, allowing personal decision making."
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Competence3
"Puzzles require spatial perception and lateral thinking, providing satisfying problem-solving challenges without excessive difficulty."
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Competition-5
"No competitive elements; gameplay is single-player and focused on personal puzzle solving."
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Continuation1
"Some players enjoy replaying with New Game+ mode, but overall the game is short and sessions are limited."
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Cooperation-5
"Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."
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Creativity3
"Players creatively solve puzzles using gravity shifts and perspective changes, though within designed levels."
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Domination-5
"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual puzzle experience."
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Escapism4
"The surreal, dreamlike atmosphere and abstract story provide a strong escape from reality."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest in puzzles and aesthetics, not out of obligation."
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Experimenting3
"Players explore new spatial mechanics and test different routes and gravity shifts to solve puzzles."
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Exploration3
"Encourages discovering new paths and understanding complex 3D environments, though within fixed levels."
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Expression-3
"Limited customization or self-expression; players interact with preset environments and characters."
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Fantasy3
"Abstract, surreal world with philosophical narrative elements, creating an imaginative experience."
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Fellowship-5
"No social or community features; experience is solitary."
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Growth2
"Players develop spatial reasoning and puzzle-solving skills through gameplay."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."
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Idle-3
"Requires focused attention and problem solving; not designed for idle or background play."
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Intimacy-5
"No social or emotional relationship-building elements."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management aspects."
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Progression2
"Progression through collecting orbs and unlocking new areas, though overall game is short and linear."
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Relaxation4
"Calm, meditative atmosphere with soothing music and visuals promotes relaxation and flow."
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Sensation3
"Enjoyable visual and auditory aesthetics provide sensory pleasure."
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Status-5
"No social recognition or status systems."
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Story1
"Minimalistic, abstract narrative that some find intriguing but others find vague or pretentious."
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Strategy2
"Requires mental challenge and spatial problem solving, though puzzles are not overly complex."
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Thrill-2
"Low suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and contemplative rather than thrilling."
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Value-3
"Many players feel the game is short and overpriced at full price; better value on sale or bundles."
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Violence-5
"No combat or destructive gameplay elements."
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Survival-5
"No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable, low-risk environment."
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