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Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

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Quick resume

Solve challenging cable-based puzzles and uncover what really happened to the crew of The Alabaster. Now with Hint System (for those ultra tricky puzzles).

Global score

85/100

Genres

Indie, Strategy, Role-playing (RPG), Puzzle

Pros

  • Challenging and varied puzzles
  • Engaging sci-fi story and atmosphere
  • Large explorable environment
  • Calming music and visuals
  • Extensive content and secrets

Cons

  • Steep difficulty curve can frustrate some players
  • Some puzzles rely on trial and error
  • Lack of visual clarity in tight spaces
  • Story ending considered unsatisfying by some
  • Technical glitches reported on some platforms

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players can freely explore the spaceship and choose which puzzle clusters to tackle in any order, supporting personal freedom and decision-making."

  • Competence
    5

    "The game offers a wide range of challenging puzzles that require skill, logical thinking, and problem solving, with a steep learning curve and rewarding accomplishments."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on individual puzzle solving at personal pace without leaderboards or direct player comparison."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Many players report long playtimes, habitual engagement, and desire to uncover all secrets and complete all puzzles."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "The game is a single-player experience focused on individual puzzle solving and exploration."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players experiment with different puzzle mechanics and solutions, and the game encourages creative problem solving within its core mechanic."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are solo and respectful."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive experience to escape real life through puzzles, story, and atmosphere."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment of puzzles and story."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "The game encourages experimentation with puzzle mechanics and different approaches to solutions."

  • Exploration
    4

    "Players explore a large spaceship environment to discover puzzles, secrets, and story elements."

  • Expression
    -5

    "No character customization or cosmetic personalization reported."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "The sci-fi setting and narrative provide an imaginative fictional context for the puzzles."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "The experience is primarily solitary with minimal social interaction beyond community discussions."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and logical reasoning progressively throughout the game."

  • Health
    -5

    "The game involves sedentary play without physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention and sustained engagement to solve complex puzzles."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Limited social connections; interactions are mostly with in-game narrative rather than other players."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players progress by unlocking new puzzles, story elements, and secrets, accumulating knowledge and achievements."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "The calming music and atmosphere promote relaxation despite challenging puzzles."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Visuals and music provide pleasant sensory stimulation but are not highly intense or exciting."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or competitive ranking systems present."

  • Story
    4

    "Narrative is integrated through logs, emails, and voiceover, providing engaging story immersion."

  • Strategy
    5

    "Puzzles require logical reasoning, planning, and analytical thinking to solve."

  • Thrill
    -3

    "The game offers a calm and contemplative experience rather than suspense or risk-driven excitement."

  • Value
    4

    "Players perceive strong value for time and money due to extensive content and quality."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No combat or destructive elements; gameplay is constructive and puzzle-focused."

  • Survival
    -4

    "No threats or failure states; stable environment focused on puzzle solving."

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