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Four Last Things
2017
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Quick resume
Four Last Things is a point-and-click adventure game made from Renaissance-era paintings and public domain recordings of classical music. It is about sin, and the Four Last Things – Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell – and strives to be intelligent and ridiculous in equal measures.
Global score
96/100
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click
Pros
- Unique and creative use of renaissance art
- Humorous monty python-style writing
- Classical music soundtrack
- Engaging point-and-click puzzles
- Accessible gameplay
Cons
- Very short game length
- Some puzzles can be obscure
- No manual save system
- Only english language available
- Limited replayability
Motivations
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Autonomy4
"Players freely explore multiple locations, interact with various characters and objects, and solve puzzles with some creative freedom."
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Competence2
"Puzzles require some thinking and observation but are generally straightforward and not highly challenging."
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Competition-5
"No competitive elements; gameplay is single-player and focused on personal exploration and puzzle solving."
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Continuation-3
"Game is short (1-3 hours) with limited replayability; players complete it in one or two sessions."
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Cooperation-5
"Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."
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Creativity5
"Highly creative use of Renaissance paintings as animated game environments and characters."
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Domination-5
"No social dominance or power dynamics; interactions are humorous and equal."
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Escapism4
"Players enjoy escaping into a surreal, absurd world of Renaissance art and humor."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily out of interest in art, humor, and point-and-click gameplay."
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Experimenting3
"Encourages exploration and trying different interactions to solve puzzles and discover humor."
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Exploration4
"Exploring multiple unique Renaissance art-based locations and discovering hidden details."
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Expression-3
"Limited customization; player expression mainly through choices in puzzle solving and dialogue."
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Fantasy3
"Absurd and surreal narrative with imaginative reinterpretation of Renaissance art and religious themes."
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Fellowship-5
"Single-player game with minimal social interaction or community involvement."
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Growth2
"Players learn puzzle solutions and gain knowledge of Renaissance art and humor."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventure games."
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Idle-4
"Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not a casual or background game."
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Intimacy-5
"No close social or emotional relationships formed; interactions are brief and humorous."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management elements; purely individual gameplay."
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Progression2
"Progression through completing puzzles and collecting items to advance the story."
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Relaxation3
"Humorous and lighthearted tone provides a relaxing and enjoyable experience."
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Sensation3
"Visual and auditory stimulation through animated Renaissance art and classical music."
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Status-5
"No social status or recognition mechanics present."
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Story3
"Engaging narrative with humor and satire centered on religious themes and the seven deadly sins."
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Strategy1
"Basic puzzle-solving requiring some reasoning but no complex strategic planning."
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Thrill-3
"Low risk, low tension gameplay focused on humor and exploration rather than suspense."
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Value-2
"Short game length relative to price; better value when purchased on sale."
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Violence-3
"Minimal cartoonish violence (e.g. slapping NPCs) but mostly non-violent interactions."
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Survival-5
"No survival or threat mechanics; stable and safe game environment."
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