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Four Sided Fantasy

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 • 2016

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Quick resume

A game about the limits of your screen. Four Sided Fantasy is a seamless experience where you wrap the screen to solve mind-bending puzzles. Play as a man and woman who attempt to find each other throughout four seasons in a year, constantly separated by the boundaries of the screen.

Global score

82/100

Genres

Indie, Strategy, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique and clever screen-wrapping mechanic
    • Relaxing atmosphere and music
    • Well-designed puzzles with satisfying solutions
    • Smooth controls and pleasant visuals
    • Good value on sale

    Cons

    • Very short gameplay duration
    • Some bugs causing glitches and softlocks
    • Minimal or unclear story
    • Lack of save checkpoints within levels
    • Limited replay value beyond new game+

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Continuation, Value.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have control over screen freezing and character movement, enabling creative puzzle solving and personal decision-making."

    • Competence
      3

      "Puzzles require skillful thinking and understanding of unique mechanics, providing satisfying challenges without excessive difficulty."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving at personal pace; no evidence of competitive or ranked modes."

    • Continuation
      -3

      "Short game length and some bugs reduce long-term engagement; players often complete it in one or two sessions."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Unique screen-wrapping mechanic and level design encourage creative problem solving and exploration of new gameplay ideas."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual puzzle experience."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Relaxing atmosphere and abstract world provide a mental escape and stress relief."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest in puzzles and unique mechanics, not from obligation."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Game encourages trying new mechanics and experimenting with screen freezing and wrapping to solve puzzles."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Some exploration of new mechanics and environments, but limited map size and linear progression."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Minimal character customization or personalization; focus is on gameplay rather than self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      2

      "Abstract, surreal world with minimal story; some imaginative elements but no strong narrative fantasy."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; strictly solo play."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and understanding of unique mechanics through gameplay."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and active problem solving; not suited for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social interactions or relationship-building elements."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management features; single-player experience."

    • Progression
      2

      "Progression through levels and unlocking New Game+ mode, but no item collection or upgrades."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Calm music, visuals, and moderate puzzle difficulty create a relaxing and enjoyable flow state."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Pleasant audiovisuals and subtle effects provide moderate sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      -3

      "Minimal and ambiguous narrative; story is not a primary focus and is considered weak or unclear."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires logical thinking and planning to solve puzzles using the screen-wrapping mechanic."

    • Thrill
      -2

      "Low risk and tension; gameplay is more contemplative than suspenseful."

    • Value
      1

      "Good value when purchased on sale due to short length; full price considered high by many players."

    • Violence
      -5

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

    • Survival
      -4

      "No survival or resource management; stable and safe gameplay environment."

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