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FRACT OSC

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2014

Should you play it?

FRACT is a musical exploration game. You arrive in a forgotten place and explore the vast and unfamiliar landscape to discover the secrets of a world built on sound. You rebuild its machinery by solving puzzles and bring the world back to life by shaping sound and creating music in the game.

What works
  • Unique audiovisual and musical experience
  • Open world exploration with minimal guidance
  • Creative music synthesizer unlocked through puzzles
  • Relaxing and immersive atmosphere
  • Challenging and satisfying puzzles
Things to keep in mind
  • Lack of narrative or story depth
  • Some puzzles can be obtuse or frustrating
  • Short overall playtime
  • Navigation can be confusing
  • Technical issues like bugs and occasional glitches

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FRACT OSC: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Intimacy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Expression

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