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FRACT OSC

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2014

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Quick resume

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.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Puzzle, Music

Pros

  • 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

Cons

  • 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

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players freely explore a large open world with minimal guidance and choose their own path and puzzle approach."

  • Competence
    3

    "Puzzles require logic, observation, and memory; difficulty ranges from easy to challenging, rewarding skillful problem solving."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No competitive elements; focus is on individual exploration and puzzle solving without comparison to others."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players report returning to the game repeatedly for the relaxing atmosphere and music creation even after finishing puzzles."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Unlocking synthesizer features allows players to create and customize their own music tracks."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is solitary and non-confrontational."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Immersive abstract world and music provide a relaxing escape from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily driven by curiosity and intrinsic interest in music and puzzles."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Encourages exploration and experimentation with puzzles and music creation."

  • Exploration
    5

    "Core gameplay involves discovering new areas, secrets, and puzzle locations in an open world."

  • Expression
    3

    "Music creation and customization in the synthesizer studio allows personal expression."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Abstract, surreal, Tron-like world with imaginative electronic music environment."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; solitary experience."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and musical understanding through gameplay."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and explore; not designed for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; purely individual experience."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    4

    "Progression through unlocking puzzle areas and synthesizer features that enhance music creation."

  • Relaxation
    4

    "Many players describe the game as relaxing and chill with soothing music and atmosphere."

  • Sensation
    4

    "Strong audiovisual stimulation with neon visuals and dynamic electronic music."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems present."

  • Story
    -3

    "Minimal narrative or plot; focus is on atmosphere and puzzles rather than story."

  • Strategy
    2

    "Puzzles require logical thinking and problem solving but no complex strategic planning."

  • Thrill
    -3

    "Low risk, calm experience without suspense or tension."

  • Value
    3

    "Players find good value in the unique audiovisual experience and music creation tools."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No violence or destructive gameplay elements."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe environment."

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