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Landlord of the Woods

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2021

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Quick resume

You're 25, you feel like all of your peers are ahead of you in life so you apply for a new job to try to find some sort of meaning. Your new career is filled with physics-based puzzles, hand drawn art & a cute little story.

Global score

97/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Point-and-click, Puzzle

Pros

  • Unique and charming art style
  • Relaxing and creative puzzles
  • Engaging and surreal narrative
  • Excellent value for price
  • Pleasant soundtrack and atmosphere

Cons

  • Very short gameplay length
  • Some minor control and ui issues
  • Lack of save points and achievements
  • Limited replayability
  • Occasional puzzle clarity problems

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players freely explore scenes and solve puzzles at their own pace with some choice in interaction order."

  • Competence
    2

    "Puzzles are generally simple and accessible, providing light mental challenge without frustration."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No competitive elements or comparison to others; focus is on personal experience and story."

  • Continuation
    1

    "Some players express desire to replay or spend more time, but game is short and easily finished."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Highly creative puzzles and unique art style with surreal and macabre themes."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control over others; interactions are narrative and puzzle-based."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape into a surreal, whimsical world."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and curiosity, not out of obligation."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Encourages trying different puzzle solutions and interacting with environment creatively."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Players explore various scenes and discover hidden objects and story elements."

  • Expression
    2

    "Limited character customization but players can personalize some aspects and enjoy unique art."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Strong fantasy elements with surreal, macabre, and whimsical characters and settings."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; experience is solitary."

  • Growth
    2

    "Players learn puzzle solutions and develop light problem-solving skills."

  • Health
    -5

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

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not designed for idle or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No close social interactions or relationship building; solitary experience."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements present."

  • Progression
    2

    "Players collect items and complete tasks to progress through the story."

  • Relaxation
    4

    "Calm music, gentle puzzles, and mellow pacing create a relaxing atmosphere."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Unique art style and soundtrack provide sensory enjoyment and emotional engagement."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal experience."

  • Story
    4

    "Narrative-driven with an engaging, surreal story and surprising ending."

  • Strategy
    1

    "Puzzles require some logic and problem solving but are generally straightforward."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Mild suspense from story elements and puzzle discovery, but overall low tension."

  • Value
    4

    "Highly praised for excellent value given low price and quality experience."

  • Violence
    1

    "Some macabre themes and imagery but no explicit violent gameplay; more artistic than aggressive."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable, low-risk environment."

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