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LEAVES - The Journey
2017
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Quick resume
Travel to the mystic lands of Mononino and help the Treefruities to recover the lost leaves of their home tree. Search for clues to master the many puzzles and challenges on your journey.
Global score
80/100
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Pros
- Unique surreal art style
- Varied and challenging puzzles
- Calming atmosphere and sound
- Good value for price
- Engaging exploration
Cons
- Some ui and navigation issues
- Occasional bugs reported
- Lack of story depth
- Tedious backtracking
- No fast travel
Motivations
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Autonomy4
"Players freely explore a surreal world and solve puzzles at their own pace with no forced linearity or scripted routines."
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Competence3
"Puzzles vary from easy to challenging, requiring logical thinking and problem solving, with feedback through puzzle completion."
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Competition-5
"No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on individual puzzle solving and exploration."
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Continuation2
"Players often engage in multiple sessions and some replay for achievements, showing moderate attachment."
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Cooperation-5
"Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."
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Creativity4
"Players engage in creative problem solving and exploration within a unique surreal art world."
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Domination-5
"No social dominance or power dynamics; gameplay is solitary and respectful."
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Escapism4
"The surreal, dreamlike atmosphere and immersive puzzles provide a strong escape from reality."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest and enjoyment of puzzles and art."
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Experimenting3
"Players explore and test puzzle solutions, often thinking outside the box to progress."
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Exploration4
"Exploration of many unique, surreal locations is central to gameplay and puzzle solving."
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Expression-3
"Limited customization or self-expression; focus is on puzzle interaction rather than avatar personalization."
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Fantasy5
"Strongly imaginative, surreal, and artistic fantasy world with no realistic elements."
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Fellowship-5
"No social or community features; solitary play experience."
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Growth3
"Players develop puzzle-solving skills and logical thinking through gameplay."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."
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Idle-4
"Requires focused attention and active puzzle solving rather than passive or background play."
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Intimacy-5
"No social or emotional relationship building; purely individual experience."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management roles; single-player puzzle focus."
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Progression3
"Progression through collecting leaves and unlocking new areas and puzzles."
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Relaxation3
"Generally calming atmosphere and music, though some puzzles cause frustration."
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Sensation3
"Enjoyable visual and auditory surreal stimuli, though some find sound repetitive."
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Status-5
"No social recognition or status systems present."
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Story1
"Minimal narrative conveyed through environment and puzzles, not a strong story focus."
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Strategy3
"Puzzles require logical reasoning and planning to solve."
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Thrill-3
"Low suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and contemplative rather than thrilling."
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Value3
"Good value for price especially on sale; provides several hours of engaging gameplay."
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Violence-5
"No violence; gameplay centers on constructive puzzle solving."
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Survival-5
"No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe environment."
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