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Love, Sam
2019
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Quick resume
Alone in your room, you see a diary sitting on your desk. It wants to tell you a story: a story about a high school crush. A story about small town romance. A story about how everyone is against you and nobody will ever love you again.
Global score
95/100
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Pros
- Compelling and well-written story
- Effective psychological horror and atmosphere
- Good value for price
- Engaging puzzles and multiple endings
- Excellent sound design
Cons
- Some puzzles are finicky or frustrating
- Controls and hitboxes can be imprecise
- Gameplay segments occasionally break immersion
- Motion sickness issues for some players
- Short length limits replayability
Motivations
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Autonomy3
"Players have control over reading diary entries and interacting with puzzles, with some freedom in exploration within the apartment."
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Competence2
"Puzzles provide moderate challenge and require problem-solving, though some are considered finicky or obtuse."
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Competition-5
"Single-player narrative experience with no competitive elements."
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Continuation3
"Players report being engaged enough to play through in one sitting and replay for multiple endings."
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Cooperation-5
"Entirely single-player with no cooperative gameplay."
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Creativity3
"Creative storytelling through diary reading and environmental changes; some player interaction with puzzles and environment."
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Domination-5
"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others."
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Escapism4
"Players use the game to immerse themselves in a psychological horror story, escaping real life through narrative and atmosphere."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily out of interest in horror and story; no obligation or external pressure noted."
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Experimenting1
"Some experimentation with puzzle solutions and exploration of diary entries, but mostly linear progression."
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Exploration1
"Limited exploration within a single apartment environment that changes as story progresses."
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Expression-4
"No character customization or self-expression; players follow a fixed narrative and environment."
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Fantasy3
"Psychological horror with some supernatural or surreal elements, but grounded in a realistic setting."
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Fellowship-5
"Solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."
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Growth3
"Players develop understanding of story and improve puzzle-solving skills throughout the game."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."
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Idle-3
"Requires focused attention and reading; not suited for background or casual play."
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Intimacy-4
"Minimal social interaction; emotional engagement is with story rather than other players."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management elements."
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Progression2
"Progression through story and puzzle completion; some collection of diary pages."
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Relaxation-2
"Tense and suspenseful atmosphere with jump scares; not primarily relaxing."
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Sensation3
"Effective use of sound design and atmospheric visuals to create emotional and sensory impact."
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Status-5
"No social recognition or status systems."
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Story5
"Strong narrative focus with immersive storytelling and multiple endings."
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Strategy1
"Some puzzle solving requires reasoning but overall straightforward gameplay."
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Thrill4
"Psychological tension and jump scares create suspense and thrill."
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Value4
"Players feel the game offers excellent value for its price and length."
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Violence-3
"No emphasis on combat or destruction; focus is on psychological horror and story."
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Survival2
"Some sequences involve avoiding threats and managing limited interactions, but low risk overall."
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