Manual Samuel - Last Tuesday Edition similar games & best alternatives

Manual Samuel - Last Tuesday Edition

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, Xbox One • 2016

Should you play it?

Wealthy, handsome, and... dead? Samuel strikes a deal with Death for one last shot at life, but only if he can survive a day doing everything manually. Blink, breathe, walk, and work - Guide Sam in this darkly humorous and brutally difficult adventure!

What works
  • Unique and humorous gameplay
  • Engaging narration and voice acting
  • Local co-op mode
  • Creative control mechanics
  • Short and entertaining
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Frustrating controls for some
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Some technical issues with input
  • Limited replay value

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Manual Samuel - Last Tuesday Edition: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence.

Why this game works

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