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Mr. Prepper

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2021

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Quick resume

Mr. Prepper is about being prepared. You know something is wrong. The risk of a nuclear war is in the air and you need to get ready for what's coming.

Global score

80/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Point-and-click

Pros

  • Addictive gameplay loop
  • Engaging story and quests
  • Customizable bunker building
  • Active developer support
  • Relaxing yet challenging

Cons

  • Some bugs and glitches
  • Repetitive grind in late game
  • Slow early game pacing
  • Limited replayability
  • Ui and control clunkiness

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players can freely choose how to build and expand their bunker, manage resources, and decide when to progress the story or explore."

  • Competence
    3

    "Game involves overcoming resource management challenges, crafting, and strategic planning with some skill elements like combat and mini-games."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on personal progression and story; no evidence of competitive modes or player comparison."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Many players report long play sessions, addictive gameplay loop, and habitual return to achievements and base building."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay elements."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Players customize and build their bunker, design layouts, and choose how to expand and decorate."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control over other players; interactions are mostly with NPCs and environment."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and immersive survival experience away from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players experiment with crafting, base layouts, and resource management strategies."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Players explore different locations like forest, desert, and mines to find resources and progress quests."

  • Expression
    3

    "Customization of bunker rooms and furniture allows for personal expression within the game."

  • Fantasy
    1

    "Game has a dystopian fictional setting with some imaginative elements, but grounded in plausible survival scenarios."

  • Fellowship
    -5

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

  • Growth
    3

    "Players learn crafting recipes, resource management, and improve skills through gameplay."

  • Health
    -5

    "No physical activity or health-related gameplay; sedentary play."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires active management and attention; some waiting periods but generally continuous engagement."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions limited to NPCs."

  • Leadership
    -4

    "No leadership roles; player manages own resources and tasks independently."

  • Progression
    4

    "Strong emphasis on accumulating items, upgrades, and expanding the bunker to progress."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Many players find the gameplay loop relaxing and enjoyable despite some stressful elements."

  • Sensation
    1

    "Visuals and sounds are adequate but not a primary focus; moderate sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems present."

  • Story
    3

    "Game features a narrative with quests, characters, and plot twists that engage players."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Requires planning, resource allocation, and problem solving to succeed."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some tension from inspections and resource scarcity, but overall controlled and predictable gameplay."

  • Value
    3

    "Players report good value for time and money, especially when purchased on sale."

  • Violence
    1

    "Some combat with animals and enemies, but not a primary focus; more about survival and building."

  • Survival
    4

    "Core gameplay revolves around avoiding failure, managing resources, and staying alive."

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