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NAIRI: Tower of Shirin

Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

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Quick resume

Follow Nairi as she uncovers a mysterious conspiracy in this gripping yet family-friendly adventure that is suitable for all ages! NAIRI: Tower of Shirin is a graphic adventure which crafts a rich 'Ghibli' inspired oasis city where animals and humans live side-by-side!

Global score

85/100

Genres

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

Pros

  • Charming hand-drawn art style
  • Engaging and intriguing story
  • Well-designed puzzles with varied difficulty
  • Pleasant soundtrack
  • Good value for price

Cons

  • Ends abruptly on a cliffhanger
  • Navigation can be confusing without a map
  • Some puzzles lack clear instructions
  • Minor bugs and technical issues reported
  • Lack of fast travel and quality of life features

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players explore a hand-drawn world with freedom to navigate and solve puzzles at their own pace, though within a structured story."

  • Competence
    3

    "Puzzles vary from easy to challenging, especially near the end, providing a sense of skill and problem-solving."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal story and puzzle solving."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Players express desire to continue the story and play the sequel due to cliffhanger ending."

  • Cooperation
    -5

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

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players engage in creative problem solving through puzzles and exploration in a unique fantasy setting."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of domination or power over others; interactions are narrative-driven and equal."

  • Escapism
    4

    "The game offers an immersive fantasy world that provides a pleasant escape from reality."

  • Expectation
    -4

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

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Some exploration and puzzle experimentation, though within a guided story framework."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Players explore a richly detailed world with multiple locations and hidden items."

  • Expression
    1

    "Limited character customization; expression mainly through narrative and dialogue choices."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Strong fantasy elements with anthropomorphic animals and a fictional, storybook-like world."

  • Fellowship
    -5

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

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn story details progressively."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventure games."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and follow story; not idle or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -3

    "Emotional connection to characters through story, but no close social interactions."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players collect items and solve puzzles to advance the story and unlock new areas."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Generally relaxing with charming art and music, though some puzzles can be challenging."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enjoyable visual art style and pleasant soundtrack provide sensory appeal."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems."

  • Story
    4

    "Strong narrative focus with engaging characters and plot, though incomplete ending."

  • Strategy
    2

    "Puzzles require logical thinking and problem solving but within a straightforward framework."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some suspense in story and puzzles but overall calm and gentle tone."

  • Value
    4

    "Players feel the game offers good value for price and time invested."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No violent gameplay; focus on constructive puzzle solving and story."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics."

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