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Peekaboo

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

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Quick resume

Peekaboo — Hide & Seek Online. Players are divided into two teams: props and hunters.Props take the form of objects and adopt their physical properties, and hunters are trying with all their might to find them.

Global score

79/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator

Pros

  • Fun and accessible hide and seek gameplay
  • Good graphics and sound
  • Enjoyable with friends
  • Variety of maps and props
  • Good value especially on sale

Cons

  • Small online player base
  • Bugs and glitches (e.g. clipping, hitbox issues)
  • Lack of tutorial and explanation of skills
  • Limited server settings
  • Peer-to-peer servers causing lag

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players can choose to play as props or hunters and select hiding spots or strategies freely, with some skill upgrades available."

  • Competence
    2

    "Game involves skill in hiding, seeking, and using abilities, but is accessible and easy to learn."

  • Competition
    1

    "Some competitive elements exist in hunting and hiding, but mostly casual and friendly play without ranked modes."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Players report playing for hours especially with friends, though some mention small player base limits continuation."

  • Cooperation
    3

    "Game is best enjoyed with friends and involves team play between hunters and props."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players creatively disguise as various props and use movement and abilities to hide or seek."

  • Domination
    -2

    "Interactions are generally friendly and cooperative; no strong evidence of domination or toxic behavior."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, especially during social or lockdown times."

  • Expectation
    -3

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social reasons, not out of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Some experimentation with hiding spots, props, and skill upgrades is encouraged."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Multiple maps and varied environments encourage exploration and learning of hiding spots."

  • Expression
    2

    "Players express themselves by choosing different props and customizing skills."

  • Fantasy
    -1

    "Game is a stylized hide and seek with cartoonish graphics but grounded in plausible mechanics."

  • Fellowship
    4

    "Strong community feeling when playing with friends; social interaction is a key aspect."

  • Growth
    2

    "Players learn maps, improve skills, and develop strategies over time."

  • Health
    -5

    "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gaming."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires active attention and engagement during matches."

  • Intimacy
    2

    "Some social bonding and friendly interactions reported among players and friends."

  • Leadership
    -2

    "No strong leadership roles; players participate as equals in teams."

  • Progression
    3

    "XP, leveling, and skill points provide a sense of progression."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Game provides fun and flow, balancing challenge and enjoyment."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Colorful graphics and sound contribute to sensory enjoyment."

  • Status
    -2

    "No ranked modes or social status systems; focus is on casual play."

  • Story
    -5

    "No narrative or story elements; purely gameplay focused."

  • Strategy
    2

    "Some strategic thinking involved in hiding, seeking, and skill use."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Tension and excitement from hide and seek gameplay and close encounters."

  • Value
    4

    "Players find the game good value, especially at discounted prices."

  • Violence
    1

    "Mild combat elements as hunters shoot props, but overall lighthearted and non-violent tone."

  • Survival
    2

    "Props try to survive by hiding; hunters try to find them within time limits."

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