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Press Any Button

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

Should you play it?

This video game realized how boring it had been and now is trying its best to fix that.

What works
  • Emotional and philosophical story
  • Simple and accessible gameplay
  • Short and affordable
  • Unique ai character interaction
  • Pleasant soundtrack
Things to keep in mind
  • Gameplay can be repetitive or frustrating
  • Some mechanics lack explanation
  • Very short playtime
  • Minimal graphics and customization
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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Press Any Button: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Continuation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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  • Continuation

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  • Cooperation

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  • Creativity

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    "Players explore and discover secrets; some creative problem solving in puzzles, but gameplay follows set platforming mechanics."

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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  • Expectation

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  • Experimenting

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    "Game introduces new mechanics and obstacles progressively, encouraging players to adapt and try new strategies."

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    "Game introduces new mechanics progressively, encouraging players to learn and adapt through trial and error."

  • Exploration

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    "Limited exploration; gameplay occurs on a single map with no new areas or secrets."

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  • Expression

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    "Minimal character customization or self-expression; focus is on gameplay and communication."

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  • Fantasy

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    "The game uses fictional characters and metaphors but is grounded in philosophical realism and existential themes."

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  • Fellowship

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  • Growth

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  • Health

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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    "Players unlock achievements, endings, and discover anomalies, showing incremental progress."

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  • Status

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  • Story

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  • Strategy

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  • Thrill

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  • Value

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  • Violence

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