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Pronty

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

Guide Pronty and its Javelin partner Bront as it defends the once great city of Royla. Explore the deep sea, fight mutant sea creatures, and discover the secrets behind this new Atlantis in this beautiful action-packed adventure.

What works
  • Unique underwater metroidvania setting
  • Engaging and challenging combat and boss fights
  • Beautiful and distinct art style
  • Deep exploration with rewarding secrets and lore
  • Customizable builds with memory boards
Things to keep in mind
  • Some translation and voice acting issues
  • Combat can be repetitive and stamina management frustrating
  • Level design sometimes claustrophobic
  • Cutscenes can disrupt game flow
  • Some bosses have inconsistent difficulty spikes

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Pronty: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Why this game works

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

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