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Qbeh-1: The Atlas Cube

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2014

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Quick resume

QBEH-1 is an atmospheric 1st-person puzzle platformer that takes players on a quest through a series of divergent worlds. Each world is filled with new puzzles that require special cubes to solve as well as fun secrets to uncover. Includes a LEVEL EDITOR and STEAM WORKSHOP support!

Global score

88/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Puzzle

Pros

  • Beautiful and relaxing atmosphere
  • Engaging and progressively challenging puzzles
  • Creative cube placement mechanics
  • Soothing soundtrack
  • Level editor and community content

Cons

  • Lack of narrative or story depth
  • Checkpoint system can be frustrating
  • Some platforming sections cause frustration
  • Limited social or multiplayer features
  • Some repetitiveness in puzzles

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players can freely explore levels, choose how to place cubes to solve puzzles, and find secrets, indicating a good degree of control over actions."

  • Competence
    4

    "The game offers progressively challenging puzzles requiring skillful thinking and platforming, with feedback through puzzle completion and secret discoveries."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on personal puzzle solving and exploration without competitive elements or leaderboards."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Many players report being hooked and wanting to continue playing, including replaying for secrets and community levels."

  • Cooperation
    -5

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

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players creatively place cubes to build paths and solve puzzles; level editor and community maps encourage creative expression."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual puzzle solving."

  • Escapism
    4

    "The relaxing atmosphere, beautiful environments, and meditative music provide a strong escape from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic enjoyment and relaxation without obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Encourages exploration and trying different cube placements and puzzle solutions; some players enjoy discovering glitches and alternate routes."

  • Exploration
    4

    "Game rewards exploration of levels to find hidden pyramids and secrets, with large, open environments."

  • Expression
    2

    "Customization mainly through level editor and community content; in-game character customization is minimal or absent."

  • Fantasy
    2

    "The game is set in an imaginative floating cube world with abstract elements, though not heavily narrative or mythological."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction; community content exists but social connection is limited."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn new mechanics progressively through the game."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention and puzzle engagement; not designed for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; solitary gameplay."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual play."

  • Progression
    4

    "Progression through levels, unlocking new cube types and worlds, and collecting hidden items."

  • Relaxation
    5

    "Highly praised for its relaxing atmosphere, soothing music, and meditative gameplay."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Enjoyable visual and auditory aesthetics provide pleasant sensory stimulation without intense excitement."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social status or recognition systems; achievements exist but are personal."

  • Story
    -4

    "Minimal to no narrative; story is implied or absent, focusing on puzzles and atmosphere."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Requires logical thinking, planning cube placements, and problem solving."

  • Thrill
    -3

    "Low risk and suspense; some tension from platforming falls but overall calm experience."

  • Value
    4

    "Players report good value for price, with many hours of gameplay and community content."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No violence; gameplay is constructive and puzzle-based."

  • Survival
    -4

    "No survival mechanics; stable conditions without threats beyond falling."

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