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Rakuen
2017
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Quick resume
A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes.
Global score
96/100
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Indie, Adventure
Pros
- Emotional and touching story
- Beautiful soundtrack
- Charming pixel art
- Accessible puzzles
- Meaningful character development
Cons
- Slow movement speed
- Limited gameplay complexity
- Lack of display and control options
- Some pacing issues
- Missable achievements requiring replay
Motivations
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Autonomy3
"Players explore two worlds, solve puzzles, and choose actions freely within a narrative framework."
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Competence1
"Puzzles are generally easy and accessible, with minimal challenge but some problem-solving involved."
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Competition-5
"No competitive elements; focus is on personal story experience and emotional engagement."
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Continuation2
"Players often replay or revisit the game for emotional impact and achievement completion."
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Cooperation-5
"Single-player experience focused on individual exploration and story progression."
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Creativity2
"Players engage in puzzle solving and exploration but within predefined story and world design."
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Domination-5
"No elements of control or superiority over others; cooperative and empathetic tone."
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Escapism4
"Strong emotional and narrative immersion provides escape from real-life through fantasy and story."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest in story and emotional experience."
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Experimenting1
"Some exploration and puzzle experimentation, but mostly linear narrative progression."
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Exploration3
"Exploring two worlds and uncovering story elements and collectibles is a key part of gameplay."
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Expression-3
"Limited customization; players experience a fixed story and character presentation."
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Fantasy4
"Strong fantasy elements with parallel magical world and imaginative creatures."
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Fellowship1
"Emotional connection to characters and community room collectibles, but no multiplayer social features."
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Growth3
"Players learn story details, solve puzzles, and develop emotional understanding."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."
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Idle-3
"Requires focused attention on story and puzzles; not suited for background or idle play."
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Intimacy3
"Strong emotional bonds formed with characters and story, evoking empathy and connection."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or management roles; player follows a linear narrative."
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Progression2
"Progression through story arcs, puzzle completion, and collecting items for community room."
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Relaxation3
"Generally relaxing with gentle pacing, though some emotional tension is present."
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Sensation2
"Enjoyable music and art provide sensory pleasure, but stimulation is moderate and calm."
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Status-5
"No social status or recognition systems; experience is personal and introspective."
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Story5
"Central motivation is deep narrative immersion with emotional and thematic storytelling."
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Strategy-2
"Minimal strategic challenge; puzzles require some thought but are straightforward."
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Thrill-2
"Some tense or eerie moments, but overall controlled and gentle emotional tone."
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Value4
"Highly praised for emotional payoff and quality relative to game length and price."
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Violence-5
"No violence or combat; focus on constructive and emotional interactions."
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Survival-5
"No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe game environment."
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