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Red Trigger
2016
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Quick resume
Red Trigger is an FPS Puzzle game inspired by Portal, Antichamber and more. Use a gun that can expand or retract red blocks. The catch? You can only expand three blocks at a time - so you need to manage your energy wisely.
Global score
89/100
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Pros
- Free to play
- Engaging puzzle mechanics
- Minimalistic and clean art style
- Good for short play sessions
- Developer community involvement
Cons
- Short game length
- Some physics and control bugs
- Lack of story depth
- No customization or multiplayer
- Optimization issues on some systems
Motivations
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Autonomy3
"Players have freedom to solve puzzles in multiple ways and control movement and trigger placement."
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Competence3
"Game challenges players with puzzles requiring skillful timing and platforming, though puzzles are generally not very hard."
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Competition-3
"Focus is on personal puzzle solving and speedrunning rather than direct competition with others."
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Continuation-2
"Short game length (~30-60 minutes) and some players disengage after completion; some replay for achievements or speedruns."
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Cooperation-5
"Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."
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Creativity2
"Players experiment with trigger placement and physics to solve puzzles, but within predefined level designs."
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Domination-5
"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual puzzle solving."
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Escapism3
"Minimalistic futuristic setting and puzzle gameplay provide a relaxing distraction from real life."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge without obligation or external pressure."
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Experimenting3
"Encourages trying different approaches and exploiting physics to solve puzzles and speedrun."
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Exploration-3
"Linear levels with limited new area discovery; focus on puzzle rooms rather than open exploration."
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Expression-4
"No character customization or environmental modification; fixed visual style."
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Fantasy1
"Futuristic sci-fi setting with virus and computer system theme, but grounded in plausible technology."
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Fellowship-4
"Primarily solo play with minimal social interaction; some community engagement around speedrunning."
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Growth2
"Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn game mechanics progressively."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."
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Idle-3
"Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to solve puzzles and platform challenges."
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Intimacy-5
"No social or emotional relationship building; purely individual experience."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management elements present."
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Progression2
"Progression through levels and unlocking achievements, but no item collection or upgrades."
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Relaxation3
"Calm music and minimalist visuals create a relaxing atmosphere despite some challenging puzzles."
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Sensation1
"Simple visual and audio style with occasional exciting moments from physics-based jumps."
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Status-4
"No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal milestones."
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Story-2
"Minimal narrative present; story is mostly background context without strong immersion."
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Strategy3
"Requires logical thinking and planning to solve puzzles and manage limited trigger activations."
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Thrill2
"Some suspense from timed sections and precision platforming, but generally low risk."
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Value5
"Free game with solid gameplay and replay value offers excellent return on time investment."
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Violence-5
"No violence or combat; focus on constructive puzzle solving."
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Survival-3
"No survival mechanics; player operates in stable, hazard-filled but manageable environments."
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