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Shipwrecked 64

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

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Quick resume

A recovered copy of a lost game from the late 1990s about a Beaver named Bucky and his friends trying to escape from an island they crashed upon.

Global score

95/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Strategy, Platform, Indie

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    Pros

    • Deep and challenging puzzles
    • Unique arg and multimedia integration
    • Immersive horror atmosphere
    • Engaging narrative and lore
    • Strong community and cooperative play

    Cons

    • Some puzzles can be obtuse or tedious
    • Platforming and stealth sections may frustrate
    • Jump scares can become repetitive
    • Requires sustained attention and note-taking
    • Story pacing and clarity issues for some players

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Expression, Relaxation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to explore, solve puzzles in nonlinear ways, and choose how to approach challenges with minimal handholding."

    • Competence
      5

      "The game demands high skill in puzzle solving, observation, and platforming, with complex challenges and rewarding feedback."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal discovery and puzzle solving rather than competing against others; cooperative play is encouraged but not competitive."

    • Continuation
      5

      "Players report long sessions, repeated playthroughs, and strong attachment to uncovering secrets and lore."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "While playable solo, many players recommend collaborating with friends for brainstorming and puzzle solving."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Highly creative puzzles, ARG elements, and multimedia integration encourage experimentation and out-of-the-box thinking."

    • Domination
      -5

      "Interactions are cooperative and equal; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Players use the game as a deep immersive experience to escape reality, often describing it as terrifying and mentally engaging."

    • Expectation
      -5

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and passion for puzzles and horror, not due to obligation."

    • Experimenting
      5

      "The game encourages trying new approaches, exploring hidden content, and testing limits of puzzles and mechanics."

    • Exploration
      5

      "Strong emphasis on discovering secrets, hidden lore, and new areas both in-game and through external ARG content."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited player customization; focus is on puzzle solving and narrative rather than avatar or environment personalization."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "The game features surreal, imaginative horror and ARG fiction with mascot characters and supernatural elements."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "A passionate community forms around the game, sharing theories, collaborating on puzzles, and supporting the developer."

    • Growth
      5

      "Players develop new skills in puzzle solving, code breaking, and critical thinking through challenging gameplay."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; focus is on mental challenge and screen time."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires sustained attention and focus; puzzles and horror elements demand active engagement."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Social interactions occur mainly through cooperative puzzle solving and community discussion, fostering moderate closeness."

    • Leadership
      2

      "Some players take lead roles in group puzzle solving or community theory crafting, but no formal leadership mechanics."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate knowledge, unlock new areas, and achieve multiple endings, reflecting meaningful progression."

    • Relaxation
      -3

      "The game induces tension, dread, and fear rather than relaxation or flow states."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Strong sensory stimulation through unsettling visuals, sound design, and jump scares create emotional excitement."

    • Status
      -3

      "Recognition is mostly within niche community; no broad social status or leaderboard systems."

    • Story
      5

      "Deep narrative immersion with layered lore, multimedia storytelling, and evolving plot elements."

    • Strategy
      5

      "Requires analytical thinking, code breaking, and planning to solve complex puzzles and progress."

    • Thrill
      5

      "High suspense and jump scares create intense thrill and emotional highs and lows."

    • Value
      4

      "Players feel the game offers excellent return on investment with many hours of content and replayability."

    • Violence
      -4

      "Minimal focus on combat or destruction; gameplay centers on puzzles and exploration."

    • Survival
      3

      "Some stealth and avoidance mechanics create survival tension, though not primary gameplay focus."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026