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Size Matters

Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

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Quick resume

You play as a scientist who is shrinking every second in a race against time! Find all the ingredients and formulas scattered around the laboratory, which are necessary for producing the life-saving antidote. But beware, your time is very precious.

Global score

87/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Racing, Simulator

Pros

  • Unique and creative gameplay concept
  • Customizable difficulty and settings
  • Engaging puzzle and multitasking challenges
  • Good replayability through randomization
  • Friendly and responsive developer

Cons

  • Short overall playtime
  • Some bugs and control issues reported
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Limited narrative or story depth
  • Can become repetitive after extended play

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have extensive control over gameplay settings and strategies to solve puzzles and navigate the lab environment."

  • Competence
    3

    "Game involves skillful multitasking, memory, and puzzle solving under time pressure with feedback on performance."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on personal challenge and self-improvement rather than competing against others."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Replayability through customization and randomized elements encourages repeated play, though some find it short."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or team-based gameplay."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players creatively combine ingredients and use environmental objects to solve puzzles and navigate."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is individual and non-confrontational."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Offers a unique, immersive puzzle experience that distracts from real life and provides mental engagement."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge without external pressure or obligation."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "High degree of experimentation encouraged through randomized formulas, customizable difficulty, and puzzle solving."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Players explore different labs and discover hidden items and recipes, though maps are relatively small."

  • Expression
    2

    "Some self-expression through renaming chemicals and customizing gameplay settings."

  • Fantasy
    2

    "Fictional chemistry and shrinking scenario provide imaginative, whimsical experience."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; strictly solo play."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop memory, multitasking, and strategic planning skills through gameplay."

  • Health
    -5

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

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention and active engagement during play sessions."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; purely individual experience."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements present."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players collect ingredients, unlock recipes, and complete levels to progress."

  • Relaxation
    1

    "Some find the game calming and satisfying, though time pressure adds tension."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Enjoyable visual and auditory feedback with colorful labs and satisfying effects."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems involved."

  • Story
    -3

    "Minimal narrative; gameplay focuses on puzzle mechanics rather than story immersion."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Requires planning, problem solving, and logical sequencing to complete chemical combinations efficiently."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Time pressure and shrinking mechanic create suspense and excitement."

  • Value
    2

    "Generally considered good value especially on sale for the unique gameplay and replayability."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on constructive puzzle solving."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players must avoid failure by managing shrinking and completing objectives before time runs out."

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