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Snapshot

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2012

Should you play it?

Snapshot is the tale of a lone robot lost in an abandoned world. Armed with only his trusty camera, Pic sets forth on his great adventure. A camera might not seem like enough for a puzzle platforming adventure, but this camera is different from most: It has the ability to capture and remove from the world the very objects that it...

What works
  • Innovative and creative gameplay mechanic
  • Charming art style and music
  • Well-designed puzzles with increasing complexity
  • Good length and replay value with collectibles and time trials
  • Family-friendly and accessible
Things to keep in mind
  • Frustrating controls and imprecise platforming
  • Lack of checkpoints leading to repeated level restarts
  • Some levels feel tedious and repetitive
  • Poor controller support and input issues
  • Achievement system can be frustrating and unintuitive

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Hidden Gems

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

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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 (hidden on purpose).

Snapshot: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Creativity. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Relaxation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    4

    "Players have freedom to solve puzzles in multiple ways by manipulating perspective and objects, encouraging creative problem solving rather than following fixed routines."

    Capsule for Superliminal Superliminal

    "Players have freedom to solve puzzles creatively using the snapshot mechanic and object placement."

  • Competence

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    3

    "Puzzles and platforming challenges require skill and problem solving, with increasing difficulty and feedback on performance."

    Capsule for Eye of the Temple Eye of the Temple

    "Game requires skillful platforming and puzzle solving with increasing difficulty and precision challenges."

  • Competition

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    -3

    "Focus on personal puzzle solving and achievement completion without player-vs-player competition."

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    "Focus is on personal puzzle completion and time trials without direct player-vs-player competition."

  • Continuation

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    -1

    "Addictive in short bursts but many players report boredom and quick disengagement after limited playtime."

    Capsule for BlackSmith HIT BlackSmith HIT

    "Some players find it addictive, but others report frustration and fatigue leading to quitting."

  • Cooperation

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    -5

    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative elements."

    Capsule for Whisker Squadron: Survivor Whisker Squadron: Survivor

    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative elements."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    5

    "Highly creative mechanic involving switching between 2D and 3D perspectives to solve puzzles."

    Capsule for Perspective Perspective

    "Highly creative mechanic of photographing and repositioning objects to solve puzzles."

  • Domination

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    -5

    "No elements of exerting control over others; purely individual gameplay."

    Capsule for Flight Control HD Flight Control HD

    "No elements of exerting control over others; purely individual gameplay."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

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    "Players enjoy immersion in a unique, novel world and mechanics that distract from real life."

    Capsule for Leap Year Leap Year

    "Players enjoy immersion in a charming, imaginative world as a robot with unique abilities."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, not out of obligation."

    Capsule for Dig or Die Dig or Die

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, not out of obligation."

  • Experimenting

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    "Game encourages trying new mechanics and exploring novel level concepts continuously."

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    "Game encourages trying new mechanics and creative solutions throughout levels."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

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    "Players explore visually rich environments and discover collectibles and secrets, though levels are mostly linear."

    Capsule for Viewfinder Viewfinder

    "Players explore levels to find hidden stars and secret objects, though environments are linear."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

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    "Limited character customization; focus is on gameplay rather than avatar personalization."

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    "Limited customization or avatar personalization; focus is on gameplay mechanics."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

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    "Set in a fictional robot world with imaginative story elements and characters."

    Capsule for Scrap Garden Scrap Garden

    "Set in a fictional world with a robot protagonist and imaginative puzzle elements."

  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community features; strictly single-player."

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    "No social or community features; strictly single-player."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Players develop platforming skills and puzzle-solving abilities over time."

    Capsule for Webbed Webbed

    "Players develop platforming skills and puzzle-solving strategies over time."

  • Health

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    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and precision; not suited for casual or background play."

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  • Intimacy

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    "No social or emotional relationship building in gameplay."

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    "No social or emotional relationship building in gameplay."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

    Capsule for High On Life High On Life

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    3

    "Progression through levels and achievements, with collectibles and time challenges adding depth."

    Capsule for A Walk in the Dark A Walk in the Dark

    "Progression through levels and collecting stars, hidden objects, and time challenges."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    -2

    "Challenging and sometimes frustrating gameplay; some players find it tense rather than relaxing."

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    "Some find it relaxing and charming, others find it frustrating and tense due to difficulty."

  • Sensation

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    "Enjoyable art and music provide sensory pleasure, though gameplay is calm and predictable."

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    "Enjoyable art and music provide sensory pleasure, though gameplay can be stressful."

  • Status

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    "No social recognition or status systems present."

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    "No social recognition or status systems present."

  • Story

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    "Minimal narrative; story is simple and mostly a backdrop to gameplay."

    Capsule for Grow Home Grow Home

    "Minimal narrative presented visually; story is light and secondary to gameplay."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    3

    "Requires problem solving and planning to complete puzzles and objectives."

    Capsule for Mr. Sleepy Man Mr. Sleepy Man

    "Requires planning and problem solving to use objects effectively and solve puzzles."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

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    "Some challenge and tension in higher difficulty trials, but mostly controlled and predictable gameplay."

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    "Some tension from precision platforming and time trials, but mostly controlled gameplay."

  • Value

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    3

    "Generally considered good value for price given short length and quality; some players desire more content."

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    "Generally considered good value for price and content length by players."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

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    "No violent or destructive gameplay; focus on puzzle solving and platforming."

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    "No violent or destructive gameplay; focus on puzzle solving and platforming."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

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    "Some avoidance of hazards and timing challenges, but no strong survival mechanics."

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    "Some challenge in avoiding death and hazards, but no survival mechanics."

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