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Snapshot

Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 2012

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Quick resume

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...

Global score

73/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Visual Novel

Pros

  • 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

Cons

  • 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

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

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

  • Competence
    3

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

  • Competition
    -3

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

  • Continuation
    -1

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

  • Cooperation
    -5

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

  • Creativity
    5

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

  • Domination
    -5

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

  • Escapism
    3

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

  • Expectation
    -4

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

  • Experimenting
    4

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

  • Exploration
    3

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

  • Expression
    -4

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

  • Fantasy
    3

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

  • Fellowship
    -5

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

  • Growth
    3

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

  • Health
    -5

    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -4

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

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building in gameplay."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    3

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

  • Relaxation
    -2

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

  • Sensation
    2

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

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems present."

  • Story
    1

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

  • Strategy
    3

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

  • Thrill
    1

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

  • Value
    3

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

  • Violence
    -5

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

  • Survival
    1

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

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