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Thank Goodness You're Here!

PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2024

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Quick resume

Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth. As a traveling salesman, take the time to see the sights and meet the locals, who are very eager to give you a series of increasingly odd jobs…

Global score

96/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

Pros

  • Unique british humor and cultural authenticity
  • Charming art style and animation
  • Excellent voice acting including matt berry
  • Short, focused, and packed with jokes
  • Accessible and relaxing gameplay

Cons

  • Very short length with limited replay value
  • Minimal gameplay depth or challenge
  • Linear progression with some backtracking
  • Humor may not resonate with non-british players
  • No skip for intros or cutscenes on replay

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    2

    "Players can explore the town freely and choose where to go next, but gameplay actions are limited to simple inputs (move, jump, slap) and progression is mostly linear."

  • Competence
    -3

    "Gameplay is simple and straightforward with minimal challenge or skill required; mostly involves exploring and triggering scripted events."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal experience and humor."

  • Continuation
    1

    "Some players mention replaying to find additional jokes and achievements, but overall the game is short and linear, limiting long-term habitual play."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players interact with a richly detailed world full of unique characters and jokes; however, interaction is limited to predefined actions."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No indications of exerting control over others; interactions are humorous and equal."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players enjoy escaping into a surreal, absurd British comedy world, providing stress relief and distraction."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for humor and entertainment without obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Some exploration and discovery of new jokes and interactions on replay, but overall gameplay is repetitive and linear."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Encouraged to explore different town areas repeatedly to uncover new jokes and interactions."

  • Expression
    -5

    "No character customization or self-expression; presentation is fixed."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Surreal and absurd comedic scenarios create an imaginative fictional experience rooted in exaggerated British culture."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "Single-player experience with minimal social connection."

  • Growth
    -3

    "Limited learning or skill development; gameplay is simple and repetitive."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires player attention to progress; not designed for background or idle play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional sharing."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or management roles; player follows linear progression."

  • Progression
    1

    "Some minor progression through unlocking new dialogue and areas, but no significant item or upgrade accumulation."

  • Relaxation
    4

    "Players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, with humor providing catharsis and flow."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Bright, colorful visuals and lively voice acting provide sensory enjoyment and emotional fun."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems present."

  • Story
    2

    "Light narrative with episodic comedic scenes and minor storylines; not plot-driven but has some narrative context."

  • Strategy
    -4

    "Minimal problem solving or planning; gameplay involves straightforward actions."

  • Thrill
    -4

    "No suspense or risk; gameplay is low-stakes and predictable."

  • Value
    1

    "Players generally feel the game offers good entertainment value for its short length, especially on sale."

  • Violence
    -4

    "Interactions involve comedic slapping rather than destructive violence."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No survival or threat elements; stable, safe environment."

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