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The Basement Collection

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2012

Should you play it?

A collection of 9 award winning indie games from the creator of "Binding of isaac" and "Super Meat Boy"!

What works
  • Diverse and creative collection of games
  • Includes bonus content like artwork and interviews
  • Good value for price
  • Preserves classic flash games
  • Challenging and rewarding gameplay for fans
Things to keep in mind
  • Some games have frustrating controls and lag issues
  • Not all games appeal equally to all players
  • Achievement completion can be very difficult
  • Limited appeal outside of edmund mcmillen fans
  • No multiplayer or cooperative features

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The Basement Collection: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Creativity. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Survival.

Why this game works

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