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The Multi-Medium

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2023

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Quick resume

The Multi-Medium is a visually unique 2D puzzle platform adventure in which you play as an interdimensional explorer lost in the multiverse. Travel to diverse worlds, each drawn or painted by hand in a different medium and style, in search of your place in the cosmos.

Global score

96/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique hand-drawn art styles
    • Relaxing and smooth gameplay
    • Engaging soundtrack
    • Creative level mechanics
    • Emotional and charming narrative

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Some minor bugs and hitbox issues
    • Puzzles generally easy
    • Some mechanics feel repetitive
    • Occasional control sensitivity problems

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Fellowship, Cooperation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

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

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    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.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can explore levels to find hidden walls and collectibles, and each level introduces unique mechanics, allowing some freedom in how to approach puzzles and platforming."

    • Competence
      2

      "The game offers simple puzzles and platforming with some boss fights that provide mild challenge, but overall it is easy and forgiving."

    • Competition
      -4

      "The game is a single-player experience focused on personal pace and exploration without any competitive elements."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players report enjoying multiple playthroughs and exploring collectibles, indicating some habitual engagement despite the game's short length."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "The game is a solo puzzle platformer with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      5

      "The game is highly creative, featuring hand-drawn art in multiple distinct artistic mediums, unique level mechanics, and a strong emphasis on artistic expression."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; the game is a personal, non-competitive experience."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Players describe the game as a relaxing, chill, and visually immersive experience that provides emotional and artistic escapism."

    • Expectation
      -5

      "Players engage with the game out of personal interest and intrinsic motivation, enjoying its artistic and narrative qualities voluntarily."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Each level introduces new mechanics and artistic styles, encouraging players to explore and adapt to fresh gameplay elements."

    • Exploration
      4

      "The game encourages exploration of levels to find hidden walls and collectibles, rewarding curiosity."

    • Expression
      4

      "Strong emphasis on artistic expression through hand-drawn visuals and unique art styles per level, though limited player customization."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "The game features imaginative, surreal worlds and an interdimensional traveler protagonist, blending fantasy elements with abstract art."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "The experience is solitary with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players learn new mechanics as they progress through levels, though puzzles are generally simple and not highly challenging."

    • Health
      -5

      "The game is a sedentary, traditional video game experience with no physical activity components."

    • Idle
      -3

      "The game requires focused attention with platforming and puzzle solving, not suited for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; the game is a solo experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect artifacts and unlock achievements, providing a sense of progression through exploration and completion."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "The game is described as chill, relaxing, and emotionally soothing with smooth gameplay and calming music."

    • Sensation
      4

      "The game offers rich sensory stimulation through diverse hand-drawn art styles and a varied, high-quality soundtrack."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on individual experience."

    • Story
      3

      "The game features a narrative with characters and an overarching plot, though it is simple and somewhat abstract."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Puzzles require some problem solving but are generally straightforward and not highly complex."

    • Thrill
      -2

      "The game is mostly calm and relaxing with only mild tension in some boss fights and timed events."

    • Value
      4

      "Players feel the game offers good value for its price given the quality of art, music, and gameplay experience."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Minimal combat focused on puzzle platforming; violence is not a primary focus."

    • Survival
      -3

      "The game features low-risk platforming and puzzles with forgiving checkpoints, not focused on survival."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026