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The Secret of Tremendous Corporation

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 2015

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Quick resume

Explore the deepest SECRETs™ of the Tremendous Corporation®. Find out what happened to indie devs and save the gaming industry!

Global score

82/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Free To Play

Pros

  • Free to play
  • Unique hand-drawn art style
  • Humorous and satirical story
  • Short and accessible gameplay
  • Lighthearted tone

Cons

  • Very short length
  • Simple and sometimes obtuse puzzles
  • Lack of replayability
  • Limited interface and control options
  • No voice acting and some localization issues

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players have freedom to explore, interact with items, and choose dialogue options in a point-and-click adventure style."

  • Competence
    1

    "Puzzles are simple and sometimes obtuse, providing some challenge but mostly straightforward gameplay."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No competitive elements; game is single-player with no comparison to others."

  • Continuation
    -4

    "Very short game (30-45 minutes), with little replay value and no incentive for long or habitual play."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Players experiment with combining items and exploring interactions, though within a fixed narrative and structure."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No social dominance or power dynamics present; purely individual play."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Provides light-hearted humor and distraction from real life, though also includes meta commentary on industry."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and curiosity, with no obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Encourages trying different item combinations and dialogue choices, though within a limited scope."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Players explore a few distinct locations and discover secrets, but environment is small and linear."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Minimal customization; cosmetic DLC exists but is optional and limited to a hat."

  • Fantasy
    1

    "Satirical fictional setting with exaggerated industry themes, but grounded in plausible scenarios."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No community or social interaction features; solo experience."

  • Growth
    1

    "Some learning through puzzle solving and understanding game mechanics, but limited depth."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention during short play sessions; no background or idle play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No close social or emotional relationships formed; limited character interaction."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements present."

  • Progression
    2

    "Players collect and combine items to progress, but no extensive upgrades or accumulation."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Lighthearted tone and humor provide a relaxing experience despite some puzzle challenge."

  • Sensation
    1

    "Simple hand-drawn visuals and music offer modest sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems in the game."

  • Story
    4

    "Narrative-driven with satire and meta commentary on the gaming industry; story is a key feature."

  • Strategy
    1

    "Basic puzzle solving requires some reasoning but no complex strategic planning."

  • Thrill
    -3

    "Low suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and predictable."

  • Value
    5

    "Free to play with optional cosmetic DLC; players perceive good value for time invested."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No combat or destructive elements; gameplay focuses on exploration and puzzle solving."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe environment."

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