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The Wardrobe - Even Better Edition
2017
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Quick resume
Inspired by the great ‘90s classics such as 'Monkey Island', 'Day of the Tentacle', 'Tony Tough' and 'Sam & Max: Hit the Road', "The Wardrobe" has a strong sense of humour, but isn't shy about dealing with mature and non-politically correct themes.
Global score
81/100
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click
Pros
- Rich pop culture references and easter eggs
- Humorous and sarcastic writing
- Beautiful hand-drawn cartoon art style
- Engaging voice acting and sound design
- Challenging puzzles requiring lateral thinking
Cons
- Short game length
- Some puzzles are illogical or obscure
- Repetitive protagonist insults can frustrate players
- Occasional technical bugs and freezes
- Story feels rushed and underdeveloped
Motivations
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Autonomy4
"Players freely explore, interact with many objects and characters, and experiment with combinations, reflecting high player control and decision-making."
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Competence3
"The game offers challenging puzzles requiring lateral thinking and problem solving, though some solutions are illogical and may require external help."
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Competition-4
"Focus is on individual exploration and puzzle solving without competitive elements or player comparison."
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Continuation2
"Players engage in multiple playthroughs to find all achievements and easter eggs, showing some habitual play despite the game's short length."
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Cooperation-5
"The game is a single-player point-and-click adventure with no cooperative or multiplayer features."
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Creativity3
"Players experiment with many item combinations and interactions, encouraging creative problem solving within the game world."
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Domination-5
"Interactions are equal and narrative-driven without exerting control or superiority over others."
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Escapism4
"The game offers a humorous, absurd, and nostalgic world that provides distraction and escape from reality."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily driven by interest in humor, puzzles, and nostalgia rather than obligation or pressure."
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Experimenting4
"Encourages trying various item uses and exploring many references, rewarding curiosity and experimentation."
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Exploration3
"Players explore richly detailed environments filled with numerous pop culture references and hidden easter eggs."
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Expression-3
"Limited player customization; focus is on narrative and interaction rather than avatar or environment personalization."
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Fantasy4
"Features a surreal, absurd story with skeleton protagonists and nonsensical puzzles, emphasizing imaginative fiction."
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Fellowship-5
"Single-player experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."
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Growth2
"Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn the game’s logic, though some puzzles lack clear reasoning."
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Health-5
"Typical sedentary point-and-click gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."
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Idle-4
"Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not suited for casual or background play."
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Intimacy-5
"No close social relationships or emotional sharing; solitary gameplay experience."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management elements; purely single-player narrative."
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Progression3
"Players collect items and unlock achievements, progressing through puzzles and story milestones."
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Relaxation2
"Generally lighthearted and humorous tone provides some relaxation, though puzzle difficulty may cause frustration."
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Sensation3
"Colorful cartoon art style and humorous audio provide engaging sensory stimulation."
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Status-4
"No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."
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Story3
"Narrative is present but simple and sometimes feels rushed; humor and characters are main story drivers."
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Strategy3
"Puzzles require mental challenge and problem solving, though some rely on illogical or obscure solutions."
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Thrill-2
"The game is humorous and lighthearted with minimal suspense or risk; some puzzle frustration but no real thrill."
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Value3
"Good value especially on sale; praised for art, humor, and references despite short length and puzzle issues."
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Violence-4
"Gameplay focuses on exploration and puzzle solving rather than combat or destruction."
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Survival-5
"No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable, low-risk gameplay environment."
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Last update: 06/03/2026