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TRI: Of Friendship and Madness

Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 2014

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Quick resume

Find a way through the towers and dungeons of TRI by solving puzzles, climbing impossible ascents and reflecting light-rays. The mystical TRI will let you create your own paths in this strange world – just try not to lose your mind when you're falling upside down!

Global score

85/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Platform

Pros

  • Innovative triangle-based puzzle mechanics
  • Challenging and rewarding puzzles
  • Large, imaginative levels with secrets
  • Unique art style and atmospheric soundtrack
  • Freedom to explore and experiment

Cons

  • Steep difficulty curve in later levels
  • Some puzzles require pixel-perfect precision
  • Minimal story and character development
  • Motion sickness reported by some players
  • Voice acting considered weak by some

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have high freedom to create and place triangles to solve puzzles and explore levels in multiple ways."

  • Competence
    4

    "The game offers challenging puzzles that require skillful spatial reasoning and precise triangle placement."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on personal puzzle solving and exploration, with optional global leaderboards for speedruns but no direct competition."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Many players report long play sessions and attachment due to the challenging puzzles and exploration."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no cooperative gameplay elements."

  • Creativity
    5

    "Core mechanic revolves around creating and manipulating triangles to solve puzzles and navigate."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game to immerse in a surreal, abstract world and escape reality through challenging puzzles."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment of puzzles and exploration."

  • Experimenting
    5

    "Game encourages trying new approaches with triangle mechanics and exploring alternative solutions."

  • Exploration
    5

    "Large, imaginative levels with many secrets and hidden collectibles encourage thorough exploration."

  • Expression
    2

    "Limited character customization but players express themselves through creative puzzle solving and pathfinding."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Game features a surreal, mythical setting with fox gods and abstract environments."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Minimal social interaction; primarily a solitary experience."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop spatial reasoning and puzzle-solving skills progressively through the game."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to solve complex puzzles."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; solitary play."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; single-player only."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players collect items (fox statues, idols) and unlock new abilities to progress through levels."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Atmospheric and calming music with moments of flow, though some puzzles cause frustration."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Unique visual style and distinctive soundtrack provide sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    -3

    "Limited social recognition; achievements exist but mostly personal accomplishment."

  • Story
    2

    "Minimal but present narrative with cutscenes and lore, secondary to gameplay."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Puzzles require logical thinking, planning, and spatial problem solving."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some suspense in solving difficult puzzles but low risk and minimal tension."

  • Value
    4

    "Players report high value for time spent due to length, challenge, and content."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No violence; gameplay focuses on constructive puzzle solving."

  • Survival
    -3

    "Some death mechanics exist but mostly stable conditions; survival is not a core focus."

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