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TRY AGAIN

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

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Quick resume

You're Benny, a test character trapped in an unfinished game by a figure called The Designer. She's up against a deadline for her publisher which means it's your last day as a test character. Navigate the facility, dodge game-dev chaos and defy expectations to become the main character.

Global score

95/100

Genres

Action, Free To Play, Indie, Platform, Adventure

Pros

  • Unique meta-narrative and storytelling
  • High-quality voice acting (nolan north and stephanie kerbis)
  • Smooth and enjoyable parkour platforming mechanics
  • Free to play with polished presentation
  • Creative camera perspective shifts

Cons

  • Very short gameplay duration (~15-20 minutes)
  • Some bugs and control clunkiness reported
  • Limited depth and replayability
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Occasional performance issues on some hardware

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players control Benny's parkour movements and decisions within a meta-narrative, showing personal agency despite scripted story elements."

  • Competence
    2

    "Gameplay involves skillful platforming and parkour mechanics with some challenge, though generally accessible and not overly difficult."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on single-player experience without leaderboards or direct competition; players engage at their own pace."

  • Continuation
    -3

    "Short playtime (~15-20 minutes) and some players note abrupt ending; limited habitual or extended play."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Unique meta-storytelling, camera perspective shifts, and character interactions show creative design and narrative innovation."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and equal player experience."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Players enjoy a fictional meta-narrative and platforming as a form of light escapism and entertainment."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and curiosity; no evidence of obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "The game encourages exploration of mechanics like perspective shifts and parkour moves, though within a short, defined scope."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Some discovery of new areas and camera angles, but mostly linear progression through levels."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited customization or personalization; players use preset characters and environments."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Meta-fictional story about a game character aware of their existence, blending imaginative and surreal elements."

  • Fellowship
    -5

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

  • Growth
    2

    "Players develop platforming skills and understanding of mechanics, though limited by short gameplay."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention during short play sessions; not designed for background or idle play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "No close social interactions or emotional sharing beyond narrative; solitary play."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements; single-player experience."

  • Progression
    2

    "Some progression through levels and story, but no item collection or upgrades."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Generally smooth controls and enjoyable pacing provide a relaxing flow state despite some minor frustrations."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Engaging audiovisual presentation with good voice acting and music enhances sensory enjoyment."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems; individual experience without external evaluation."

  • Story
    4

    "Strong narrative focus with meta-commentary and character interactions driving player immersion."

  • Strategy
    1

    "Some problem solving and timing in platforming, but mostly straightforward linear gameplay."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some suspense in chase sequences and platforming challenges, but overall low risk and tension."

  • Value
    5

    "Free game with high production quality and voice acting, providing excellent value for time invested."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No combat or destructive elements; focus on platforming and story."

  • Survival
    1

    "Avoiding failure in platforming sequences is present but low stakes and forgiving checkpoints."

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