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Wattam

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

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Quick resume

Wattam is a game about the joys of friendship and discovery, from the imagination of Keita Takahashi (creator of Katamari Damacy and Noby Noby Boy) and developer Funomena.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie

Pros

  • Unique and creative gameplay
  • Heartfelt and emotional story
  • Wholesome and joyful atmosphere
  • Family-friendly and cooperative
  • Beautiful art and music

Cons

  • Short game length
  • Clunky and sometimes frustrating controls
  • Some bugs and crashes reported
  • Limited gameplay depth
  • Not suitable for competitive or action-focused players

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players can control various characters freely, experiment with interactions, and choose how to engage with the sandbox and story tasks."

  • Competence
    1

    "Gameplay is simple and accessible with some light puzzles and tasks; not highly challenging but requires some problem solving."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal, casual play and cooperative experiences."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Players enjoy returning for the joyful, whimsical experience and post-game sandbox play, though some find it short and repetitive."

  • Cooperation
    3

    "Supports cooperative play and encourages working together, especially noted in family and sibling play."

  • Creativity
    5

    "Highly creative with unique character interactions, sandbox play, and musical layering from character combinations."

  • Domination
    -5

    "Interactions are playful and equal; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    5

    "Strongly embraced as a feel-good, joyful escape from real-life stress and negativity."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage out of intrinsic interest and affection for the game's charm and message, not obligation."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Encourages trying new character combinations, exploring mechanics, and playful tinkering."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Players discover new characters and areas through progression and sandbox play, though environments are limited."

  • Expression
    3

    "Players express themselves by choosing and combining characters, though customization is limited."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Engages players in a whimsical, imaginative world with anthropomorphized objects and surreal scenarios."

  • Fellowship
    4

    "Strong sense of community and shared joy, especially in family and co-op play."

  • Growth
    2

    "Some learning and personal development through puzzle solving and understanding character abilities."

  • Health
    -5

    "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

  • Idle
    3

    "Can be played in relaxed sessions with some background or casual engagement."

  • Intimacy
    3

    "Fosters warm emotional connections and affectionate interactions among characters and players."

  • Leadership
    -3

    "No leadership or authoritative roles; gameplay focuses on cooperative and equal participation."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players unlock new characters and achievements, progressing through story and sandbox content."

  • Relaxation
    5

    "Highly relaxing and uplifting experience with soothing music and gentle gameplay."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enjoyable colorful visuals and dynamic music provide pleasant sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal enjoyment."

  • Story
    4

    "Engaging, heartfelt narrative with emotional depth and meaningful themes."

  • Strategy
    0

    "Minimal strategic or complex problem-solving elements; mostly straightforward tasks."

  • Thrill
    -3

    "Gameplay is calm and predictable with little suspense or risk."

  • Value
    2

    "Generally considered worth the price for its unique experience, though some note short length."

  • Violence
    -3

    "Some playful destruction (e.g. explosions) but overall constructive and cooperative interactions dominate."

  • Survival
    -5

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

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