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Welcome to the Game

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2016

Should you play it?

Welcome to the Game is a creepy horror/puzzle game that takes you into the world of the Deep Web. Explore the Deep Web with the sole purpose of trying to find a Red Room, an online service / website that allows you to see and participate in interactive torture and murder.

What works
  • Unique and immersive horror atmosphere
  • Challenging puzzles and typing mechanics
  • Authentic deep web simulation
  • High replayability with procedural elements
  • Low price and frequent updates
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep learning curve and difficulty
  • Some bugs and crashes reported
  • Repetitive hacking minigames
  • Limited content variety leading to boredom
  • Lack of language localization

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Welcome to the Game: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

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    "Players use the game to immerse themselves in a tense horror experience, escaping real life through suspense and story."

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  • Health

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