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Will You Snail?

Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

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Quick resume

A unique platformer where an evil AI predicts your movement. Dodge AI-spawned traps, solve optional puzzles and uncover the dark secrets of the simulation. Now with a level editor and infinite community-made content!

Global score

97/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulator, Platform, Arcade

Pros

  • Unique ai antagonist with extensive voice lines
  • Challenging but fair platforming mechanics
  • Adaptive difficulty system
  • Varied level design and gameplay modes
  • Engaging story and lore

Cons

  • Some difficulty spikes feel unfair or rng-based
  • Short main campaign length
  • Highest difficulty can be frustrating
  • Visual effects may be overwhelming for some
  • No multiplayer or cooperative features

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players can choose difficulty settings freely and the game offers optional puzzles and secrets, allowing personal control over gameplay experience."

  • Competence
    5

    "The game is a challenging precision platformer requiring skillful movement and quick reactions, with adaptive difficulty and rewarding mastery."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on personal challenge and progression rather than direct competition; no mention of leaderboards or ranked modes."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Players report high replayability due to secrets, alternate endings, and difficulty modes, encouraging extended play sessions."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "The game is a single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Varied level designs, puzzles, boss fights, and secret content show creative use of mechanics and environments."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of player dominance over others; interactions are with AI antagonist only."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Players use the game as a challenging distraction with humorous AI commentary and a story that offers immersion and emotional engagement."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "The game encourages trying new mechanics, exploring secrets, and adapting to dynamic AI trap placements."

  • Exploration
    4

    "Many secrets, collectibles, and lore pieces encourage curiosity-driven exploration beyond main levels."

  • Expression
    -2

    "Some customization options like color palettes exist, but mostly players use predefined characters and visuals."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "The game features a fictional AI antagonist and a sci-fi themed story with meta and existential elements."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "The experience is primarily solitary with minimal social interaction; community is small but supportive."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop platforming skills and puzzle-solving abilities, with adaptive difficulty supporting learning."

  • Health
    -5

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

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires constant attention and focus due to fast-paced platforming and trap avoidance."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No close social or emotional relationships formed; interactions are with AI antagonist only."

  • Leadership
    -5

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

  • Progression
    3

    "Players collect items, unlock secrets, and progress through levels and story, with achievements and upgrades."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Despite frustration, players find flow and catharsis; includes a calming minigame to reduce stress."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enjoyable music, sound effects, and visual effects provide stimulating sensory feedback."

  • Status
    -4

    "No social recognition or ranking systems; focus is on personal achievement."

  • Story
    4

    "Engaging, nonlinear narrative with lore and character development integrated into gameplay."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Players must plan movements and adapt to AI trap placements, requiring mental challenge and problem solving."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Fast-paced gameplay with suspenseful trap avoidance and boss fights creates excitement and tension."

  • Value
    4

    "Players feel the game offers good content and replayability for its price."

  • Violence
    3

    "Gameplay involves avoiding lethal traps and hazards; combat is indirect and stylized."

  • Survival
    4

    "Core gameplay revolves around avoiding death and overcoming threats posed by AI traps."

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