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With You

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

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Quick resume

With You is a cooperative two-player puzzle-playground. It's a tiny game that hopes to inspire couples to connect, communicate, and collaborate.

Global score

89/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Free To Play

Pros

  • Cute and charming art style
  • Meaningful cooperative gameplay
  • Emotional and therapeutic experience
  • Free to play
  • Accessible controls and mechanics

Cons

  • Very short game length
  • Lack of replay value beyond two endings
  • No native multiplayer support (requires remote play)
  • Some control confusion initially
  • Minimal customization and content depth

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have control over their characters and decisions, including movement and puzzle solving, with some freedom in how to cooperate and use mechanics like flipping."

  • Competence
    2

    "The game involves simple puzzles and cooperative mechanics that require some skill and communication but are generally easy and accessible."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on cooperative play and shared experience rather than competing or comparing performance."

  • Continuation
    1

    "Some players expressed desire for more content and replayed to see alternate endings, but overall the game is short and sessions are brief."

  • Cooperation
    5

    "The game is explicitly designed for two players to work together to solve puzzles and progress, emphasizing teamwork and communication."

  • Creativity
    1

    "Players use the game's mechanics creatively to solve puzzles together, but within predefined level designs and constraints."

  • Domination
    -5

    "Interactions are balanced and cooperative, with no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Players use the game as a relaxing, emotional, and sometimes therapeutic escape from real-life stress or relationship difficulties."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment, bonding, or emotional connection rather than obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Some experimentation with controls and cooperative strategies occurs, especially discovering flipping mechanics and different ways to solve puzzles."

  • Exploration
    -2

    "The game is linear with fixed levels and limited discovery, focusing on progressing through designed puzzles."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Customization is minimal or absent; players use default characters and aesthetics without personalization."

  • Fantasy
    1

    "The game uses abstract shapes and metaphorical storytelling about relationships, blending simple fiction with emotional themes."

  • Fellowship
    5

    "Strong sense of community and shared experience, with players often playing with partners, friends, or loved ones and valuing connection."

  • Growth
    2

    "Players develop communication and cooperative skills, and some reflect on relationship dynamics through gameplay."

  • Health
    -5

    "The game is sedentary with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention and cooperation throughout; not designed for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy
    5

    "The game fosters emotional closeness, bonding, and meaningful interaction between players, often couples."

  • Leadership
    -3

    "Players collaborate as equals without clear leadership roles or authority dynamics."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players progress through levels and unlock new chapters, experiencing a narrative and puzzle advancement."

  • Relaxation
    4

    "The game provides a calming, soothing experience with gentle music and low-stress puzzles."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Enjoyable visual style and music provide pleasant sensory stimulation, though not intense or highly exciting."

  • Status
    -4

    "The game lacks social ranking or recognition systems; focus is on private shared experience."

  • Story
    4

    "Narrative themes about relationships and emotional journeys are central, with meaningful story progression."

  • Strategy
    1

    "Some puzzle-solving and cooperative planning required, but overall gameplay is simple and straightforward."

  • Thrill
    -3

    "The game is low-risk and calm, with minimal suspense or tension."

  • Value
    5

    "Highly praised for being a free, short, meaningful experience with strong emotional and social value."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No violence or destructive gameplay; focus is on cooperation and connection."

  • Survival
    -5

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

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