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You Deserve
2016
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Quick resume
"You Deserve" is an horror indie game in which you will experience a bullying story about revenge, starring a teenager called Amy who is lost in a world that she doesn’t know and her only objective is to escape from it without getting murdered.
Global score
72/100
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Pros
- Engaging horror atmosphere
- Interesting story with psychological themes
- Good value for price
- Voice acting and soundtrack praised
- Support for indie developers
Cons
- Performance and optimization issues
- Bugs affecting gameplay and progression
- Dark and confusing level design
- Some puzzles frustrating or unclear
- Limited gameplay mechanics and polish
Motivations
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Autonomy2
"Players explore environments and solve puzzles with some freedom, but progression is largely linear and puzzle-driven."
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Competence1
"Puzzles require some thinking but are generally simple; some frustration reported due to unclear objectives and bugs."
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Competition-5
"Single-player experience with no competitive elements or player comparison."
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Continuation1
"Players report being engaged enough to finish despite bugs; some frustration leads to breaks or quitting."
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Cooperation-5
"Entirely single-player with no cooperative gameplay."
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Creativity1
"Some exploration and puzzle solving allow for creative problem solving, but mostly predefined paths and objectives."
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Domination-5
"No elements of exerting control over others; purely individual experience."
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Escapism4
"Players use the game as a way to immerse in a horror atmosphere and escape real-life stress."
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Expectation-3
"Most players engage voluntarily out of interest in horror and indie games, with some supporting developers."
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Experimenting1
"Some exploration and puzzle experimentation, but largely guided by game design and story progression."
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Exploration2
"Players explore various environments and collect items, though some areas are large and confusing."
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Expression-5
"No customization or self-expression features reported."
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Fantasy3
"Horror and supernatural themes create an imaginative fictional experience."
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Fellowship-5
"No social or community features; solo play only."
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Growth1
"Some learning through puzzle solving and story comprehension, but limited skill development."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."
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Idle-3
"Requires focused attention; some players frustrated by bugs and navigation but generally engaged."
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Intimacy-5
"No close social interactions or relationship building."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management elements."
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Progression2
"Progression through collecting items and unlocking new areas; achievements and collectibles present."
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Relaxation-1
"Tense atmosphere with jump scares; some players find it stressful rather than relaxing."
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Sensation3
"Atmospheric audio and visuals create sensory stimulation and emotional tension."
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Status-5
"No social recognition or status systems."
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Story3
"Narrative driven with psychological horror themes; story is a key motivator despite some confusion."
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Strategy0
"Puzzles require some thinking but no deep strategic planning."
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Thrill3
"Jump scares and suspense create moments of thrill and tension."
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Value2
"Generally considered good value for price, especially on sale; some frustration with bugs."
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Violence1
"Includes horror elements and some violent themes but no explicit combat gameplay."
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Survival2
"Avoiding threats and managing limited resources like light contribute to survival tension."
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