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You Deserve

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 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

  • Autonomy
    2

    "Players explore environments and solve puzzles with some freedom, but progression is largely linear and puzzle-driven."

  • Competence
    1

    "Puzzles require some thinking but are generally simple; some frustration reported due to unclear objectives and bugs."

  • Competition
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no competitive elements or player comparison."

  • Continuation
    1

    "Players report being engaged enough to finish despite bugs; some frustration leads to breaks or quitting."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player with no cooperative gameplay."

  • Creativity
    1

    "Some exploration and puzzle solving allow for creative problem solving, but mostly predefined paths and objectives."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control over others; purely individual experience."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a way to immerse in a horror atmosphere and escape real-life stress."

  • Expectation
    -3

    "Most players engage voluntarily out of interest in horror and indie games, with some supporting developers."

  • Experimenting
    1

    "Some exploration and puzzle experimentation, but largely guided by game design and story progression."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Players explore various environments and collect items, though some areas are large and confusing."

  • Expression
    -5

    "No customization or self-expression features reported."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Horror and supernatural themes create an imaginative fictional experience."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; solo play only."

  • Growth
    1

    "Some learning through puzzle solving and story comprehension, but limited skill development."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention; some players frustrated by bugs and navigation but generally engaged."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No close social interactions or relationship building."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    2

    "Progression through collecting items and unlocking new areas; achievements and collectibles present."

  • Relaxation
    -1

    "Tense atmosphere with jump scares; some players find it stressful rather than relaxing."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Atmospheric audio and visuals create sensory stimulation and emotional tension."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems."

  • Story
    3

    "Narrative driven with psychological horror themes; story is a key motivator despite some confusion."

  • Strategy
    0

    "Puzzles require some thinking but no deep strategic planning."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Jump scares and suspense create moments of thrill and tension."

  • Value
    2

    "Generally considered good value for price, especially on sale; some frustration with bugs."

  • Violence
    1

    "Includes horror elements and some violent themes but no explicit combat gameplay."

  • Survival
    2

    "Avoiding threats and managing limited resources like light contribute to survival tension."

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