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Last updated: 2025-09-07

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Summary
  • Exceptional humor and writing, highly praised
  • Outstanding voice acting and characters
  • Clever and accessible puzzles
  • Weak story and characters
  • Poor replayability and completion
  • Significant technical bugs
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Categories

First-Person PerspectivePuzzle SolvingNarrative AdventureEnvironmental PuzzleChoice-based NarrativeExplorationEnvironmental StorytellingCharacter Interaction

Emotions

Satisfaction33%Frustration13%Disappointment12%Joy11%Excitement6%
Reviews
(sample size)
136
Helpful reviews
88%
Unhelpful reviews
13%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
465
Negative points
249
Gameplay points
148
Perf. points
15
Rec. points
86
Misc points
80
Point
Exceptional Humor & Writing
Description
The game's humor, witty writing, and clever jokes are frequently highlighted as major strengths. Players found the game genuinely funny, charming, and comparable to titles like Portal and The Stanley Parable.
Importance
97%
Highly Praised & Undervalued Game
Description
Players consistently praise the game for its overall quality, unique charm, and creative design, often stating it offers significant value for its price. Many found it surprisingly brilliant and a must-have experience.
Importance
82%
Outstanding Voice Acting & Characters
Description
The voice acting is top-notch, bringing unique personalities to the well-developed and lovable characters. OS9, in particular, is singled out for its excellent voice performance and distinct, snarky personality.
Importance
64%
Enjoyable Short Experience
Description
The game offers a fun, breezy, and short narrative experience that doesn't overstay its welcome. Players enjoyed the gameplay and wished it could have lasted longer.
Importance
38%
Clever & Accessible Puzzles
Description
The puzzles are innovative, smart, and engaging, striking a good balance between being challenging enough to be interesting without being overly difficult or frustrating. Players appreciate that they don't get stuck.
Importance
26%
Unique & Appealing Aesthetics
Description
Players enjoyed the game's unique visual style, appealing art, and beautifully designed environments. The minimalistic graphics were also appreciated by some.
Importance
19%
Satisfying Emotional Impact
Description
The game's story and ending left a strong emotional impact on players, with many reporting being surprised, moved, or even brought to tears by the conclusion.
Importance
17%
Rich in Easter Eggs & Secrets
Description
The game is filled with numerous Easter eggs, secrets, and side quests that add to the fun and replayability, often accompanied by witty commentary.
Importance
10%
Appeals to Tech-Savvy Players
Description
The game's humor and references are particularly appreciated by programmers and those with computer science knowledge, who enjoy the witty tech-related jokes and sarcasm.
Importance
7%
Solid Technical Performance
Description
The game is generally bug-free, and any technical issues are mitigated by a well-developed autosave/checkpoint system, ensuring a smooth recovery and overall enjoyable experience.
Importance
7%
Creative & Interesting Concept
Description
The game's core concept is praised for its creativity and originality, providing an interesting premise for the gameplay.
Importance
7%