Info about SCP - The Sentient Box: Official game description: STORY ----- John Doe has developed a game called "BoxOS," which looks and feels like an amateur and primitive operating system. He asks us to reflect on his adventure. What's the reason behind the creation of his operating system? What does he seek from us? Can you solve this mystery? GAMEPLAY -------- The game is a modernized version of the Alternate Reality Game (ARG) genre. Each problem is presented as an enticing blend of text, graphics, or video. The puzzles guide you through the plot, combining and expanding on the secrets you've already discovered, and uncovering deeper and more intricate riddles that will astonish, thrill, and even scare you. Beware: the solutions to the puzzles may be encrypted in codes, hidden within riddles, shrouded in history, coordinated in the real-life world, or guarded by the numerical of other dark concealments. John Doe wants you to experience the reality where you can go to any lengths possible to unbox the mystery. Be your guide and utilize whatever that can prove handy: Internet, books, library, encyclopedias, your real-life experiences, anything. Yes, anything. Release date: Dec 22, 2022 Categories: Alternate Reality Game, Puzzle, Story-driven Gameplay, ARG Elements, Interactive Storybook Style, Exploration and Interaction, SCP Foundation Theme - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: No data - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: 5.3h - Story completion: 3.5h - Session length: N/A - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The evidence provides direct statements about the playtime for completing the game and its story. Multiple reviews mention the total time to complete the game, which ranges around 5 to 5 ½ hours. Additionally, several reviews indicate that the story can be completed in about 3-4 hours. There is no specific mention of typical session lengths or endgame content, so those fields are marked as null. - Time-to-fun: No data - Player Archetypes: - Cautious Recommendation (sale) - Motivation: Value for money and introducing newcomers to the genre. - Playstyle: Casual, occasional play. - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: price-sensitive; genre introducer - Reference games: The Black Watchmen; Nite Team 4 - Enthusiastic Beginner (buy) - Motivation: Enjoyment and appreciation of the game's lore. - Playstyle: Engaged, recommends to others. - Experience: newcomer - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: beginner; lore enthusiast - Reference games: The Black Watchmen; Nite Team 4 Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Enjoyable and fun game (weight 0.97): Players consistently describe the game as interesting, fun, and enjoyable, highlighting its appeal as a good ARG game. - Engaging story with SCP elements (weight 0.81): The story is enjoyable and well-integrated with SCP lore, providing an engaging narrative experience. - Variety of simple puzzles (weight 0.48): The game offers a variety of puzzle types that are simple yet fun, making it accessible and engaging. - Beginner-friendly ARG game (weight 0.37): The game is noted for being good for beginners, especially those new to ARG games, offering a gentle introduction. - Rich and educational content (weight 0.37): The game offers rich content and is educational, teaching players about various encryption methods and ciphers. - Immersive and atmospheric gameplay (weight 0.37): The game successfully creates an immersive atmosphere, blending real-world elements with engaging gameplay. - Modernized ARG gameplay (weight 0.27): The game modernizes traditional ARG gameplay mechanics, making it feel fresh and updated. - Good value for money (weight 0.26): Players feel that the game offers good value for its price, making it a worthwhile purchase. - Surprising plot twists (weight 0.16): The game features unexpected plot twists that enhance the storytelling experience. - Quick playtime (weight 0.15): The game can be completed in a relatively short amount of time, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule. - Live-action performances (weight 0.15): The inclusion of live-action performances adds a unique and engaging element to the game. - Reminiscent of other popular games (weight 0.14): The game reminds players of other popular titles like The Black Watchmen and Nite Team 4, appealing to fans of those games. Common complaints: - Puzzles lack depth and challenge (weight 0.96): The game's puzzles are described as very basic and too easy, especially for experienced players. This leads to a lack of challenge and potential boredom. - Lack of story and audience (weight 0.25): The game suffers from a lack of storylines and a clear target audience, which may affect player engagement. - Language support limitations (weight 0.14): There is no Chinese language support, which limits accessibility for a significant player base. - Unrealized game potential (weight 0.13): Players feel that the game's potential has not been fully realized, indicating a need for further development and enhancement. - Hints reduce puzzle challenge (weight 0.13): The hints provided in the game make the puzzles too obvious, reducing the overall challenge and satisfaction of solving them. - Awkward acting in videos (weight 0.12): Some players have noted awkward acting in the video recordings, which can detract from the overall gaming experience. Gameplay feedback: - Diverse puzzle mechanics (weight 0.75): The game features a variety of puzzles, including text, image, video, and cipher puzzles. Players use real-world resources and cipher-decoding to solve these puzzles, enhancing the gameplay experience. - Multiple levels and progression (weight 0.37): The game offers multiple levels with a structured progression system. This allows players to advance through the game in a systematic manner, unlocking new challenges and content. - Story-driven gameplay (weight 0.26): The game integrates story elements into its gameplay, making the narrative a central part of the experience. This story-driven approach enhances player engagement and immersion. - ARG elements (weight 0.25): The game incorporates Alternate Reality Game (ARG) elements, adding a layer of complexity and intrigue. This feature appeals to players who enjoy immersive and interactive storytelling. - Rich lore (weight 0.14): The game includes a rich lore that provides background and context to the storyline and puzzles. This lore enhances the immersive experience and adds depth to the game world. - Adjustable difficulty level (weight 0.13): The game includes various difficulty levels, catering to both casual and hardcore players. This ensures that the game is accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of players. - Code and text systems (weight 0.13): The game features code and text systems that players must navigate and decipher. These systems add depth to the puzzle-solving mechanics and enhance the overall gameplay experience. - Coordinate finding mechanics (weight 0.13): The game involves mechanics for finding coordinates, adding a unique and engaging element to the puzzle-solving experience. Players must use these coordinates to progress through the game. - SCP theme (weight 0.12): The game is based on the SCP (Secure, Contain, Protect) theme, which involves supernatural and paranormal elements. This theme adds a unique and intriguing backdrop to the game's storyline and puzzles. Performance notes: No performancepoints Recommendations: - Good for ARG beginners (weight 0.48): The game is highly recommended for those who are new to Alternate Reality Games (ARGs). It serves as a good introduction to the genre and is considered beginner-friendly. - Recommended for ARG and puzzle fans (weight 0.16): The game is recommended for fans of ARG and puzzle games. It appeals to those who enjoy the challenge and intrigue typical of these genres. - Worth buying on sale (weight 0.15): Players suggest that the game is worth purchasing when it is on sale. This indicates that while the game is valued, it might not be worth the full price for everyone. Other player notes: No miscpoints Emotions: - Enjoyment (weight 0.23): Players enjoyed the game due to its engaging story and satisfying puzzle-solving experience. The alternate ending and overall fun gameplay contributed to their enjoyment, even if some found the game easy or challenging. - Frustration (weight 0.23): Frustration mainly stemmed from difficulties with the final puzzle and last level. Some players found the hints made puzzles too obvious, while others encountered issues with puzzle mechanics. - Satisfaction (weight 0.23): Players felt satisfied due to the rich content and clear hints that made puzzles challenging yet solvable. The overall experience was deemed worth the price, contributing to a sense of satisfaction. - Excitement (weight 0.18): The game's fun experience and the opportunity to learn about ciphers and codes excited players. The amazing ARG experience added to the overall excitement. - Curiosity (weight 0.05): Players were intrigued by the game's story and puzzles, which piqued their curiosity and kept them engaged. - Boredom (weight 0.05): Some players found the game too easy, leading to a sense of boredom due to the lack of challenge. - Fear (weight 0.05): Creepy pictures in the game evoked a sense of fear in players.}