Gods Will Be Watching

Players experienced frustration primarily due to the game's high and often unfair difficulty, exacerbated by excessive reliance on random number generation (RNG) and a trial-and-error gameplay loop. This led to tedious repetition, lost progress, and a feeling that player choices or skill had little impact on outcomes, particularly in specific challenging sections or due to unclear mechanics and slow animations.

Satisfaction stemmed from overcoming the game's significant challenges, particularly difficult chapters and puzzles, which provided a strong sense of accomplishment. Players also found satisfaction in the game's compelling narrative, well-designed mechanics, high-quality aesthetics (music, pixel art), and the overall rewarding and impactful experience it offered.

Disappointment arose from the game not meeting player expectations, often due to misleading marketing regarding meaningful choices and genre. Technical issues, unengaging gameplay, a perceived lack of genuine player agency, and the story being overshadowed by difficulty or tedious mechanics also contributed to this feeling.

Appreciation was driven by the game's unique design, narrative depth, and high artistic quality, including its music, visuals, and clever writing. Players valued the game's philosophical themes, well-developed characters, and its overall professional and well-crafted presentation.

Intrigue was sparked by the game's unique and dark nature, its philosophical themes, and the thought-provoking moral dilemmas it presented. Players were drawn in by the strong narrative, surprising plot developments, and the game's ability to evoke a sense of helplessness and provide a lasting, impactful experience.