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Electronic Super Joy

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2013

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Quick resume

Electronic Super Joy is a brutally hard platformer set in a world of pulse-pounding electronic music. Run, jump, smash & fly your way through 45+ weird & different levels, with low-gravity, world rotation, giant monsters & swarming missiles.

Global score

90/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Adventure, Platform, Music, Shooter, Arcade, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Excellent electronic soundtrack
    • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
    • Unique visual style and humor
    • Tight and responsive controls
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Very difficult, may frustrate some players
    • Intense flashing visuals may cause discomfort
    • Short main campaign length
    • No multiplayer or social features
    • Repetitive death sounds may annoy

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players can freely explore levels and choose their approach to platforming challenges, though the game is linear in progression."

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      "Players have control over their precise movements and decisions in platforming challenges, though progression is linear through levels."

    • Competence

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      "The game is highly challenging with precise platforming, difficult combat and bosses, requiring mastery of mechanics and rewarding skill development."

      Capsule for Aeterna Noctis Aeterna Noctis

      "The game is highly challenging, requiring skill, precision, and mastery to overcome difficult platforming obstacles and bosses."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      2

      "Includes leaderboards and time trials encouraging comparison, but many players focus on personal improvement and pacing."

      Capsule for Flywrench Flywrench

      "Includes leaderboards and time trials encouraging comparison, but many players focus on personal improvement and challenge."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Players report long play sessions, habitual engagement, and a compelling atmosphere that encourages continued play despite difficulty."

      Capsule for Urge Urge

      "Players report being drawn to keep playing despite frustration, motivated by music and challenge, with many hours spent on levels."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

      Capsule for NieR:Automata™ NieR:Automata™

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Level design includes creative and varied environments with some new 3D elements, but gameplay follows classic platformer conventions."

      Capsule for Castle of Illusion Castle of Illusion

      "Level design is varied and visually creative with dynamic backgrounds and music integration, though gameplay mechanics are consistent."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is individual and self-challenging."

      Capsule for Squirreltopia Squirreltopia

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is individual and self-challenging."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a fast-paced distraction and stress relief, immersing in intense, psychedelic visuals and music."

      Capsule for BARRIER X BARRIER X

      "Players use the game as a way to escape and immerse themselves in intense electronic music and psychedelic visuals."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, not out of obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Armello Armello

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Varied level types and mechanics encourage some experimentation, though core gameplay is familiar."

      Capsule for New Super Lucky's Tale New Super Lucky's Tale

      "Some novelty in level mechanics and visual effects encourage experimentation, though core gameplay follows established platforming routines."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      1

      "Levels are short and linear with some variety in mechanics, but limited open exploration or discovery."

      Capsule for Gunman Clive Gunman Clive

      "Levels are distinct and varied but linear; limited open exploration or discovery."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Minimal character customization or visual expression; focus is on gameplay mechanics rather than avatar personalization."

      Capsule for Fights in Tight Spaces Fights in Tight Spaces

      "Minimal character customization or self-expression; focus is on gameplay and music rather than avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "The game features a surreal, humorous story with exaggerated and imaginative elements like stealing a golden butt from Mega Satan."

      Capsule for Electronic Super Joy 2 Electronic Super Joy 2

      "Absurd and humorous story with fantastical elements like stolen butt and evil pope, creating a surreal experience."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community features; primarily a solo experience."

      Capsule for Maneater Maneater

      "No social or community features; primarily a solo experience."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills through repeated attempts and mastering challenging levels."

      Capsule for VVVVVV VVVVVV

      "Players develop skills and improve through repeated attempts and mastery of difficult levels."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some warnings about photosensitivity and seizures."

      Capsule for DR LIVESEY ROM AND DEATH EDITION DR LIVESEY ROM AND DEATH EDITION

      "Sedentary gameplay with intense visual stimuli; warnings about seizures and nausea present."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires constant attention and focus due to high difficulty and precise platforming."

      Capsule for Rex Rocket Rex Rocket

      "Requires constant attention and focus due to fast-paced, precise platforming."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No close social interactions or relationship building; gameplay is solitary."

      Capsule for Turbo Pug Turbo Pug

      "No close social interactions or relationship-building; gameplay is solitary."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual play."

      Capsule for Grunn Grunn

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual play."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Progression through levels and unlocking achievements provides a sense of advancement."

      Capsule for Puddle Puddle

      "Progression through levels and unlocking bonus content; achievements encourage further advancement."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -2

      "While music is praised, the game’s difficulty and tension create sustained challenge rather than pure relaxation."

      Capsule for Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition

      "High tension and frustration reported; music provides some flow but gameplay is often stressful."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      5

      "Strong sensory stimulation with vibrant visuals, flashing effects, and energetic electronic music."

      Capsule for Just Shapes & Beats Just Shapes & Beats

      "Strong sensory stimulation from vibrant visuals, flashing lights, and electronic music."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      1

      "Leaderboards provide some recognition, but social status is not a primary motivator."

      Capsule for Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense

      "Leaderboards provide some recognition, but social status is not a primary motivator."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      2

      "Humorous narrative and dialogue add flavor but story is light and not deeply immersive."

      Capsule for Crush Your Enemies Crush Your Enemies

      "Simple, humorous narrative present but not deeply immersive; story adds flavor rather than depth."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Requires planning and problem solving to time jumps and dashes precisely, especially in harder levels."

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      "Requires planning and problem solving to navigate obstacles and time jumps precisely."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "High suspense and thrill from difficult platforming and overcoming near-impossible obstacles."

      Capsule for Celeste Celeste

      "High suspense and thrill from challenging platforming and risk of failure."

    • Value

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      4

      "Players perceive good value for price due to challenge, music, and replayability."

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      "Players perceive good value for price due to music, challenge, and content."

    • Violence

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      2

      "Combat involves attacking enemies and bosses, but is stylized and integrated with platforming rather than gratuitous."

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      "Combat elements exist (stomping enemies), but violence is stylized and integrated into platforming."

    • Survival

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      3

      "Avoiding hazards and death is core gameplay, requiring careful resource (timing and movement) management."

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      "Avoiding death and overcoming hazards is core to gameplay, requiring resourceful timing and defense."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Relaxation, Survival, Violence, Fellowship. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

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    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
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    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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