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Free Will

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

Should you play it?

Free Will is a 2D psychological puzzle RPG where the puzzles happen outside of the game. Dig deep into the system code to fix the corruption, and uncover information that might be better off hidden.

What works
  • Innovative meta gameplay involving file manipulation
  • Emotional and thought-provoking story
  • Free to play
  • Unique puzzle design
  • Atmospheric music and art style
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Some puzzles confusing or unintuitive
  • Mutually exclusive achievements frustrate completionists
  • Lack of replay convenience (requires reinstall to replay endings)
  • Minor technical issues reported

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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    "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal exploration and puzzle solving."

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    "Some players replay to unlock all endings and achievements, but game is short and can be completed quickly."

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  • Creativity

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    "Highly creative with unique meta-game mechanics, file manipulation, multiple mini-games, and narrative innovation encouraging player expression and experimentation."

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    "Highly creative gameplay involving file manipulation outside the game and meta-narrative elements."

  • Domination

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    "No indications of exerting control or superiority over others; experience is personal and exploratory."

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  • Escapism

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and curiosity; no obligation or external pressure noted."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Game encourages experimentation with game files, puzzles, and unconventional problem solving."

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  • Exploration

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    "Exploration is rewarded with items, secrets, and story elements; players enjoy discovering hidden content."

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  • Expression

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn to interpret meta-game clues."

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  • Health

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    "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

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    "Mixed experience: some find it relaxing and immersive, others find it tense and challenging."

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  • Thrill

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  • Violence

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