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Garten of Banban 4

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2023

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Quick resume

Explore the abandoned levels of Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the residents of the establishment that was left suspiciously empty. Uncover the truth behind the place, and find the whereabouts of your missing child…

Global score

77/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Arcade, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Engaging story and lore
    • Unique and memorable characters
    • Improved voice acting
    • Creative puzzles and mechanics
    • Fun and quirky horror atmosphere

    Cons

    • Game is short with limited content
    • Technical glitches and bugs
    • Some tedious backtracking
    • Price considered high by some
    • Graphics and optimization issues

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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    • Competition

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      "No evidence of competitive or ranked modes; focus is on single-player experience without player comparison."

    • Continuation

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      3

      "Players report long play sessions, replayability through challenges and higher difficulties, and desire for sequels."

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      "Several players mention replaying, anticipation for sequels, and long play sessions despite some frustration."

    • Cooperation

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      "Game is single-player focused with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork elements."

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    • Creativity

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      "Players engage with unique puzzles, story elements, and drone mechanics that encourage experimentation."

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      "Players appreciate unique characters, story development, and some creative puzzle mechanics like drone use."

    • Domination

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    • Escapism

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      "Players use the game as a fun, imaginative escape from reality, enjoying whimsical and absurd scenarios."

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    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and fandom; some feel obligated to complete series but mostly intrinsic motivation."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Some exploration of narrative and puzzle mechanics; limited novelty in gameplay routines."

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    • Exploration

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    • Expression

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    • Fantasy

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    • Fellowship

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      "Mostly solo play with little social interaction or community engagement."

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    • Growth

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    • Health

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity components."

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    • Idle

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      "Requires player focus and attention; some slow pacing but not background or idle play."

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    • Intimacy

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    • Leadership

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      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player narrative focus."

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    • Progression

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    • Relaxation

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    • Sensation

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      "Visuals and audio provide moderate sensory stimulation with some jump scares."

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    • Status

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    • Story

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    • Strategy

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    • Thrill

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    • Value

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

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

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    Last update: 30/04/2026