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Giraffe and Annika

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2020

Should you play it?

Lovable, cat-eared Annika sets off on a grand quest on the Island of Spica! 3D adventure & rhythm action genres mesh in the lush, pastoral and beautiful manga-inspired world of Giraffe and Annika!

What works
  • Charming and heartwarming story
  • Cozy and relaxing atmosphere
  • Unique rhythm game boss fights
  • Beautiful art style and comic cutscenes
  • Pleasant soundtrack
Things to keep in mind
  • Some clunky platforming and controls
  • Short game length
  • Lack of map and guidance can cause confusion
  • Some technical and animation roughness
  • Limited replay value beyond collectibles and achievements

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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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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Giraffe and Annika: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Thrill, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Experimenting, Fellowship.

Why this game works

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

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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  • Expression

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  • Intimacy

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  • Progression

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