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Jivana

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

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Quick resume

Jivana is a story-driven adventure game. Embody Aelis, a water priestess who uses her powers to open the path for her community, forced to flee after the appearance of a huge cataclysm. Explore the enchanting landscapes of Jivana, use your ability to manipulate water and lead your people to safety.

Global score

91/100

Genres

Adventure, Free To Play, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Beautiful visuals and soundtrack
    • Engaging waterbending mechanics
    • Relaxing and immersive atmosphere
    • Free to play
    • Short and accessible gameplay

    Cons

    • Very short length
    • Clunky controls and some bugs
    • Incomplete story feeling like a demo
    • Limited exploration and customization
    • Performance and optimization issues

    Motivations

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    • Competence

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    • Competition

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    • Continuation

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      "The game is very short (about 30-40 minutes) and a demo/proof of concept, limiting habitual or long sessions."

      Capsule for Blood Spear Blood Spear

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    • Cooperation

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    • Creativity

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    • Domination

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    • Escapism

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      "Players appreciate immersive story, atmosphere, and world-building as a form of escape and relaxation."

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    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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    • Exploration

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    • Expression

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    • Fantasy

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    • Fellowship

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    • Growth

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    • Health

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    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention and precise control during platforming and puzzle segments; not suited for idle play."

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    • Intimacy

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      "Limited emotional connection mainly through story and characters, but no social relationship building."

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    • Leadership

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      "No leadership or group management elements present."

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    • Progression

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      "Players unlock upgrades, new monsters, decorations, and staff abilities, showing clear progression."

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    • Relaxation

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    • Sensation

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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

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Value. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation.

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