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Letters - a written adventure

Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

Letters is a fun word puzzle game about friendship, growing up and finding your place in life. Follow Sarah, a shy girl from Switzerland, by moving through her pen pal letters and chat messages. Use the power of words to solve riddles, interact with her friends and decide who she will grow up to be.

What works
  • Unique and creative word-based gameplay
  • Emotional and relatable coming-of-age story
  • Charming art style and music
  • Meaningful player choices with branching paths
  • Good replayability for multiple endings
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Platforming mechanics can be tedious
  • Some find price high for content
  • Limited character customization options
  • Lack of save points and some ui issues

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Letters - a written adventure: 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 Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Value.

Why this game works

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