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Maskmaker

Meta Quest 2, Windows Mixed Reality, PlayStation VR, SteamVR, Oculus Rift • 2021

Should you play it?

In an all new mysterious universe built by the developers of the award-winning A Fisherman's Tale, you play as a Maskmaker's apprentice and learn the magic of crafting masks to immerse yourself in the intriguing enigmatic beings within the game.

What works
  • Unique and immersive vr mask crafting mechanic
  • Beautiful, stylized artistic environments
  • Engaging narrative with quality voice acting
  • Accessible puzzles with gradual complexity
  • Relaxing and contemplative atmosphere
Things to keep in mind
  • Some repetitive gameplay loops
  • Short overall playtime
  • Limited interactivity in environments
  • Some minor technical issues and bugs
  • Lack of challenge for puzzle enthusiasts

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Down the Rabbit Hole

  • NAIAD

  • The Unfinished Swan

  • The Office Quest

  • Broken Reality

  • Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles

  • Mimpi Dreams

  • Spirit of the North

  • Birth
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Down the Rabbit Hole

  • NAIAD

  • Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time
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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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Maskmaker: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Thrill.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    4

    "Players have freedom to explore the map non-linearly, choose weapons and abilities, and direct their own progression."

    Capsule for Guns of Fury Guns of Fury

    "Players have freedom to explore worlds, craft masks with various materials and designs, and choose movement options; gameplay is not strictly linear despite some guided progression."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    2

    "Puzzles are generally easy to moderate, providing some skill challenge but not very difficult or complex."

    Capsule for Aporia: Beyond The Valley Aporia: Beyond The Valley

    "Puzzles are generally easy to moderate, with some requiring observation and problem solving; mask crafting involves skillful physical interaction but is not highly challenging."

  • Competition

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    "No competitive elements; gameplay focuses on personal puzzle solving and narrative experience without comparison to others."

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    "No competitive elements; gameplay focuses on personal exploration and puzzle solving without comparison to others."

  • Continuation

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    "Some players report engaging story and atmosphere encouraging continued play, though others find it short or repetitive."

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  • Cooperation

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    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

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  • Creativity

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    "Creative level design, new mask mechanics, multiple playable characters with unique playstyles, and varied environments."

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    "Mask crafting involves carving, painting, and decorating masks with collected materials, allowing personal expression within guided templates."

  • Domination

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    "No social dominance or power dynamics; interactions are solitary and narrative-driven."

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  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

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    "Players use the game to immerse in a survival scenario, escaping real life stress through exploration and crafting."

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    "Players use the game to immerse in a mystical, artistic world and escape real-life stress through exploration and crafting."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in puzzles, story, and VR experience; no obligation or pressure noted."

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    "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest in story, puzzles, and VR experience; no obligation or external pressure reported."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

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    "Players experiment with puzzle solutions and explore cultural elements, though the gameplay loop is somewhat structured."

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    "Players experiment with mask designs and puzzle solutions, though gameplay loop is somewhat repetitive and guided."

  • Exploration

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    "The game encourages discovering secret areas, backtracking, and exploring diverse biomes."

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    "Game emphasizes discovering new biomes, searching for components, and uncovering story elements through exploration."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

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    "Players can customize masks and character appearances, allowing self-expression."

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    "Customization of masks through painting and decoration allows some self-expression, though within predefined templates."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

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    "Strong fantasy elements with fairy tale motifs, magical realms, and imaginative fiction."

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    "Strong fantasy elements with magical masks, mystical realms, and narrative steeped in imaginative fiction."

  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community features; experience is solitary."

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    "No social or community features; experience is solitary."

  • Growth

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    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and progress through increasingly difficult levels, with some learning curve."

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    "Players learn mask crafting techniques and puzzle solving, with gradual increase in complexity."

  • Health
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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention on story and choices; some players find pacing slow but engagement is continuous."

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    "Requires focused attention on puzzles and crafting; some players note slow pacing but engagement is maintained."

  • Intimacy

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    "No interpersonal relationships or emotional social interactions."

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  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management elements."

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  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

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    "Progression through collecting and using items to unlock new areas and puzzles."

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    "Progression through collecting materials, crafting masks, and unlocking new areas; some replay for collectibles."

  • Relaxation

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    "The game offers a soothing, gentle experience with calming music and emotional storytelling."

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    "Game offers a calm, meditative atmosphere with gentle puzzles and soothing narrative."

  • Sensation

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    "Enjoyable visuals, sound design, and tactile VR interactions provide sensory stimulation."

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  • Status

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    "No social recognition or status systems."

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  • Story

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  • Strategy

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    "Puzzles require some problem solving and reasoning but are generally straightforward and not deeply strategic."

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  • Thrill

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    "Game is low risk and low tension, focused on peaceful exploration rather than suspense or excitement."

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    "Game is low risk and low tension; emphasis on calm exploration rather than suspense or excitement."

  • Value

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    "Players feel the game offers good value especially on sale; some note short length but high quality."

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  • Violence

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    "No violence or combat; gameplay centers on survival and crafting."

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    "No violence; gameplay centers on crafting and exploration."

  • Survival

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    "No survival or threat mechanics; stable, safe environments."

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    "No survival or threat mechanics; stable, safe environments."

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