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Sackboy™: A Big Adventure

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

PERFECTLY CRAFTED FOR PC. PlayStation® icon Sackboy bursts into action on PC in a huge 3D multiplayer platforming adventure. An epic journey stuffed with platforming challenges. Deeply immersive controls. Collaborative, chaotic and joyful multiplayer fun.

Global score

84/100

Genres

Adventure, Platform

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    Pros

    • Beautiful graphics and vibrant art style
    • Excellent soundtrack with dynamic music
    • Fun and accessible platforming gameplay
    • Strong co-op multiplayer and family-friendly
    • Wide character customization without microtransactions

    Cons

    • Lack of creative mode and user-generated content
    • Some technical issues and occasional lag
    • Online multiplayer can be buggy and sparse
    • Game length considered short by some
    • Full price seen as high by several players

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players can choose different game modes and levels but must complete levels sequentially; some freedom in play style but progression is linear."

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    • Competence

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      "Game offers skill challenges especially at higher difficulties and endgame content, though base gameplay is accessible and easy to learn."

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      "Game offers skill challenges, time trials, and some difficult levels especially in endgame content, with feedback and progression."

    • Competition

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      "Includes a Battle Mode for direct competition, but main gameplay focuses on cooperation rather than ranking."

      Capsule for PICO PARK PICO PARK

      "Some competition via time trials and achievements, but mostly cooperative and casual play without heavy ranked modes."

    • Continuation

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      "Players report long playtimes, replaying levels for collectibles, and habitual engagement."

      Capsule for LEGO® Harry Potter: Years 5-7 LEGO® Harry Potter: Years 5-7

      "Players report long play sessions, replaying levels for collectibles and achievements, and habitual play with friends and family."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on multiplayer co-op play, with shared screen and mechanics designed for teamwork."

      Capsule for Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos

      "Strong emphasis on co-op multiplayer, including bespoke co-op levels requiring teamwork and social play."

    • Creativity

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      "Players use predefined levels and mechanics with no creation or modification features; customization limited to character outfits."

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    • Domination

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      "Community generally cooperative with mutual respect; some reports of toxic players but not dominant."

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      "Cooperative and friendly interactions dominate; some reports of toxic players but generally balanced and respectful play."

    • Escapism

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      "Players use the game for nostalgia, stress relief, and immersive story-driven experience."

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    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and nostalgia, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Some experimentation with puzzles and roles in co-op, but largely follows established gameplay routines."

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    • Exploration

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      "Players explore varied levels and environments, discovering items and secrets, though within a linear structure."

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      "Players explore multiple worlds and levels with collectibles and secrets, though within a structured environment."

    • Expression

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      "Character customization, wardrobe system, housing decoration, and emotes allow self-expression."

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    • Fantasy

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      "Imaginative, whimsical world with humorous narrative and fictional characters, distinct from realistic scenarios."

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    • Fellowship

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      "Strong community feeling through co-op play, shared experiences, and social interaction."

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    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

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      "Players develop platforming skills and improve through practice and mastery of levels."

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      "Players develop platforming skills, mastery of levels, and achievement hunting, with some learning curve."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

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      "Sedentary gameplay typical of platformers; no physical activity or health-related features."

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      "Sedentary gameplay typical of platformers, no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

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      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during platforming; not suited for passive or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during platforming and co-op play."

    • Intimacy

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      "Encourages close social interaction through couch co-op and family play."

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      "Facilitates close social interactions through couch co-op and playing with family or friends."

    • Leadership

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      -2

      "Players mostly collaborate as equals in co-op; no strong leadership or authoritative roles emphasized."

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      "Mostly shared or equal participation in co-op; no strong leadership or authoritative roles emphasized."

    • Progression

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      "Players collect upgrades, currency, and unlock new abilities and areas, showing clear progression."

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      "Collecting currency, unlocking costumes, achievements, and new levels provides clear progression."

    • Relaxation

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      3

      "Generally balanced challenge with enjoyable flow; some frustration in difficult sections but mostly relaxing."

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      "Generally relaxing and enjoyable experience with balanced challenge and flow, though some levels are challenging."

    • Sensation

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      "Vibrant visuals, energetic music, and satisfying sound effects provide strong sensory stimulation and emotional fun."

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      "Vibrant visuals, dynamic music, and engaging sound design provide strong sensory stimulation and enjoyment."

    • Status

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      1

      "Some recognition through achievements and character unlocks, but no strong social status focus."

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    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Engaging, charming narrative with characters and a simple but emotional plot."

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    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Some planning and problem solving in platforming and exploration, but not deeply strategic."

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    • Thrill

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      "Some suspense and challenge in combat and missions, but overall a family-friendly and low-risk experience."

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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 Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Creativity, Violence, Survival.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026