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Smile For Me

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2019

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Quick resume

A heartbroken clown, wayward souls, and juicy mechanical lips. As “The Big Event" draws near, help the troubled residents of the Habitat and de-mask the mysterious Doctor Habit... before it's too late.

Global score

96/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Point-and-click, Role-playing (RPG), Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique and charming art style
    • Memorable and lovable characters
    • Engaging and rewarding puzzles
    • Immersive and emotional story
    • Comfortable balance of humor and psychological horror

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Some puzzles can be vague or require hints
    • Inventory system can be cumbersome
    • Lack of controller support
    • Minor technical performance issues on low-end pcs

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players freely explore environments, solve puzzles with multiple approaches, and make dialogue choices, indicating high player control and decision-making."

      Capsule for Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space

      "Players have freedom to explore, solve puzzles at their own pace, and choose dialogue responses via nodding/shaking, indicating high personal control."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Puzzles provide a moderate challenge with logical solutions and a hint system, rewarding problem-solving skills."

      Capsule for Loco Motive Loco Motive

      "Puzzles provide moderate challenge with rewarding problem solving and hint systems, fostering a sense of skill and accomplishment."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of competitive elements; gameplay focuses on personal exploration and puzzle solving without player comparison."

      Capsule for Bad Dream: Coma Bad Dream: Coma

      "No evidence of competitive elements; gameplay focuses on personal exploration and puzzle solving without player comparison."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report long play sessions and replaying for achievements and alternate endings, showing attachment."

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

      "Players report replaying multiple times, engaging with secrets and alternate endings, showing sustained attachment."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay centers on individual interaction with NPCs, limited or no multiplayer cooperation."

      Capsule for Super Seducer : How to Talk to Girls Super Seducer : How to Talk to Girls

      "Gameplay centers on individual tasks and interactions with NPCs rather than multiplayer or cooperative play."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Players creatively solve puzzles using various tools and abilities; game encourages experimentation with mechanics."

      Capsule for Supraland Six Inches Under Supraland Six Inches Under

      "Players creatively solve puzzles using items and clues; the game encourages thinking outside the box and exploration."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are with NPCs and self-directed."

      Capsule for DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS

      "No signs of exerting control over others; interactions are empathetic and collaborative with NPCs."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game to immerse in a surreal, psychological horror experience that provides distraction and emotional engagement."

      Capsule for Subway Midnight Subway Midnight

      "Players use the game as a comforting, mood-lifting experience with immersive, surreal, and psychological horror elements."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Engagement is voluntary and driven by intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Idling to Rule the Gods Idling to Rule the Gods

      "Engagement is voluntary and driven by intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players explore and experiment with puzzles and environments to discover solutions."

      Capsule for Obduction Obduction

      "Players explore different dialogue routes, secrets, and puzzle solutions, encouraging experimentation and discovery."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players explore surreal, changing environments and discover secrets."

      Capsule for Cognition Method: Initiation Cognition Method: Initiation

      "Game involves discovering new areas, secrets, and interacting with diverse characters in a surreal environment."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Limited character customization but some self-expression through dialogue choices and narrative decisions."

      Capsule for Burnhouse Lane Burnhouse Lane

      "Some self-expression through choices in dialogue and interactions, but limited character customization."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Strong psychological horror and surreal elements create an imaginative fictional experience."

      Capsule for Lost in Vivo Lost in Vivo

      "Strong surreal, whimsical, and psychological horror themes create an imaginative fictional experience."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Players feel part of a community through shared interests in the game and its characters, though gameplay is mostly solo."

      Capsule for XOXO Droplets XOXO Droplets

      "Players feel part of a community through shared appreciation of characters and story, though gameplay is solo."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn puzzle mechanics as they progress."

      Capsule for Grim Fandango Remastered Grim Fandango Remastered

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn puzzle mechanics, with incremental mastery encouraged."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; purely sedentary experience."

      Capsule for We Become What We Behold [Fan-Made Port] We Become What We Behold [Fan-Made Port]

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; purely sedentary experience."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not designed for passive or background play."

      Capsule for The Darkside Detective The Darkside Detective

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      3

      "Emotional connection to characters and story fosters a sense of closeness and affection."

      Capsule for LiEat LiEat

      "Emotional connection to characters and story fosters a sense of closeness and affection."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and narrative-driven."

      Capsule for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and narrative-driven."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players collect items, unlock areas, and achieve multiple endings, showing clear progression."

      Capsule for Rewind Or Die Rewind Or Die

      "Players collect items and unlock new areas and endings, showing clear progression through the game."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "The game balances challenge and flow, providing a satisfying and often relaxing experience despite occasional tension."

      Capsule for Curious Expedition 2 Curious Expedition 2

      "Game balances challenge and flow with a relaxing pace and no fail states, allowing stress relief."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable art style, sound design, and quirky character interactions provide sensory and emotional fun."

      Capsule for Bugsnax Bugsnax

      "Enjoyable art, music, and quirky characters provide sensory and emotional stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal story and experience."

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    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      4

      "Strong narrative immersion with multiple endings and a memorable plot twist."

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      "Strong narrative immersion with memorable characters, multiple endings, and engaging plot."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Puzzles require logical thinking and planning, though not deeply strategic or complex."

      Capsule for Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit

      "Puzzles require some reasoning and planning, though not deeply complex strategic thinking."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Mild suspense and horror elements provide occasional thrills without sustained tension."

      Capsule for Chasing Tails ~A Promise in the Snow~ Chasing Tails ~A Promise in the Snow~

      "Mild suspense and psychological horror elements create occasional tension without high risk."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players feel the game offers good value for price with replayability and unique experience."

      Capsule for Jet Set Radio Jet Set Radio

      "Players feel the game offers good value for its price with unique experience and replayability."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus is on narrative and character interaction."

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      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus is on helping characters and constructive interactions."

    • Survival

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      -4

      "No survival mechanics or threats; environment is stable and low-risk."

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      "No survival mechanics; environment is stable with low risk and no threat management."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation.

    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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