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Venineth

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

Should you play it?

Venineth is a single-player game focusing on unraveling the mysteries of ancient alien technology, somewhere in the universe via exploration, platforming, and puzzle-solving, in a dangerous, distant worlds.

What works
  • Unique and immersive alien atmosphere
  • Challenging and rewarding physics-based platforming
  • Beautiful visuals and ambient soundtrack
  • Large, varied levels encouraging exploration
  • Innovative control mechanics with ball spin and momentum
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky and sometimes frustrating controls
  • Confusing and minimalistic ui and menus
  • Some levels overly long or tedious
  • Lack of clear guidance can cause disorientation
  • Technical issues and occasional bugs reported

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Venineth: 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 Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression.

Why this game works

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