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Access Denied

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2016

Should you play it?

Access Denied is a puzzle game in the world where for storage of personal data are used special device in the form of protected boxes. Imagine yourself in the role of the professional cracker of such devices and test your skills for 36 different levels.

What works

  • Interesting and varied puzzles
  • Relaxing ambiance with rain sound
  • Affordable price
  • Intuitive and clean visuals
  • Short, accessible gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short game length
  • Some puzzles rely on trial and error or lack clear logic
  • No story or narrative
  • Clunky controls for rotating dials
  • Limited replay value

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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Access Denied: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Story, Exploration, Creativity, Fantasy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Continuation.

Last update: 23/08/2026