Atma

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

2019

Quick resume

Atma is a pixel art adventure game : Embody Shaya, Guardian of the living and the spirit world. Atma, your lover, calls you from the afterlife: he needs help. What if you could bring him back to you? However, this would mean disrupting the balance between the two worlds... What choice will you make?

Global score

89/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Puzzle

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Pros

Stunning pixel art and animations
Unique drawing-based combat and puzzles
Engaging and emotional story with choices
Calm and enchanting music
Free and well-polished student project

Cons

Very short gameplay length
Slow walking speed, no run option
Minor bugs and glitches reported
Limited replayability and exploration
Combat mechanics can feel clunky

Analysis

Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Value. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation.

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Motivations

Autonomy

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3

"Players can make choices affecting story routes and endings, but gameplay is somewhat linear with puzzle solving and exploration."

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"Players have meaningful choices affecting story endings and can decide how to approach puzzles and combat, though the game is linear and short."
Competence

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2

"Gameplay involves skillful shooting and puzzle solving but is generally accessible and not highly challenging."

Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered
"Gameplay involves skillful drawing mechanics and puzzle solving that provide some challenge but overall is accessible and not highly difficult."
Competition

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-5

"No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal experience and story."

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"No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal experience and story."
Continuation

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-4

"Very short game (~30-60 minutes) with limited replayability; players generally complete it in one session."

Metamorphos
"Short game (~30-60 minutes) with limited replayability; players generally complete it quickly and do not engage in long sessions."
Cooperation

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-5

"Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

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"Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."
Creativity

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4

"Unique musical puzzle mechanics and pixel art style encourage creative problem solving and appreciation of artistic design."

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"Unique drawing-based combat and puzzle mechanics; artistic pixel art and music contribute to creative expression."
Domination

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-5

"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and personal experience."

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"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and personal experience."
Escapism

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4

"Players appreciate the immersive fantasy world, story, and atmosphere as a form of escape and engagement."

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"Players appreciate the immersive fantasy world and relaxing atmosphere as a form of escape."
Expectation

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-4

"Players engage voluntarily out of interest in art, story, and atmosphere; no obligation or pressure noted."

Burning Daylight
"Players engage voluntarily out of interest and appreciation for art and story; no obligation or pressure noted."
Experimenting

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3

"Players try different drawing solutions to puzzles, exploring mechanics and creative approaches."

Draw
"Players experiment with drawing mantras and puzzle solutions; some novelty in mechanics."
Exploration

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1

"Limited exploration within linear levels; some curiosity-driven discovery encouraged."

Mists of Aiden
"Limited exploration in a small, detailed world; some curiosity-driven activities but mostly linear."
Expression

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3

"Art and character designs allow for visual expression, but no player customization."

The Miskatonic
"Artistic pixel art and character design allow for visual expression; no player customization noted."
Fantasy

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5

"Strong fantasy theme rooted in Southeast Asian folklore and mythology, with supernatural creatures and magical abilities."

Ghostlore
"Strong fantasy setting inspired by Asian folklore with mystical story and magical elements."
Fellowship

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-5

"Solo play with minimal social interaction."

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"Solo play with minimal social interaction."
Growth

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2

"Players learn new abilities and solve puzzles, gaining some personal development and mastery."

Spirit of the North
"Players learn and improve drawing mechanics and puzzle solving; some personal development."
Health

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-5

"No physical activity or health-related gameplay aspects."

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"No physical activity or health-related features."
Idle

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"Requires focused attention during play; slow walking pace but not designed for background play."

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Intimacy

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"Limited emotional connection mainly through story; no social intimacy or relationships."

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Leadership

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-5

"No leadership or group management elements."

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"No leadership or group management elements."
Progression

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2

"Progression through story and unlocking achievements; limited item or upgrade accumulation."

Forgotton Anne
"Some progression through story and unlocking mantras; limited item or upgrade accumulation."
Relaxation

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4

"Slow pace, calming music, and immersive atmosphere promote relaxation and flow"

Homesick
"Calm music, slow pace, and atmospheric world promote relaxation and flow."
Sensation

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4

"Vibrant pixel art, flashy electric effects, and dynamic music provide strong sensory stimulation."

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"Vivid pixel art, detailed animations, and enchanting music provide strong sensory stimulation."
Status

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-5

"No social recognition or status systems."

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"No social recognition or status systems."
Story

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4

"Engaging narrative with emotional depth, character backstories, and meaningful themes."

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Strategy

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2

"Combat and puzzles require some planning and problem solving but overall accessible and simple."

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Thrill

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-2

"Generally low tension and suspense, with some difficulty spikes in boss fights"

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"Low suspense; slow pace and calm atmosphere dominate, with some mild tension in boss fights."
Value

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5

"Highly praised for being a free, polished, and enjoyable experience with good return on time invested."

Wretched Depths
"Highly praised for being a free, polished, and artistic experience with good return on time invested."
Violence

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-3

"Combat is minimal and stylized; focus is more on platforming and puzzle solving than destruction."

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"Combat is present but stylized and minimal; focus is more on puzzle and magic than destruction."
Survival

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"Some challenge in combat but no strong survival or resource management elements."

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