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前程似锦 Excellent Expectations

2017

Should you play it?

Excellent Expectations is a puzzle adventure game , you would use search engines to discover a story from a stranger's phone .

What works

  • Innovative smartphone simulation and search-based puzzle mechanics
  • Deep, thought-provoking narrative with social critique
  • Strong immersion and emotional engagement
  • Affordable price and accessible gameplay
  • Rich in cultural references and easter eggs

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited interactivity and repetitive typing for searches
  • Occasional obscure puzzle logic causing frustration
  • Sparse visuals and minimal sound design
  • Short game length with limited replay incentive
  • Lack of english localization limits accessibility

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前程似锦 Excellent Expectations: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Intimacy, Exploration.

Last update: 24/08/2026