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Manipulated

60%Game Brain Score
humor
story, gameplay
86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

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"Manipulated" is a challenging platformer requiring intelligence, focus, and creativity, as you navigate through an experiment with just a rocket launcher, special talent, and wits. The game features a captivating story, explosive action, humor from a robot narrator, and intense boss fights. To play, you'll need an IQ of 120 or above, two hands, and a favorite computer.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
humor4 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features simple yet intricate puzzles that challenge players to think logically and creatively.
  • The humor and unique voiceover add charm to the game, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The ending is well-received, fitting the narrative and providing a satisfying conclusion.
  • The platforming mechanics and combat are clunky, making boss fights particularly frustrating.
  • The game is relatively short, with many players wishing for more content.
  • Completionists may find the rating system for damage taken during levels to be unfair and frustrating.
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story, while brief and completable in under three hours, features surprising elements and a meaningful message, though opinions on its depth and atmosphere vary. Some players find it enjoyable and humorous, particularly praising the narrator, while others feel it lacks strength.

    • “This game can be beaten in under 3 hours, and the story is somewhat surprising with a meaningful message.”
    • “Fun story, and a hilarious narrator.”
    • “Personally, I felt that the story and atmosphere were weak.”
    • “This game can be beaten in under 3 hours, and while the story is somewhat surprising, it lacks depth.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features charming humor, highlighted by a hilarious robot narrator that adds to the fun story. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone and comedic elements throughout the gameplay.

    • “Charming puzzle game with good humor.”
    • “I enjoyed the robot narrator as well; he was hilarious!”
    • “Fun story, and a hilarious narrator.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features basic platforming mechanics that lack depth and innovation, resulting in a bland experience with limited replayability. While some users find elements of the gameplay enjoyable, overall, it fails to fully utilize its mechanics.

    • “The platforming and mechanics are engaging and well-designed.”
    • “Cool gameplay that keeps you entertained.”
    • “None of the mechanics are well fleshed out or taken advantage of - the game just felt bland and basic, lacking depth or replayability.”
    • “The platforming and mechanics.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers indicate that the game suffers from a lack of depth and poorly developed mechanics, resulting in a bland experience that diminishes its replayability.

    • “None of the mechanics are well fleshed out or taken advantage of - the game just felt bland and basic, lacking depth or replayability.”
    • “After finishing the game once, I found no incentive to play it again; the story doesn't change and the gameplay feels repetitive.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless, as there's nothing new to discover.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game has been criticized for being weak and lacking depth, which detracts from the overall storytelling experience.

    • “Personally, I felt that the story and atmosphere were weak.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is minimal, with users noting that it consists of only a few tracks. Overall, it appears to lack variety and depth, leaving players wanting more in terms of musical engagement.

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