Manipulated

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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
40%
20%
40%
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
100%
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
67%
67%
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
300%
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
100%
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
100%
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.