Possessions

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Possessions is a single player puzzle game with fantasy and drama themes. It was developed by Lucid Labs and was released on September 19, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Possessions is a single-player fantasy adventure and minimalist 3D puzzle game centered on perspective and spatial awareness. Players explore a house where objects change appearance depending on the viewing angle, revealing a story about a family living there. Through shifting viewpoints, you solve puzzles that challenge how you perceive reality.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

Unique and engaging gameplay that offers a refreshing take on puzzle mechanics.
The game features beautiful graphics and a satisfying emotional storyline.
Highly addictive and fun, making it a great choice for casual gaming.

The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content.
Frequent ads and slow loading times detract from the overall experience.
Technical issues such as crashes and unclear instructions for features like AR mode hinder gameplay.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The game's story is described as deep and complex, focusing on a family's emotional struggles, but many players found it confusing and difficult to follow due to glitchy cutscenes and unclear narrative elements. While some appreciated the emotional depth, others felt the sad storyline was unnecessary and detracted from the overall experience. Additionally, technical issues and the requirement to pay for bonus content further impacted players' engagement with the story.
- “It was such a sad storyline, though I couldn't follow half of it; it was deep and complex.”
- “It's put together inside the telling of a story about a little family and their lives together.”
- “If you pay attention to the story, there's an emotional aspect too.”
- “But I couldn't always follow the storyline, and the cutscenes were a bit glitchy.”
- “The puzzles are great and the rooms look nice, but the story is very confusing and unclear. All I know about the story is a couple who had a baby that grew up with an absent father, and that's about it.”
- “My only gripe is that the music doesn't match the mood of the story.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for its excessive and intrusive ads, which detract from the overall experience and lead to frustration among players. Many users expressed a desire for a paid option to remove ads, but technical issues with connecting to the store hindered this possibility. Overall, the monetization approach has negatively impacted player enjoyment and retention.
- “Neither gameplay nor story were interesting enough to make me willing to part with four bucks by the time it started serving me ads.”
- “I was literally spending more time waiting for ads to end than I was playing the game.”
- “I gave it three ads, then uninstalled.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics and potential for engagement, particularly as a unique mobile experience. However, some users find it lacking in depth and are deterred by frequent ads, which detracts from their willingness to invest in the game.
- “Genuinely good puzzle game, fun mechanics.”
- “Unusual game for a phone, but a great new aspect of gameplay!”
- “The gameplay subtly suggested that it might get engaging eventually.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its quality and find it beautiful, others criticize it as annoying and mismatched with the game's mood. Overall, the music is seen as a significant aspect, but opinions on its effectiveness vary widely.
- “The graphics and music are fantastic.”
- “Nice game, beautiful graphics and music, enjoyed playing each puzzle.”
- “The concept is fun and refreshing, but the music is annoying garbage, cut scenes are a waste of space, and the loading of some 300+ assets feels uncomfortably suspicious, to name a few.”
- “My only gripe is that the music doesn't match the mood of the story.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in the game are highly praised for their beauty, complementing the overall experience alongside the fantastic music. Players express enjoyment in the visual presentation while engaging with the puzzles.
- “The graphics and music are fantastic.”
- “Nice game, beautiful graphics and music, enjoyed playing each puzzle.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the game's emotional depth is significantly enhanced when they engage with the story, suggesting that a focused narrative experience can evoke strong feelings.
- “If you pay attention to the story, there's an emotional aspect too.”