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by GaspacoZanis
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by GaspacoZanis
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Really easy dagger game, it's also really short. There is a very awkward gimmick jump at the end of the game, I didn't like it, but other than that the game is fine. The avoidance at the end was chill as well, personally I find it easier than fib.
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Rating: 6.2 62
Difficulty: 22 22
Apr 15, 2025
GaspacoZanis
'I wanna R' is one of the most obscure pieces of dagger's game catalogue.
While it originally is his 21st work, and also the commemorative game dedicated to らき, for being 1 year in community back in the days (if I understood correctly the premise), it was never released publicly, and was kept as private game for a very long time, with very limited showcase of the footage.
The game was made in early 2013. According to 'readme' it was on 20th February of 2013, although the version of the game I received has different information regarding files included in the .zip file. Exe of the game and one of the text documents are from 12/03/2013, but other 'readme' with general information about the game from April 7th, 2013.
I doubt game got much updated, but who knows at this point.
As far as I can guess, らき had live-stream of the game, as well as しろさくらんぼ, who also posted highlight of the avoidance from the stream on 2013/05/24. Video was available for several years, and then got deleted, getting back in obscurity.
In mid-2020 there was once again available footage of the final boss on zero's channel, but since as of August, 2023 all of his videos are private, it is unwatchable there.
However, after such a long time, I did also play this game on live stream in early 2022, to see what this game was all about. And I have to say that I did expect something different.
Video of full playthrough is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cCA7C5goGI
This game is very short experience for around 30 minute playthrough, consisting from 3 differently designed short stages and final avoidance. My review is based on 2 playthroughs of the game, and my experience from both of them.
The game starts with title-screen, which was known for a very long time, but which did confuse me a lot, back in the days. It looks very fancy, but you cannot be sure what to expect from the game, with such title screen.
First stage consists from 1 screen of pure needle. You will notice that visually it reminds a little bit of dagger's other works. It reminded me of 'I wanna be the Prism', although the way you save only by pressing 'S', and the fact it is pure needle, does give feeling of other dagger's needle games.
Needle is pretty OK. Nothing special, really. Some jumps feel a bit awkward, especially 2 consecutive F jumps, but it is not anything that bad, if you know how to do basic needle. Music is pretty whimsical and does not restart, which is pretty cool, must say. Also, for some reason this stage is called 'Fake'. I guess, it is connected to the idea that 2nd stage is the main stage. Yeah about that!
When you arrive until the end, you will notice how suddenly the whole scene changes to horror theme with no preparation at all. It was quite effective, must say.
And this stage is a bit longer. Its main premise is trap theme with horror music and horror visuals, like light jumpscares, 'creepy' sprites and etc. Also since it is trap stage, you will notice how music restarts. This is just dagger's point of view on trap genre. Not that I agree about it, but whatever.
It has few weird jumps, but nothing that hard. I liked some traps, which also did not kill the player, and overall it was very curious experience.
The transition to the next stage is weird though. It has 2 very random jumpscares, which feel more funny than scary, but they do exist. And then kid falls down to the final stage, which in credits is called 'Calc.', although it refers specifically to the song used in avoidance. But OK.
3rd stage was personally my least favorite. It is again needle stage, but is a bit longer and you need to think where to exactly go. It has some very weird transitions, like F jump going on to next screen, as well as few a bit precise jumps. Some jumps I personally found tedious like jumping in corner in one of the last saves, and I especially disliked the very last save, which has very awkward jump with a vine on to which it is a bit hard to get on.
It is manageable, but it brings the fun value down, for sure.
And then you have avoidance, which, as someone on my comment section said, feels like remake of 'I wanna be the Ultramarine'. And you know what? I totally agree! I have not played but from what I have seen, it does feel like enhanced version of the game, but with different theme and songs.
Avoidance itself is not very hard, in fact, I 2nd tried it on my 1st playthrough. The only harder part is regarding leeks and bouncing, but most of other attacks are patterns, which can be read blindly with no issues at all. Minimalistic visuals and overall OK experience. It was not unfun, and was not like VERY fun. It was just OK.
And then you have credits and that is it. GG – you have beaten the game.
For a private game, and the game which was dagger's last game to be shown fully to the public after so many years, I think it was fine. It lacks its own originality, but it did surprise me when I tried it. It won't do a harm for you, but some needle saves might be annoying if you are not particularly well accustomed to needle physics. But other than that, I had fine time playing it first time and second time.
Not sure why dagger kept this game in secrecy, since I think there were worse games by him out there.
Getting your hands on dagger's possessions is really hard, but if you do have this game, and if you have nothing to do for 30 minutes, then you can try it out. It is not outstanding quality product, but for a commemorative game made more than 10 years ago... it has some content which might be interesting to try out.
I do not know if I would or would not recommend this. Really, decide yourself.
P.S. As of 2025, there is another clear video of an avoidance, that is available on IanBoy's YouTube channel.
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While it originally is his 21st work, and also the commemorative game dedicated to らき, for being 1 year in community back in the days (if I understood correctly the premise), it was never released publicly, and was kept as private game for a very long time, with very limited showcase of the footage.
The game was made in early 2013. According to 'readme' it was on 20th February of 2013, although the version of the game I received has different information regarding files included in the .zip file. Exe of the game and one of the text documents are from 12/03/2013, but other 'readme' with general information about the game from April 7th, 2013.
I doubt game got much updated, but who knows at this point.
As far as I can guess, らき had live-stream of the game, as well as しろさくらんぼ, who also posted highlight of the avoidance from the stream on 2013/05/24. Video was available for several years, and then got deleted, getting back in obscurity.
In mid-2020 there was once again available footage of the final boss on zero's channel, but since as of August, 2023 all of his videos are private, it is unwatchable there.
However, after such a long time, I did also play this game on live stream in early 2022, to see what this game was all about. And I have to say that I did expect something different.
Video of full playthrough is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cCA7C5goGI
This game is very short experience for around 30 minute playthrough, consisting from 3 differently designed short stages and final avoidance. My review is based on 2 playthroughs of the game, and my experience from both of them.
The game starts with title-screen, which was known for a very long time, but which did confuse me a lot, back in the days. It looks very fancy, but you cannot be sure what to expect from the game, with such title screen.
First stage consists from 1 screen of pure needle. You will notice that visually it reminds a little bit of dagger's other works. It reminded me of 'I wanna be the Prism', although the way you save only by pressing 'S', and the fact it is pure needle, does give feeling of other dagger's needle games.
Needle is pretty OK. Nothing special, really. Some jumps feel a bit awkward, especially 2 consecutive F jumps, but it is not anything that bad, if you know how to do basic needle. Music is pretty whimsical and does not restart, which is pretty cool, must say. Also, for some reason this stage is called 'Fake'. I guess, it is connected to the idea that 2nd stage is the main stage. Yeah about that!
When you arrive until the end, you will notice how suddenly the whole scene changes to horror theme with no preparation at all. It was quite effective, must say.
And this stage is a bit longer. Its main premise is trap theme with horror music and horror visuals, like light jumpscares, 'creepy' sprites and etc. Also since it is trap stage, you will notice how music restarts. This is just dagger's point of view on trap genre. Not that I agree about it, but whatever.
It has few weird jumps, but nothing that hard. I liked some traps, which also did not kill the player, and overall it was very curious experience.
The transition to the next stage is weird though. It has 2 very random jumpscares, which feel more funny than scary, but they do exist. And then kid falls down to the final stage, which in credits is called 'Calc.', although it refers specifically to the song used in avoidance. But OK.
3rd stage was personally my least favorite. It is again needle stage, but is a bit longer and you need to think where to exactly go. It has some very weird transitions, like F jump going on to next screen, as well as few a bit precise jumps. Some jumps I personally found tedious like jumping in corner in one of the last saves, and I especially disliked the very last save, which has very awkward jump with a vine on to which it is a bit hard to get on.
It is manageable, but it brings the fun value down, for sure.
And then you have avoidance, which, as someone on my comment section said, feels like remake of 'I wanna be the Ultramarine'. And you know what? I totally agree! I have not played but from what I have seen, it does feel like enhanced version of the game, but with different theme and songs.
Avoidance itself is not very hard, in fact, I 2nd tried it on my 1st playthrough. The only harder part is regarding leeks and bouncing, but most of other attacks are patterns, which can be read blindly with no issues at all. Minimalistic visuals and overall OK experience. It was not unfun, and was not like VERY fun. It was just OK.
And then you have credits and that is it. GG – you have beaten the game.
For a private game, and the game which was dagger's last game to be shown fully to the public after so many years, I think it was fine. It lacks its own originality, but it did surprise me when I tried it. It won't do a harm for you, but some needle saves might be annoying if you are not particularly well accustomed to needle physics. But other than that, I had fine time playing it first time and second time.
Not sure why dagger kept this game in secrecy, since I think there were worse games by him out there.
Getting your hands on dagger's possessions is really hard, but if you do have this game, and if you have nothing to do for 30 minutes, then you can try it out. It is not outstanding quality product, but for a commemorative game made more than 10 years ago... it has some content which might be interesting to try out.
I do not know if I would or would not recommend this. Really, decide yourself.
P.S. As of 2025, there is another clear video of an avoidance, that is available on IanBoy's YouTube channel.
Rating: 6.3 63
Difficulty: 44 44
Apr 14, 2025