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Agent A: A puzzle in disguise

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, Nintendo Switch • 2019

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Quick resume

A suave secret agent adventure game. Your mission (should you choose to accept) is to infiltrate enemy spy Ruby La Rouge’s secret hideaway and put a stop to her evil plans!

Global score

95/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Charming art style and music
    • Varied and satisfying puzzles
    • Lighthearted spy theme
    • Intuitive controls
    • Achievement support

    Cons

    • Tedious backtracking in later chapters
    • Lack of map or fast travel
    • Short game length
    • Some puzzles repetitive or trial-and-error
    • Price considered high at full cost

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Expression, Thrill.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players freely explore rooms, solve puzzles at their own pace, and decide how to approach challenges."

    • Competence
      3

      "Puzzles provide a satisfying challenge with varying difficulty, rewarding observation and problem solving."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving without player-vs-player or leaderboard competition."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Some players replay for achievements, but overall a short game with limited long-term habitual play."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players experiment with puzzle solutions and item combinations, but within predefined game structures."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely solo puzzle solving."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players enjoy a lighthearted spy-themed world to relax and distract from real life."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and mental challenge, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Encourages exploration and trying different puzzle approaches and item uses."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore multiple rooms and backtrack to discover clues and solve puzzles."

    • Expression
      -4

      "Limited customization; players use preset characters and environments without personalization."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Spy theme with stylized, cartoonish world and humorous narrative adds imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; entirely solo experience."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop observational and problem-solving skills through varied puzzles."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not suited for casual background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; solitary gameplay."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; single-player only."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect items and unlock new areas as they solve puzzles and advance the story."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Generally relaxing and lighthearted experience with balanced puzzle difficulty."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Stylized visuals and music provide pleasant sensory stimulation without intense excitement."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal milestones only."

    • Story
      2

      "Light narrative with humorous dialogue supports gameplay but is not deeply immersive."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Puzzles require logical thinking, memory, and planning to solve."

    • Thrill
      -2

      "Minimal suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and puzzle-focused rather than thrilling."

    • Value
      0

      "Mixed opinions on price vs. length; good value on sale but considered expensive at full price."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violence or destructive gameplay; focus on puzzle solving and exploration."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe game environment."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026