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Alicemare

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

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Quick resume

Alicemare is a somehow familiar yet totally unique adventure game infused with subtle hints of horror, created by △○□× (Miwashiba) using the WOLF RPG Editor.

Global score

89/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie

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    Pros

    • Engaging and emotional story
    • Beautiful pixel art and music
    • Multiple endings and replay value
    • Thought-provoking puzzles
    • Atmospheric and unique fairy tale setting

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Some puzzles can be obscure or frustrating
    • Linear progression with limited player choice
    • Lack of combat or varied gameplay mechanics
    • Minimal social or multiplayer features

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story, Fantasy.

    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
      3

      "Players explore multiple worlds and solve puzzles with some freedom, though progression is mostly linear"

    • Competence
      2

      "Puzzles and riddles provide moderate challenge and skill testing, but some are straightforward or brute-forceable"

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements; focus is on personal story exploration and puzzle solving"

    • Continuation
      3

      "Multiple endings and achievements encourage replay and extended engagement"

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay"

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players solve puzzles and explore different fairy tale inspired worlds, encouraging creative problem solving"

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others"

    • Escapism
      4

      "Game offers a dark fantasy world and emotional story that provides escape from real life"

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and intrinsic motivation for story and puzzles"

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players try different puzzle solutions and explore multiple endings, encouraging experimentation"

    • Exploration
      3

      "Exploration of different dream worlds and hidden scenes is a key part of gameplay"

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited customization; players experience preset story and character designs"

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy and fairy tale themes with surreal and imaginative settings"

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction"

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and gain understanding of story through multiple playthroughs"

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements"

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress story"

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Emotional connection to characters and story, though no direct social relationships"

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements"

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through story, unlocking endings and achievements"

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Atmospheric music and art create a calming yet melancholic experience"

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visual and auditory elements provide emotional and sensory engagement"

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or ranking systems"

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative focus with multiple endings and emotional depth"

    • Strategy
      2

      "Puzzle solving requires reasoning and analytical thinking"

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some suspenseful and eerie moments but minimal jump scares or high tension"

    • Value
      4

      "Good perceived value for price given story, music, and replayability"

    • Violence
      -3

      "Minimal violence; focus on story and puzzles rather than combat or destruction"

    • Survival
      -4

      "No survival mechanics or threat avoidance; low risk environment"

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    Last update: 29/04/2026