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Another Perspective

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2014

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Quick resume

Another Perspective is a puzzle platformer following the very confusing adventure of someone looking for something. Swap minds to see the world in different ways! Where one mind sees a bottomless pit, another might not. Where one sees a locked door, another sees a key. To change perspective is to change reality!

Global score

88/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Innovative puzzle mechanics
    • Thought-provoking narrative
    • Calm and immersive atmosphere
    • Well-designed levels
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Short main game length
    • Somewhat pretentious story text
    • Limited graphical variety
    • Partial controller support
    • Speedrun achievement difficulty

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Sensation, Survival.

    How to use the graph
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    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 control their actions freely, solving puzzles by switching between characters and exploring different perspectives."

    • Competence
      3

      "Puzzles provide a moderate challenge with increasing difficulty, requiring skill and problem solving but not extreme mastery."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal puzzle solving and exploration without competitive elements or player comparison."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players often replay for achievements, speedruns, and mystery mode, showing some habitual engagement despite the short main game."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Gameplay is single-player and puzzle solving is done independently without collaboration."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players creatively solve puzzles using character switching and perspective shifts, though within designed levels."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are solitary and equal."

    • Escapism
      3

      "The game offers a thoughtful, immersive experience that can serve as a mental escape, though it is introspective rather than purely escapist."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in puzzles and story, with no external obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with mechanics like switching characters and perspective to solve puzzles in novel ways."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Exploration is limited to puzzle rooms and perspective shifts, with some discovery of secrets and alternate modes."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Minimal customization or personalization; players follow preset aesthetics and level designs."

    • Fantasy
      2

      "The game has a surreal, metaphysical narrative and mechanics that are imaginative but grounded in puzzle-platformer conventions."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "The game is a solitary experience with no social or community interaction."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn puzzle mechanics progressively."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of puzzle platformers with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to solve puzzles; not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationships formed; experience is individual and introspective."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely single-player puzzle solving."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players progress through levels and unlock achievements and mystery mode, showing accumulation of experience and completion."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Calm music and pacing create a relaxing atmosphere, though some puzzles induce tension and challenge."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Visuals and music provide moderate sensory stimulation; not highly intense or exciting but pleasant."

    • Status
      -4

      "Achievements exist but social recognition or popularity is minimal; focus is on personal accomplishment."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative is integrated with gameplay through text and metaphysical themes, providing meaningful story immersion."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Puzzles require logical thinking, planning, and problem solving, though mechanics remain relatively simple."

    • Thrill
      -2

      "Game is more contemplative and calm than thrilling; some tension arises from puzzle difficulty but no high suspense."

    • Value
      3

      "Players find good value for price given the quality, challenge, and replayability despite short length."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destructive elements; gameplay is constructive and puzzle-focused."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance; stable, low-risk puzzle environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026