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As Dusk Falls

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

Explore the entangled lives of two families across thirty years in an original interactive drama from INTERIOR/NIGHT. Starting in 1998 with a robbery-gone-wrong, the character's lives depend on the choices you make.

Global score

91/100

Genres

Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Deep and impactful branching narrative
    • Unique and expressive art style
    • Strong voice acting and soundtrack
    • Meaningful player choices
    • Cooperative multiplayer mode

    Cons

    • Static visuals with limited animation
    • Some plot threads unresolved, cliffhanger ending
    • Short single playthrough length
    • Lack of traditional gameplay mechanics
    • No skip function for replayed scenes

    Analysis

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

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    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 make numerous impactful choices that shape the story and character fates, reflecting high personal control over narrative direction."

    • Competence
      1

      "Gameplay mainly involves dialogue choices and quick time events with low difficulty; skill demands are minimal but choices require thoughtful consideration."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal story experience and cooperative play rather than competing against others."

    • Continuation
      3

      "High replay value due to branching storylines and multiple endings encourages repeated playthroughs."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Supports cooperative multiplayer where friends can vote on choices together, enhancing social play."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players creatively explore different narrative branches and character perspectives, though within a structured story framework."

    • Domination
      -5

      "Interactions emphasize shared decision-making and mutual respect rather than control or superiority."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Immersive narrative and emotional storytelling provide strong escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest in story and characters."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Encourages trying different choices and exploring alternate story paths."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players discover multiple story outcomes and character arcs through branching narrative."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited character customization; expression mainly through choice of dialogue and decisions."

    • Fantasy
      -4

      "Grounded in realistic, dramatic scenarios without fantasy or sci-fi elements."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Strong sense of community through cooperative play and shared storytelling experiences."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop understanding of characters and story complexity through multiple playthroughs."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention on story and choices; not suitable for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Emotional connections with characters and cooperative decision-making foster deeper social bonds."

    • Leadership
      2

      "Players can lead narrative direction through choices; cooperative mode allows shared leadership."

    • Progression
      3

      "Narrative progression and unlocking new story branches serve as primary form of advancement."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Story pacing balances tension and emotional release, providing engaging but not overly stressful experience."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Unique art style and soundtrack provide moderate sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -4

      "Focus is on personal narrative experience rather than social recognition or status."

    • Story
      5

      "Core strength is deep narrative immersion with branching plots and rich character development."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Requires thoughtful decision-making and moral reasoning, though no complex strategic gameplay."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tense dramatic moments and quick time events create suspense and emotional thrill."

    • Value
      3

      "Highly praised for narrative depth and replayability, offering good value for time and money."

    • Violence
      -2

      "Violence is present in story context but gameplay focuses on narrative and choices rather than combat."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some choices involve survival elements and consequences, but not a core gameplay focus."

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