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Cinders

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch • 2014

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Quick resume

A mature take on Cinderella that's all about player choices and breaking the classic fairy tale in any way you like.

Global score

87/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Visual Novel, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Beautiful and unique art style
    • Deep and mature narrative with meaningful choices
    • Complex, relatable characters
    • Multiple endings with high replay value
    • Immersive music and atmosphere

    Cons

    • Relatively short playtime per run
    • Some dialogue can feel repetitive or preachy
    • Lack of voice acting
    • Limited character customization
    • Price considered high by some for content length

    Analysis

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

    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 make frequent meaningful choices shaping Cinders' personality and story outcomes, reflecting high personal control."

    • Competence
      3

      "Engages players in decision-making and narrative problem solving rather than repetitive tasks."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focuses on personal story progression and multiple endings without player-vs-player or ranking elements."

    • Continuation
      4

      "High replay value with many endings and branching paths encourages multiple playthroughs."

    • Cooperation
      -3

      "Single-player experience focused on individual choices and relationships, limited multiplayer or teamwork."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Players creatively shape Cinders' personality and story through diverse choices affecting narrative branches."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions emphasize mutual understanding and complex character motivations rather than control or superiority."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Immersive fantasy setting and story provide an escape from reality through narrative engagement."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest in story and character development, not obligation."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Encourages trying different choices and exploring multiple endings to discover story variations."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Explores narrative possibilities and character relationships rather than physical world exploration."

    • Expression
      3

      "Players express themselves by shaping Cinders' personality and decisions, though no avatar customization."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Set in a fairy tale world with magical elements and reimagined characters."

    • Fellowship
      -3

      "Primarily a solo experience focused on personal story and relationships, minimal social community focus."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop understanding of characters and story through choices, encouraging reflection and learning."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of visual novels with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused reading and decision-making, not suitable for background or casual intermittent play."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Emotional connections with characters and romance options provide moderate intimacy."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "Player leads only their own character's choices, no group leadership or management."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through story branches and unlocking endings and achievements."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Relaxing reading experience with beautiful art and music, balanced pacing."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visual and auditory aesthetics provide sensory enjoyment without intense stimulation."

    • Status
      -4

      "Focus on personal story experience without social recognition or competition."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with complex characters, branching plots, and multiple endings."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Requires some planning and decision-making but no complex problem solving or tactics."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some suspense in story outcomes but overall low risk and emotional tension."

    • Value
      2

      "Good value for story and replayability, though some feel price is high for content length."

    • Violence
      -4

      "Focus on narrative and relationships, no combat or destructive gameplay."

    • Survival
      -4

      "Stable story environment without threats or resource management."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026