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Clandestine

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2015

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Quick resume

Clandestine is a 2-player or singleplayer stealth/hacking game set in 1996. Asymmetrical co-op allows one player to take the role of the spy while a friend provides overwatch and assistance as the hacker, and unravel a post-Cold War espionage conspiracy.

Global score

79/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Tactical

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    Pros

    • Unique asymmetric co-op gameplay
    • Strong emphasis on communication and teamwork
    • Engaging stealth and hacking mechanics
    • Good replay value with multiple approaches
    • Immersive spy atmosphere and story elements

    Cons

    • Dated graphics and animations
    • Technical bugs and performance issues
    • Clunky controls especially for spy
    • Limited character customization
    • Short campaign length

    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 Expression, Competition, Relaxation.

    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 have freedom to choose playstyle, equipment, routes, and in-mission decisions, especially in co-op roles."

    • Competence
      3

      "Requires skillful stealth, multitasking (especially for hacker), and coordination; mistakes are punished."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focuses on cooperative play and personal progress rather than competing against others."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report replay value and desire to play multiple missions and roles; some frustration with bugs may limit."

    • Cooperation
      5

      "Core gameplay is asymmetric co-op requiring constant communication and teamwork between spy and hacker."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players can choose different approaches and customize loadouts, but within predefined mission structures."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Emphasizes equal partnership and mutual reliance rather than exerting control or superiority."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players enjoy immersive spy scenarios and tension relief through gameplay, escaping real life stress."

    • Expectation
      -3

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

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Game encourages trying different tactics, stealth or combat, and exploring multiple mission solutions."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Some exploration of mission environments and HQ; story and dialogue reward curiosity."

    • Expression
      -2

      "Limited character customization; mostly fixed character models and preset aesthetics."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Players experience spy fiction with some realistic grounding in 90s espionage themes."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong sense of community and shared experience through co-op play and communication."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in stealth, hacking, coordination, and strategic planning."

    • Health
      -4

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

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires continuous attention and coordination; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Co-op fosters social interaction and trust between players, though not necessarily close emotional bonds."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Some players take guiding roles (hacker directing spy), but overall balanced partnership."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players unlock weapons, gadgets, and story progression; mission outcomes affect future gameplay."

    • Relaxation
      -1

      "Tense stealth gameplay with moments of relief; overall more challenging than relaxing."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Atmospheric music and tension create emotional engagement despite dated graphics."

    • Status
      -3

      "Little emphasis on social recognition or leaderboards; focus on cooperative achievement."

    • Story
      2

      "Narrative and character dialogue add immersion and affect mission outcomes, though not deeply complex."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Strong emphasis on planning, coordination, and problem solving in stealth and hacking."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High tension and suspense from stealth mechanics and risk of failure."

    • Value
      3

      "Players feel the game offers good value for price, especially with co-op replayability."

    • Violence
      1

      "Violence is present but non-lethal options are encouraged and rewarded."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid detection and failure; stealth and resource management are key."

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