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Cursed

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

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Quick resume

Her future, as well as of the whole world depends on her ingenuity and bravery. The path to her fiancé is blocked by ghosts, dragons, demons and other creatures from beyond. Will she overcome her fears? Will she find her beloved? Play "Cursed" and find out!

Global score

80/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie

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    Pros

    • Beautiful artwork and animations
    • Engaging gothic horror atmosphere
    • Logical and accessible puzzles
    • Voice acting and cutscenes
    • Achievements and trading cards

    Cons

    • Very short gameplay duration
    • Lack of hidden object scenes despite genre tag
    • Some bugs and glitches reported
    • Limited replay value
    • Simple and somewhat clichéd story

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Expression.

    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 have freedom to explore locations, find and use items logically, with some puzzle solving and choice in approach."

    • Competence
      2

      "Puzzles are generally easy but require some thinking; gameplay involves logical item use and puzzle solving."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements or player comparison; purely single-player experience."

    • Continuation
      -3

      "Short game length (~2-3 hours) and low replay value lead to limited habitual or extended play."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Some creative puzzle design and item usage, but mostly following established point-and-click adventure conventions."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social dominance or power dynamics; single-player narrative focus."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Provides a spooky, atmospheric escape with gothic themes and supernatural elements."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for entertainment and relaxation, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players try different puzzle solutions and item uses, exploring game mechanics within a linear framework."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Exploring multiple detailed locations with a map for navigation, discovering items and secrets."

    • Expression
      -4

      "Limited customization or self-expression; fixed protagonist and linear story."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strong fantasy and horror elements with demons, monsters, and supernatural story."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No community or social interaction; solo play only."

    • Growth
      1

      "Some learning through puzzle solving and story progression, but overall simple and casual."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during puzzles and exploration; not a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building with other players."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management features."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through collecting and using items, unlocking new areas and story advancement."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Casual, easy puzzles and atmospheric music provide a relaxing experience."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visual and audio design create a spooky, immersive atmosphere with some jump scares."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative-driven game with voice acting and cutscenes, though story is somewhat clichéd."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Simple puzzle solving and logical item use; limited strategic depth."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense and jump scares add mild thrill to the experience."

    • Value
      3

      "Good value especially when purchased on sale; short but enjoyable experience with achievements and trading cards."

    • Violence
      1

      "Some combat implied (e.g. shooting monsters), but mostly puzzle and exploration focused."

    • Survival
      1

      "Avoiding threats and progressing through obstacles is part of gameplay, but no complex survival mechanics."

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