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Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

The Journey of an Idiot. 8 to 12 hours of fun!

Global score

84/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Free To Play, Point-and-click, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Humorous and engaging story
    • Varied puzzles and mini-games
    • Hint system with collectible cookies
    • Multiple endings and deaths for replayability
    • Hand-drawn art style and music

    Cons

    • Toilet humor may not appeal to everyone
    • Lack of voice acting
    • Some pixel hunting for collectibles
    • Limited manual save slots
    • Repetitive music

    Analysis

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

    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 freely explore scenes, choose dialogue options, and solve puzzles with multiple approaches and outcomes."

    • Competence
      2

      "Puzzles and mini-games provide moderate challenge; hint system helps prevent frustration."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on single-player experience without competitive elements or leaderboards."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players engage in long sessions and replay to find all deaths, cookies, and achievements."

    • Cooperation
      -5

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

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players experiment with item combinations and explore multiple endings and deaths."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social dominance or power dynamics; interactions are scripted and balanced."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Humorous and absurd story provides distraction and lighthearted escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for entertainment and personal enjoyment."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different dialogue choices, puzzle solutions, and death scenarios."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players discover new locations, hidden cookies, and secrets throughout the game."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited character customization; player expression mainly through choices and humor style."

    • Fantasy
      2

      "Story involves imaginative scenarios and exaggerated characters, though grounded in a modern setting."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; experience is solitary."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn puzzle solutions."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention on puzzles and dialogue; not suitable for background play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited emotional connection; interactions are scripted and humorous rather than deep."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management; single-player narrative."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect items, unlock achievements, and progress through chapters."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Balanced challenge with humor provides a relaxing and enjoyable experience."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Visuals and music are pleasant but not highly stimulating; humor adds emotional engagement."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      4

      "Strong narrative focus with engaging plot, characters, and multiple endings."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Requires logical thinking and puzzle solving but no complex strategic planning."

    • Thrill
      1

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

    • Value
      4

      "Good content length and replayability for price; positive player value perception."

    • Violence
      2

      "Includes comedic character deaths and failures but no graphic violence."

    • Survival
      -3

      "No survival mechanics; stable environment with scripted challenges."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026