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Discolored

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch • 2019

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Quick resume

Locals whisper of a roadside diner that’s lost its color. You are sent to investigate.

Global score

78/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Point-and-click, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique and clever puzzle mechanics
    • Atmospheric and immersive mood
    • Pleasant music and sound design
    • Intuitive and fair puzzles
    • Options for control schemes

    Cons

    • Very short game length
    • Minimal story and narrative depth
    • Some puzzles require trial and error or hints
    • Lack of replay value
    • Controls can be imprecise or slow

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Value, Story.

    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 can freely explore the environment and choose how to approach puzzles, with options for free roaming or point-and-click movement."

    • Competence
      3

      "Puzzles are logical and rewarding, providing a moderate challenge without being overly difficult or obtuse."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements; the game focuses on solo puzzle solving without comparison to others."

    • Continuation
      -3

      "The game is short and some players felt it ended abruptly, limiting long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation
      -5

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

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players experiment with color mechanics to alter the environment and solve puzzles, encouraging creative problem solving."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Atmospheric and immersive experience provides a mood of isolation and mystery, offering a form of escape."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and curiosity, with no pressure or obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Game encourages trying different color combinations and revisiting areas to discover new interactions."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore a small but detailed environment, uncovering secrets and interacting with objects."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited customization; focus is on puzzle solving and environment interaction rather than personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Surreal and mysterious setting with imaginative elements like color restoration and a Twilight Zone vibe."

    • Fellowship
      -5

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

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn game mechanics progressively."

    • Health
      -5

      "Standard sedentary gameplay with no physical activity components."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship-building elements."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through collecting color prisms and unlocking new areas, though overall game length is short."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Calm atmosphere and music create a relaxing experience balanced with moderate puzzle challenge."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visual and auditory elements contribute to an immersive and pleasant sensory experience."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      1

      "Minimal narrative with hints and atmosphere; story is vague and leaves much to player interpretation."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Puzzles require logical thinking and planning, though complexity is moderate."

    • Thrill
      -2

      "Atmosphere is more mysterious and eerie than thrilling; low suspense and risk."

    • Value
      -1

      "Some players felt the game was short for its price, recommending purchase on sale."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violence or combat; gameplay is constructive and puzzle-focused."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat elements; stable and safe environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026