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Disillusion

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

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Quick resume

A mysterious muse calls upon you to investigate a Large tower in an oneiric land.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG)

Pros

  • Unique surreal atmosphere
  • Evocative soundtrack
  • Deep philosophical narrative
  • Exploration and secrets
  • Low price and good value

Cons

  • Basic and repetitive combat
  • Lack of gameplay polish
  • Small resolution and ui issues
  • Some players find pacing slow
  • Limited character customization

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players explore a surreal tower with freedom to navigate and make choices, though movement is limited to 90° rotations and basic steps."

  • Competence
    -2

    "Combat is described as basic, repetitive, and not very challenging, with minimal skill variation."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No evidence of competitive or ranked modes; focus is on personal exploration and experience."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Many players report long play sessions, replayability, and desire to revisit for secrets and multiple endings."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no mention of multiplayer or cooperative play."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Highly creative surreal environments, abstract narrative, and unique art style inspired by old internet aesthetics."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No indication of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are mostly narrative and exploratory."

  • Escapism
    5

    "Strong escapism through surreal, dreamlike atmosphere and dissociative experience."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of curiosity and intrinsic interest in surreal exploration and narrative."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Exploration of hidden secrets, multiple endings, and discovery of lore encourages experimentation."

  • Exploration
    5

    "Core gameplay involves exploring maze-like floors, discovering secrets, and interacting with strange NPCs."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited character customization; focus is on experiencing preset surreal environments and narrative."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Highly imaginative, surreal, and psychedelic fictional world with spiritual and mythological themes."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction beyond NPC dialogue."

  • Growth
    1

    "Some learning involved in uncovering story and secrets, but gameplay skill growth is minimal."

  • Health
    -5

    "No physical activity or health-related features; sedentary gameplay."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention during exploration and combat; not designed for idle or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Emotional connection mainly with narrative and characters, but no close social relationships."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements present."

  • Progression
    2

    "Some progression through gaining loot and abilities, but combat and leveling are minimal and linear."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Atmosphere and music create a meditative, calming experience despite some combat tedium."

  • Sensation
    4

    "Strong sensory stimulation from psychedelic visuals and evocative soundtrack."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal experience."

  • Story
    4

    "Narrative is vague, surreal, and philosophical, with multiple endings and deep lore to uncover."

  • Strategy
    -2

    "Combat is straightforward and lacks depth; exploration involves some puzzle-like navigation."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some psychological tension and unease from atmosphere, but low mechanical risk or suspense."

  • Value
    4

    "Players find the game offers good value for its low price and unique experience."

  • Violence
    1

    "Combat involves fighting enemies but is low intensity and not a main focus."

  • Survival
    -3

    "Minimal threat or resource management; combat is low risk and enemies are not very challenging."

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