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Doors: Paradox

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

A relaxing puzzle escape game! Make your way through a variety of hand-crafted 3D dioramas, look for useful objects, find hidden clues and solve fun puzzles! Unravel this mysterious adventure about chaos, order and the surreal.

Global score

91/100

Genres

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

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    Pros

    • Beautiful and varied puzzle dioramas
    • Relaxing and accessible gameplay
    • Short bite-sized levels suitable for casual play
    • Free hint and skip options
    • Pleasant audiovisual presentation

    Cons

    • Puzzles generally easy with low challenge
    • Minimal story and narrative depth
    • Limited replay value
    • Some minor bugs and occasional unclear puzzle instructions
    • Lack of customization or social features

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Thrill, Expression.

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    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players freely explore and interact with puzzle dioramas at their own pace, with options to skip puzzles and replay levels."

    • Competence
      2

      "Puzzles are generally easy to moderate, with some requiring timing and precision, offering light skill challenges."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements; focus is on individual puzzle solving without comparison to others."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players often engage in multiple short sessions and some report difficulty stopping due to enjoyable bite-sized puzzles."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative gameplay or social collaboration."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players experiment with mechanisms and interact with diverse puzzle designs, though within predefined dioramas."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control over others; purely personal puzzle experience."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Many players use the game as a relaxing, stress-relieving diversion from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different puzzle solutions and explore interactive elements, though puzzles are mostly designed with fixed solutions."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Players discover new themed puzzle rooms and hidden collectibles, but environments are small and self-contained."

    • Expression
      -4

      "Limited customization or self-expression; players interact with preset puzzles and environments."

    • Fantasy
      2

      "The game features imaginative and varied themed puzzle environments with some fantasy and sci-fi elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

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

    • Growth
      1

      "Some learning and skill development in puzzle solving, but puzzles are generally accessible and not deeply challenging."

    • Health
      -5

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

    • Idle
      -3

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

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social interactions or relationship-building elements."

    • Leadership
      -5

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

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect gems and scrolls to unlock bonus levels and track progress through chapters."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Widely described as a relaxing and calming puzzle experience with soothing music and visuals."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable audiovisual presentation with pleasing animations and sound effects enhances sensory experience."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      0

      "Minimal and vague narrative through collectible scrolls; story is not a strong focus."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some puzzles require logical thinking and problem solving, but overall difficulty and complexity are low."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "Low risk and tension; game is designed to be calm rather than suspenseful or thrilling."

    • Value
      1

      "Generally considered good value for casual puzzle fans, especially when purchased on sale."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violence; gameplay focuses on constructive puzzle interaction."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe puzzle environments."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026