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Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2015

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Quick resume

A 15 minute heist game by Crows Crows Crows & Directed by William Pugh (The Stanley Parable). Slip into the soft-soled shoes of the mastermind responsible for the greatest heist- oh god I can’t do this any more, i’m joining the strike. good luck writing the steam description. -tina

Global score

93/100

Genres

Free To Play, Indie, Adventure

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    Pros

    • Free to play
    • Humorous and clever narration
    • Unique meta-narrative concept
    • Short and accessible
    • Good voice acting

    Cons

    • Very short gameplay length
    • Some bugs and glitches reported
    • Limited replay value
    • Linear progression
    • Achievement tracking issues

    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 Value, Creativity. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on 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 some freedom to explore and interact with the environment, but the game is largely linear and guided by the narrator."

    • Competence
      2

      "Gameplay involves simple tasks and some stealth mechanics; not highly challenging but requires some skill to navigate guards and puzzles."

    • Competition
      -4

      "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on individual experience without comparison to others."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Short game (~15-20 minutes) with some replay value for achievements and exploration, but limited long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single player experience with no cooperative gameplay or teamwork."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Creative narrative structure, humor, and environment; players can experiment with interactions and discover secrets."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social dominance or power over others; interactions are solo and balanced."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Provides a humorous, immersive distraction from reality with unique storytelling and atmosphere."

    • Expectation
      -3

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

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Encourages exploration of environment and trying different actions to unlock achievements and discover humor."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players can explore backstage areas and find collectibles and Easter eggs, though overall environment is limited."

    • Expression
      -4

      "Limited customization or self-expression; players follow a set narrative and environment."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Game features absurd and imaginative scenarios with meta-narrative and fictional elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; strictly single player."

    • Growth
      2

      "Some learning involved in mastering stealth and finding secrets, but overall simple gameplay."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during short play sessions; not designed for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional connections formed; solo experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; player acts independently."

    • Progression
      2

      "Players collect items and achievements, but no significant power or upgrade progression."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Humorous and lighthearted tone provides some relaxation, though some tension in stealth sequences."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Enjoyable voice acting and atmospheric effects provide sensory stimulation without overwhelming intensity."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal."

    • Story
      4

      "Strong narrative focus with meta-commentary and humor; story is central to the experience."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Some tactical stealth and puzzle elements require planning, but overall straightforward."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Includes suspenseful moments such as tiger chase and stealth sequences that create excitement."

    • Value
      5

      "Free game with high entertainment value for short playtime; positive return on time investment."

    • Violence
      1

      "Contains some combat and stealth takedowns, but not focused on violence or destruction."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players must avoid detection and threats like guards and tiger, involving survival elements."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026