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Dreamfall Chapters
PC
2017
Quick resume
The Final Cut is the ultimate collector's edition of Dreamfall Chapters, a story-driven 3D adventure about choice and consequence, set in parallel worlds: a cyberpunk vision of the future and a magical fantasy realm.
Pros
- Excellent story and character development
- Beautiful and immersive world design
- Meaningful player choices with consequences
- Strong voice acting and soundtrack
- Long playtime with replayability
- Blend of fantasy and sci-fi settings
Cons
- Gameplay and puzzles are simple and sometimes unintuitive
- Some technical issues and performance problems
- Slow pacing with many cutscenes
- Limited exploration and lack of fast travel
- Occasional bugs and interface quirks
- Story can be confusing without playing previous games
Motivations
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Autonomy
"Players appreciate the freedom to make choices that affect the story and character outcomes, though the game is somewhat linear in progression."
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Competence
"The puzzles are generally simple and not very challenging, but players feel some satisfaction from solving them."
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Continuation
"Many players mention long playtime, replayability due to choices, and being drawn into the story for extended sessions."
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Creativity
"Players enjoy the branching storylines and character customization through choices, though no building or creation mechanics."
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Escapism
"Strong evidence of players using the game for immersive story experience and emotional escape."
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Experimenting
"Players mention replaying to explore different choices and outcomes."
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Exploration
"Players explore detailed worlds and environments, though some mention limited exploration and lack of fast travel."
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Expression
"Character appearance and behavior can be influenced by player choices, providing some expression."
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Fantasy
"The game features fantasy and sci-fi worlds, dream worlds, and imaginative fiction strongly represented."
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Fellowship
"Some players mention community and shared experiences, but limited evidence overall."
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Growth
"Players mention learning about story, characters, and moral consequences, contributing to personal reflection."
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Idle
"Some players mention using the game to fill time or as a walking simulator, but not a primary motivation."
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Intimacy
"Some emotional attachment to characters and relationships, but limited evidence."
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Leadership
"Minor references to characters taking leadership roles, but no player leadership mechanics."
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Progression
"Progression mainly through story advancement and choices, no item or upgrade accumulation."
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Relaxation
"Players find the game relaxing and immersive, with no time pressure and a calm pace."
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Sensation
"Visuals, music, and atmosphere are praised for sensory and emotional engagement."
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Story
"Strong positive consensus on story quality, character development, and narrative immersion."
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Strategy
"Minimal strategic gameplay; choices affect story but not complex problem solving."
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Thrill
"Some suspense and emotional moments, but not a primary thrill-based game."
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Value
"Players feel the game offers good value for time and money, especially for fans of the series."
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Violence
"No combat in this installment; some players appreciate removal of previous combat but others miss action elements."
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Genres
Adventure, Indie
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