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DUSK

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2018

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Quick resume

Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

Global score

97/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Fast and fluid movement and combat
    • Creative and varied level design
    • Immersive and eerie atmosphere
    • Excellent soundtrack and sound design
    • High replayability with secrets and modes

    Cons

    • Some levels can be confusing or cramped
    • Boss fights occasionally frustrating
    • Lack of cooperative multiplayer
    • Difficulty spikes may frustrate some players
    • Minimal narrative depth

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Relaxation, Survival, Violence, Fellowship. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination, Violence. 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
      4

      "Players have freedom to explore levels, choose weapons, and experiment with movement and combat styles."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game offers challenging combat, skillful movement (bunny hopping), and requires mastery of level layouts and enemy tactics."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on single-player experience and personal skill improvement; multiplayer exists but is niche and not emphasized."

    • Continuation
      5

      "Highly addictive gameplay with players reporting long playtimes and repeated returns to the game."

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "Primarily a single-player game with limited or no cooperative gameplay mentioned."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Level design is highly creative and varied; players can experiment with movement and combat approaches."

    • Domination
      -2

      "No strong evidence of dominating others; multiplayer is not a major focus and social interactions are limited."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a thrilling distraction with immersive atmosphere and intense action."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment, not obligation."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players try different weapons, movement techniques, and explore secrets and level mechanics."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Strong emphasis on discovering secrets, hidden areas, and varied level environments."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited customization or avatar personalization; focus is on gameplay rather than self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Game features supernatural, horror, and eldritch themes creating an imaginative fictional world."

    • Fellowship
      -3

      "Minimal social or community interaction; mostly a solo experience."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in movement, combat, and map navigation; learning curve present."

    • Health
      -4

      "Typical sedentary FPS gameplay with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires continuous focus and engagement; fast-paced action demands attention."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing in gameplay."

    • Leadership
      -4

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

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect weapons, power-ups, and unlock secrets as they advance through episodes."

    • Relaxation
      -3

      "Gameplay is intense and fast-paced, creating tension rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Strong sensory stimulation from sound design, music, and visual effects."

    • Status
      -3

      "No strong emphasis on social recognition or leaderboards."

    • Story
      2

      "Narrative is minimal but atmospheric, with environmental storytelling and lore."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players use tactical movement, weapon choice, and level knowledge to overcome challenges."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High suspense and adrenaline from fast combat and horror elements."

    • Value
      4

      "Players report high satisfaction and replayability, feeling the game is worth the price."

    • Violence
      5

      "Core gameplay involves combat, shooting, and destruction of enemies."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid damage and manage resources to survive challenging encounters."

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