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Endless Fables: The Minotaur's Curse

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

Face off against the Minotaur!

Global score

90/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Puzzle, Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Engaging greek mythology theme
    • Varied puzzles and mini-games
    • Beautiful artwork and locations
    • Multiple difficulty levels
    • Bonus chapter and collectibles

    Cons

    • Short playtime
    • Somewhat simplistic story and characters
    • Limited replay value
    • Some minor bugs and graphical issues
    • Lack of social or multiplayer features

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Experimenting.

    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 can explore various locations, choose difficulty levels, and use special powers (Ariadne's thread) to solve puzzles, indicating moderate control over actions."

    • Competence
      2

      "The game offers puzzles and mini-games of varying difficulty, some challenging but mostly accessible, providing a sense of skill development."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No multiplayer or competitive elements; gameplay is single-player and focused on personal progress."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Some players replay for collectibles and achievements, but overall the game is short and not highly addictive."

    • Cooperation
      -5

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

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players use special powers creatively to solve puzzles; some customization in approach, but mostly predefined puzzle structures."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of dominance or power over others; interactions are solo and non-competitive."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players engage in a fantasy Greek mythology world, escaping real life through story and immersive puzzles."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation, with no obligation or external pressure noted."

    • Experimenting
      1

      "Some experimentation with puzzle solutions and use of special powers, but mostly follows established gameplay routines."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore multiple beautiful locations from Paris to Crete, discovering secrets and collectibles."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited customization; players mostly follow preset story and visuals without personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy theme based on Greek mythology, magical powers, and mythical creatures."

    • Fellowship
      -5

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

    • Growth
      2

      "Players learn puzzle mechanics and develop problem-solving skills, though challenges are moderate."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to puzzles and hidden object scenes; not suitable for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; purely individual experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; single-player adventure."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect items, unlock achievements, and progress through story and bonus chapters."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Generally relaxing gameplay with moderate challenge and flow; some players find it soothing."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Enjoyable visuals and music provide sensory pleasure, though not highly intense or thrilling."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

    • Story
      3

      "Engaging narrative based on Greek mythology with cutscenes and character interactions."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some puzzle solving and planning required, but mostly straightforward gameplay."

    • Thrill
      -2

      "Low suspense and risk; gameplay is calm and predictable without intense thrills."

    • Value
      0

      "Mixed opinions on value; short playtime but good quality; recommended on sale."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Minimal violence; focus is on puzzle solving and exploration rather than combat."

    • Survival
      -4

      "No survival or threat mechanics; stable and safe gameplay environment."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026