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Enshrouded

PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

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Quick resume

You are Flameborn, last ember of hope of a dying race. Awaken, survive the terror of a corrupting fog, and reclaim the lost beauty of your kingdom. Venture into a vast world, vanquish punishing bosses, build grand halls and forge your path in this co-op survival action RPG for up to 16 players.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Early Access

Pros

  • Highly creative and flexible building system
  • Large, beautiful, and immersive world
  • Engaging co-op multiplayer experience
  • Meaningful progression and skill customization
  • Frequent developer updates and community responsiveness

Cons

  • Combat can feel repetitive and lacks depth
  • Some grind and resource management can be tedious
  • Limited character customization options
  • Certain gameplay systems (loot, quests) feel underdeveloped
  • Performance and optimization issues on some systems

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to customize characters, choose different builds, and play solo or co-op with various playstyles and difficulty settings."

  • Competence
    3

    "Combat and skill trees provide challenge and progression; some players note combat could be deeper but still requires skill and strategy."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on personal progression, exploration, and co-op play rather than competitive ranked modes or leaderboards."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Many players report long playtimes, habitual engagement, and repeated exploration/building sessions."

  • Cooperation
    4

    "Co-op multiplayer is well supported and praised; teamwork in dungeons and base building is common."

  • Creativity
    5

    "Highly praised building and terraforming system encourages creative base construction and customization."

  • Domination
    -4

    "Interactions emphasize cooperation and shared progression; no evidence of dominance or power imposition."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Immersive world, exploration, and crafting provide strong escape from real life stress and routine."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players try different builds, skills, and playstyles; exploration and building encourage experimentation."

  • Exploration
    5

    "Large, detailed world with many secrets and biomes encourages extensive discovery and curiosity-driven play."

  • Expression
    4

    "Character customization and extensive building/decorating options allow for personal expression."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Fantasy setting with magic, mythical creatures, and imaginative lore strongly supports fantasy motivation."

  • Fellowship
    4

    "Strong community and co-op play foster a sense of belonging and shared adventure."

  • Growth
    4

    "Skill trees, leveling, and crafting systems provide opportunities for learning and self-improvement."

  • Health
    -5

    "No evidence of physical activity or health-related gameplay; typical sedentary gaming experience."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention during combat and building; not designed for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy
    2

    "Co-op play encourages social interaction and friendship building, though not deeply emotional or intimate."

  • Leadership
    1

    "Some players lead groups in co-op but overall balanced and collaborative interactions predominate."

  • Progression
    4

    "Clear progression through leveling, gear upgrades, and unlocking new skills and building options."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Building and exploration provide relaxing flow states, though combat can be tense at times."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Visuals, sound, and atmospheric effects provide engaging sensory stimulation and emotional enjoyment."

  • Status
    -2

    "Limited social status or ranking systems; focus is on personal and group achievements rather than public recognition."

  • Story
    3

    "Narrative and lore are present and appreciated but not the central focus; story delivered via journals and exploration."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Combat and skill customization require planning and tactical thinking; some players desire deeper strategic elements."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Combat and exploration provide moments of tension and excitement, though overall pacing is moderate."

  • Value
    4

    "Players feel the game offers good value for time and money, especially given frequent updates and content."

  • Violence
    2

    "Combat involves fighting enemies and bosses, but violence is balanced with building and crafting."

  • Survival
    3

    "Survival elements present but described as 'lite'; resource management and threat avoidance are important."

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