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Eternal Threads

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Engaging time travel narrative
    • Well-written characters and voice acting
    • Innovative timeline mechanic
    • Multiple branching story outcomes
    • Intuitive timeline interface

    Cons

    • Slow start and pacing
    • Limited replay value after completion
    • Some clunky controls and walking mechanics
    • Character models and animations could be improved
    • Ending is a cliffhanger and somewhat unsatisfying

    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 Intimacy, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

    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 the timeline non-linearly and choose how to influence events, with multiple branching choices affecting outcomes."

    • Competence
      2

      "Gameplay involves puzzle-like investigation and decision making, requiring understanding of cause-effect chains, but mechanical skill demands are low."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal exploration and narrative discovery without competitive elements or social comparison."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Some players find replay value in exploring all timeline branches and endings, but others note limited long-term engagement after completion."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual investigation and decision making without multiplayer or cooperative play."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players experiment with timeline changes and explore different narrative outcomes, though within a fixed story framework."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social dominance or power dynamics; interactions are solitary and narrative-driven."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players immerse in a fictional time travel narrative, escaping real life through story exploration and mystery solving."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in story and mechanics, with no external obligations or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Encouraged to try different choices and explore multiple timeline branches to uncover all story possibilities."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Exploration of a single environment and extensive timeline events, discovering new scenes and secrets."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited customization; players interact with preset story and characters without avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Time travel and timeline manipulation provide a speculative fiction setting, though grounded in realistic character drama."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Experience is solitary with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop understanding of complex cause-effect relationships and character motivations through investigation."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay focused on narrative and puzzle solving."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to follow story and timeline; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Emotional engagement with characters and their personal stories fosters a sense of connection."

    • Leadership
      Insufficient data
    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through unlocking new timeline events, secrets, and achieving better endings."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Slow-paced, contemplative gameplay encourages relaxed, thoughtful engagement."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Atmospheric audio and visuals provide moderate sensory stimulation, but not intense excitement."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative focus with branching plots, character development, and player-driven story outcomes."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires logical thinking and planning to manipulate timeline events for optimal outcomes."

    • Thrill
      0

      "Some suspenseful moments but overall a calm, low-risk narrative experience."

    • Value
      0

      "Mixed player opinions on price versus content; generally considered worth it on sale."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on narrative and puzzle solving."

    • Survival
      2

      "Central goal is to prevent deaths by managing events, but no real-time survival mechanics."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026