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Event[0]

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2016

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Quick resume

Event[0] is a sci-fi narrative exploration game where you build a relationship with a lonely spaceship computer to get home to Earth.

Global score

80/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Puzzle

Similar games

    Pros

    • Unique ai interaction
    • Immersive sci-fi atmosphere
    • Multiple endings and replayability
    • Engaging narrative
    • Emotional ai companion

    Cons

    • Short gameplay length
    • Limited environment size
    • Ai sometimes misunderstands input
    • Price considered high for content
    • Unusual controls take time to learn

    Analysis

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

    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 type any input to interact with the AI and influence the story, showing high control over actions and decisions."

    • Competence
      2

      "Gameplay involves solving puzzles and interacting with AI requiring some skill and problem solving, but puzzles are generally not very challenging."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements; focus is on personal exploration and interaction without comparison to others."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Some players replay to discover multiple endings and explore more, but overall game is short and sessions are limited."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Main interaction is cooperating with the AI Kaizen to progress, requiring building a relationship and working together."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players creatively experiment with typed inputs to communicate with AI and solve puzzles, though environment interaction is limited."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions with AI are based on mutual respect and politeness; domination or power over AI is discouraged and can hinder progress."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Immersive sci-fi setting and AI interaction provide a strong escape from real life, engaging players emotionally."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of curiosity and interest in the unique AI interaction and story, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players try different phrases and approaches to communicate with AI and explore story branches, encouraging experimentation."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Exploration of the spaceship and reading logs is a core part of gameplay, though environment is limited in size."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited customization or personalization options; expression mainly through typed dialogue rather than visual or avatar changes."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Set in an alternate sci-fi reality with AI and space exploration, providing an imaginative fictional experience."

    • Fellowship
      -3

      "Experience is largely solitary with only AI interaction; minimal social or community involvement."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players learn how to communicate effectively with AI and solve puzzles, gaining knowledge and skills."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention on typing and puzzle solving; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Players form a unique emotional bond with the AI companion through dialogue and relationship building."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; player acts independently."

    • Progression
      2

      "Progression through story and unlocking new areas by solving puzzles and gaining AI trust."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Atmosphere and pacing create a calm, immersive experience with moments of tension balanced by exploration."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visuals and sound design contribute to mood but sensory stimulation is moderate and subtle."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on individual experience."

    • Story
      5

      "Narrative immersion is central, with multiple endings and story revealed through AI interaction and logs."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Requires some problem solving and planning to communicate effectively with AI and solve puzzles."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense and tension arise from AI unpredictability and story developments, but overall controlled."

    • Value
      -2

      "Many players feel the game is short for its price, though some appreciate the unique experience."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destruction; gameplay focuses on exploration and communication."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some elements of survival such as oxygen management and avoiding danger, but generally low risk."

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