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EvilQuest

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360 • 2014

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Quick resume

Why save the world when you can conquer it? In EvilQuest, take on the role of Galvis — a dark knight obsessed with ultimate power. Set out on a quest of revenge,destruction and conquest in this exciting retro Action RPG title.

Global score

88/100

Genres

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

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    Pros

    • Affordable price
    • Nostalgic retro style
    • Unique villain protagonist
    • Engaging boss battles
    • Simple but satisfying combat

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Repetitive enemies and areas
    • Basic story and dialogue
    • Limited exploration and puzzles
    • Some crude art and sound design

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Value, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Sensation.

    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 customize character stats and choose playstyle (melee or magic), with some freedom in progression and combat approach."

    • Competence
      2

      "Combat requires timing and positioning, with challenging bosses; however, normal enemies are predictable and repetitive."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No multiplayer or competitive elements; gameplay focuses on single-player experience without comparison to others."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Players report completing the game in 4-7 hours; some replay for achievements but overall short length limits habitual long-term play."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player game with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Some character build customization and spell variety; limited environmental or level design creativity, mostly linear progression."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Playing as a powerful villain exerting control over the world, but no social or multiplayer domination aspects."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Retro fantasy setting and villainous role provide escapism from real life through immersive gameplay and story."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia; no indication of obligation or external pressure to play."

    • Experimenting
      1

      "Some experimentation with character builds and combat styles, but overall linear and repetitive gameplay limits novelty."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Exploration of different themed areas with some secrets; however, linear map design and repeated environments reduce discovery."

    • Expression
      -2

      "Limited character customization mostly in stats; no avatar personalization or cosmetic modifications."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy theme with an evil anti-hero, magic, mythical creatures, and a fictional world."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; entirely solo experience."

    • Growth
      3

      "Leveling system with stat allocation and skill progression supports learning and personal development."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active player attention; some grinding but no background or idle gameplay elements."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social interactions or relationship building; purely individual play."

    • Leadership
      -5

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

    • Progression
      4

      "Character progression through leveling, equipment upgrades, and spell acquisition drives gameplay."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Generally balanced challenge with some tension in boss fights; overall enjoyable but not highly relaxing."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Retro pixel art and chiptune music provide moderate sensory stimulation; some find art style crude."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative immersion through a unique villain protagonist and plot; story is simple but engaging for fans of retro RPGs."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Combat requires timing and positioning; some tactical decisions in character build and boss fights."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some suspense in boss battles; overall gameplay is predictable and low risk."

    • Value
      5

      "Excellent value for price; players praise the game as a bargain for the entertainment and nostalgia it provides."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat focused on defeating enemies and bosses with weapons and magic; violent actions are central to gameplay."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some challenge in avoiding damage and managing resources, but generally stable conditions with predictable enemies."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026