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Evoland

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Android, Linux • 2013

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Quick resume

Evoland is a journey through the history of action/adventure gaming, allowing you to unlock new technologies, gameplay systems and graphic upgrades as you progress through the game.

Global score

83/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS)

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    Pros

    • Innovative concept showcasing rpg evolution
    • Nostalgic audiovisual presentation
    • Humorous and lighthearted tone
    • Accessible gameplay with varied mechanics
    • Numerous references to classic rpgs

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Simple and generic story
    • Repetitive random battles
    • Limited depth in gameplay and progression
    • No multiplayer or social features

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Survival, Thrill.

    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 gradually unlock new gameplay mechanics and controls, gaining more freedom as the game evolves from limited movement to full exploration."

    • Competence
      2

      "The game offers some skill-based puzzles and boss fights, but overall the gameplay is simple and accessible with low difficulty."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on single-player experience without competitive or ranked elements."

    • Continuation
      -3

      "Short game length (3-6 hours) and some players find it easy to disengage after completion."

    • Cooperation
      -5

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

    • Creativity
      4

      "Highly creative concept showcasing evolution of RPGs with changing graphics, mechanics, and references."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of domination or power over others; cooperative or equal participation not applicable."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Nostalgic and immersive experience allowing players to escape into a history of RPG gaming."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players experiment with evolving gameplay styles and mechanics as they unlock new features."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Exploration increases as new areas and mechanics unlock, though world is relatively small."

    • Expression
      -2

      "Limited character customization; focus is on experiencing evolution rather than personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Game embraces fantasy RPG tropes and parodies classic RPG stories and characters."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; strictly single-player."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn and experience evolution of game mechanics and styles, gaining knowledge of RPG history."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention; random battles and puzzles demand player engagement."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; single-player only."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through unlocking new gameplay features, graphics, and minor character upgrades."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Generally lighthearted and humorous with a relaxed pace, though some frustration with random battles."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable audiovisual evolution from 8-bit to 3D with nostalgic music and graphics."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems."

    • Story
      1

      "Simple and generic story mainly serving as a framework for gameplay evolution."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some puzzle solving and combat strategy, but overall gameplay is straightforward and simple."

    • Thrill
      0

      "Mixed experience; some moments of challenge but mostly predictable and low risk."

    • Value
      0

      "Mixed opinions on value; short length but praised for creativity and nostalgia; recommended on sale."

    • Violence
      2

      "Combat includes fighting enemies and bosses, but is light and cartoonish rather than violent."

    • Survival
      -2

      "Low threat environment with simple combat and no complex survival mechanics."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026