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Genesis Noir

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Mac • 2021

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Quick resume

A noir adventure spanning time and space. When a love triangle between cosmic beings becomes a bitter confrontation, you'll witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god—otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to destroy creation and save your love.

Global score

79/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Stunning art style and animation
    • Excellent jazz soundtrack and sound design
    • Unique and creative narrative blending noir and cosmology
    • Intuitive and innovative puzzle interactions
    • Thought-provoking and immersive experience

    Cons

    • Some puzzles and gameplay can feel tedious or unintuitive
    • Slow pacing and occasional boredom reported
    • Lack of manual save and some technical bugs
    • Short game length
    • Abstract story may be confusing for some players

    Analysis

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

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    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
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    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 have freedom to explore and interact with surreal environments and puzzles intuitively without explicit instructions, though gameplay is linear and guided."

    • Competence
      1

      "Puzzles are generally simple and intuitive, providing some skill challenge but mostly focusing on exploration and interaction rather than difficult gameplay."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements or comparison to others; experience is solitary and personal."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players are engaged by the story and art to continue playing, though some find pacing slow and parts boring, causing occasional disengagement."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Highly creative with unique art style, abstract storytelling, and innovative puzzle interactions."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; experience is personal and introspective."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strong escapism through surreal cosmic narrative, jazz atmosphere, and abstract visuals providing distraction from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in art, story, and experience rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Encourages exploration and experimentation with unconventional puzzle mechanics and surreal environments."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Exploration of abstract cosmic environments and symbolic metaphors is a core part of the experience."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some self-expression through interpretation of abstract story and art, but limited direct customization."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy elements blending noir detective story with cosmic creation myths and surreal metaphors."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players gain insight and knowledge about cosmology and philosophy, fostering personal reflection and learning."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited social or emotional connection with others; experience is introspective and solitary."

    • Leadership
      -5

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

    • Progression
      2

      "Progression through story chapters and puzzle completion, but no item collection or upgrades."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Generally relaxing with smooth jazz soundtrack and contemplative pacing, though some parts cause frustration."

    • Sensation
      5

      "Strong sensory stimulation through striking visuals, jazz music, and atmospheric sound design."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition mechanics; experience is private and personal."

    • Story
      5

      "Narrative-driven experience with deep, abstract story exploring cosmic themes and human emotions."

    • Strategy
      -2

      "Puzzles require some problem solving but are generally straightforward and intuitive rather than strategic."

    • Thrill
      -1

      "Minimal suspense or risk; experience is contemplative rather than thrilling."

    • Value
      3

      "Players perceive good value in artistic and narrative experience despite short length and some technical issues."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus is on exploration and narrative."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat mechanics; stable and safe gameplay environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026