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Ghostlore

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One • 2023

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Quick resume

Ghostlore is an 'Eastpunk' Action-RPG where you fight supernatural monsters from Southeast-Asian folklore. Inspired by classic ARPGs such as Diablo 2 and Titan Quest, Ghostlore features detailed item and character customization systems, procedurally generated maps, and awesome 90's retro graphics.

Global score

81/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Deep and creative build customization
    • Unique southeast asian folklore setting
    • Engaging combat and skill synergies
    • Good replayability and endgame content
    • Local coop and asynchronous multiplayer features

    Cons

    • Limited story and content length
    • Some ui and control clunkiness
    • Lack of online multiplayer matchmaking
    • Difficulty spikes and balance issues
    • Graphics can be visually cluttered

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Intimacy, Fellowship.

    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 high freedom to customize builds by combining classes, skills, and glyphs, with respec options allowing experimentation."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game involves skillful build crafting and combat, though some players find difficulty spikes uneven and some mechanics easy once optimized."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is mostly on personal progression and experimentation; multiplayer is local coop with no online matchmaking, and no strong emphasis on player-vs-player competition."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report long play sessions, replayability through build experimentation, and engaging endgame content encouraging habitual play."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Local split-screen coop supported with some asynchronous multiplayer features, but no full online multiplayer; cooperation is present but limited."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Highly creative build system with multiclassing, skill combinations, and a unique glyph grid system requiring strategic placement and customization."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions emphasize shared experiences and cooperation; no evidence of dominance or power imposition over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players enjoy immersive fantasy setting based on Southeast Asian folklore, providing a distinctive escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

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

    • Experimenting
      5

      "Strong emphasis on trying new builds, skill combos, and glyph arrangements; encourages tinkering and creative exploration."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Procedurally generated maps offer some novelty, but limited story content and repeated zones reduce exploration depth."

    • Expression
      3

      "Customization of characters through skills, glyphs, and equipment allows personal expression, though visual customization is limited."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy theme rooted in Southeast Asian folklore and mythology, with supernatural creatures and magical abilities."

    • Fellowship
      1

      "Some community features like summoning other players' characters and gifting items, but social interaction is limited."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills and knowledge of complex systems, with meaningful character progression and build optimization."

    • Health
      -4

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

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active engagement; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -3

      "Social interactions are minimal and surface-level; no evidence of close relationships or emotional sharing."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "No leadership or authoritative roles; cooperative play is balanced and shared."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong emphasis on acquiring and upgrading gear, glyphs, and skills; character power increases over time."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Gameplay balances challenge and flow; some players find it relaxing and satisfying, though difficulty spikes exist."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visual and auditory effects are enjoyable though sometimes cluttered; combat animations and sound provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -3

      "Limited social recognition; achievements and leaderboards exist but are not a major focus."

    • Story
      1

      "Story is present but minimal and straightforward; main appeal is gameplay rather than narrative immersion."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Players engage in strategic planning of builds, skill placement, and combat tactics; some players note inventory and map navigation challenges."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some tension and challenge in combat and endgame, but overall difficulty is moderate and not highly suspenseful."

    • Value
      4

      "Players perceive good value for price, especially given depth of customization and replayability."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat involves defeating monsters with various weapons and skills; typical ARPG violence without excessive gore."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players manage resources and avoid death, but game is generally forgiving with limited penalties for failure."

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