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Goetia

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

Goetia is a point & click adventure where you play the ghost of a young lady. You are Abigail. Abigail Blackwood.

Global score

77/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Beautiful atmospheric art and music
    • Challenging and varied puzzles
    • Intriguing and well-developed story
    • Large explorable environment
    • Immersive supernatural setting

    Cons

    • Some puzzles are overly difficult or obscure
    • Lack of hint system frustrates some players
    • No voice acting, heavy reading required
    • No inventory system complicates item management
    • Slow pacing and backtracking may deter some

    Analysis

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

    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 explore a large manor and surrounding areas freely, choosing their own path and order of puzzle solving."

    • Competence
      5

      "The game features challenging and complex puzzles requiring skillful observation, memory, and logical thinking."

    • Competition
      -5

      "The game is a single-player experience focused on personal puzzle solving without any social comparison or ranking."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report long play sessions and immersion, though some frustration with difficulty may limit extended habitual play."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "The game is a solo point-and-click adventure with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players creatively solve puzzles in multiple ways and experiment with item possession mechanics."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; the game is a personal experience."

    • Escapism
      4

      "The dark, atmospheric setting and ghost story provide an immersive escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in puzzles and story, not due to obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "The game encourages exploration and trying different puzzle solutions, though within a structured environment."

    • Exploration
      5

      "Players explore over 100 detailed rooms and multiple outdoor areas, uncovering clues and secrets."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited customization; players embody a ghost orb with no avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong supernatural and occult themes with ghosts, demons, and mystical rituals."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "The experience is solitary with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and accumulate knowledge through reading and puzzle solving."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventures."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and active puzzle solving rather than casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Minimal social or emotional connection beyond the narrative; no multiplayer or relationship building."

    • Leadership
      -5

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

    • Progression
      4

      "Players progress by unlocking new areas, acquiring new abilities, and solving puzzles to advance the story."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Atmospheric and immersive but some puzzles cause frustration and tension."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory atmosphere with moody music and detailed art."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with detailed lore, character backstories, and multiple endings."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires logical thinking, puzzle solving, and planning to progress."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some suspenseful and eerie moments, but overall a calm and contemplative experience."

    • Value
      3

      "Players find good value in story, atmosphere, and puzzle content relative to price."

    • Violence
      -4

      "No combat or destruction; focus on exploration and puzzle solving."

    • Survival
      -5

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

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    Last update: 29/04/2026