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INFRA

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

Should you play it?

INFRA puts you into the boots of a structural analyst on a routine mission. Quickly though, your task turns into a fight for survival, all caused by deep-rooted schemes of the past. Your tools are simple: your camera and the wits to navigate a labyrinth of debris.

What works
  • Immersive and detailed environments
  • Engaging and varied puzzles
  • Deep and unfolding narrative
  • Long playtime with replay value
  • Atmospheric sound design
Things to keep in mind
  • Some puzzles can be obscure or frustrating
  • Clunky character controls and platforming
  • Battery management can be annoying
  • Voice acting is uneven
  • Some repetitive or slow sections

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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INFRA: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Intimacy.

Why this game works

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