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Killer Frequency

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Meta Quest 2, Xbox Series X|S • 2023

Should you play it?

Killer Frequency is a first-person horror puzzle game set in 1987, that puts you in the role of a late-night radio talk show host in small town America whose callers are being stalked by a mysterious killer.

What works
  • Engaging narrative and characters
  • Unique 1980s horror radio dj setting
  • Well-designed puzzles and decision making
  • Excellent voice acting and atmosphere
  • Multiple endings and replay value
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited gameplay variety beyond puzzles and dialogue
  • Short overall length for some players
  • Some pacing issues and linearity
  • Minimal social or multiplayer features
  • Lack of deeper radio simulation mechanics

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Hidden Gems

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Killer Frequency: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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    "Single-player experience focused on individual problem solving and narrative."

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  • Creativity

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  • Escapism

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, not obligation or external pressure."

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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  • Growth

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention on dialogue and puzzles; not designed for casual or background play."

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  • Story

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