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Leaving Lyndow

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Mac • 2017

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Quick resume

It's Clara's last day on the island where she grew up. She needs to complete preparations, visit her favorite places, and say her goodbyes before leaving on a journey she may not return from.

Global score

81/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie

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    Pros

    • Beautiful graphics and scenery
    • Relaxing and calming soundtrack
    • Emotional and heartfelt story
    • Easy achievements
    • Short and accessible experience

    Cons

    • Very short gameplay
    • Limited replayability
    • Linear and simple gameplay
    • Minimal interaction depth
    • Character models considered odd by some

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Competence, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Idle. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation.

    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
      2

      "The game is mostly linear with limited exploration but players can choose the order of some interactions and mini-games."

    • Competence
      1

      "Gameplay involves simple tasks and a few mini-games with minimal challenge, suitable for casual play."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal experience."

    • Continuation
      -4

      "Very short game (~30-45 minutes) with low replayability; players tend to finish quickly and not return often."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player walking simulator with no multiplayer or cooperative features."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Some minor interaction and mini-games but mostly predefined environments and narrative."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social dominance or power dynamics; interactions are peaceful and equal."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape into a beautiful, fictional world."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest and emotional experience rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting
      -2

      "Limited experimentation due to linearity and simple gameplay; some exploration of environment."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Players explore several small areas and discover story elements and mini-games."

    • Expression
      -3

      "No character customization or player expression; fixed character and environments."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Set in a fictional world with unique characters and imaginative elements."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction."

    • Growth
      1

      "Some narrative and emotional growth through story, but minimal skill development."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."

    • Idle
      3

      "Players can take their time, wander, and idle to enjoy scenery and music."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Emotional connection to story and characters, but limited social interaction."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements."

    • Progression
      2

      "Progression through narrative and completing mini-games; no item or power accumulation."

    • Relaxation
      5

      "Highly relaxing experience with calming music and peaceful atmosphere."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visuals and soothing soundtrack provide sensory pleasure."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative-driven experience focused on emotional story and character farewells."

    • Strategy
      -4

      "Minimal strategic or problem-solving elements; simple puzzles."

    • Thrill
      -4

      "No suspense or risk; calm and predictable experience."

    • Value
      1

      "Good value for price when on sale; short length limits value at full price."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violence; peaceful interactions and exploration."

    • Survival
      -5

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

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    Last update: 29/04/2026