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Lucifer Within Us

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2020

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Quick resume

Solve 3 increasingly intricate murders by examining the evidence -- find the motive, the means, and the opportunity. Use testimonies of the suspects as evidence by examining every detail for contradictions... and signs of sin. Purify the possessed. Purge the daemons.

Global score

74/100

Genres

Indie, Strategy, Point-and-click, Simulator, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Innovative investigation mechanics
    • Engaging narrative and worldbuilding
    • Strong art and voice acting
    • Satisfying puzzle solving
    • Unique cyberpunk-religious setting

    Cons

    • Very short gameplay length
    • Limited replay value
    • Some ui and ux issues
    • Predictable cases and solutions
    • Price perceived as high for content

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Exploration, Violence.

    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
      3

      "Players direct investigations, choose how to question suspects and piece together evidence, showing moderate control over actions."

    • Competence
      3

      "Engages players in logical deduction and contradiction finding, providing satisfying skill-based challenges."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focuses on individual puzzle solving and narrative experience without competitive elements or player comparison."

    • Continuation
      -3

      "Short game length and limited content lead to low habitual play and quick completion."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual investigation without multiplayer or cooperative features."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players creatively analyze testimonies and evidence, but within a structured narrative and fixed cases."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control over others; interactions are balanced and investigative."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Immersive cyberpunk-religious setting and narrative provide escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players explore investigation mechanics and test evidence combinations, though within limited scenarios."

    • Exploration
      -3

      "Limited environments and cases reduce discovery; focus is on analyzing presented information."

    • Expression
      -4

      "No character customization or personalization; presentation is standardized."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strongly imaginative setting blending cyberpunk and religious fantasy elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Solo play experience with minimal social or community interaction."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop deduction skills and understanding of game mechanics through gameplay."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and active engagement to solve puzzles; not suited for background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; interactions are limited to game narrative."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual gameplay."

    • Progression
      2

      "Players progress through cases and unlock achievements, but no extensive item or upgrade systems."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Moderate tension balanced with satisfying puzzle solving and atmospheric immersion."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable art, sound design, and voice acting provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal experience."

    • Story
      4

      "Strong narrative immersion with well-written characters and plot, though short in length."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires logical reasoning, planning, and problem solving to uncover contradictions and solve cases."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some suspense and intrigue in mystery solving, but overall low risk and controlled environment."

    • Value
      -2

      "Mixed player sentiment about price versus short playtime; better value on sale."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Minimal direct violence; focus on investigation rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      -4

      "Stable conditions with no threat or failure states; no survival mechanics."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026