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Minoria

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2019

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Quick resume

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

Global score

81/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Platform, Arcade

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    Pros

    • Fluid and responsive combat
    • Atmospheric music and art style
    • Engaging boss fights with no-hit rewards
    • Compelling dark fantasy story and lore
    • Well-designed exploration and secrets

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Some combat mechanics can be spammed
    • Limited character development and dialogue
    • Map lacks detailed markers and fast travel
    • Parry and contact damage mechanics inconsistent

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Violence. 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
      3

      "Players can choose weapons, spells, and playstyle freely, with some exploration and decision-making"

    • Competence
      3

      "Combat requires skillful parrying and dodging, with boss fights rewarding mastery, though some mechanics can be spammed"

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and challenge rather than direct competition or leaderboards"

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players engage in multiple playthroughs for different endings and achievements, but game length is short"

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements"

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players can customize loadouts with various weapons and spells, but level design and progression are mostly linear"

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is solo and balanced"

    • Escapism
      4

      "Dark fantasy setting and immersive atmosphere provide strong escape from real life"

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, not obligation"

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different weapons, spells, and combat strategies to find effective combos"

    • Exploration
      3

      "Metroidvania style exploration with secrets and map completion, though somewhat linear"

    • Expression
      1

      "Some character customization via weapons and spells, but limited avatar personalization"

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy theme with witches, nuns, magic, and dark religious lore"

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Solo play with minimal social interaction"

    • Growth
      3

      "Leveling system and skill mastery encourage player growth and learning"

    • Health
      -4

      "High difficulty and punishing damage encourage caution but promote sedentary play"

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and precise timing, not suitable for idle play"

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Minimal character interaction; companion dialogue is limited and superficial"

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements"

    • Progression
      3

      "Leveling, weapon upgrades, and boss rewards provide clear progression"

    • Relaxation
      -1

      "Some players find combat tense and punishing, others find flow in mastering mechanics"

    • Sensation
      3

      "Atmospheric music and visuals provide emotional and sensory engagement"

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems"

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative and lore are present and contribute to immersion, though story is somewhat simple"

    • Strategy
      3

      "Combat and exploration require timing, pattern recognition, and tactical use of abilities"

    • Thrill
      3

      "Combat tension and boss fights provide suspense and excitement"

    • Value
      1

      "Generally positive value for price, though some consider it short and recommend buying on sale"

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat focused on defeating enemies and bosses with melee and magic attacks"

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid damage and manage health carefully to survive challenging encounters"

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    Last update: 29/04/2026