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Mosaic

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

Should you play it?

Enter a world that’s utterly surreal and eerily familiar. Escape the mundanity of your existence in an experience that will stay with you. Mosaic is a narrative-driven modern adventure game with a story that lasts about 2-3 hours.

What works
  • Strong philosophical narrative
  • Unique artistic style and atmosphere
  • Emotional and social commentary
  • Addictive in-game clicker mini-game
  • Short and contemplative experience
Things to keep in mind
  • Minimal and repetitive gameplay
  • Short playtime for full price
  • Some technical bugs and glitches
  • Awkward mouse controls
  • Linear with limited player agency

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Hidden Gems

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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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Mosaic: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Fantasy.

Why this game works

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

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    "Players have some choices affecting minor story elements but overall the narrative is linear and outcomes are mostly fixed, indicating limited personal control."

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  • Competence

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    "Gameplay is minimal and predictable, mostly walking, driving, and simple interactions with limited skill or challenge."

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  • Competition

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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    "Strong narrative and immersive atmosphere provide escape from real life stresses."

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  • Expectation

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  • Experimenting

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    "Gameplay is repetitive and linear with limited novelty or mechanic experimentation."

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  • Exploration

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    "Environments are mostly familiar and linear with minimal discovery or open exploration."

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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  • Growth

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  • Health

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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  • Status

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  • Strategy

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  • Value

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  • Violence

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