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Mountain Crime: Requital

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 3 • 2015

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Quick resume

Solve the mystery at the heart of this chilling thriller!

Global score

87/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Puzzle, Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Engaging murder mystery story
    • Unique hidden object mechanics
    • Atmospheric graphics and sound
    • Moderate puzzle difficulty
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Dated graphics and animations
    • Lack of fast travel causes backtracking
    • Weak voice acting
    • Short gameplay length
    • Abrupt and unsatisfying ending

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Expression.

    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 have freedom to explore the hotel and investigate clues at their own pace with some choice in order of actions."

    • Competence
      2

      "Puzzles and hidden object scenes provide moderate challenge and logical problem solving, suitable for beginners and experienced players."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements; gameplay is single-player and focused on personal progress."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Players tend to engage for a few hours to complete the story; some mention wanting a sequel indicating attachment."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative features."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Unique hidden object mechanic of assembling items from parts encourages creative problem solving."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social dominance or power dynamics; interactions are narrative-driven and solitary."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a relaxing distraction with immersive mystery and atmospheric setting."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Engagement driven by intrinsic interest in mystery and puzzles rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting
      1

      "Some experimentation with puzzle solutions and item usage, but mostly guided by story progression."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Exploration of multiple hotel rooms and environments with discovery of clues and story elements."

    • Expression
      -5

      "No character customization or expressive elements; presentation is fixed."

    • Fantasy
      -3

      "Story is grounded in a realistic murder mystery setting without supernatural elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; solitary gameplay experience."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop deductive reasoning and puzzle-solving skills through gameplay."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of hidden object adventure games."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and find objects; not suited for passive play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

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

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management mechanics."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through collecting items, solving puzzles, and unlocking new areas."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Atmospheric music and moderate challenge create a relaxing experience for many players."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Some atmospheric sound and visual effects enhance immersion but sensory stimulation is moderate."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      4

      "Strong narrative focus with mystery, character interactions, and plot twists."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Requires logical thinking and puzzle solving but no complex strategic planning."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Suspenseful murder mystery elements provide some tension and excitement."

    • Value
      4

      "Good value for price with several hours of gameplay and engaging story."

    • Violence
      2

      "Game involves murder and death as narrative elements but no graphic or gratuitous violence."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some elements of avoiding danger and solving problems to survive the mystery."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026