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NEON STRUCT

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 2015

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Quick resume

You are Jillian Cleary: an ex-spy on the run, framed for treason and hunted by your former agency. You must move in secret, survive off the grid, and find a way to clear your name. Old friends and new allies will lend their support; but with the eyes of the world upon you, who can you trust?

Global score

83/100

Genres

Action, Indie

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    Pros

    • Faithful homage to classic stealth games
    • Engaging stealth mechanics and level design
    • Atmospheric cyberpunk setting and soundtrack
    • Multiple paths and replayability
    • Developer engagement and free dlc

    Cons

    • Predictable and sometimes easy ai
    • Minimalist graphics may not appeal to all
    • Short game length
    • Limited story depth and character development
    • Some sound design and ui issues

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Fantasy, Intimacy.

    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
      4

      "Players can choose their approach to stealth, use various gadgets, and decide how to complete objectives with multiple routes and strategies."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game offers skill-based stealth mechanics, timing, and level rankings that reward mastery, though AI is sometimes predictable."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal stealth performance and self-set goals like mission rankings, with no direct player-vs-player competition."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players often replay levels to improve scores and explore collectibles; some desire for longer play but game is relatively short."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual stealth gameplay with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Level editor and multiple paths encourage creative approaches, but core gameplay follows established stealth mechanics."

    • Domination
      -5

      "Gameplay emphasizes stealth and avoidance rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Cyberpunk setting and immersive stealth gameplay provide distraction and immersion away from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in stealth genre and story, not due to obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different stealth tactics, gadgets, and routes; level editor supports experimentation with new content."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Encouraged to explore levels for collectibles and alternate paths; geocaches reward thorough exploration."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Minimalist character design with no avatar customization; expression mainly through gameplay choices."

    • Fantasy
      2

      "Fictional cyberpunk espionage story with conspiracy themes, but grounded in plausible near-future setting."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Primarily a solo experience with limited social interaction or community involvement beyond workshop content."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop stealth skills and learn level layouts; limited character progression but skill improvement rewarded."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during stealth missions; not suited for idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are limited to brief NPC dialogues."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; player acts independently without directing others."

    • Progression
      2

      "Players collect items, money, and gadgets; mission rankings and collectibles provide sense of advancement."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Atmospheric music and pacing provide moments of flow and tension release, though stealth can be tense."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Stylized neon visuals and electronic soundtrack offer sensory stimulation and mood enhancement."

    • Status
      -4

      "Achievements and rankings exist but social recognition is limited; focus is on personal accomplishment."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative-driven with espionage plot, character interactions, and branching endings enhancing immersion."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires planning routes, timing, and gadget use to avoid detection and complete objectives stealthily."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Stealth gameplay creates suspense and tension, with relief upon successful evasion or mission completion."

    • Value
      1

      "Generally considered good value especially on sale; short length noted but replayability adds payoff."

    • Violence
      -4

      "Non-lethal gameplay focused on stealth and incapacitation rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      2

      "Avoiding detection and incapacitation is key; player must manage stealth resources and evade threats."

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