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Northmark: Hour of the Wolf

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2014

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Quick resume

Adventure across the lands of Northmark and save your homeland from the plot in this original card RPG.

Global score

82/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy

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    Pros

    • Engaging card battle system
    • Humorous and charming story
    • Pleasant art and music
    • Simple and accessible gameplay
    • Good value on sale

    Cons

    • Very short length
    • Low replayability
    • Lack of difficulty options
    • Linear and predictable story
    • No multiplayer or social features

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation.

    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 characters and build their own card decks, deciding strategies in battles, but the story progression is linear and scripted."

    • Competence
      2

      "The card battles require some tactical thinking and deck building, but overall the game is easy and lacks difficulty settings."

    • Competition
      -3

      "No multiplayer or ranked modes; focus is on single-player experience and personal progress."

    • Continuation
      -4

      "Short game length (3-6 hours), low replayability, and players tend to finish it once and shelve it."

    • Cooperation
      -5

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

    • Creativity
      2

      "Deck building and card selection allow some creativity, but limited card variety and linear progression reduce creative expression."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of dominance or power over others; gameplay is individual and non-competitive."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Fantasy setting with story and card battles provides a light escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for casual enjoyment and achievement hunting without external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Some experimentation with deck building and tactics is possible, but limited by linear story and fixed encounters."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Players explore a map with 31 locations, hidden stashes, and riddles, but the world is mostly static and scripted."

    • Expression
      -2

      "Character choice affects starting deck only; minimal customization or visual expression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strong fantasy theme with elves, dwarves, magic, and a fictional story world."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; solo play only."

    • Growth
      2

      "Some character leveling and skill point allocation, but overall shallow RPG elements and limited learning curve."

    • Health
      -5

      "Purely sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during battles and exploration; not a casual idle experience."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No close social interactions or relationships formed; single-player only."

    • Leadership
      -3

      "Some leadership stat affects unit deployment, but no player leadership or group management."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through acquiring cards, leveling up, and completing quests, but limited depth and short duration."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Casual pace, light challenge, and humorous story provide a relaxing experience."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Pleasant art and music contribute to sensory enjoyment, but graphics and effects are simple."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social recognition or multiplayer ranking; achievements are personal."

    • Story
      3

      "Story-driven game with dialogue and narrative, though predictable and linear."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Card battles require tactical planning and deck optimization, but overall strategy depth is limited."

    • Thrill
      -2

      "Low difficulty and predictable outcomes reduce suspense and thrill."

    • Value
      2

      "Good value for money on sale due to short length and simple gameplay; less so at full price."

    • Violence
      1

      "Combat involves attacking enemy units with cards; violence is stylized and fantasy-based."

    • Survival
      -2

      "No significant survival challenge; low risk and easy battles."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026