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Not Tonight

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2018

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Quick resume

Person of European Heritage #112: Welcome to Relocation Block B, your new home. Your designated role is 'Bouncer'. Work hard, stay out of trouble, and we might let you stay in the UK.

Global score

83/100

Genres

Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Engaging papers please-inspired gameplay
    • Strong narrative with political themes
    • Excellent pixel art and soundtrack
    • Character and apartment customization
    • Responsive developer support

    Cons

    • Repetitive gameplay over long sessions
    • Some ui and save system issues
    • Political content may alienate some players
    • Limited social and cooperative features
    • Difficulty spikes and rng frustration

    Analysis

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

    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 direct their own actions as a bouncer, choosing how to handle patrons, bribes, and upgrades, with some freedom in decision-making and story choices."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game challenges players to spot discrepancies in IDs and documents under time pressure, requiring skill and attention to detail."

    • Competition
      -3

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

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report long play sessions and replay value through story and achievements, though some find the gameplay repetitive."

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "Gameplay is primarily a solo experience focused on individual tasks with limited social interaction."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players can customize their character's clothing and apartment, adding some creative expression."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions are balanced and respectful; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a distraction and immersion into a dystopian alternate reality, escaping real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, not obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players explore different story paths, upgrades, and side activities like selling drugs or supporting resistance."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Limited exploration of small areas like apartments and clubs, but mostly linear environments."

    • Expression
      3

      "Character and apartment customization allow for personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      -2

      "Set in a dystopian but plausible alternate post-Brexit UK, grounded in realistic political themes."

    • Fellowship
      -3

      "Minimal social connection; mostly solo play with some community interaction outside the game."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in document checking and decision-making, with increasing difficulty and complexity."

    • Health
      -4

      "Gameplay is sedentary with no physical activity; health mechanics relate to in-game character status only."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during gameplay sessions."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Social interactions are superficial and limited to scripted NPC dialogues."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "Players follow instructions and rules rather than leading or managing others."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate money, upgrades, and unlockables to improve performance and customize their experience."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Gameplay involves tension and time pressure, though humor and music provide some relief."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable pixel art visuals and a catchy soundtrack provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status
      1

      "Some recognition through in-game rankings and achievements, but limited social status impact."

    • Story
      4

      "Narrative immersion with engaging characters, political themes, and branching storylines."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players must plan and reason to meet quotas, manage resources, and decide on moral choices."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Time pressure and risk of failure create suspense and tension during gameplay."

    • Value
      3

      "Players report good value for time with a long story and replayability, though some note price concerns."

    • Violence
      -4

      "Gameplay focuses on checking and denying entry, with no combat or destructive actions."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players manage resources like health, money, and time to avoid failure and progress."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026