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Perception

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

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Quick resume

An award-winning narrative thriller about a blind woman’s journey to uncover the truth about the mansion from her nightmares, or else become one of its victims.

Global score

73/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Unique echolocation gameplay
    • Immersive and creepy atmosphere
    • Engaging narrative with multiple story chapters
    • Innovative perspective of a blind protagonist
    • Well-done sound design and voice acting

    Cons

    • Short game length with limited replay value
    • Some plot holes and confusing story elements
    • Repetitive walking and navigation
    • Limited enemy ai and threat
    • Lack of customization and multiplayer features

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Continuation, Value.

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    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 control a blind protagonist with echolocation, freely exploring the mansion and making decisions on how to navigate and use abilities."

    • Competence
      2

      "The game involves some skill in managing noise and navigation in darkness, but overall gameplay is simple and walking-simulator-like."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements; focus is on individual exploration and story."

    • Continuation
      -3

      "Short game (~3-5 hours) with limited replay value; some players found it easy to disengage after finishing."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Unique echolocation mechanic and narrative style provide creative gameplay and storytelling."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and equal interactions absent."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Provides immersive horror atmosphere and distraction from real life through exploration and suspense."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in unique gameplay and story; no obligation or pressure noted."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with echolocation and sound-based navigation, exploring different areas and approaches."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Core gameplay involves discovering new areas, secrets, and story elements in a changing mansion environment."

    • Expression
      -5

      "Minimal customization or personalization; players use the fixed protagonist and environment."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Supernatural elements and paranormal story create an imaginative, fictional experience."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; strictly single-player."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players learn to navigate and manage echolocation mechanics and story progression, though limited complexity."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active navigation; not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; solitary experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player narrative."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect items, unlock story elements, and progress through chapters with increasing narrative depth."

    • Relaxation
      -1

      "Atmosphere is tense and suspenseful, with moments of calm but overall some stress and anxiety."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Strong auditory and atmospheric sensory stimulation create emotional engagement and suspense."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; individual experience."

    • Story
      4

      "Narrative-driven game with unfolding plot, character development, and multiple story chapters."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some planning required to manage noise and avoid enemies, but overall straightforward gameplay."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tension and suspense from evading enemies and navigating dark environments provide thrills."

    • Value
      -2

      "Some players felt the game was short and lacked replay value, making price less justified."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Limited combat; focus on avoidance and hiding rather than destruction or aggression."

    • Survival
      3

      "Avoiding detection and managing noise to survive encounters with hostile presence is a gameplay element."

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