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Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, iOS, Mac, PlayStation 4, Android • 2017

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Quick resume

Uncover secrets of past lives in this story-rich, tactical roleplaying game set in Sigil, a dark fantasy city at the heart of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Explore the planes, survive combat alongside a party of bizarre companions, and solve puzzles unlike any ever seen in the genre.

Global score

95/100

Genres

Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy

Pros

  • Deep and philosophical story
  • Rich character development
  • High replayability
  • Immersive unique setting
  • Quality of life improvements in enhanced edition

Cons

  • Dated graphics and interface
  • Clunky and minimal combat
  • Large amount of reading required
  • Some pacing issues in later game
  • Limited visual customization

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to explore, make choices affecting story and character alignment, and decide how to solve quests, emphasizing personal decision-making over fixed routines."

  • Competence
    2

    "The game involves skill in dialogue choices and character development, but combat is simple and often avoidable, reducing technical challenge."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on personal story and exploration without competitive elements or player comparison."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Highly immersive story and world encourage long play sessions and multiple playthroughs."

  • Cooperation
    1

    "Party-based gameplay with companions, but cooperation is limited to AI companions rather than multiplayer teamwork."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players can shape character alignment, dialogue, and story outcomes, allowing creative roleplay within the narrative."

  • Domination
    -3

    "Interactions emphasize mutual respect and narrative consequences rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    5

    "Strongly immersive and philosophical story provides deep escape from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest in story and exploration."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Multiple dialogue options, branching storylines, and different character builds encourage experimentation."

  • Exploration
    4

    "Exploration of unique, richly detailed world and discovery of lore and secrets is a core part of gameplay."

  • Expression
    2

    "Character development and dialogue choices allow personal expression, though visual customization is limited."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Set in a highly imaginative Dungeons & Dragons multiverse with surreal and philosophical themes."

  • Fellowship
    1

    "Strong narrative bonds with companions, but social interaction is mostly single-player focused."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players learn about the world, characters, and themselves through story progression and dialogue."

  • Health
    -4

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with long reading sessions and minimal physical activity."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires sustained attention and focus on dialogue and story, not suitable for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy
    2

    "Emotional connections with companions and story characters foster a sense of closeness."

  • Leadership
    1

    "Player leads a party of companions with some decision-making authority, but companions act autonomously."

  • Progression
    3

    "Character leveling and alignment progression are important, though item collection is less emphasized."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Narrative flow and reading can induce relaxation, though some combat and exploration may cause tension."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Atmospheric music and unique art style provide sensory engagement, though graphics are dated."

  • Status
    -4

    "Focus is on personal story and internal growth rather than social recognition or popularity."

  • Story
    5

    "Masterful narrative with deep philosophical themes and branching dialogue is the game's core."

  • Strategy
    2

    "Requires thoughtful dialogue choices and some tactical combat, though combat is secondary."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some suspense in story and combat, but overall experience is more contemplative than thrilling."

  • Value
    4

    "Highly praised for story and replayability, providing strong value for time invested."

  • Violence
    -3

    "Combat is minimal and often avoidable; emphasis is on dialogue and story rather than violence."

  • Survival
    -2

    "Low threat environment; death is rare and consequences are narrative rather than survival-focused."

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