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Praey for the Gods

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2021

Should you play it?

Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.

What works
  • Epic boss fights with unique mechanics
  • Immersive open world exploration
  • Atmospheric visuals and soundtrack
  • Adjustable survival difficulty
  • Crafting and gear upgrades
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky controls and camera issues
  • Limited number of bosses
  • Survival mechanics can be tedious
  • Sparse story and minimal narrative
  • Some bugs and animation roughness

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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  • Monomyth

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Praey for the Gods: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Story, Continuation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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    "Players engage in multiple playthroughs (New Game+), boss rush modes, and exploration, indicating some habitual play and attachment."

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  • Escapism

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    "Immersive survival environment and challenging gameplay provide strong escape from real life."

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    "Solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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    "Sedentary gameplay; no physical activity involved."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention during boss fights and combat; not designed for idle or background play."

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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