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Randal's Monday

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2014

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Quick resume

A kleptomaniac, a sociopath and a horrible friend. Randal is potentially one of the most scurrile protagonists since the invention of the hoverboard. Randal's Monday is a crazy space-time odyssey in classic adventure design, spiced up with countless geek culture references of the last 30 years.

Global score

78/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click, Puzzle

Pros

  • Rich pop culture references
  • Humorous and dark comedy
  • Engaging narrative and characters
  • Challenging puzzles with hint system
  • High-quality voice acting and art style

Cons

  • Some puzzles illogical or frustrating
  • Lengthy and sometimes tedious dialogue
  • Main character is unsympathetic to some
  • Lack of replay value beyond achievements
  • Technical bugs reported by some players

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to explore, combine items, and make decisions affecting the time loop; gameplay is classic point-and-click with open interaction."

  • Competence
    3

    "Puzzles require skill and creative thinking, though some are illogical and challenging, with a hint system to assist."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on solo play and personal puzzle solving without competitive elements or leaderboards."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Many players report long playtime and engagement, though some find it slow or tedious towards the end."

  • Cooperation
    -5

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

  • Creativity
    4

    "Players creatively combine items and explore multiple dialogue paths; game encourages experimentation."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of dominance or power over others; interactions are narrative-driven and equal."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players enjoy escaping into a humorous, absurd world filled with pop culture references and dark humor."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in the genre and humor; no obligation or pressure reported."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Game encourages trying different item combinations and dialogue options to solve puzzles."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Players explore various locations repeatedly with new interactions each time, discovering references and secrets."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited character customization; expression mainly through dialogue choices and story progression."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Game features imaginative fiction with time loops, curses, and absurd scenarios beyond realistic experience."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction or community features."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn puzzle solutions; some narrative character growth."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventures; no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and follow dialogue; not suited for idle or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Limited to surface-level character interactions; no deep emotional or relationship-building mechanics."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or management roles; player controls only the protagonist's actions."

  • Progression
    3

    "Progression through story advancement and item collection; inventory changes affect gameplay."

  • Relaxation
    1

    "Humorous and engaging but some players find puzzles frustrating and dialogue lengthy, causing tension."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Enjoyable audiovisual style and voice acting provide sensory stimulation, though not intense."

  • Status
    -4

    "No social status or recognition systems; achievements exist but are personal."

  • Story
    4

    "Strong narrative focus with layered plot, character development, and many pop culture references."

  • Strategy
    2

    "Requires mental challenge and problem solving in puzzles, though some are illogical or trial-and-error."

  • Thrill
    0

    "Moderate suspense from story twists but overall controlled and predictable gameplay experience."

  • Value
    3

    "Good content quantity and quality for price, especially on sale; some players note lengthiness."

  • Violence
    -3

    "Minimal violence; focus on puzzle solving and story rather than combat or destruction."

  • Survival
    -4

    "No survival mechanics or threats; gameplay occurs in stable, low-risk environments."

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