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Randal's Monday

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, 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, Puzzle, Point-and-click

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    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

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Creativity. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Expression.

    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
      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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    Last update: 29/04/2026