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Replica

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch • 2016

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Quick resume

Replica is an interactive novel game played through a cellphone and social media. The insane experience of peeping into someone's private life through a cellphone will transform you into the state's greatest patriot.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Unique and immersive narrative
    • Multiple endings and secrets
    • Thought-provoking themes on surveillance and privacy
    • Accessible puzzle gameplay
    • Affordable price with good value

    Cons

    • Short playtime
    • Repetitive puzzles and gameplay loops
    • Lack of save feature
    • Some puzzles can be obscure without hints
    • Limited customization and social interaction

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Fantasy.

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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 have freedom to explore the phone and make choices affecting multiple endings, though constrained by the game's narrative and tasks."

    • Competence
      2

      "Puzzle solving and code cracking require attention and some skill, but puzzles are generally not very difficult."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on individual exploration and personal decision-making without comparison or competitive elements."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Multiple endings and secrets encourage replay, but repetitive puzzles and short playtime may reduce long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual investigation without cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players experiment with different choices and puzzle solutions to unlock various endings and secrets."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are solitary and narrative-driven."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Provides immersive escape into a dystopian narrative, allowing players to reflect on real-world surveillance and privacy issues."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in the story and puzzles, not due to obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Encourages trying different approaches and exploring multiple endings through experimentation."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Core gameplay involves discovering hidden information, secrets, and multiple story branches within the phone."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited customization; player expression is through choices rather than avatar or environment personalization."

    • Fantasy
      -2

      "Set in a realistic dystopian scenario reflecting contemporary societal issues rather than imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Experience is solitary with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and understanding of the narrative through repeated play and puzzle solving."

    • Health
      -5

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

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not designed for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited social or emotional connection beyond narrative empathy; no close relationship building."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual gameplay."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through unlocking new information, achievements, and multiple endings."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Atmosphere is tense and oppressive but music and pacing provide some balance."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Sensory input is minimal, focused on pixel art and music to create mood rather than intense stimulation."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and private."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative focus with multiple endings and deep thematic content about surveillance and privacy."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires logical thinking and puzzle solving to uncover clues and progress through story branches."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tense atmosphere and moral dilemmas create suspense and emotional engagement."

    • Value
      4

      "Highly praised for its price-to-content ratio and replay value despite short playtime."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violent gameplay; focus is on investigation and puzzle solving."

    • Survival
      3

      "Narrative involves avoiding failure and consequences through careful information gathering and choices."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026