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Rewind Or Die

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2023

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Quick resume

There's a serial killer stalking your video store, and you just got called into work on your day off! Stock shelves, deal with customers and RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!

Global score

94/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Authentic retro vhs horror atmosphere
    • Detailed and immersive environments
    • Engaging chase sequences and jump scares
    • Multiple endings and secrets for replayability
    • Polished gameplay and voice acting

    Cons

    • Sewer maze section frustrating and confusing
    • Short game length
    • Some puzzles overly simple or tedious
    • Chase music divisive and sometimes immersion breaking
    • Limited story depth and character development

    Analysis

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

    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
      3

      "Players have freedom to explore multiple areas, solve puzzles, and choose how to approach objectives, though the game is mostly linear."

    • Competence
      2

      "Puzzles are generally easy and straightforward, but chase sequences provide some skill challenge; overall moderate competence required."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No evidence of competitive elements; gameplay is single-player and focused on personal progress."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Short game with replay value due to multiple endings and secrets, encouraging some habitual replay but limited by length."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative gameplay or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players engage in puzzle solving and exploration with some freedom, but mostly use predefined game structures."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social dominance or power over others; gameplay is individual and narrative-driven."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong nostalgic and immersive horror atmosphere provides effective escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for entertainment and nostalgia, with intrinsic motivation rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting
      1

      "Some exploration and discovery of secrets, but gameplay largely follows established routines."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore detailed environments like the video store and sewer maze, with secrets and multiple endings."

    • Expression
      -5

      "No character customization or player expression; presentation is fixed and standardized."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Game embraces slasher horror fiction with exaggerated characters and improbable events."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; experience is solitary."

    • Growth
      1

      "Some learning involved in puzzle solving and map navigation, but overall low complexity."

    • Health
      -5

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

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during puzzles and chase sequences; not suitable for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; interactions are limited to scripted NPCs."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player narrative experience."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect items, unlock areas, and achieve multiple endings, showing clear progression."

    • Relaxation
      -1

      "Mixed experience with moments of tension during chases and jump scares, but also some calm exploration."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Strong sensory stimulation from retro visuals, atmospheric sound design, and intense chase music."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative driven with a defined plot, characters, and multiple endings, though story is straightforward and cheesy."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Basic puzzle solving and some planning required, but overall gameplay is simple and linear."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Chase sequences and jump scares provide suspense and adrenaline, though some players found pacing uneven."

    • Value
      0

      "Mixed opinions on price vs length; some find it worth the cost, others suggest waiting for sales."

    • Violence
      4

      "Game features gore, combat with a killer, and violent horror themes consistent with slasher genre."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players must avoid being caught by the killer and solve puzzles to survive and escape."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026