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Roundabout

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita, Linux • 2014

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Quick resume

Drive a constantly spinning limousine around town! Roundabout is a '70s B-Movie game where you pick up passengers, find secret collectibles, take on dangerous missions, and fall in love in a far out open world puzzle adventure - all while driving a revolving limo!

Global score

94/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique and challenging gameplay mechanic
    • Hilarious and charming fmv cutscenes
    • Open world with collectibles and side missions
    • Customization options for limo
    • Good replayability and leaderboards

    Cons

    • Short main story length
    • Some frustrating respawn and hit detection issues
    • Controls can be awkward at times
    • Lack of fast travel in open world
    • No multiplayer or cooperative features

    Analysis

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

    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 control a constantly spinning limousine with freedom to navigate an open world and choose missions and collectibles."

    • Competence
      3

      "Gameplay requires skillful maneuvering of a rotating limo, with challenges and leaderboards rewarding mastery."

    • Competition
      3

      "Leaderboards and speedrun modes encourage competition with others, though casual play is also supported."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players engage in replaying missions for better scores, collecting items, and exploring open world, supporting habitual play."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Game is single-player focused with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork elements."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players can customize limo appearance with hats, paint, and horns, adding creative expression."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are individual and humorous."

    • Escapism
      4

      "The quirky 70s B-movie style, absurd story, and silly gameplay provide strong escapism and distraction."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and humor, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Unlocking new abilities like jumping and slow motion encourages trying new gameplay approaches."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Open world with multiple maps and collectibles encourages discovery and curiosity-driven play."

    • Expression
      2

      "Customization options for the limo allow some degree of self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "The game features a surreal, campy 70s B-movie world with absurd characters and scenarios."

    • Fellowship
      -5

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

    • Growth
      3

      "Players improve skill in controlling the spinning limo and mastering challenges."

    • Health
      -5

      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and precise control; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions limited to scripted cutscenes."

    • Leadership
      -5

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

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect money, unlock upgrades, buy properties and customization items."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Gameplay is forgiving and humorous, providing a lighthearted, relaxing experience."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Colorful visuals, funky soundtrack, and silly FMV cutscenes provide sensory enjoyment."

    • Status
      2

      "Leaderboards and achievements offer some social recognition within the player community."

    • Story
      4

      "Strong narrative presence with cheesy FMV cutscenes and quirky characters driving the plot."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Players plan routes and timing to navigate spinning limo through obstacles efficiently."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some tension from avoiding crashes and completing challenges, but overall lighthearted tone."

    • Value
      3

      "Good value for price with replayability, collectibles, and humorous content."

    • Violence
      2

      "Players run over pedestrians and cause mayhem, but violence is cartoonish and optional."

    • Survival
      1

      "Avoiding crashes and explosions is a gameplay element, but failure is not heavily punished."

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