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Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

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Quick resume

Aiko's Choice is the anticipated standalone expansion to the acclaimed stealth strategy game Shadow Tactics. Set in Edo Japan, you take control of the skillful kunoichi adept Aiko and her deadly assassin friends to hunt down the ghosts of her past.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Indie, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Highly polished stealth gameplay
    • Engaging character-driven story
    • Multiple strategic approaches
    • Well-designed large maps
    • Strong audio-visual presentation

    Cons

    • Short length and limited content
    • No new mechanics or characters
    • Some bugs and glitches reported
    • Price considered high by some
    • Minimal social or multiplayer features

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Leadership, Survival, Violence, Strategy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Expression.

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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.

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    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
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    • 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 small team with unique characters and skills, choosing their own approach and tactics in missions."

    • Competence
      4

      "Challenging stealth gameplay requiring skillful planning, timing, and execution; players receive feedback through mission success and badges."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on individual play and self-set challenges like badges; no mention of ranked or PvP modes."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players who enjoyed the original game seek this expansion for more content and replayability, though it is shorter."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Players coordinate multiple characters simultaneously using shadow mode, requiring internal cooperation of team members."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Multiple ways to complete missions and use character abilities encourage creative problem solving."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Gameplay emphasizes stealth and equal use of characters rather than exerting power over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Immersive stealth tactics and story provide distraction and escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, not obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different strategies, character combinations, and approaches to solve puzzles."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Large, detailed maps with multiple paths encourage discovery, though within familiar environments."

    • Expression
      -2

      "Limited character customization; focus is on using predefined characters and abilities."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Set in a stylized feudal Japan with fictional characters and stealth tactics, offering imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      -3

      "Single-player focused with minimal social interaction or community features."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in stealth tactics and problem solving through challenging missions."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during missions."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Minimal social or emotional connection beyond character storylines; no multiplayer intimacy."

    • Leadership
      3

      "Players lead a team of characters, coordinating their actions strategically."

    • Progression
      2

      "Players unlock badges and achievements, but no extensive item or upgrade accumulation."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Balanced challenge provides flow and satisfaction, though some frustration occurs."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Enjoyable audio-visual design and dynamic soundtrack enhance sensory experience."

    • Status
      -3

      "Focus on personal achievement rather than social recognition or leaderboards."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative continuation with character development and emotional moments."

    • Strategy
      5

      "Core gameplay involves complex mental challenge, planning, and tactical problem solving."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tense stealth situations and suspenseful moments provide excitement and relief."

    • Value
      -2

      "Some players feel the price is high for the short length; better value on sale."

    • Violence
      2

      "Stealth kills and combat are present but focused on tactical elimination rather than chaotic violence."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid detection and failure through careful resource and risk management."

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