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SPRAWL

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2023

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Quick resume

SPRAWL is a hardcore retro FPS set in an endless cyberpunk megalopolis. Escape the walled city and take on the militarized government of the sprawl. Fueled by the blood of your enemies and a mysterious voice in your head, make your way towards the spire to topple whatever lays within.

Global score

87/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Fast paced movement and combat
    • Engaging bullet time mechanic
    • Strong cyberpunk aesthetic and soundtrack
    • Well designed levels with verticality
    • Good weapon variety and feedback

    Cons

    • Somewhat clunky wall running and melee
    • Repetitive enemy ai and arena design
    • Short campaign length
    • Some confusing level navigation
    • Minor bugs and occasional audio issues

    Analysis

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

    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 choose movement paths, weapon combos, and tactics in combat"

    • Competence
      4

      "Skillful aiming, movement mastery, and weapon switching are rewarded"

    • Competition
      -2

      "Focus is on individual play and self-improvement rather than direct player competition"

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players enjoy repeated playthroughs and extra modes like horde and time trials"

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements"

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players can experiment with movement combos and weapon usage"

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions are balanced and respectful, no evidence of power imposition"

    • Escapism
      4

      "Immersive cyberpunk world and intense gameplay provide strong real-life escape"

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, not out of obligation"

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players encouraged to try different movement and combat strategies"

    • Exploration
      1

      "Some exploration of levels and secrets, but mostly linear progression"

    • Expression
      1

      "Limited customization, mostly fixed character and weapon appearances"

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Cyberpunk dystopian setting with sci-fi elements and superhuman abilities"

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Solo single player game with minimal social interaction"

    • Growth
      3

      "Players improve skills in movement, aiming, and weapon combos"

    • Health
      -4

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved"

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires continuous focus and attention during fast-paced combat"

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional connections formed in gameplay"

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles present"

    • Progression
      3

      "Players unlock weapons and gain resources through combat"

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Fast paced but satisfying flow can induce relaxation and catharsis"

    • Sensation
      4

      "Strong sensory stimulation from visuals, sound, and fast action"

    • Status
      -3

      "Achievements and leaderboards minimal; focus on personal accomplishment"

    • Story
      2

      "Narrative present but minimal; mostly context for gameplay"

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players must plan movement and weapon use to overcome enemies"

    • Thrill
      4

      "High intensity combat and movement create suspense and excitement"

    • Value
      3

      "Good value for price with solid gameplay and replay modes"

    • Violence
      5

      "Combat focused on shooting and destruction of enemies"

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid damage and manage resources to survive encounters"

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    Last update: 29/04/2026