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State of Mind
2018
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Quick resume
State of Mind is a futuristic thriller game delving into transhumanism. The game explores themes of separation, disjuncture and reunification, in a world that is torn between a dystopian material reality and a utopian virtual future.
Global score
78/100
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click
Pros
- Engaging and complex story
- Unique low-poly art style
- Strong cyberpunk atmosphere
- Good voice acting and music
- Thought-provoking philosophical themes
Cons
- Slow and linear gameplay
- Minimal player choice impact
- Awkward controls and animations
- Some pacing issues and plot holes
- Lack of replay value beyond achievements
Motivations
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Autonomy3
"Players can explore environments and make some dialogue choices, but overall gameplay is linear and guided."
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Competence-2
"Gameplay is minimal with simple puzzles and walking simulator elements, offering little challenge."
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Competition-5
"No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal story experience."
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Continuation1
"Some players report long play sessions and interest in replaying for achievements, but others find pacing slow and lose motivation."
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Cooperation-5
"Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."
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Creativity1
"Limited player creativity; some interaction with environment and minor puzzle solving but mostly predefined narrative."
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Domination-5
"No elements of dominating or controlling others; story-driven solo experience."
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Escapism4
"Strong immersion in a dystopian cyberpunk world providing escape from reality."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily for story and atmosphere; no indication of obligation or pressure."
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Experimenting-2
"Mostly linear progression with limited exploration or experimentation; some minor puzzle variations."
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Exploration-2
"Environments are relatively small and revisited; limited discovery beyond narrative progression."
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Expression-3
"No character customization; fixed visual style and presentation."
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Fantasy3
"Futuristic cyberpunk setting with speculative technology and philosophical themes."
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Fellowship-5
"Solo narrative experience without social or community features."
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Growth2
"Players engage in understanding complex story and characters; some learning about themes like transhumanism."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."
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Idle-3
"Requires sustained attention to story and puzzles; not designed for casual or background play."
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Intimacy1
"Emotional engagement with characters and story, but limited social interaction."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management elements."
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Progression1
"Progression is narrative-based with some puzzle completion; no item or upgrade accumulation."
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Relaxation3
"Generally a calm, atmospheric experience with moments of tension in story."
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Sensation2
"Visual and auditory style is distinctive and immersive, providing sensory engagement."
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Status-5
"No social status or recognition systems."
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Story5
"Strong narrative focus with complex story, character development, and philosophical themes."
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Strategy-3
"Minimal strategic or problem-solving demands; puzzles are simple and infrequent."
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Thrill1
"Some suspense and mystery in story, but gameplay is low risk and predictable."
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Value4
"Good value especially on sale; praised for story and atmosphere relative to price."
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Violence-4
"No combat focus; gameplay centers on exploration and narrative."
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Survival-5
"No survival or threat avoidance mechanics."
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