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Stick Fight: The Game

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, Nintendo Switch • 2017

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Quick resume

Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy, Shooter, Simulator, Fighting

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    Pros

    • Fun and chaotic multiplayer gameplay
    • Easy to learn, hard to master
    • Great for playing with friends locally or online
    • Varied weapons and interactive maps
    • Affordable price with good value

    Cons

    • Online multiplayer can be laggy and buggy
    • Limited single-player content
    • Game can become repetitive over time
    • Some bugs and glitches present
    • Lack of deep character customization or progression

    Analysis

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

    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 characters, weapons, and tactics in chaotic physics-based combat."

    • Competence
      3

      "Easy to learn but hard to master gameplay with skillful timing and movement rewarded."

    • Competition
      4

      "Strong focus on PvP multiplayer battles with friends or randoms, including ranked and casual matches."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report long play sessions and habitual play, though some note repetitiveness over time."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Supports local and online multiplayer with friends, fostering cooperative social play alongside competition."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Includes level editor and mod support allowing players to create and customize maps and gameplay."

    • Domination
      2

      "Competitive play includes trash talk and dominance over others, but also mutual respect in community."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief with chaotic, humorous gameplay."

    • Expectation
      -4

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

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Encourages trying different weapons, tactics, and maps; physics-based chaos invites experimentation."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Varied interactive arenas and mod maps encourage discovery, though core maps can become familiar."

    • Expression
      1

      "Limited character customization but some expression through map creation and gameplay style."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Imaginative stick figure combat with exaggerated physics and absurd weapons creates a playful fantasy."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong community and social bonding through multiplayer, including family and friend play."

    • Growth
      2

      "Skill development in timing and strategy occurs, though some find gameplay repetitive after extended play."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active attention and quick reflexes; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Social interactions with friends and community, though mostly casual and competitive rather than deep emotional bonds."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Some players take lead in hosting games or guiding friends, but mostly equal participation."

    • Progression
      1

      "No significant item or character progression; focus is on match performance and map variety."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Provides fun and laughter that can be relaxing, though gameplay is fast-paced and chaotic."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visual style, sound effects, and humorous ragdoll physics provide sensory fun."

    • Status
      2

      "Some recognition through achievements and community status, but not a major focus."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free and focused on multiplayer combat."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires tactical thinking about weapon use, positioning, and timing despite chaotic physics."

    • Thrill
      4

      "Fast-paced matches with unpredictable physics create suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      4

      "Highly praised for being cheap, accessible, and providing many hours of fun."

    • Violence
      4

      "Enjoyment of combat, shooting, and destruction is central to gameplay."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players try to avoid death and outlast opponents in dynamic, hazard-filled arenas."

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