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Still Life

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox • 2011

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Quick resume

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Global score

82/100

Genres

Adventure, Puzzle, Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Engaging and immersive story
    • Challenging and logical puzzles
    • Atmospheric audio-visual design
    • Dual timeline narrative
    • Well-developed characters

    Cons

    • Dated graphics and resolution limitations
    • Some frustrating puzzles
    • Clunky controls and slow movement
    • Bugs and technical issues on modern systems
    • Linear gameplay with limited player expression

    Analysis

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

    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 two characters independently, investigating and solving puzzles with freedom in exploration and decision-making within the narrative."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game features challenging and logical puzzles that require skill and thought, providing rewarding problem-solving experiences."

    • Competition
      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on personal investigation and puzzle solving without any competitive elements."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report being drawn into the story and atmosphere, playing for long sessions despite some frustrations."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players engage creatively with puzzles and exploration, but within a fixed narrative and predefined environments."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social or multiplayer interactions involving dominance or control; purely individual experience."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong atmospheric immersion and narrative provide an escape from reality into a dark detective thriller."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Some experimentation with puzzle solutions and exploration, though largely within established gameplay routines."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore detailed environments in two time periods, discovering clues and secrets."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited customization; players experience a fixed story and characters without personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      -2

      "The game is grounded in realistic crime investigation and detective work, with minimal fantasy elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and follow character development through the narrative."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventures with no physical activity."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not suitable for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited emotional connection mostly through narrative; no close social relationships formed."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual gameplay."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through story advancement and puzzle completion with item collection and evidence gathering."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Atmospheric and immersive but some puzzles cause frustration and tension."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Strong atmospheric audio-visual elements create emotional engagement and suspense."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition mechanics; individual experience without social evaluation."

    • Story
      5

      "Narrative-driven game with deep storylines, character development, and immersive plot."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires logical thinking and problem solving to complete puzzles and progress."

    • Thrill
      4

      "Suspenseful and tense atmosphere with thriller elements and mystery."

    • Value
      3

      "Players perceive good value from engaging story, puzzles, and atmosphere, especially at sale prices."

    • Violence
      3

      "Game involves investigation of violent crimes and graphic scenes, though violence is not glorified."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some elements of avoiding failure in puzzles and investigation, but no survival mechanics."

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