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The Abbey of Crime Extensum

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

A free game inspired by Umberto Eco's novel and Jean-Jaques Annaud's film "The Name of the Rose", and based on the game "La abadía del crimen" by Paco Menéndez and Juan Delcán.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Adventure, Free To Play

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    Pros

    • Faithful and immersive narrative
    • Atmospheric pixel art and soundtrack
    • Free to play
    • Challenging puzzles and exploration
    • Nostalgic remake of a classic

    Cons

    • Slow pacing and frequent walking
    • Confusing camera angles
    • Steep learning curve for controls
    • Lack of in-game guidance
    • Some frustrating timed events

    Analysis

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

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    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players have freedom to explore the abbey and choose actions within the monastic routine, but must follow strict schedules and rules."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game challenges players with puzzle-solving, managing schedules, and navigating complex environments, requiring skill and attention."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal investigation and exploration."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players report immersive story and atmosphere encouraging continued play, though some find the slow pace challenging."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual investigation without multiplayer or cooperative play."

    • Creativity
      -2

      "Players follow a fixed narrative and routine with limited creative modification; some exploration involved."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control over others; interactions are balanced and narrative-driven."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong immersion in a medieval mystery setting provides escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in the story, mystery, and nostalgia."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Exploration and puzzle-solving encourage some experimentation within the game’s systems."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Large, complex abbey environment encourages discovery and navigation of new areas."

    • Expression
      -4

      "Limited customization; players experience fixed characters and environments faithful to source material."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Set in a fictionalized medieval abbey with mystery elements inspired by a novel and film."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; strictly single-player."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn game mechanics, controls, and story progression through exploration and puzzle-solving."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

    • Idle
      3

      "Gameplay involves slow-paced exploration and waiting for scheduled events, allowing for intermittent attention."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are narrative and task-focused."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management; player acts independently."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through story and puzzle completion with some item collection and task fulfillment."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Atmospheric and immersive but includes tense moments and challenging timed events."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable pixel art visuals and medieval soundtrack provide sensory engagement."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or ranking systems present."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative immersion based on Umberto Eco’s novel and its film adaptation."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires planning and problem solving to manage schedules, avoid detection, and solve puzzles."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Includes suspenseful stealth and timed events, but overall a contemplative experience."

    • Value
      5

      "Free to play with high-quality content and nostalgic value."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destruction; focus on investigation and exploration."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players must avoid failure by following routines and evading the abbot, adding survival-like tension."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026