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The Count Lucanor

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

Pixel adventure inspired by classics like Zelda and Silent Hill.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Strong narrative with multiple endings
    • Atmospheric pixel art and sound design
    • Engaging puzzles and exploration
    • Meaningful player choices
    • Good replay value

    Cons

    • Slow character movement and no run ability
    • Manual save system requiring currency
    • Some minor bugs and ai glitches
    • Short overall playtime
    • Limited music variety

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, 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 make meaningful choices affecting story and endings, with agency in puzzle solving and exploration."

    • Competence
      3

      "Puzzles require thought and planning, enemies demand stealth and timing, but difficulty is moderate."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal exploration and puzzle solving without competitive elements or player comparison."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Multiple endings and secrets encourage replay and extended engagement despite short playtime."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players experiment with item usage and choices affecting outcomes; candle placement adds creative strategy."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are narrative-driven."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Provides a dark fairy tale atmosphere that immerses players in a surreal, unsettling world."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in story, exploration, and atmosphere without external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Encourages trying different paths, item uses, and puzzle approaches to discover multiple endings."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Exploring the castle and uncovering secrets and lore is a core gameplay element."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited character customization; expression mainly through player choices and narrative rather than visual personalization."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strongly rooted in dark fairy tale and gothic horror fantasy themes."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; experience is solitary."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn puzzle solutions, enemy behaviors, and story nuances through play and replay."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention on puzzles and stealth; slow pacing but not background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited emotional connections mainly through story; no social or relationship-building gameplay."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; single-player narrative focus."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through collecting items, unlocking areas, and achieving different endings."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Atmosphere balances tension and calm; slow pace encourages thoughtful play rather than stress."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Pixel art visuals and eerie sound design provide sensory engagement and emotional impact."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on individual experience."

    • Story
      5

      "Narrative-driven game with multiple endings, character interactions, and immersive storytelling."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires planning item use, stealth routes, and puzzle solving strategies."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Builds suspense and tension through stealth and horror elements without jump scares."

    • Value
      4

      "Short but rich experience with replay value and multiple endings offers good value for price."

    • Violence
      1

      "Contains dark and bloody themes but no player combat; violence is narrative and atmospheric."

    • Survival
      3

      "Survival elements include resource management (candles, health items) and avoiding deadly enemies."

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