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The Deed: Dynasty

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

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Quick resume

Getting away with murder has never been easy. These three members of a proud and noble family are separated by five centuries, but have in common a vengeful and murderous intent. Plans must be formed, blood must be spilled and evidence must be planted ...

Global score

82/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique murder mystery gameplay
    • Multiple storylines and endings
    • High replayability
    • Immersive narrative and characters
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Repetitive mechanics
    • Limited graphics and sound design
    • Somewhat unforgiving dialogue choices
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features
    • Language barrier for non-english speakers

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. 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, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

    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 significant control over their actions, including choosing dialogue options, murder weapons, and framing targets, allowing for strategic planning and decision-making."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game challenges players to think carefully, remember dialogue choices, and plan murders and framing strategies, requiring skillful execution."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal problem-solving and narrative exploration rather than competing against other players."

    • Continuation
      3

      "High replayability with multiple scenarios, endings, and achievements encourages extended and repeated play sessions."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "The game is a single-player experience focused on individual actions and decisions without multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Players creatively construct murder plans, select evidence, and manipulate dialogue to frame others, allowing for varied approaches."

    • Domination
      -5

      "Interactions are balanced and narrative-driven without exerting control or superiority over other players."

    • Escapism
      4

      "The immersive storytelling and role of a murderer provide a strong escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in the unique gameplay and story, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "The game encourages trying different dialogue options, murder methods, and framing strategies to discover outcomes."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Players explore small but detailed environments and uncover story elements, though maps are limited in size."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Customization is limited; players express themselves mainly through choices rather than visual or avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "The game features fictional murder mysteries set in historical periods, providing an imaginative narrative experience."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "The game is designed for solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in deduction, strategic planning, and memory through gameplay."

    • Health
      -5

      "The game involves sedentary play with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention on dialogue and planning; not suited for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Social interactions are limited to scripted dialogue with NPCs, lacking deep emotional or personal connections."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players accumulate evidence, weapons, and unlock achievements, reflecting progression through the game."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "The game balances challenge and narrative tension, providing a thoughtful but not overly stressful experience."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Audio and visual elements are modest, with atmospheric music but simple graphics, providing moderate sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -4

      "Achievements exist but social recognition or popularity is minimal; focus is on individual accomplishment."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with multiple storylines, character development, and branching outcomes."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Players must use logic, planning, and problem-solving to successfully commit murder and avoid suspicion."

    • Thrill
      3

      "The suspense of framing others and avoiding capture creates tension and excitement."

    • Value
      4

      "Highly praised for its content relative to price, especially during sales, offering good return on investment."

    • Violence
      4

      "Central gameplay involves committing murders and framing others, with various weapons and methods."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid failure by managing suspicion and evidence to survive investigations."

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