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The Mooseman

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

You are the Mooseman and you have the ability to see all that is hidden to the mortal eye. You are about to visit three layers of this universe - the first one is the Lower World where dead reside…

Global score

89/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Platform, Arcade, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Beautiful art and music
    • Unique cultural mythology
    • Immersive atmosphere
    • Short and accessible
    • Educational lore and storytelling

    Cons

    • Short gameplay length
    • Simple and repetitive puzzles
    • Slow pacing
    • Limited replay value
    • Some translation issues

    Analysis

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

    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
      3

      "Players can switch between two dimensions and choose paths, but gameplay is mostly linear and guided."

    • Competence
      1

      "Puzzles are simple and few; some optional challenges exist but overall low difficulty."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal exploration and narrative."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Short game but some players replay to find collectibles and explore lore further."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative features."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Unique art style and cultural storytelling; players engage with mythological content creatively."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of dominance or control over others; experience is personal and introspective."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong immersion in a mystical world and mythology offers escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest in mythology and atmosphere, not obligation."

    • Experimenting
      1

      "Some exploration of puzzles and dimensions, but mostly linear and guided gameplay."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Encouraged to discover hidden artifacts and lore, though within a linear path."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited customization or self-expression; focus on experiencing preset narrative and art."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Engages with mythological and spiritual themes, though based on real folklore."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; purely solo experience."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players learn about Finno-Ugric mythology and culture; some skill in puzzle solving."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to puzzles and narrative; not a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; solitary experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

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

    • Progression
      2

      "Collecting artifacts and unlocking lore provides a sense of progression."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Calm, atmospheric experience with soothing music and slow pacing."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory stimulation through art and soundtrack."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; individual experience."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative immersion in Finno-Ugric mythology and cultural storytelling."

    • Strategy
      0

      "Puzzles require some thought but overall straightforward; not heavily strategic."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "Low risk and tension; mostly calm and contemplative atmosphere."

    • Value
      3

      "Generally considered good value for price given unique cultural content and atmosphere."

    • Violence
      -4

      "Minimal combat; focus on puzzle solving and exploration rather than destruction."

    • Survival
      -4

      "No survival mechanics or threat management; stable and safe environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026