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The Survey

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

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Quick resume

In the end, everybody gets what they deserve. The sins of the past always manifest within the minds of the sinners. An eternity of suffering awaits, welcome to The Survey.

Global score

72/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Puzzle, Adventure

Pros

  • Strong atmosphere and sound design
  • Engaging and emotional story
  • Effective psychological horror
  • Good value for price
  • Creative use of phone and survey mechanics

Cons

  • Game crashes reported frequently
  • Slow movement and pacing
  • Short game length
  • Limited save points
  • Some repetitive scares and linear gameplay

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players explore the house at their own pace with some freedom, but progression is linear and guided by notes and phone hints."

  • Competence
    2

    "The game involves some puzzle solving and exploration with occasional hints, providing moderate skill challenge."

  • Competition
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no competitive elements or comparison to others."

  • Continuation
    1

    "Some players expressed attachment and desire to replay, but the short length and crashes reduce habitual play."

  • Cooperation
    -5

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

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players piece together story from notes and surveys; some creative use of phone mechanics and environmental changes."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game to immerse themselves in a tense, atmospheric horror story, escaping real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for entertainment and interest in horror; no obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    1

    "Some exploration and puzzle experimentation, but mostly following a linear path and scripted events."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Players explore a small house environment with some discovery of notes and environmental changes."

  • Expression
    -5

    "No character customization or player expression; fixed environment and presentation."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Psychological horror with supernatural elements and fictional narrative, though grounded in a realistic house setting."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; solo experience."

  • Growth
    2

    "Players learn story details and solve puzzles, gaining understanding and progressing through the narrative."

  • Health
    -5

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

  • Idle
    2

    "Some waiting for timed events and slow pacing, but players generally remain engaged."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; individual play."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    3

    "Progression through story milestones, collecting notes and unlocking new areas."

  • Relaxation
    -2

    "Tense and suspenseful atmosphere with moments of stress rather than relaxation."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Effective use of sound design, lighting, and atmosphere to create emotional and sensory impact."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems."

  • Story
    4

    "Strong narrative focus with unfolding story through notes, phone surveys, and environmental clues."

  • Strategy
    1

    "Some puzzle solving and exploration require basic planning and problem solving."

  • Thrill
    4

    "Builds suspense and tension with effective scares and psychological horror elements."

  • Value
    3

    "Generally considered good value for price, especially on sale, given story and atmosphere."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on exploration and story."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players avoid threats and manage tension, though no complex survival mechanics."

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