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UnEpic

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2014

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Quick resume

Daniel was just an average guy. He was a great videogame player, a big fan of sci-fi movies, and a novice RPG player. In the midst of an RPG, he was teleported to a castle. At first, Daniel believed that he was having a massive hallucination.

Global score

91/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Platform, Arcade, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Deep and strategic combat
    • Humorous and engaging story
    • Large explorable castle with secrets
    • Character customization and progression
    • Multiplayer co-op and map editor

    Cons

    • Juvenile and sometimes cringeworthy humor
    • Some frustrating platforming sections
    • Awkward controls for some players
    • Translation issues in some languages
    • Grind required for some progression

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status, Exploration.

    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 freedom to develop their character in multiple ways, choose weapons, spells, and tactics, and explore the castle non-linearly."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game is challenging with strategic combat, requiring skillful use of weapons and magic, and punishing boss fights."

    • Competition
      2

      "Includes multiplayer modes with PvP and deathmatch, but many players focus on single player or cooperative play."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report long playtimes, replayability through multiple builds, challenges, and workshop maps encouraging habitual play."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Multiplayer co-op mode is praised for fun and challenge, encouraging teamwork to defeat bosses and complete maps."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Players can customize character builds, craft potions, and use a level editor to create and share custom maps."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Multiplayer emphasizes cooperative and balanced play rather than domination; community described as friendly."

    • Escapism
      4

      "The fantasy setting and humorous story provide strong escapism from real life, immersing players in a unique world."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Encourages trying different weapons, magic schools, strategies, and character builds; also experimenting with custom maps."

    • Exploration
      5

      "Core gameplay involves exploring a large castle with secrets, side quests, and multiple areas to discover."

    • Expression
      3

      "Character customization through skill allocation, equipment choices, and potion crafting allows personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Set in a fantasy castle with monsters, magic, and an imaginative story full of pop culture references."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Multiplayer and community features foster a sense of belonging and shared experience among players."

    • Growth
      5

      "Strong RPG elements with skill progression, learning enemy weaknesses, and improving character builds."

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily a sedentary video game experience with no physical activity or health-related gameplay."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention due to challenging combat and platforming; not suited for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Social interactions mainly through multiplayer cooperation and chat; limited evidence of close emotional bonds."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "Multiplayer play is cooperative with shared goals; no strong emphasis on leadership or authoritative roles."

    • Progression
      5

      "Character leveling, skill point allocation, equipment upgrades, and unlocking new abilities drive progression."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Some players find humor and exploration relaxing, but overall gameplay is challenging and tense."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visuals and sound provide nostalgic and atmospheric stimulation, though graphics are simple and retro."

    • Status
      1

      "Some social recognition in multiplayer and community, but mostly individual-focused gameplay."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative is humorous and engaging with character dialogue and plot twists, though some find it juvenile."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Combat requires tactical thinking, using enemy weaknesses, and planning skill and equipment use."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Challenging boss fights and traps create suspense and excitement, rewarding player skill and persistence."

    • Value
      4

      "Offers many hours of gameplay, replayability, multiplayer, and workshop content for a low price."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat against monsters and bosses is central, with various weapons and magic used to defeat foes."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must manage resources, avoid traps, and survive challenging enemies and environments."

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