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UnMetal

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch • 2021

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Quick resume

UnMetal is a 2D stealth action-adventure that pays homage to the classics with a healthy dose of humor and satire. You play as Jesse Fox, who is definitely NOT an elite commando, under arrest for a crime he didn't commit, and must escape a covert military base using his wits and fists.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform

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    Pros

    • Humorous and engaging story
    • Solid stealth and puzzle gameplay
    • Varied boss fights
    • Good replay value with choices and secrets
    • Polished pixel art and voice acting

    Cons

    • Some trial-and-error and difficulty spikes
    • Occasional frustrating puzzles and boss fights
    • Limited character customization
    • Some jokes may not land for all players
    • Short game length

    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 Violence, Continuation.

    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 choose skills and dialogue options that affect gameplay and story progression, though some scenarios have a single solution."

    • Competence
      4

      "Gameplay involves skillful stealth, puzzle solving, boss fights, and strategic use of items with feedback on performance."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on single-player experience with no mention of ranked or multiplayer competition; players set personal goals."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players report enjoying repeated playthroughs for secrets and alternate choices, though the game is relatively short."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Game is a single-player experience with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork elements."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Players combine items and choose skills to customize playstyle; creative problem solving is encouraged."

    • Domination
      -5

      "Interactions are balanced and humorous without exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players enjoy humorous, absurd storytelling and immersive stealth gameplay as a distraction from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

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

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Game encourages trying different dialogue choices, item combinations, and skill builds for varied experiences."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore multiple unique levels with hidden secrets and puzzles to discover."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some character customization through skill choices and dialogue options, but limited cosmetic personalization."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Game features an imaginative, absurd parody story with unreliable narration and exaggerated scenarios."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Experience is focused on solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills, learn boss patterns, and improve stealth and puzzle-solving abilities."

    • Health
      -4

      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity elements; players remain seated and focused on screen."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires continuous attention and focus during stealth, combat, and puzzle sections."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Social interactions are limited to scripted dialogue; no close relationship building or emotional sharing."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "Player acts independently without managing or leading others."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate experience points, unlock skills, and collect items to advance through the game."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Humorous tone and balanced challenge provide enjoyable flow, though some frustration occurs in boss fights."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Pixel art, voice acting, and soundtrack provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status
      -4

      "Game focuses on individual experience without social recognition or leaderboards."

    • Story
      5

      "Narrative immersion is strong with engaging, humorous story, characters, and meta-narrative elements."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Players use logic, stealth tactics, item combinations, and boss strategies to progress."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Stealth and boss fights create suspense and tension with risk of detection and failure."

    • Value
      4

      "Players report high enjoyment and replay value relative to price; considered a good investment."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Game discourages killing; players use non-lethal methods and healing on enemies."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid detection and manage health to survive challenging encounters."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026