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UNSIGHTED

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

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Quick resume

EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?

Global score

93/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Engaging combat with parry mechanics
    • Open-ended exploration with secrets and shortcuts
    • Unique time limit mechanic adding urgency
    • Beautiful pixel art and soundtrack
    • Multiple difficulty and accessibility options

    Cons

    • Story can feel underdeveloped or shallow
    • Time limit mechanic stressful for some players
    • Some ui/menu navigation issues
    • Minor combat jank with certain weapons
    • Some puzzles and backtracking can be tedious

    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 Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Cooperation.

    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 explore the open world, choose dungeons in different orders, and customize combat builds; time limit adds pressure but can be disabled for more personal pace."

    • Competence
      4

      "Combat requires skillful parrying and stamina management; puzzles and exploration require problem solving; game offers difficulty options and rewards mastery."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and exploration; no mention of ranked modes or leaderboards; some speedrunning achievements but mostly self-set goals."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report multiple playthroughs, replayability through new game plus, challenge modes, and sequence breaking; some mention of addictive quality."

    • Cooperation
      1

      "Game supports local co-op and some cooperative elements, but primarily designed for single player exploration and combat."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players can customize builds with chips and cogs, experiment with weapons and loadouts, and find multiple solutions to puzzles and exploration challenges."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions emphasize mutual respect and shared goals; no evidence of trash talk or exerting superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players describe immersion in a unique world with emotional stakes; time pressure adds urgency and distraction from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment; time limit can be disabled to reduce pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Game encourages sequence breaking, trying different combat builds, and exploring multiple routes and secrets."

    • Exploration
      5

      "Open-ended world with many secrets, shortcuts, and alternative paths; exploration is a core motivation despite time pressure."

    • Expression
      3

      "Customization of weapons, loadouts, and combat style allows for player expression; some cosmetic elements noted."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Set in a post-apocalyptic world of sentient robots with sci-fi and fantasy elements; narrative involves imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      1

      "Some community and social elements through local co-op and shared interest, but mostly single player focused."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players learn combat mechanics, parrying, map navigation, and puzzle solving; game rewards skill development."

    • Health
      -4

      "Typical sedentary gameplay; no evidence of physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention on combat, exploration, and time management; not suitable for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Players form emotional connections with characters and story; some social interactions but limited to narrative context."

    • Leadership
      Insufficient data
    • Progression
      4

      "Players collect weapons, upgrades, chips, and items; progression through dungeons and story; crafting and customization."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Some players find exploration relaxing especially with timer disabled; others feel tension from time limit and combat."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyment from pixel art visuals, soundtrack, and satisfying combat feedback; some emotional engagement."

    • Status
      -3

      "Focus is on individual experience and mastery rather than social recognition or popularity."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative is a significant part of the experience with character development and lore; some criticism of story depth."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires planning routes, managing time resources, combat tactics, and puzzle solving."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Time pressure and challenging combat create suspense and tension; some players enjoy the thrill, others find it stressful."

    • Value
      4

      "Players report good value for time and money with 8-15 hours of content, replayability, and engaging gameplay."

    • Violence
      2

      "Combat involves defeating enemies and bosses with weapons; some destruction but not gratuitous or chaotic."

    • Survival
      3

      "Time limit mechanic and combat require managing threats and resources to avoid failure; survival is a core theme."

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