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Vigil: The Longest Night

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2020

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Quick resume

Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

Global score

86/100

Genres

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

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    Pros

    • Engaging combat with varied builds
    • Large open map with rewarding exploration
    • Immersive dark fantasy atmosphere and music
    • Multiple endings and replayability
    • Responsive controls and fluid gameplay

    Cons

    • Some bosses and enemies are easy or cheesable
    • Quest system can be confusing with points of no return
    • Lack of voice acting and occasional translation issues
    • Save system punishes death by losing progress
    • Some ui and control scheme awkwardness

    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 Violence, Exploration, Expression.

    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 can explore a large open map in almost any order and choose from multiple weapon types and builds, allowing personal freedom in playstyle."

    • Competence
      3

      "Combat is fluid and responsive with skill trees and upgrades, providing a satisfying sense of mastery, though some bosses and enemies are considered easy or cheesable."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and exploration without ranked modes or direct player comparison."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report long play sessions, replayability with NG+ and multiple endings, and engagement with exploration and combat."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players can customize builds with multiple weapon skill trees, enchantments, and spells, supporting varied combat styles."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; game is single-player focused."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Dark fantasy setting, immersive atmosphere, and engaging exploration provide strong escapism from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Varied weapon types, skill trees, and combat options encourage trying new builds and tactics."

    • Exploration
      5

      "Large, open, interconnected map with many secrets and hidden areas strongly encourages discovery."

    • Expression
      3

      "Character appearance changes with armor and gear, allowing some degree of self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong dark fantasy and Lovecraftian themes with supernatural elements and imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Single-player game with minimal social connection or community involvement."

    • Growth
      4

      "Skill trees, leveling, and build customization provide learning and personal development opportunities."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or rehab elements."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not designed for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No evidence of close relationships or emotional sharing; primarily solo experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles present."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate weapons, armor, skills, and upgrades throughout the game."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Combat is engaging but not overly stressful; some players find it relaxing though others note frustration with difficulty spikes."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory experience with atmospheric music and art style."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or popularity mechanics; achievements are personal."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative immersion through lore, NPC interactions, and multiple endings, though some find story confusing or cryptic."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Combat and build customization require tactical thinking and planning."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense and challenge in boss fights and exploration, but overall difficulty is moderate."

    • Value
      4

      "Players report good value for time and money with long gameplay, replayability, and free updates."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat involves fighting and defeating enemies and bosses with weapons and magic."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players must avoid death and manage resources, but the game is not highly punishing or focused on survival mechanics."

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