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Escapism

Escaping real-life problems

+4 to +5 affinity

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Play style 04

Strong atmospheric horror and immersive storytelling provide an escape from reality.

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+5 Escapism affinity
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+4.0

Ultimate Booster Experience

2016 · 76/100

Strong escapism through immersive VR thrill rides that trick the brain and induce vertigo.
+5.0

Near Death

2016 · 91/100

Strong immersion in harsh Antarctic environment provides escape from real life stress.
+4.0

JIANGHU CHRONICLES

2025 · 76/100

Strong escapism through immersive wuxia world, roleplaying as sect leader, and long-term strategic planning.
+4.0

Impossible Quest

2016 · 73/100

Humorous, absurd scenarios provide distraction and light-hearted escape from reality.
+4.0

START AGAIN: a prologue

2021 · 96/100

Strong emotional themes of depression, despair, and time loop fatigue provide a form of cathartic escapism.

Same motivation, different experiences

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Explore different sides of escapism, grouped by what players enjoy.

Play style 01 Players use the game for immersive, stress-relieving racing experiences and VR immersion, escaping real life. Play style 02 Immersive world, story, and challenging gameplay provide strong escape from real life. Play style 03 Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape with stress relief and distraction from real life. Play style 04 Strong atmospheric horror and immersive storytelling provide an escape from reality. Play style 05 Players use the game as a fun, immersive distraction with charming visuals and engaging gameplay, sometimes as stress relief. Play style 06 Players use the game to immerse in a nostalgic, artistic world blending fantasy and psychological themes, escaping real life.

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Escapism + Exploration A strong dose of escapism and exploration in the same game. Escapism + Story A strong dose of escapism and story in the same game. Escapism + Fantasy A strong dose of escapism and fantasy in the same game.