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A.I.L.A

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2025

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Quick resume

A.I.L.A is a first-person horror game set in a near-future filled with immersive technology. Play as the sole game tester for a revolutionary new fictional AI. Survive intense horror experiences that prey on your deepest fears as the lines between virtual and reality begin to blur…

Global score

84/100

Genres

Adventure

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    Pros

    • Unique and varied horror scenarios
    • Strong narrative and atmosphere
    • Good value for price
    • Immersive sound design and visuals
    • Multiple endings and replayability

    Cons

    • Combat is clunky and simplistic
    • Some technical bugs and crashes reported
    • Pacing issues with some long or repetitive segments
    • Limited character customization
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have some freedom to explore and make choices affecting endings, but gameplay is mostly linear with preset story progression."

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    • Competence

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      2

      "Puzzles and combat provide moderate challenge; combat is simple but puzzles require some thought and problem solving."

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    • Competition

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      -4

      "Game focuses on single-player experience without competitive elements or leaderboards."

      Capsule for Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala

      "Game focuses on single-player experience without competitive elements or leaderboards."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Many players report being drawn into the atmosphere and story, playing in multiple sessions and returning for custom stories."

      Capsule for Amnesia: The Dark Descent Amnesia: The Dark Descent

      "Many players report being invested in story and atmosphere, playing through multiple hours and some replaying for endings and collectibles."

    • Cooperation

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      "Entirely single-player with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

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      "Entirely single-player with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Highly creative anthology with diverse game concepts, art styles, and mechanics across the ten indie horror games."

      Capsule for Dread X Collection Dread X Collection

      "Highly creative with multiple distinct horror scenarios, varied environments, and narrative structure blending different horror subgenres."

    • Domination

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      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and narrative-driven."

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      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and narrative-driven."

    • Escapism

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      4

      "Strong horror atmosphere and immersive story provide escape from reality and intense emotional engagement."

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      "Strong immersive horror atmosphere and psychological themes provide escape from reality and intense emotional engagement."

    • Expectation

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      -4

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

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    • Experimenting

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      3

      "Varied gameplay styles and mechanics encourage players to try different approaches and explore unique horror shooter concepts."

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      "Players experience varied gameplay styles across scenarios and explore different horror mechanics and narratives."

    • Exploration

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      3

      "Exploration of unique environments and hidden details is part of the experience."

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      "Exploration of diverse and detailed environments is a key part of the experience, though within linear level design."

    • Expression

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      -3

      "Limited character customization or self-expression; focus is on narrative and environment rather than avatar personalization."

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      "Limited character customization or self-expression; focus is on narrative and environment rather than avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy

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      4

      "Game features surreal horror elements, supernatural themes, and imaginative fiction beyond realistic scenarios."

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    • Fellowship

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      -5

      "No multiplayer or social community features; experience is solitary."

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      "No multiplayer or social community features; experience is solitary."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Players develop skills in combat and puzzles, and learn story and world details progressively."

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      "Players develop skills in puzzle solving and combat; story progression provides learning about narrative and game mechanics."

    • Health

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      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle

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

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

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; single-player experience."

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      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; single-player experience."

    • Leadership

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      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; player acts individually."

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      "No leadership or group management roles; player acts individually."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Progression through story, unlocking multiple endings and achievements."

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      "Progression through story, unlocking new scenarios, collecting items and achievements; some multiple endings based on choices."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -2

      "Tense horror atmosphere with suspenseful moments; some players find it thrilling rather than relaxing."

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      "Tense and suspenseful atmosphere with horror elements; some players find it thrilling rather than relaxing."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Strong sensory stimulation through atmospheric visuals, sound design, and horror elements."

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      "Strong sensory stimulation through visuals, sound design, and atmospheric horror elements."

    • Status

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      -4

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; focus is on personal experience."

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      "No social recognition or ranking systems; focus is on personal experience."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Narrative immersion is a core aspect, with psychological horror story, character development, and multiple endings."

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      "Narrative immersion is a core strength; complex story with multiple endings and psychological horror themes."

    • Strategy

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      2

      "Requires problem solving and planning for puzzles and combat, though some combat is simplistic or repetitive."

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      "Requires some planning and problem solving in puzzles and combat, though combat is relatively straightforward."

    • Thrill

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      4

      "Horror atmosphere, suspense, and jump scares create tension and thrill."

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      "Horror atmosphere and suspense create thrill and tension; jump scares used sparingly but effectively."

    • Value

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      3

      "Players generally feel the game offers good value for price, especially considering indie development."

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      "Players generally feel the game offers good value for price with substantial content and quality for an indie title."

    • Violence

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      3

      "Contains gore, blood, and combat avoidance; violence is thematic and part of horror experience."

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      "Combat and horror violence are present, including fighting enemies and some gore elements."

    • Survival

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      2

      "Some survival horror elements like avoiding enemies and managing limited resources."

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      "Elements of survival horror present with resource management and avoiding enemy attacks, though not highly punishing."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Creativity, Continuation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

    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.

    Last update: 30/04/2026