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A Night In Berlin

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

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Quick resume

A Night in Berlin is a narrative-driven third-person shooter featuring brutal fast-paced gameplay in a dark and atmospheric world.

Global score

84/100

Genres

Action, Free To Play, Indie, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
    • Retro ps1-style graphics and synthwave soundtrack
    • Three distinct characters with unique playstyles
    • Free to play
    • High replayability and speedrunning potential

    Cons

    • Punishing difficulty with some perceived unfairness
    • Inconsistent enemy ai and hitboxes
    • Lack of checkpoints causing frustration
    • Short game length
    • Some control and camera issues

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "The game is highly challenging, requiring skill mastery, learning enemy patterns, and precise execution to progress."

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    • Competition

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      "Some competition implied through speedrun and achievement chasing, but mostly single-player focused without ranked modes or direct player comparison."

      Capsule for GUN GODZ GUN GODZ

      "While primarily a single-player experience, there is some competition implied through speedrunning and leaderboard challenges mentioned by players."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Many players report addictive gameplay and replaying levels, though some find it repetitive or frustrating at higher difficulties."

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      "Players report addictive gameplay and replaying levels multiple times despite difficulty, showing strong desire to continue playing."

    • Cooperation

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      "The game is a solo experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay elements."

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    • Creativity

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      "Players can experiment with different weapons and combos, but the game follows predefined levels and combat mechanics."

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    • Domination

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      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over other players; interactions are mostly balanced and individual."

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      "No evidence of exerting control over other players; interactions are single-player and do not involve dominance or power over others."

    • Escapism

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      4

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction with retro aesthetics and engaging gameplay to escape real life."

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      "Players use the game as a challenging distraction with immersive retro aesthetics and intense gameplay, providing escape from real life."

    • Expectation

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

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    • Experimenting

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      "Players try different characters and strategies to overcome difficult challenges, encouraging experimentation."

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    • Exploration

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      "Levels are linear with limited exploration; focus is on mastering known patterns rather than discovering new areas."

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    • Expression

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      "Minimal customization or self-expression; players use preset characters and aesthetics."

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    • Fantasy

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      2

      "The game features a futuristic dystopian setting with a fictional narrative inspired by Robin Hood, blending imaginative fiction with plausible technology."

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    • Fellowship

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      "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary without meaningful social interaction."

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      "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary with no meaningful social interaction."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills, learn enemy patterns, and improve through repeated attempts, emphasizing learning and mastery."

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      "Players develop skills and improve through repeated attempts, learning enemy behaviors and refining strategies."

    • Health

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      "The game is a sedentary, screen-based experience with no physical activity or health-related features."

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      "The game is a sedentary, screen-based experience with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

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      "Requires constant attention and focus due to difficulty and unforgiving mechanics; not suited for casual or background play."

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      "Requires constant attention and focus due to high difficulty and instant death mechanics; not suited for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

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      "No close relationships or emotional social interactions; purely individual gameplay."

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      "No close relationships or emotional social connections formed; purely individual gameplay."

    • Leadership

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      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience without guiding others."

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    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players collect weapons, ammo, and complete objectives to progress through levels and unlock achievements."

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      "Players progress through levels and unlock achievements; some item pickups like ammo exist but limited and strategic."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -4

      "The game is tense and challenging, often causing frustration rather than relaxation."

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      "The game is tense and punishing, causing frustration and requiring high concentration rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Bright retro visuals and electronic soundtrack provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

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    • Status

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      0

      "No clear evidence of social recognition or status systems; some leaderboard elements but limited impact."

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    • Story

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      2

      "The game includes a narrative with cutscenes, though some find it confusing or out of place; story adds depth beyond gameplay."

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    • Strategy

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      4

      "Players must plan routes, manage cover and ammo, and optimize tactics to complete objectives."

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    • Thrill

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      "Fast-paced combat, high difficulty, and risk of instant death create suspense and adrenaline."

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    • Value

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Relaxation, Survival, Violence, Fellowship. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

    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.

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