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ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2015

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Quick resume

ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is one of the most successful roguelike games ever created, boasting a brilliant mix of story, RPG, exploration, and intensely strategic & flexible combat. The Steam version adds various features like achievements, difficulty level customization & play modes.

Global score

84/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy

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    Pros

    • Extremely deep and complex gameplay
    • High replayability with many character options
    • Rich fantasy world with story and quests
    • Challenging and rewarding experience
    • Active development and community support

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve and high difficulty
    • Archaic and complex controls
    • Single-player only, no social features
    • Some ui and crash issues reported
    • Not beginner-friendly without external guides

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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    • Competition

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      "Focus is on personal progress and survival rather than direct competition with others."

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    • Continuation

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      "Players report hundreds to thousands of hours, habitual yearly returns, and strong attachment to the game over decades."

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    • Cooperation

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

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    • Creativity

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      4

      "Extensive character customization, skill trees, and build diversity allow creative expression in gameplay."

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    • Domination

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      -5

      "No evidence of domination or power over others; interactions are single-player focused."

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      "No evidence of dominance or power over others; interactions are single-player focused."

    • Escapism

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      4

      "Players use the game as a deep, immersive escape from real life, often during stressful personal times."

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      "Players use the game as a deep immersive escape and mental challenge, often for relaxation and stress relief."

    • Expectation

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      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and passion for the genre and game."

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    • Experimenting

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      5

      "High replayability with many branching paths encourages players to explore different choices and storylines."

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    • Exploration

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      "Large, vibrant world with many towns, dungeons, and secrets to discover encourages curiosity-driven exploration."

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    • Expression

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      3

      "Character customization through class and race choices and skill builds allows some personal expression; no cosmetic customization mentioned."

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    • Fantasy

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      "Strong fantasy setting with magic, gods, and mythical creatures."

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    • Fellowship

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      -5

      "Single-player game with minimal social interaction."

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    • Growth

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      "Players learn complex systems, improve skills, and deepen understanding over many hours."

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    • Health

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      -3

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

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    • Idle

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      -4

      "Requires focused attention and strategic thinking; not a casual or background game."

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    • Intimacy

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      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing in gameplay."

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    • Leadership

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      "No leadership or group management roles; purely individual or equal multiplayer participation."

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    • Progression

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      "Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring items, and unlocking skills."

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    • Relaxation

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      "Some players find it relaxing and enjoyable despite moments of tension."

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    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

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      "Simple graphics and sounds provide moderate sensory stimulation focused on gameplay."

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    • Status

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      -4

      "Focus is on personal achievement rather than social recognition or popularity."

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    • Story

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      4

      "Rich narrative with quests, character development, and lore integrated into gameplay."

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    • Strategy

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      "Requires planning, resource management, and problem solving to survive harsh conditions."

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    • Thrill

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      "High suspense and tension from permadeath, random events, and challenging encounters."

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    • Value

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      "Players report hundreds of hours of gameplay for a low price, indicating high value."

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    • Violence

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      "Combat and defeating monsters are core gameplay elements."

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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 Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Sensation.

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    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
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    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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