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American Arcadia

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2023

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Quick resume

American Arcadia is a cinematic puzzle game that combines a 2.5D platformer and first-person game to tell the tale of a thrilling escape. Experience the extraordinary story of Trevor, an average man escaping from the world's most popular reality tv show.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Engaging and original story
    • Unique dual-perspective gameplay
    • Strong voice acting and art style
    • Well-paced puzzles and platforming
    • Thought-provoking themes

    Cons

    • Some technical bugs and glitches
    • Limited replayability
    • Occasional frustrating platforming sections
    • Unskippable cutscenes reduce replay value
    • Some puzzles lack clear guidance

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players control three different characters with distinct storylines and perspectives, allowing for some freedom in dialogue choices and exploration, though the game is mostly linear."

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    • Competence

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      "Gameplay involves puzzle solving and item use with moderate challenge; puzzles are simple but require some thought, providing a sense of effectiveness."

      Capsule for Children of Silentown: Prologue Children of Silentown: Prologue

      "Gameplay involves puzzle solving and platforming with moderate challenge; some puzzles are easy while others require thoughtful problem solving."

    • Competition

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      "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on single-player narrative experience without player comparison."

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    • Continuation

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      3

      "Many players report being engaged for long sessions and multiple playthroughs, indicating strong attachment and desire to continue playing."

      Capsule for The Testament of Sherlock Holmes The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

      "Players report being engaged and immersed for the duration of the game, with some playing in one sitting and thinking about the game after finishing."

    • Cooperation

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      "Gameplay centers on controlling two protagonists; no multiplayer or cooperative play."

      Capsule for Game of Thrones Game of Thrones

      "Gameplay centers on controlling two characters but as a single player; no multiplayer or social cooperation."

    • Creativity

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      "Players creatively combine movement abilities to solve platforming puzzles and explore hidden areas."

      Capsule for Blue Fire Blue Fire

      "Game features creative dual-perspective gameplay and puzzle design, blending 2.5D platforming with first-person puzzles."

    • Domination

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      "No evidence of exerting control over other players; interactions are individual and narrative-driven."

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    • Escapism

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      "Strong narrative and immersive world provide players with emotional escape and engagement beyond real life."

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    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest in story and gameplay; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Players explore puzzle mechanics and interactive elements, experimenting with solutions and game features."

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    • Exploration

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      "Some exploration of varied environments and hidden areas, though within a linear structure."

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    • Expression

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      -3

      "Limited customization or self-expression; players experience a fixed story and character presentation."

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    • Fantasy

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      "The game presents a fictional dystopian setting with exaggerated political satire and surreal elements."

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    • Fellowship

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      -4

      "Experience is primarily single-player with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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    • Growth

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      "Players develop problem-solving skills and progress through a complex narrative, learning through puzzles."

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      "Players develop problem-solving skills through puzzles and learn narrative details progressively."

    • Health

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      -5

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

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    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention due to puzzles and platforming; not designed for casual or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention during puzzles and platforming; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

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      "Players form emotional connections with characters and story, though no direct social interaction."

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    • Leadership

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      "No leadership or group management elements; player follows a linear narrative."

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    • Progression

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      "Progression through story chapters and puzzle completion, with some achievement collection."

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    • Relaxation

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      "Generally balanced pacing with moments of tension; some players find it relaxing, others note slow pacing."

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      "Generally balanced pacing with moments of tension; some players find it relaxing while others note stressful chase sequences."

    • Sensation

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      "Enjoyable art style, music, and voice acting provide sensory and emotional engagement."

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      "Vibrant art style, music, and voice acting provide sensory enjoyment and emotional engagement."

    • Status

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

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    • Story

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    • Strategy

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    • Thrill

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      "Chase sequences and timing challenges create suspense and excitement."

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    • Value

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      "Players report good value for price, especially on sale, with satisfying gameplay and story."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Value. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence.

    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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    Last update: 30/04/2026