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Ann

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

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Quick resume

Ann, an art student finds herself trapped in the school when she accidentally broke one of the school's rules. With the help of the school's security guard, help Ann navigate her way out and uncover the secrets of the school before she becomes a permanent resident of the school.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Free To Play, Indie, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Emotional and well-written story
    • Beautiful animated cutscenes
    • Free to play
    • Atmospheric music and visuals
    • Multiple endings and achievements

    Cons

    • Frustrating chase sequences with unforgiving timing
    • Controls can feel stiff or unresponsive
    • Lack of save convenience after death
    • Short game length
    • Limited character customization

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      3

      "Players can explore the school and make dialogue choices affecting endings, showing control over actions and decisions."

      Capsule for White Day: A Labyrinth Named School White Day: A Labyrinth Named School

      "Players can explore the school, solve puzzles, and choose different endings, indicating some control over actions and decisions."

    • Competence

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      2

      "Puzzles are generally easy and straightforward, but chase sequences provide some skill challenge; overall moderate competence required."

      Capsule for Rewind Or Die Rewind Or Die

      "Puzzles are generally easy but some chase sequences require skill and timing, providing moderate challenge."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal experience and story."

      Capsule for Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

      "No evidence of competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal experience and story."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players replay to unlock multiple endings and achievements, indicating some habitual engagement despite short playtime."

      Capsule for Trapped with Jester Trapped with Jester

      "Players report replaying to get multiple endings and achievements, showing some habitual engagement."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

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

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

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      1

      "Some exploration and puzzle solving allow for creative problem solving, but mostly predefined puzzles and narrative."

      Capsule for Changed Changed

      "Some exploration and puzzle solving allow for minor creative problem solving, but mostly predefined structure."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and narrative focus."

      Capsule for White Shadows White Shadows

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and narrative focus."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game to immerse themselves in a tense, atmospheric horror narrative that provides distraction and emotional engagement."

      Capsule for PROXIMATE PROXIMATE

      "Players use the game to experience emotional stories and horror themes, providing distraction and immersion."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and emotional comfort, not out of obligation."

      Capsule for Sakura Santa Sakura Santa

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and emotional experience, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Players try different puzzle solutions and explore multiple endings, encouraging experimentation"

      Capsule for Alicemare Alicemare

      "Multiple endings and puzzle approaches encourage trying new things within the game."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Exploring haunted school environments and uncovering story elements and secrets is a core gameplay aspect."

      Capsule for Corpse Party (2021) Corpse Party (2021)

      "Players explore the haunted school environment and uncover story elements and secrets."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited customization; players experience a fixed story and characters without personal expression."

      Capsule for Still Life Still Life

      "Limited customization; players experience preset characters and story without personal expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Game features supernatural elements, demons, ghosts, and imaginative horror fiction."

      Capsule for Sally Face - Episode One Sally Face - Episode One

      "The game features supernatural horror themes, ghosts, and imaginative fiction elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

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

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

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Players develop understanding of story and solve puzzles, gaining knowledge and progressing narrative."

      Capsule for Space Pilgrim Episode I: Alpha Centauri Space Pilgrim Episode I: Alpha Centauri

      "Players develop skills in timing and puzzle solving, and gain story knowledge through play."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of RPG Maker games; no physical activity involved."

      Capsule for Mad Father Mad Father

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of RPG Maker games; no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention due to tension and chase sequences; not suited for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Murder House Murder House

      "Requires focused attention especially during chase sequences; not suitable for passive play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Emotional attachment to characters but no social relationship building."

      Capsule for Dragon's Wake Dragon's Wake

      "Emotional attachment to characters but no social interaction or relationship building."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

      Capsule for Stray Stray

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players unlock multiple endings and achievements, showing accumulation of progress and story completion."

      Capsule for The Room Syndrome The Room Syndrome

      "Players unlock multiple endings and achievements, showing accumulation of story progress."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -2

      "High challenge and fast pace create tension rather than relaxation or flow."

      Capsule for ETHER VAPOR Remaster ETHER VAPOR Remaster

      "Some tension and frustration reported due to challenging chase sequences, reducing relaxation."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Atmospheric visuals and music provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

      Capsule for Our Darker Purpose Our Darker Purpose

      "Atmospheric music, sound, and visuals provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; individual experience."

      Capsule for Batman - The Telltale Series Batman - The Telltale Series

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; individual experience only."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Strong narrative focus with multiple endings, character development, and emotional themes."

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      "Strong narrative focus with multiple endings, character development, and emotional impact."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Puzzles and some chase sequences require problem solving and planning, though not highly complex."

      Capsule for Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum

      "Puzzle solving and timing-based chase sequences require some planning and problem solving."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Scary moments and monster chases provide suspense and tension, though some players find it less scary over time."

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      "Horror and chase scenes provide suspense and tension, though some players found it frustrating."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      5

      "High perceived value due to quality content being offered for free."

      Capsule for Ballads at Midnight Ballads at Midnight

      "High perceived value due to quality content, free price, and emotional experience."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -3

      "Minimal violence; focus on survival and problem-solving rather than combat or destruction."

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      "Minimal violence; focus on escape and survival rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      3

      "Chase sequences and escape mechanics emphasize survival and avoiding failure."

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      "Chase sequences and avoiding capture create survival challenges within the game."

    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 Value. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, 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.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026