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Another Perspective

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2014

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Quick resume

Another Perspective is a puzzle platformer following the very confusing adventure of someone looking for something. Swap minds to see the world in different ways! Where one mind sees a bottomless pit, another might not. Where one sees a locked door, another sees a key. To change perspective is to change reality!

Global score

88/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Innovative puzzle mechanics
    • Thought-provoking narrative
    • Calm and immersive atmosphere
    • Well-designed levels
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Short main game length
    • Somewhat pretentious story text
    • Limited graphical variety
    • Partial controller support
    • Speedrun achievement difficulty

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to switch between two characters and perspectives, solving puzzles with multiple approaches and difficulty settings."

      Capsule for Toodee and Topdee Toodee and Topdee

      "Players control their actions freely, solving puzzles by switching between characters and exploring different perspectives."

    • Competence

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      "Puzzles increase in difficulty and require logical thinking, providing a sense of skill mastery, though not overly challenging."

      Capsule for Missing Translation Missing Translation

      "Puzzles provide a moderate challenge with increasing difficulty, requiring skill and problem solving but not extreme mastery."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on personal exploration and puzzle solving without competitive elements or player comparison."

      Capsule for Tomb Raider: Anniversary Tomb Raider: Anniversary

      "Focus is on personal puzzle solving and exploration without competitive elements or player comparison."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players often replay to find secrets and achievements, showing some habitual engagement despite short length."

      Capsule for CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs

      "Players often replay for achievements, speedruns, and mystery mode, showing some habitual engagement despite the short main game."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Gameplay is single-player puzzle solving with no cooperative elements."

      Capsule for Sokobond Sokobond

      "Gameplay is single-player and puzzle solving is done independently without collaboration."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players creatively solve puzzles using gravity shifts and perspective changes, though within designed levels."

      Capsule for Etherborn Etherborn

      "Players creatively solve puzzles using character switching and perspective shifts, though within designed levels."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are solitary and non-competitive."

      Capsule for Bird Bird

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are solitary and equal."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use game as distraction and stress relief; immersive sci-fi setting supports escapism."

      Capsule for Anomaly Defenders Anomaly Defenders

      "The game offers a thoughtful, immersive experience that can serve as a mental escape, though it is introspective rather than purely escapist."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in puzzles and story, with no pressure or obligation."

      Capsule for Murder by Numbers Murder by Numbers

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in puzzles and story, with no external obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with different characters, abilities, and crafting options to solve puzzles and explore."

      Capsule for LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™

      "Players experiment with mechanics like switching characters and perspective to solve puzzles in novel ways."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Exploration is limited to confined areas with fixed viewpoints, but players discover new puzzle elements and secrets."

      Capsule for The House of Da Vinci 2 The House of Da Vinci 2

      "Exploration is limited to puzzle rooms and perspective shifts, with some discovery of secrets and alternate modes."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited customization; players experience preset level designs and aesthetics without personal modification."

      Capsule for eversion eversion

      "Minimal customization or personalization; players follow preset aesthetics and level designs."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      2

      "The game has a fictional story and setting with imaginative elements but grounded in puzzle-platformer conventions."

      Capsule for Camera Obscura Camera Obscura

      "The game has a surreal, metaphysical narrative and mechanics that are imaginative but grounded in puzzle-platformer conventions."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "The game is a solitary experience with no social or community features."

      Capsule for Delores: A Thimbleweed Park Mini-Adventure Delores: A Thimbleweed Park Mini-Adventure

      "The game is a solitary experience with no social or community interaction."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn puzzle mechanics progressively."

      Capsule for The Room Three The Room Three

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn puzzle mechanics progressively."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of puzzle platformers; no physical activity involved."

      Capsule for Contrast Contrast

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of puzzle platformers with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to solve puzzles; not suited for idle play."

      Capsule for Infinifactory Infinifactory

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to solve puzzles; not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; experience is individual and introspective."

      Capsule for The Unfinished Swan The Unfinished Swan

      "No social or emotional relationships formed; experience is individual and introspective."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely single-player puzzle solving."

      Capsule for No Case Should Remain Unsolved No Case Should Remain Unsolved

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely single-player puzzle solving."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players progress through levels, unlock multiple endings, and collect secrets, showing accumulation of achievements."

      Capsule for BirdGut BirdGut

      "Players progress through levels and unlock achievements and mystery mode, showing accumulation of experience and completion."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Atmospheric music and pacing provide some relaxation, though puzzles can be challenging and tense."

      Capsule for Occlude Occlude

      "Calm music and pacing create a relaxing atmosphere, though some puzzles induce tension and challenge."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      1

      "Visuals and music provide moderate sensory stimulation; not highly intense."

      Capsule for SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition

      "Visuals and music provide moderate sensory stimulation; not highly intense or exciting but pleasant."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "Achievements exist but social recognition or popularity is minimal; focus is on personal accomplishment."

      Capsule for Welcome to the Game II Welcome to the Game II

      "Achievements exist but social recognition or popularity is minimal; focus is on personal accomplishment."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Narrative immersion with story, characters, and lore integrated into gameplay."

      Capsule for 9 Years of Shadows 9 Years of Shadows

      "Narrative is integrated with gameplay through text and metaphysical themes, providing meaningful story immersion."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Puzzles require logical thinking and planning, though mechanics are straightforward."

      Capsule for Missing Translation Missing Translation

      "Puzzles require logical thinking, planning, and problem solving, though mechanics remain relatively simple."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -2

      "Low risk and tension; gameplay is more relaxing and puzzle-oriented than thrilling."

      Capsule for Cureocity Cureocity

      "Game is more contemplative and calm than thrilling; some tension arises from puzzle difficulty but no high suspense."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Players find good value for price given quality, though some note short length and lack of replayability."

      Capsule for Gestalt: Steam & Cinder Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

      "Players find good value for price given the quality, challenge, and replayability despite short length."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No combat or destructive elements; gameplay is constructive and puzzle-focused."

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      "No combat or destructive elements; gameplay is constructive and puzzle-focused."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable, low-risk puzzle environment."

      Capsule for Storyteller Storyteller

      "No survival or threat avoidance; stable, low-risk puzzle environment."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Sensation, Survival.

    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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