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Aspire: Ina's Tale

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.

What works
  • Beautiful art and animation
  • Immersive and atmospheric soundtrack
  • Engaging and accessible puzzles
  • Emotional and poetic narrative
  • Generous checkpoint system
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Somewhat vague or underdeveloped story
  • Clunky and sometimes frustrating controls
  • Limited replay value
  • Lack of gameplay polish and occasional bugs

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • The Great Perhaps

  • Creepy Tale

  • 6180 the moon

  • Golf Club Nostalgia

  • Planet of the Eyes

  • Soulless: Ray Of Hope

  • Figment

  • Hue

  • Shiro
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • 6180 the moon

  • Planet of the Eyes

  • Shiro
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Aspire: Ina's Tale: 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 Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Continuation.

Why this game works

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