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Clue/Cluedo: Classic Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

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Quick resume

The official digital version of Hasbro’s classic mystery board game, Cluedo (Clue). Roll the dice and launch into a murder investigation. Whodunit? With what weapon? Where? You’ll need all your brain power to find the answers you need, as you race your friends and family to the truth!

Global score

87/100

Genres

Casual, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Faithful adaptation of classic board game
    • Challenging ai with multiple difficulty levels
    • Cross-platform multiplayer with active community
    • Intuitive ui with automated note-taking
    • High replayability with cosmetic variety

    Cons

    • Expensive dlc for cosmetic content
    • Lack of chat and social features
    • Some issues with ai behavior and online stability
    • Limited narrative depth
    • No physical activity involved

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to choose roles and strategies in social deduction gameplay, but within the established rules of Among Us."

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      "Players have freedom to make their own deductions and decisions during gameplay, with some preset rules but largely self-directed."

    • Competence

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      "Game offers challenging AI, especially in Challenge mode, requiring skill and strategic thinking."

      Capsule for Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising

      "Game requires logical deduction and strategic thinking; AI difficulty levels provide challenge and skill development."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      4

      "Strong competitive element through multiplayer and leaderboards, with players competing for limited resources and points."

      Capsule for Splendor Splendor

      "Strong competitive element in multiplayer mode with leaderboards and ranked matches; players race to solve the mystery first."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report habitual play and desire for more content; some mention replaying runs and long play sessions."

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      "Players report habitual play and high replayability, with many hours logged and desire to keep playing."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -2

      "Primarily competitive deduction game with limited cooperative elements; players focus on individual goals."

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      "Primarily competitive deduction game with limited cooperative elements; players work against each other rather than together."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      1

      "Customization is mostly cosmetic; gameplay follows fixed mechanics with limited creative modification."

      Capsule for Disc Jam Disc Jam

      "Customization mainly cosmetic (skins, boards); limited creative modification of gameplay or mechanics."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      2

      "Players aim to dominate the board and outsmart opponents, but interactions are balanced and respectful."

      Capsule for Root Root

      "Some players enjoy outsmarting others and gaining superiority, but interactions remain balanced without overt domination."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive distraction from real life."

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      "Players use the game as a relaxing and enjoyable distraction from real life, with immersive themes and atmosphere."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia, not due to obligation or pressure."

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    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      1

      "Some experimentation with different characters, outfits, and approaches to combat, but core gameplay is consistent."

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    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -3

      "Game environments and mechanics are familiar and repetitive; limited discovery or new area exploration."

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      "Game environments are familiar board layouts with cosmetic reskins; limited new area discovery or exploration."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Players can express themselves through deck choices and character selection, though cosmetic customization is limited."

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      "Players can express themselves through character and board customization, though options are cosmetic only."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      2

      "The game features fictional murder mysteries set in historical periods, providing an imaginative narrative experience."

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      "Game features fictional murder mystery setting with thematic boards and characters, providing imaginative experience."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Cross-platform multiplayer and community features foster social play and group identity."

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      "Strong community and social play aspects, with online multiplayer and cross-platform play fostering connection."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop logical deduction skills and strategic thinking through gameplay and challenges."

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      "Players develop deductive reasoning and strategic skills through gameplay and AI challenges."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

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

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

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during turns; games are short but demand active decision-making."

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      "Requires focused attention during turns; games can be lengthy and demand engagement."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      1

      "Some social interaction with friends and community, but limited emotional or close relationship formation."

      Capsule for Sky Noon Sky Noon

      "Some social interaction with friends and family, but limited emotional sharing or close relationship formation."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -3

      "No leadership roles; players act independently or competitively without guiding others."

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      "No formal leadership roles; players act independently or competitively without guiding others."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      1

      "Minimal progression focused on cosmetic unlocks; core gameplay does not involve item or power accumulation."

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      "Progression mostly through unlocking cosmetic DLC; core gameplay remains static without item or power accumulation."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, balancing challenge with flow."

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      "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, balancing challenge with flow."

    • Sensation

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      1

      "Visuals and audio are pleasant but not highly stimulating; moderate sensory engagement."

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    • Status

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      2

      "Achievements and leaderboards provide recognition and social status within the community."

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    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -2

      "Minimal narrative context; story is vague and secondary to gameplay."

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      "Minimal narrative beyond basic murder mystery premise; gameplay is context-light and focused on deduction."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Players must use logic, planning, and problem-solving to successfully commit murder and avoid suspicion."

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      "High strategic and logical thinking required to deduce the murderer, weapon, and location."

    • Thrill

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      2

      "Some suspense and excitement in solving mysteries and racing against turn limits."

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    • Value

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      "Base game is good value but DLC pricing is considered high by many players."

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    • Violence

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      "No emphasis on combat or destruction; gameplay centers on investigation and puzzle solving."

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    • Survival

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      "No survival elements; gameplay occurs in stable, low-risk conditions."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Creativity, Exploration, Expression, Story. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

    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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