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Conductor

PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR • 2017

Should you play it?

Conductor is a action-adventure, puzzle game. Take control of a locomotive and clear anything that stands in your way. Solve puzzles by using tools and wit. Defend yourself from the forces of Overcorp.

What works
  • Engaging and well-designed puzzles
  • Immersive train operation mechanics
  • Atmospheric and cohesive world
  • Environmental storytelling
  • Responsive developer support
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Limited combat and enemy variety
  • Some bugs and glitches
  • Minimal story development
  • Lack of movement and rotation options

What to play next

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Games that feel the closest overall

  • Master Reboot

  • Penumbra Overture

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  • Outer Wilds

  • Porcelain Tales

  • Beyond a Steel Sky
Hidden Gems

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

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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