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Dead Effect 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, Nintendo Switch • 2016

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Quick resume

Dead Effect 2 is the newest addition to the acclaimed Dead Effect franchise. This action sci-fi shooter is looking to push the boundaries of first-person shooters to new levels with slick graphics, rich narrative and RPG elements.

Global score

73/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Shooter

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    Pros

    • Fun and satisfying combat
    • Rich rpg and loot systems
    • Multiple game modes including co-op
    • Good weapon and character customization
    • Affordable price with frequent sales

    Cons

    • Story is shallow and cheesy
    • Some performance and optimization issues
    • Ai can be predictable
    • Limited exploration and repetitive level design
    • Small multiplayer player base

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players can choose from multiple characters and customize skills, equipment, and playstyles, allowing freedom in how to approach combat and progression."

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    • Competence

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      3

      "Gameplay involves skillful timing, combos, and strategy especially on higher difficulties; some players note challenge in AI and match mechanics."

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      "Game involves skillful shooting, upgrading gear, and managing character builds; some players note AI is predictable but bosses and higher difficulties provide challenge."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      1

      "Includes PvP modes and some competitive elements, but most player focus is on cooperative play and personal progression."

      Capsule for Bravery and Greed Bravery and Greed

      "Includes PvP mode but player base is small; main focus is on co-op and solo play rather than competitive ranking."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players engage in long, involved missions with replayability through challenges and skill upgrades, encouraging extended play sessions."

      Capsule for Sumerian Six Sumerian Six

      "Many missions, side quests, achievements, and loot grind encourage extended play sessions and replayability."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      4

      "Supports multiplayer co-op for up to 3 players, with players enjoying playing with friends and recommending more co-op features like split-screen and 4-player support."

      Capsule for Zombieville USA 3D Zombieville USA 3D

      "Supports up to 3-player co-op in campaign and other modes; co-op is a major feature though player population is low."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players can customize characters with various weapons, skills, and talent trees, creating unique builds and playstyles."

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      "Players can customize characters, weapons, implants, and skills; however, level design and story are linear and somewhat repetitive."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -2

      "Co-op play treats players equally; no strong evidence of dominance or power imposition."

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      "Co-op play emphasizes shared effort; no strong evidence of dominance or power assertion over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction with immersive sci-fi zombie atmosphere and action."

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      "Players enjoy immersive sci-fi zombie shooter experience with gore and action as distraction from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge; no indication of obligation or pressure to play."

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      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and progression; no indication of obligation or pressure to play."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Varied weapon builds, class choices, and upgrade synergies encourage experimentation with strategies."

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      "Variety of weapons, skills, and upgrades encourage experimentation with builds and playstyles."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -1

      "Game is linear with limited exploration; levels are mostly corridors and connected rooms."

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      "Game is mostly linear with corridor-style levels; some side missions add variety but exploration is limited."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Players customize characters with different armor sets and visual upgrades, allowing personal expression."

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      "Players customize characters with different armor, implants, and weapon mods, allowing personal expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Set in a fictional post-apocalyptic world with zombies and mutants, providing an imaginative experience."

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      "Set in sci-fi space environment with zombies, mutants, and super soldiers; strong fictional and imaginative elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Co-op and multiplayer modes foster community and shared experiences, though some players note limited active player base."

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      "Co-op and multiplayer modes foster community play, though player base is small."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "The leveling system, skill trees, and weapon upgrades provide learning and personal development opportunities."

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      "Leveling system, skill trees, weapon and armor upgrades provide clear personal development and progression."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Typical sedentary FPS gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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      "Typical sedentary FPS gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during combat and progression; not suited for background or casual idle play."

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      "Requires focused attention during combat and progression; not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      1

      "Co-op play allows social interaction but no evidence of close emotional relationships."

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      "Co-op play allows social interaction but no evidence of close emotional relationships."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -2

      "Co-op play is cooperative without emphasis on leadership or authority roles."

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      "Co-op play is cooperative without clear leadership or authoritative roles."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on leveling characters, unlocking moves, upgrading weapons, and collecting items."

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      "Strong emphasis on collecting, upgrading weapons, armor, implants, and leveling characters."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "While fun and engaging, the game can be challenging and tense, especially at higher difficulties."

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      "Gameplay is fun and satisfying but can be tense especially on higher difficulties."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Gory visuals, lighting effects, and sound design provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

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      "Gory visuals, weapon effects, and sound design provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      0

      "No strong evidence of social recognition or status seeking in reviews or gameplay."

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      "No strong evidence of social recognition or status seeking in reviews or gameplay."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Story is present but considered weak and generic; some players appreciate it while others find it shallow."

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      "Story is present but considered shallow and cheesy; mainly serves to support gameplay."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Players plan builds, combos, and tactics to overcome enemies and bosses."

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      "Players plan character builds, weapon upgrades, and tactics to overcome enemies and bosses."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Combat and boss battles provide moments of tension and excitement."

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      "Combat against hordes and bosses provides moments of tension and excitement."

    • Value

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      4

      "Players feel the game offers good content and replayability for its price, especially on sale."

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      "Many players find the game offers good content and replayability for its price, especially on sale."

    • Violence

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      "Core gameplay is shooting and killing zombies with various weapons and gore effects."

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      "Core gameplay involves shooting, dismembering, and killing zombies and mutants with gore effects."

    • Survival

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      3

      "Game involves managing threats and countering enemy units to avoid defeat; survival mode adds wave-based challenges."

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      "Game includes survival and wave modes requiring players to avoid death and manage resources."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Domination, Exploration.

    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.

    Last update: 30/04/2026