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Death end re;Quest

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2019

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Quick resume

Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.

Global score

77/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Engaging dark story with multiple endings
    • Unique and strategic combat system
    • Strong character development and voice acting
    • Immersive exploration and puzzle elements
    • Good value especially on sale

    Cons

    • Technical issues and poor optimization on some systems
    • Repetitive combat and level design
    • Some frustrating save and death end mechanics
    • Limited visual representation of gore
    • Story pacing and ending can feel rushed or incomplete

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players can choose skills and dialogue options that affect gameplay and story progression, though some scenarios have a single solution."

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    • Competence

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      "Combat involves skillful management of party abilities and tactics; some players find it challenging especially late game."

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    • Competition

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      "Focus is on personal challenge and progression rather than competing against others; no mention of multiplayer or leaderboards."

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    • Continuation

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      "Players report multiple playthroughs to explore different endings and story branches, indicating strong attachment and habitual play."

      Capsule for Major\Minor Major\Minor

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    • Cooperation

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      "Gameplay centers on individual party management and solo exploration; no multiplayer or cooperative play noted."

      Capsule for Kingdoms of the Dump Kingdoms of the Dump

      "Gameplay centers on individual party management and solo exploration; no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork with other players."

    • Creativity

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      "Players can experiment with different skills, playstyles, and approaches to combat and exploration; some customization of character development."

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      "Players can customize skills, experiment with battle mechanics like knockbacks and genre changes, and explore multiple story branches."

    • Domination

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      "Interactions emphasize shared story and character development rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

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      "Interactions emphasize shared narrative experience and character development rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism

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      "Players use the game to immerse in a dark, thrilling story world, escaping real life through narrative and atmosphere."

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    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest in story and gameplay; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Players try new combat moves, combos, and explore different strategies; game encourages experimentation with skills."

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    • Exploration

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      "Exploration of hand-crafted maps with hidden loot, traps, and puzzles encourages discovery."

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    • Expression

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      "Some character customization via costumes, but mostly players use predefined characters and styles."

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    • Fantasy

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      "The game features a dark fantasy world with supernatural elements, monsters, and a surreal art style."

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    • Fellowship

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      "Focus on individual play and personal story; limited community or multiplayer aspects."

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      "Gameplay and story focus on individual player experience and party management; limited social or community interaction."

    • Growth

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      3

      "Players develop skills and progress through story and upgrades, learning game mechanics over time."

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      "Players develop skills, unlock abilities, and learn game mechanics progressively; story reveals deepen understanding."

    • Health

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      "Game involves sedentary play with no physical activity; some reports of long sessions and fatigue."

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    • Idle

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      -3

      "Requires focused attention during combat and story; not designed for background or casual intermittent play."

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      "Requires focused attention during combat and story; not designed for background or casual intermittent play."

    • Intimacy

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      2

      "Players form emotional connections with characters through story and dialogue, though limited to game context."

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      "Players form emotional connections with characters through story and dialogue, but limited to in-game relationships."

    • Leadership

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      "Player leads party members in combat and story decisions, but no multiplayer leadership roles."

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    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Players accumulate experience, upgrades, and unlock characters; progression is a core gameplay element."

      Capsule for TRIANGLE STRATEGY TRIANGLE STRATEGY

      "Players accumulate experience, skills, items, and unlock multiple endings; progression is a core motivator."

    • Relaxation

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      1

      "Some players find humor and story relaxing, but combat difficulty spikes cause tension."

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      "Some players find story immersive and engaging, but combat and difficulty spikes can create tension and frustration."

    • Sensation

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      3

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory elements including character art and voice acting enhance sensory appeal."

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      "Visual and auditory elements including character designs, music, and voice acting provide sensory stimulation and enjoyment."

    • Status

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      "Game focuses on individual story experience without social recognition or ranking systems."

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    • Story

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      "Strong narrative immersion with a dark, suspenseful plot and character development."

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    • Strategy

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      "Combat requires timing, positioning, and build planning; some boss fights require tactical approaches."

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    • Thrill

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      "Game provides suspense and tension from survival challenges and combat encounters."

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    • Value

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    • Violence

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      "Game contains graphic violence, combat, and disturbing scenes involving enemies and dark themes."

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Leadership, Survival, Violence, Strategy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story, Violence.

    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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    Last update: 30/04/2026