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Driven Out

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One • 2019

Should you play it?

Beautiful 16 bit retro art style with fluid animations and deliberate combat. Read the enemy and act accordingly in this seamless world without any load screens.

What works
  • Challenging and rewarding combat system
  • Beautiful pixel art and animations
  • Unique checkpoint placement mechanic
  • Varied enemy designs and bosses
  • Engaging for players seeking skill mastery
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep difficulty curve with occasional unfairness
  • Lack of story and character progression
  • Some bugs and technical issues reported
  • Limited exploration and linear level design
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Titan Souls

  • Unalive

  • Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)

  • Wick

  • A Bastard's Tale

  • Slain: Back from Hell

  • Unspoken

  • Frenzy Retribution

  • Jet Gunner
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Unalive

  • Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)

  • Wick
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Driven Out: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Progression, Story, Relaxation.

Why this game works

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

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