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Endling - Extinction is Forever

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

As the last mother fox on Earth, your cubs need all your care to survive in a merciless world that slowly destroys itself. You have to help them, teach them and save them. And you should never forget that extinction is forever – in the real world and in this 2023 BAFTA award winning experience.

Global score

95/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Emotional and immersive story
    • Beautiful art style and music
    • Meaningful ecological message
    • Accessible gameplay with survival mechanics
    • Strong player attachment to characters

    Cons

    • Short gameplay length
    • Some repetitive mechanics
    • Navigation can be frustrating
    • Minor bugs reported
    • Price considered high by some

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      3

      "Players control a mother badger and make decisions about feeding and protecting cubs, with freedom to choose which cub to feed and how to navigate hazards."

      Capsule for Shelter Shelter

      "Players control the mother fox's actions and decisions to survive and protect cubs, with some freedom in exploration and skill teaching, though within a structured survival loop."

    • Competence

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      2

      "Gameplay involves skillful hiding and seeking with some strategic elements, but overall mechanics are simple and accessible."

      Capsule for PropHunter PropHunter

      "Gameplay involves survival skills, stealth, and resource management with some challenge, but overall mechanics are simple and accessible."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

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      "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal story and experience."

      Capsule for A Sky Full of Stars 仰望夜空的星辰 A Sky Full of Stars 仰望夜空的星辰

      "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal survival and story experience."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

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      "Some players replay for different endings and achievements, but the game is short and can feel repetitive, limiting long habitual play."

      Capsule for Beholder: Conductor Beholder: Conductor

      "Some players replay for achievements and story exploration, but the game is short and some find it repetitive, limiting habitual long sessions."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual tasks and survival without multiplayer or cooperative play."

      Capsule for Tattletail Tattletail

      "Single-player experience focused on individual survival and care for cubs without multiplayer or cooperative play."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      1

      "Players can make choices and explore some variations, but mostly follow a fixed narrative and environment."

      Capsule for Little Misfortune Little Misfortune

      "Players can customize cub colors and explore different paths, but gameplay follows a defined narrative and survival mechanics."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No signs of exerting control over others; interactions are with NPCs and environment without power dynamics."

      Capsule for Pineapple on pizza Pineapple on pizza

      "No elements of exerting control over others; interactions are with environment and NPCs without power dynamics."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Strong immersion in a dark, emotional fictional world offering escape from real life through storytelling and atmosphere."

      Capsule for Lorelai Lorelai

      "Strong emotional immersion and escape into a fictional but realistic ecological survival story, providing distraction and emotional engagement."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest in story and characters, not obligation or external pressure."

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      "Players engage voluntarily driven by personal interest in story and message, not obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      1

      "Some exploration and discovery of new areas and mechanics, but gameplay loop is repetitive and limited."

      Capsule for Caravan SandWitch Caravan SandWitch

      "Some exploration and discovery of new areas and cub skills, though within a structured gameplay loop."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

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      "Encourages discovery of collectibles and environmental storytelling in a vertical world, though paths are mostly fixed."

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      "Encourages discovering new areas and environmental storytelling, though navigation can be limited and linear."

    • Expression

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      2

      "Customization of character masks, colors, and items allows some self-expression."

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      "Customization of cub colors and some personal attachment to characters allows for self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -3

      "Realistic survival scenario without supernatural or fantastical elements."

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      "Realistic survival scenario of a mother fox in a deteriorating environment with grounded ecological themes."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

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      "Solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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      "Solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

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      "Players learn hunting skills, survival tactics, and manage stamina and cub care, showing personal development."

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      "Players learn survival skills, manage resources, and develop strategies to keep cubs alive, showing personal development."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -2

      "Requires player attention and focus; some slow pacing but generally continuous engagement."

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      "Requires player attention and engagement; some pacing issues but generally continuous focus needed."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      3

      "Strong emotional bonds formed with cubs and family, evoking feelings of care and attachment."

      Capsule for Shelter 2 Shelter 2

      "Strong emotional connection formed with cubs and mother fox, fostering close personal attachment."

    • Leadership

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      "Player leads and protects cubs, guiding their survival and growth."

      Capsule for Shelter 2 Shelter 2

      "Player leads and protects cubs, making decisions that affect their survival and teaching them skills."

    • Progression

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      "Progression through unlocking puzzles and areas by placing cubes and solving challenges."

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      "Progression through cub development, unlocking skills, and expanding accessible areas."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -1

      "Tension and unease dominate the experience, though some find humor and charm balancing it."

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      "Emotional tension and stress present, but some moments of calm and beauty balance the experience."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Beautiful visuals and music provide strong sensory and emotional stimulation."

      Capsule for Farewell North Farewell North

      "Beautiful visuals, music, and emotional atmosphere provide sensory and emotional stimulation."

    • Status

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      "No social status or recognition mechanics; focus is on personal experience."

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      "No social status or recognition mechanics; focus is on personal experience."

    • Story

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      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with environmental storytelling, character-driven plots, and emotional depth."

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    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Requires planning and problem solving to complete objectives and evade threats."

      Capsule for Pacify Pacify

      "Requires planning resource gathering, avoiding threats, and timing actions to survive."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Tense moments of danger from predators and natural hazards create suspense and emotional thrill."

      Capsule for Shelter Shelter

      "Tense moments with danger from predators and humans create suspense and emotional thrills."

    • Value

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      -2

      "Some players feel the game is short for its price; others appreciate the quality and emotional experience."

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      "Some players feel the game is short for its price, though many find emotional value and recommend on sale."

    • Violence

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      "Minimal violence; focus on avoidance rather than combat or destruction."

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    • Survival

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      "Core gameplay centers on avoiding death, managing resources, and overcoming threats in a hostile environment."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

    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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