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Evoland

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Android, Linux • 2013

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Quick resume

Evoland is a journey through the history of action/adventure gaming, allowing you to unlock new technologies, gameplay systems and graphic upgrades as you progress through the game.

Global score

83/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS)

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    Pros

    • Innovative concept showcasing rpg evolution
    • Nostalgic audiovisual presentation
    • Humorous and lighthearted tone
    • Accessible gameplay with varied mechanics
    • Numerous references to classic rpgs

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Simple and generic story
    • Repetitive random battles
    • Limited depth in gameplay and progression
    • No multiplayer or social features

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to choose strategies, build layouts, pantheons, and gods, and experiment with many mechanics, though progression is gated by slow resource accumulation and resets."

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    • Competence

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      "The game offers some skill-based challenges and puzzles, but overall is easy and accessible with limited difficulty."

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    • Competition

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      "Focus is on single-player experience without competitive or ranked elements."

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    • Continuation

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      "Game is relatively short (7-15 hours), with limited replayability and some players found it easy to disengage after finishing."

      Capsule for The Dwarves The Dwarves

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    • Cooperation

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      "Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

      Capsule for Off-Peak Off-Peak

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    • Creativity

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      "Highly creative art style, music, and narrative design with unique mechanics and evolving gameplay."

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      "Highly creative concept showcasing evolution of RPGs with changing graphics, mechanics, and references."

    • Domination

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      "No elements of control or superiority over others; cooperative and equal participation not applicable."

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    • Escapism

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      "Players enjoy immersive fantasy world and nostalgic experience, providing an escape from reality."

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      "Nostalgic and immersive experience allowing players to escape into a history of RPG gaming."

    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia rather than obligation."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Players frequently experiment with new creations, adventures, and gameplay styles."

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    • Exploration

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      "The open world and discovery of new locations and secrets encourage exploration, though some maps are noted as small."

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    • Expression

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      "Limited character customization; focus is on experiencing the world rather than personal expression."

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    • Fantasy

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      "The game features exaggerated 80s action tropes, colorful characters, and over-the-top villains, embracing fantasy."

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    • Fellowship

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      "No social or community features; strictly single-player."

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    • Growth

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

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      "Players learn and experience evolution of game mechanics and styles, gaining knowledge of RPG history."

    • Health

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      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."

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    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention; puzzles and combat demand player engagement without background play."

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      "Requires focused attention; random battles and puzzles demand player engagement."

    • Intimacy

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      "No social or emotional relationship building; single-player only."

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    • Leadership

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      "No leadership or group management elements present."

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    • Progression

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      "Progression through character upgrades, unlocking abilities, and mission completion."

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      "Progression through unlocking new gameplay features, graphics, and minor character upgrades."

    • Relaxation

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      "Generally lighthearted and humorous tone with some challenging puzzles and combat; mixed tension and flow."

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      "Generally lighthearted and humorous with a relaxed pace, though some frustration with random battles."

    • Sensation

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      "Enjoyable audiovisual experience with stylish graphics, music, and sound design."

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    • Status

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      "No social recognition or status systems."

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    • Story

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      1

      "Simple narrative with minimal impact; story mostly serves as context for gameplay."

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      "Simple and generic story mainly serving as a framework for gameplay evolution."

    • Strategy

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      1

      "Some puzzle solving and combat tactics involved, but overall gameplay is simple and straightforward."

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    • Thrill

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      0

      "Mixed experiences; some find driving fun and exciting, others note lack of challenge or risk."

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    • Value

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      "Mixed user opinions on value due to short length; worth price especially on sale."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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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. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Survival, Thrill.

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    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