Fatal Twelve

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2018

2018

Quick resume

Shishimai Rinka was a high schooler who ran a small café named Lion House in place of her grandmother. She lived her life much like any other person her age, but one day, she was caught up in an explosion while returning home on the train alongside her friend, Hitsuji Naomi.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Visual Novel

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Pros

Engaging and emotional story
Well-developed characters
Multiple endings and branching paths
High-quality art and voice acting
Thought-provoking themes

Cons

Some pacing issues and slow start
Limited gameplay choices
Minor translation and technical issues
Some characters less developed
Lack of romantic content depth

Motivations

Autonomy

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3

"Players make meaningful choices affecting story outcomes and character fates, indicating control over decisions rather than following fixed routines."

Lorelai
"Players make meaningful choices that affect story outcomes and character fates, indicating control over decisions rather than following fixed routines."
Competence

Game with the same Competence vibe

2

"Engages players in story comprehension and decision making, though gameplay is mostly reading and choice selection."

CHAOS;HEAD NOAH
"The game involves uncovering information and making strategic decisions, requiring some skill and thought, though gameplay is mostly reading and choice selection."
Competition

Game with the same Competition vibe

4

"Core gameplay revolves around fighting others, winning matches, and outperforming friends or random players."

SuperSmash: Physics Battle
"The core premise is a battle royale style elimination game where players compete to survive by outwitting others."
Continuation

Game with the same Continuation vibe

4

"Players report long play sessions, deep engagement with story and mechanics, and habitual play to explore multiple endings."

Pathologic 3
"Players report long play sessions and multiple playthroughs to explore all endings, showing strong attachment and habitual engagement."
Cooperation

Game with the same Cooperation vibe

-3

"Gameplay centers on individual tasks and personal story progression with limited multiplayer or teamwork."

Little Witch in the Woods
"The game focuses on individual survival and personal storylines with limited collaboration or teamwork."
Creativity

Game with the same Creativity vibe

2

"Players explore different story paths and character interactions, but within predefined narrative structures."

DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation
"Players explore different story routes and character perspectives, but within a structured narrative and predefined choices."
Domination

Game with the same Domination vibe

3

"Competitive elimination and kill feed encourage exerting superiority; some trash talk noted."

Babble Royale
"The elimination mechanics involve exerting control over others' fate, reflecting a motivation to dominate in the death game context."
Escapism

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4

"Players use the game as a reflective, emotional escape from real life, engaging with deep themes."

A Raven Monologue
"Players describe emotional immersion and reflection on life, using the game as a means to escape and engage with philosophical themes."
Expectation

Game with the same Expectation vibe

-4

"Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and emotional investment rather than obligation or external pressure."

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"Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and emotional investment rather than obligation or external pressure."
Experimenting

Game with the same Experimenting vibe

3

"Multiple endings and branching choices encourage players to try different options and explore story outcomes."

True Love ～Confide to the Maple～
"Multiple endings and branching storylines encourage players to try different choices and explore alternate outcomes."
Exploration

Game with the same Exploration vibe

3

"Players discover new story branches, character backgrounds, and mysteries, encouraging curiosity-driven narrative exploration."

BUSTAFELLOWS
"Players discover new story routes, character backgrounds, and endings, driven by curiosity and narrative exploration."
Expression

Game with the same Expression vibe

-2

"Limited customization beyond choosing story paths; no avatar personalization or cosmetic modifications."

Fate/stay night REMASTERED
"Customization is limited to story choices; no avatar personalization or cosmetic modifications reported."
Fantasy

Game with the same Fantasy vibe

4

"Game features imaginative fiction with supernatural themes, fantasy characters, and magical abilities."

Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
"The game features a supernatural battle royale with divine intervention and metaphysical themes, emphasizing imaginative fiction."
Fellowship

Game with the same Fellowship vibe

-3

"The experience is mostly individual with limited social or community interaction."

Old World
"The experience centers on individual characters and personal survival, with limited social or community interaction."
Growth

Game with the same Growth vibe

4

"Character development and personal growth themes are central to the story and player experience."

Nameless ~The one thing you must recall~
"Character development and personal growth are key themes, with players reflecting on morality and life through the story."
Health

Game with the same Health vibe

-5

"The game is a sedentary visual novel with no physical activity or health-related features."

Hustle Cat
"The game is a sedentary visual novel with no physical activity or health-related gameplay."
Idle

Game with the same Idle vibe

-4

"Requires focused reading and attention over long sessions, not suited for idle or background play."

STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram
"Requires focused reading and attention over long sessions; not suited for background or idle play."
Intimacy

Game with the same Intimacy vibe

3

"Game features romantic and affectionate interactions between characters, including yuri themes."

VALKYRIE DRIVE -BHIKKHUNI-
"Emotional relationships and romantic subplots, especially yuri romance, foster close connections between characters."
Leadership

Game with the same Leadership vibe

2

"Players guide their character through complex social and narrative situations, influencing others but not in explicit leadership roles."

Fallen Hero: Retribution
"Some characters take active roles in guiding or influencing others, but leadership is not a dominant theme."
Progression

Game with the same Progression vibe

3

"Players accumulate story knowledge, unlock routes and endings, and progress through narrative arcs."

BUSTAFELLOWS
"Players accumulate story knowledge, unlock multiple endings, and collect achievements, reflecting progression."
Relaxation

Game with the same Relaxation vibe

2

"While the game has challenging moments, many players find it immersive and emotionally engaging, providing flow and catharsis."

God of War Ragnarök
"While emotionally intense, players find the story immersive and engaging, providing a flow experience."
Sensation

Game with the same Sensation vibe

3

"The game provides sensory stimulation through art, music, and voice acting that enhance emotional engagement."

The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty
"The game offers emotional stimulation through music, voice acting, and dramatic story moments."
Status

Game with the same Status vibe

-3

"Game focuses on personal story experience without social status or recognition systems."

The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes
"The game focuses on personal story experience without emphasis on social recognition or leaderboards."
Story

Game with the same Story vibe

5

"Narrative immersion is the core of the game, with multiple endings and character development."

Wolf Tails
"Narrative immersion is the core of the game, with complex plots, character development, and multiple endings."
Strategy

Game with the same Strategy vibe

3

"Players use logic and deduction to solve the mystery, along with planning in minigames."

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
"Players must use reasoning and deduction to uncover other characters' secrets and survive the elimination game."
Thrill

Game with the same Thrill vibe

4

"Tension, suspense, and risk of character death create thrilling and adrenaline-pumping moments."

The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes
"The suspenseful death game and emotional stakes create tension and excitement throughout the story."
Value

Game with the same Value vibe

4

"Players report high satisfaction and emotional payoff relative to the game's price and length."

The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty
"Players report high satisfaction with the game's length, content, and emotional impact relative to price."
Violence

Game with the same Violence vibe

2

"Game involves murder and death as narrative elements but no graphic or gratuitous violence."

Mountain Crime: Requital
"The game involves elimination and death themes, but violence is mostly implied and not graphically depicted."
Survival

Game with the same Survival vibe

5

"Survival against threats, resource scarcity, and disasters is a central gameplay theme."

As Far As The Eye
"Survival is the central theme, with players navigating threats and strategic elimination to stay alive."

Analysis

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

How to use the graph

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