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In Celebration of Violence

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.

What works
  • Challenging and skill-based combat
  • Deep and mysterious lore
  • High replayability with many secrets and characters
  • Complex mechanics encouraging experimentation
  • Fair and balanced gameplay
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep learning curve and slow early pacing
  • Grindy meta-progression
  • Lack of multiplayer or cooperative modes
  • Minimal guidance and obfuscated mechanics
  • Pixel art graphics may not appeal to all

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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  • Tower of Kalemonvo

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  • Bleak Faith: Forsaken

  • There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition

  • Age of Barbarian Extended Cut

  • Netherworld Covenant
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Tower of Kalemonvo

  • Z.O.N.A: Origin

  • Mirror of Heaven
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In Celebration of Violence: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Leadership.

Why this game works

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

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