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Locked Up

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

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Quick resume

The game “Locked Up" is the first project developed in 2020 by the studio EMIKA_GAMES consisting of one person.

Global score

78/100

Genres

Indie

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    Pros

    • Strong psychological horror atmosphere
    • Effective sound design and jump scares
    • Immersive and tense environment
    • Well-crafted visuals and lighting
    • Engaging narrative elements

    Cons

    • Short gameplay length
    • Slow and repetitive walking mechanics
    • Some confusing story elements
    • Lack of gameplay variety
    • Price considered high by some for content

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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    • Competition

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    • Continuation

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      "Some players report repeated play sessions and enjoyment, but others find it short and occasionally boring after initial scares."

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    • Cooperation

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    • Creativity

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    • Domination

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    • Escapism

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      "Strong psychological horror atmosphere provides immersive escape from reality."

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    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in horror and exploration; no obligation or external pressure noted."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Some exploration and puzzle experimentation, but mostly following a linear path and scripted events."

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    • Exploration

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      "Players explore detailed environments and uncover story elements, though within a linear path."

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    • Expression

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    • Fantasy

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      "Engages players in supernatural horror fiction with ghosts and paranormal events."

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    • Fellowship

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      "Experience is solitary with minimal social interaction."

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    • Growth

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      "Players learn about story and environment through exploration and puzzle solving, gaining knowledge and understanding."

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    • Health

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention and timing; some waiting for events but generally active engagement."

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      "Requires focused attention to progress; some waiting for scripted events but generally continuous engagement."

    • Intimacy

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      "No close social relationships formed in-game; interactions are minimal and surface-level."

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    • Leadership

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      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience."

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    • Progression

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      "Progression through story and unlocking achievements, but no extensive item or upgrade accumulation."

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    • Relaxation

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      "Atmosphere creates tension and suspense but also moments of calm exploration; moderate relaxation."

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    • Sensation

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    • Status

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    • Story

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      "Narrative elements and environmental storytelling provide moderate plot immersion."

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    • Strategy

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    • Thrill

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    • Value

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Value.

    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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    Last update: 30/04/2026