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Lynne

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2018

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Quick resume

Lynne is a short story about the scariest thing in the world: being a teenager.

Global score

80/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Free To Play, Visual Novel

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    Pros

    • Compelling psychological narrative
    • Relatable portrayal of teenage stress and anxiety
    • Free to play
    • Immersive atmosphere with fitting music and visuals
    • Short, accessible playtime

    Cons

    • No player choices or interactivity
    • Abrupt and ambiguous ending
    • Some find protagonist unrelatable or frustrating
    • Sound effects can be annoying
    • Heavy and potentially triggering themes

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence
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    • Competition

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      Capsule for Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County

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    • Continuation

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      "Players report engaging gameplay with some frustration; game length is moderate (4-8 hours), encouraging completion but not habitual long sessions."

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    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

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      "Single-player experience focused on individual narrative; no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

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    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players engage with symbolic storytelling and multiple endings, but limited player-driven creation or customization."

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      "Creative storytelling with symbolic elements and unique narrative style, though no player creation or modification."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

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      "No social dominance or power dynamics; story-driven personal experience."

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    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

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      "Players use the game to immerse themselves in a psychological horror story, escaping real life through narrative and atmosphere."

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      "Players use the game to immerse in a psychological horror story, escaping real life through narrative engagement."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in the genre and story rather than obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      -4

      "Fixed linear story with no branching or experimental gameplay; players follow established narrative routines."

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      "Linear story with no gameplay experimentation; players follow a fixed narrative path."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -3

      "Limited exploration; story unfolds in fixed settings with minimal discovery."

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      "Limited exploration; story unfolds in a set sequence with no discovery or branching."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -4

      "No character customization or personalization; fixed visual presentation."

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      "No character customization or personalization; fixed visuals and presentation."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -2

      "Story grounded in psychological realism and urban legend, minimal supernatural elements"

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    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

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      "Minimal social interaction; experience is solitary and personal."

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    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

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      "Players reflect on personal development and mental health through the narrative and advice."

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      "Focus on psychological development and character study; players reflect on mental health and adolescence."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary reading experience with no physical activity."

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    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      3

      "Short play sessions and casual reading experience suitable for filling time."

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      "Short sessions possible; some players use it as a time filler or casual reading experience."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      1

      "Some emotional connection through narrative and character interactions, but limited social intimacy."

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      "Emotional intimacy through narrative empathy with protagonist; no social or multiplayer intimacy."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely single-player narrative."

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      "No leadership or group management elements; purely single-player narrative."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Narrative and emotional progression occur, but no item collection or upgrades."

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      "Stress meter increases as story progresses, representing psychological state; no item or upgrade collection."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -3

      "Players experience sustained emotional tension and discomfort rather than relaxation."

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      "Tense and unsettling atmosphere; players experience sustained psychological tension."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Atmospheric music and visuals provide moderate sensory stimulation supporting emotional tone."

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      "Atmospheric music and visuals create emotional stimulation; not focused on sensory excitement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status mechanics; experience is private and personal."

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    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Strong narrative focus with immersive psychological storytelling."

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    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      -5

      "No strategic or problem-solving gameplay; purely linear reading experience."

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    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Psychological horror elements create suspense and emotional tension throughout the game."

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    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      5

      "Free game with high narrative quality; players perceive excellent value for time invested."

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    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      3

      "Contains violent and disturbing themes as part of the story, though not gameplay-focused."

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      "Contains psychological horror and some violent themes in story; no player-driven combat or destruction."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Autonomy, Strategy, Experimenting, Competence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

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    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
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    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