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No Straight Roads: Encore Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

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Quick resume

Start a rock band & end the EDM empire in NO STRAIGHT ROADS, a rockin' action-adventure that mashes together rhythm-infused third-person combat with a kick-ass soundtrack!

Global score

89/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Outstanding and diverse soundtrack
    • Unique and vibrant art style
    • Engaging and creative boss battles
    • Strong character design and writing
    • Support for cooperative multiplayer and community fan art

    Cons

    • Some gameplay and combat mechanics feel clunky or janky
    • Camera angles can be awkward, especially in co-op
    • Short game length with limited exploration
    • Occasional bugs and technical issues
    • Parry mechanic timing can be inconsistent

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "Combat involves skillful dodging, timing, and use of abilities; some players mention difficulty and challenge, though combat can feel janky."

      Capsule for LIZARDS MUST DIE LIZARDS MUST DIE

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    • Competition

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      "Focus is primarily on cooperative and solo play with no strong emphasis on ranked or leaderboard competition."

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    • Continuation

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      "Players engage in replaying levels for achievements, collectibles, and skill points, showing attachment and habitual play."

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      "Players engage in replaying bosses for higher scores, challenge runs, and skill tree completion, indicating habitual play and attachment."

    • Cooperation

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      3

      "Supports local and remote co-op play, with players enjoying teamwork and shared experiences."

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      "Supports local and remote co-op play with levels designed for one or two players, encouraging teamwork."

    • Creativity

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      4

      "Strong emphasis on creative expression through unique characters, varied gameplay styles, and artistic design."

      Capsule for Catgirl Catgirl

      "Strong emphasis on artistic style, fan art integration, character design, and music remixing; players can customize skills and builds."

    • Domination

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      "Interactions emphasize mutual respect and collaboration rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

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    • Escapism

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      "Players describe the game as a fun, nostalgic, and immersive experience that provides stress relief and distraction."

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    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and passion for music and indie games."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Some exploration of boss mechanics and guitar effects; limited experimentation due to simple gameplay."

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    • Exploration

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      "Some exploration of iconic locations and collectibles, but levels are mostly linear with limited discovery."

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    • Expression

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      "Players enjoy character designs and request more customization and cosmetic options for self-expression."

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    • Fantasy

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      "Fictional musical world with imaginative characters and scenarios inspired by music culture."

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      "The game features imaginative, stylized characters and a fictional world blending rock and EDM music genres."

    • Fellowship

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      3

      "Community is described as welcoming and supportive; multiplayer and fanart sharing foster social connection."

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    • Growth

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      "Players develop combat skills and learn boss patterns, improving through practice and difficulty modes."

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    • Health

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      "Typical sedentary video game play with no physical activity or rehab elements."

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      "Standard sedentary video game play with no physical activity or rehab elements."

    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention during fights and modes; not designed for background or idle play."

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    • Intimacy

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      "Players form social bonds and friendships through cooperative play, though not deeply emotional connections."

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    • Leadership

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      "Players mostly participate collaboratively or individually without strong leadership roles."

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    • Progression

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      "Players accumulate reputation, skill points, and gear upgrades to enhance their character and combat effectiveness."

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      "Players accumulate skill points, unlock abilities, and improve builds to enhance combat effectiveness."

    • Relaxation

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      "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, with a balance of challenge and flow in combat and story."

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    • Sensation

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      "Vibrant visuals, colorful art style, and dynamic music provide strong sensory stimulation and emotional enjoyment."

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    • Status

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    • Story

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      "Engaging narrative with character development and emotional themes integrated into gameplay."

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    • Strategy

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      "Boss fights require learning attack patterns and timing dodges; some strategic equipment choices needed."

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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 Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Exploration.

    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