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PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

What would you do if your fears were hacked? >observer_ is a cyberpunk horror game from Bloober Team, the creators of Layers of Fear. Play as an Observer, the new front line of neural police, as you hack into the jagged minds of the insane.

Global score

78/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie

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    Pros

    • Immersive cyberpunk atmosphere
    • Deep and intriguing story
    • Stunning visuals and sound design
    • Unique psychedelic horror sequences
    • Engaging detective investigation gameplay

    Cons

    • Tedious stealth sections
    • Short game length
    • Limited replay value
    • Some voice acting uneven
    • Redux version not free for original owners

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "Gameplay involves simple puzzles and exploration with minimal difficulty, providing some skill engagement but mostly straightforward tasks."

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      "Gameplay involves puzzle solving, investigation, and stealth sections that require some skill but are generally simple and straightforward."

    • Competition

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      -5

      "Single-player narrative experience with no competitive or multiplayer elements."

      Capsule for A Plague Tale: Innocence A Plague Tale: Innocence

      "Single-player narrative experience with no competitive elements or multiplayer."

    • Continuation

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      1

      "Players enjoy immersive story and atmosphere, some replay for collectibles, but game is short and not designed for long habitual play."

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    • Cooperation

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      "Entirely single-player with no cooperative gameplay or social collaboration."

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      "Entirely single-player with no cooperative gameplay or social collaboration."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Highly creative cyberpunk world, detailed environments, and unique mind-hacking sequences that offer imaginative storytelling and exploration."

      Capsule for Observer: System Redux Observer: System Redux

      "Highly creative world design, psychedelic sequences, and unique cyberpunk horror atmosphere with some player-driven exploration."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

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      "No elements of exerting control over others; experience is solitary and narrative-driven."

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    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      5

      "Strong immersion in a dark cyberpunk world provides an escape from real life through narrative and roleplay."

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      "Strong immersion in a dark, dystopian cyberpunk world offering psychological horror and escapism from reality."

    • Expectation

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      -5

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest in story, philosophy, and cyberpunk themes."

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      "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest in story, atmosphere, and cyberpunk themes."

    • Experimenting

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      "Some exploration of game mechanics and secrets encouraged, though gameplay is somewhat linear."

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      "Exploration of memories and environments offers some novelty, though gameplay mechanics are mostly established and linear."

    • Exploration

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      "Players explore a detailed apartment complex and city environment with secrets and side quests."

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      "Players explore a detailed apartment building and investigate various rooms and clues, with some side missions."

    • Expression

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      "No character customization or visual expression; presentation is fixed and minimalistic."

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      "No character customization or visual expression; presentation is fixed and story-driven."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Set in a futuristic cyberpunk dystopia with imaginative technology, mutants, and narrative fiction elements."

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      "Set in a futuristic cyberpunk dystopia with transhumanism and mind-hacking elements, blending sci-fi and horror fiction."

    • Fellowship

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      "Solo experience with minimal social interaction beyond NPC dialogues."

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    • Growth

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      "Players learn puzzle solutions and story progression, but limited skill development or complexity."

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      "Players learn to solve puzzles and piece together story elements, but gameplay skill development is limited."

    • Health

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      "Sedentary gameplay typical of walking simulators with no physical activity."

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    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention and active exploration; not suited for casual or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention and exploration; not suitable for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

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      -3

      "Limited emotional connection mainly through story and character interactions; no close social relationships formed."

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      "Limited emotional connection mostly through narrative and character interactions, no player relationships."

    • Leadership

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

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    • Progression

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      "Progression through collecting items and unlocking story elements, but no character upgrades or power accumulation."

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      "Progression through story and investigation with some collectibles and achievements, but no character upgrades."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -1

      "Atmosphere is tense and unsettling with horror elements, but some players find it immersive and engaging rather than stressful."

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      "Atmosphere is tense and unsettling with horror elements, though some players find it immersive and engaging."

    • Sensation

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      4

      "Strong sensory stimulation through vibrant visuals, music, and psychedelic effects."

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      "Strong sensory stimulation via visuals, sound design, and psychedelic effects creating intense emotional experience."

    • Status

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      "No social status or recognition systems; experience is personal and narrative-focused."

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    • Story

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      5

      "Deep narrative immersion with complex characters, philosophical themes, and cinematic storytelling."

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    • Strategy

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      "Some puzzle solving and stealth require planning, but overall gameplay is straightforward."

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    • Thrill

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      3

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    • Value

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      2

      "Generally considered good value especially on sale, with replayability and story depth justifying price."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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      "Some stealth elements require avoiding detection, but no high-risk survival mechanics."

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    Analysis

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

    How to use the graph
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    • 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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