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Open Sorcery

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

BEL/S is an Elemental Firewall: a fire elemental bound with C++ code to protect a network of people and places. She can learn things, develop relationships, and even gain sapience. Or she can burn everything with fire. It's up to you.

Global score

98/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Engaging and emotional story
    • High replayability with multiple endings
    • Thought-provoking themes blending magic and technology
    • Well-written characters and dialogue
    • Affordable price

    Cons

    • Short overall playtime
    • Minimal graphics and sound
    • Some technical issues on linux
    • Timed sections may frustrate some players
    • Limited save slots and keyboard controls

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players make meaningful decisions affecting story outcomes and character development, with freedom to choose different paths and endings."

      Capsule for Legend of Mortal Legend of Mortal

      "Players make meaningful choices that affect story outcomes and character development, with freedom to explore different approaches and endings."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Engages players in reading, decision-making, and story comprehension with some puzzle and mystery elements, providing moderate challenge and skill use."

      Capsule for Riddle Joker Riddle Joker

      "Players engage in puzzle-like tasks (identifying spirits by matter and motive) and decision-making that require skill and learning, with feedback through story consequences."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal story experience and exploration without comparison to others."

      Capsule for 永冻之壳 The Shell of Permafrost 永冻之壳 The Shell of Permafrost

      "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal story progression and exploration without comparison to others."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "High replayability with multiple paths and endings encourages repeated playthroughs."

      Capsule for Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition

      "High replayability encouraged by multiple endings, achievements, and branching paths, motivating repeated playthroughs."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      2

      "Narrative emphasizes group dynamics and emotional support among characters, though gameplay is mostly single-player."

      Capsule for Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority-

      "Some narrative elements involve interacting and building relationships with other characters, but gameplay is primarily single-player and individual."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players influence story outcomes and character development through choices, though within a structured narrative."

      Capsule for Mystic Destinies: Serendipity of Aeons Mystic Destinies: Serendipity of Aeons

      "Players experiment with different choices and strategies to influence story and character growth, though within a text-based framework."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

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

      Capsule for Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator

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

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game to immerse themselves in philosophical themes and beautiful worlds, escaping real life."

      Capsule for The Talos Principle 2 The Talos Principle 2

      "Players use the game to immerse in a unique magical-technological world and explore emotional and philosophical themes, providing meaningful escape."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest in story and themes, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for A Light in the Dark A Light in the Dark

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest in story and themes, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Encourages trying different choices and exploring multiple story branches and endings."

      Capsule for Love Is All Around Love Is All Around

      "Game encourages trying different choices, exploring alternate story branches, and discovering new endings."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players discover new story routes, character perspectives, and hidden lore through multiple playthroughs."

      Capsule for Raging Loop Raging Loop

      "Players discover new story paths, character interactions, and hidden content through multiple playthroughs."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Limited character customization, but players express themselves through dialogue choices and narrative decisions."

      Capsule for NORCO NORCO

      "Limited customization but players express themselves through choice of dialogue and decisions shaping BEL/S's personality and relationships."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Strong fantasy elements blended with steampunk technology create an imaginative setting."

      Capsule for New Arc Line New Arc Line

      "Strong fantasy elements blended with technology, playing as a fire elemental AI in a magical urban setting."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      2

      "Narrative includes social interactions and community aspects, though gameplay is solo."

      Capsule for A Mortician's Tale A Mortician's Tale

      "Narrative fosters a sense of connection to characters and community, though gameplay is solo."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players witness character development and story progression over time, learning through narrative and choices."

      Capsule for A Story Beside A Story Beside

      "Players experience character development and personal learning through BEL/S's evolving consciousness and story progression."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

      Capsule for Half-Life 2 Half-Life 2

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused reading and decision-making; not designed for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Our Life: Beginnings & Always Our Life: Beginnings & Always

      "Requires focused reading and decision-making; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      3

      "Emotional connections and relationships between characters are central to the experience."

      Capsule for The Walking Dead: A New Frontier The Walking Dead: A New Frontier

      "Emotional connections and relationships with characters are central to the story experience."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      1

      "Players guide the protagonist's decisions and influence story outcomes, but no group leadership mechanics"

      Capsule for The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante

      "Some narrative elements involve guiding or influencing others, but no explicit leadership mechanics."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players unlock story branches, endings, and achievements, showing narrative progression."

      Capsule for PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo

      "Players unlock new story branches, achievements, and character growth through choices and repeated play."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Generally balanced pacing with emotional highs and lows; some tension but also moments of calm reflection."

      Capsule for Detroit: Become Human Detroit: Become Human

      "Generally calm and thoughtful pacing with some tense moments; overall a balanced emotional experience."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      1

      "Sensory stimulation is minimal due to ASCII graphics and text-based interface, though sound effects add some excitement."

      Capsule for Warsim: The Realm of Aslona Warsim: The Realm of Aslona

      "Minimal sensory stimulation due to text-based format; some use of color and sound effects enhance experience."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for Adios Adios

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

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Strong narrative focus with multiple endings, character development, and immersive storytelling."

      Capsule for Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

      "Strong narrative focus with rich character development, multiple endings, and immersive lore."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players must analyze clues, plan dialogue approaches, and solve puzzles requiring reasoning."

      Capsule for SIMULACRA 2 SIMULACRA 2

      "Players must analyze clues and make strategic decisions to solve puzzles and influence outcomes."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Some suspenseful moments and timed sequences add tension, but overall experience is calm and exploratory."

      Capsule for INFRA INFRA

      "Some suspenseful and tense moments, especially during timed sections, but overall moderate emotional intensity."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players perceive good value for money with engaging story, length, and quality content."

      Capsule for Fran Bow Fran Bow

      "Players perceive good value for money due to engaging story, replayability, and meaningful content despite short length."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -2

      "Violence is present in story but not glorified; many choices focus on peaceful or constructive paths."

      Capsule for Choice of Robots Choice of Robots

      "Some options involve destructive actions, but also many non-violent or cooperative choices; violence is not glorified."

    • Survival

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      1

      "Some elements of avoiding threats and managing situations, but low risk overall."

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      "Some elements of avoiding failure and managing threats, but low-risk environment overall."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Competition, Status.

    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