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Roundabout

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita, Linux • 2014

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Quick resume

Drive a constantly spinning limousine around town! Roundabout is a '70s B-Movie game where you pick up passengers, find secret collectibles, take on dangerous missions, and fall in love in a far out open world puzzle adventure - all while driving a revolving limo!

Global score

94/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique and challenging gameplay mechanic
    • Hilarious and charming fmv cutscenes
    • Open world with collectibles and side missions
    • Customization options for limo
    • Good replayability and leaderboards

    Cons

    • Short main story length
    • Some frustrating respawn and hit detection issues
    • Controls can be awkward at times
    • Lack of fast travel in open world
    • No multiplayer or cooperative features

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to explore the open world, choose missions and activities at their own pace, and use a variety of vehicles and weapons."

      Capsule for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition

      "Players control a constantly spinning limousine with freedom to navigate an open world and choose missions and collectibles."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Game requires skillful driving, managing vehicle damage, and strategic use of power-ups; some players find controls challenging but rewarding."

      Capsule for Carmageddon Max Pack Carmageddon Max Pack

      "Gameplay requires skillful maneuvering of a rotating limo, with challenges and leaderboards rewarding mastery."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      3

      "Leaderboards and speedrunning communities provide competitive elements, though casual play is also common."

      Capsule for Crumble Crumble

      "Leaderboards and speedrun modes encourage competition with others, though casual play is also supported."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players often replay missions to improve scores and unlock upgrades, showing engagement and habitual play"

      Capsule for Space Run Space Run

      "Players engage in replaying missions for better scores, collecting items, and exploring open world, supporting habitual play."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Game is single-player focused with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork elements."

      Capsule for Atomic Heart Atomic Heart

      "Game is single-player focused with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Paint booth and car customization available, though limited compared to other games; some player expression possible."

      Capsule for NASCAR 25 NASCAR 25

      "Players can customize limo appearance with hats, paint, and horns, adding creative expression."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are equal and humorous."

      Capsule for Friendly Fire Friendly Fire

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are individual and humorous."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "The game’s immersive story, humor, and retro-futuristic setting provide strong escapism and distraction from real life."

      Capsule for Punch Club 2: Fast Forward Punch Club 2: Fast Forward

      "The quirky 70s B-movie style, absurd story, and silly gameplay provide strong escapism and distraction."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and humor, not out of obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Impossible Quest Impossible Quest

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and humor, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Unlocking new abilities encourages players to experiment with different moves and strategies."

      Capsule for Cyber Shadow Cyber Shadow

      "Unlocking new abilities like jumping and slow motion encourages trying new gameplay approaches."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Open world maps with new areas, collectibles, and secrets encourage discovery and curiosity-driven activities."

      Capsule for Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition

      "Open world with multiple maps and collectibles encourages discovery and curiosity-driven play."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Some vehicle customization and visual style allow for self-expression, though limited in demo."

      Capsule for Inertial Drift: Sunset Prologue Inertial Drift: Sunset Prologue

      "Customization options for the limo allow some degree of self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "The game features a surreal, absurd, and imaginative world with exaggerated characters and scenarios."

      Capsule for SLUDGE LIFE 2 SLUDGE LIFE 2

      "The game features a surreal, campy 70s B-movie world with absurd characters and scenarios."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary."

      Capsule for Switchcars Switchcars

      "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills and improve performance through mastering controls and completing increasingly difficult challenges."

      Capsule for Grand Mountain Adventure: Wonderlands Grand Mountain Adventure: Wonderlands

      "Players improve skill in controlling the spinning limo and mastering challenges."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for My Little Universe My Little Universe

      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and precise control; not suited for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Arctic Eggs Arctic Eggs

      "Requires focused attention and precise control; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "Limited to scripted character interactions; no close social relationships formed."

      Capsule for Vernal Edge Vernal Edge

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions limited to scripted cutscenes."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach

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

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players collect money, buy and upgrade weapons, and unlock collectibles."

      Capsule for Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood

      "Players collect money, unlock upgrades, buy properties and customization items."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Gameplay can be relaxing and humorous but also challenging and demanding at times."

      Capsule for Inkulinati Inkulinati

      "Gameplay is forgiving and humorous, providing a lighthearted, relaxing experience."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Colorful visuals, catchy soundtrack, and humorous animations provide sensory enjoyment."

      Capsule for Tribal Hunter Tribal Hunter

      "Colorful visuals, funky soundtrack, and silly FMV cutscenes provide sensory enjoyment."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      2

      "Leaderboards and achievements offer some recognition and social status within the player community."

      Capsule for Fine Sweeper Fine Sweeper

      "Leaderboards and achievements offer some social recognition within the player community."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      4

      "Strong narrative focus with humorous cutscenes and character-driven story."

      Capsule for Armed and Dangerous® Armed and Dangerous®

      "Strong narrative presence with cheesy FMV cutscenes and quirky characters driving the plot."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Players plan routes and timing to optimize speed and avoid falling, requiring some problem solving."

      Capsule for Adventure Climb VR Adventure Climb VR

      "Players plan routes and timing to navigate spinning limo through obstacles efficiently."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Some tension and challenge in combat and deadlines, but overall lighthearted tone."

      Capsule for Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs

      "Some tension from avoiding crashes and completing challenges, but overall lighthearted tone."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Generally considered good value for price due to humor, replayability, and community content."

      Capsule for Guts and Glory Guts and Glory

      "Good value for price with replayability, collectibles, and humorous content."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      2

      "Gameplay involves attacking other players to gain speed, but in a cartoonish, non-violent manner."

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      "Players run over pedestrians and cause mayhem, but violence is cartoonish and optional."

    • Survival

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      1

      "Avoiding crashes is a core mechanic, but threat level is low and consequences are limited to run end."

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      "Avoiding crashes and explosions is a gameplay element, but failure is not heavily punished."

    Analysis

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

    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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