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SCP: Secret Files

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

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Quick resume

SCP: Secret Files is a collection of paranormal cases from the SCP Foundation, an organization tasked with containing dangerous anomalies. You join as an assistant researcher for Dr. Raymond Hamm and complete a strenuous induction program that will make you question everything you know.

Global score

88/100

Genres

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

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    Pros

    • Strong narrative and storytelling
    • Varied art styles and gameplay mechanics
    • Faithful to scp lore and universe
    • Emotional and immersive experience
    • Good value for scp fans

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Some rough or clunky gameplay elements
    • Limited replayability
    • Occasional audio and animation issues
    • No multiplayer or social features

    Motivations

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    • Competence

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    • Competition

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    • Continuation

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    • Cooperation

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    • Creativity

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    • Domination

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    • Escapism

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    • Expectation

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    • Experimenting

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    • Exploration

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    • Expression

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    • Fantasy

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    • Fellowship

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      "Solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement during gameplay."

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    • Growth

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    • Health

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    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention to narrative and puzzles; not designed for casual or background play."

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    • Intimacy

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      "Limited social or emotional connections beyond narrative; no multiplayer or relationship-building."

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    • Leadership

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    • Progression

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    • Relaxation

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    • Sensation

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      "Enjoyable visual and auditory design with charming art style and music enhance sensory experience."

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    • Status

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      "No social recognition or status systems present."

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    • Story

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      "Strong narrative focus with multiple routes, character development, and emotional engagement."

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    • Strategy

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      "Light puzzle solving requiring some planning, but overall straightforward gameplay."

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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

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Expression, Thrill.

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