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Shape of Dreams: Prologue

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

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Quick resume

《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》is a unique game that blends action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Edit your character's Memories to create your own champion. Face all challenges alone or play with friends in up to 4-player co-op.

Global score

95/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Free To Play

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    Pros

    • Deep and flexible build customization
    • Smooth and satisfying combat
    • Strong co-op multiplayer experience
    • High replayability and frequent updates
    • Free to play prologue with substantial content

    Cons

    • Some balancing issues especially with melee and curses
    • Performance drops in later levels
    • Grindy progression for some upgrades
    • Limited number of characters and content in prologue
    • Connection and ping issues in multiplayer

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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    • Competition

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    • Continuation

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      "Players report long sessions, addiction, and habitual play with high replayability and engagement."

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    • Cooperation

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      "Multiplayer co-op is a key feature, enhancing the experience and encouraging teamwork."

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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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      "Strong community and multiplayer focus with shared goals and social play."

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    • Growth

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    • Health

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      "No physical activity or health-related features; typical sedentary gaming experience."

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    • Idle

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      "Requires continuous attention and focus during runs; not a casual idle experience."

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    • Intimacy

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      "Some social interaction and cooperation with friends; no evidence of close emotional relationships."

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    • Leadership
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    • Progression

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    • Relaxation

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    • Sensation

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    • Status
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    • Story

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    • Strategy

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

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