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Signs of the Sojourner

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2020

Should you play it?

In this narrative card game about relationships and communication, navigate conversations in a colorful world reminiscent of our own. Learn and grow through the cards you choose to play. Who will you become? What will you leave behind?

What works
  • Innovative card-based conversation mechanic
  • Emotionally compelling narrative
  • Beautiful art and soundtrack
  • Meaningful replayability with multiple endings
  • Strong thematic integration of gameplay and story
Things to keep in mind
  • Deck size limitations can feel restrictive
  • Fatigue mechanic can be frustrating
  • Some players find randomness punishing
  • Lack of save slots or new game plus
  • Repetitive dialogue on multiple playthroughs

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Signs of the Sojourner: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival, Fantasy.

Why this game works

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