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Still Life

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox • 2011

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Quick resume

Still Life 2 also now available!

Global score

82/100

Genres

Adventure, Puzzle, Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Engaging and immersive story
    • Challenging and logical puzzles
    • Atmospheric audio-visual design
    • Dual timeline narrative
    • Well-developed characters

    Cons

    • Dated graphics and resolution limitations
    • Some frustrating puzzles
    • Clunky controls and slow movement
    • Bugs and technical issues on modern systems
    • Linear gameplay with limited player expression

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "The game offers challenging puzzles that require logical thinking and skill, with a progression from easy to difficult, providing feedback and rewarding problem solving."

      Capsule for The Talos Principle VR The Talos Principle VR

      "The game features challenging and logical puzzles that require skill and thought, providing rewarding problem-solving experiences."

    • Competition

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      -5

      "Single player experience focused on personal puzzle solving without any competitive elements."

      Capsule for Runaway, A Road Adventure Runaway, A Road Adventure

      "Single-player experience focused on personal investigation and puzzle solving without any competitive elements."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report being drawn into the atmosphere and story, encouraging extended play sessions despite some frustration."

      Capsule for Scratches - Director's Cut Scratches - Director's Cut

      "Many players report being drawn into the story and atmosphere, playing for long sessions despite some frustrations."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

      Capsule for Bright Memory: Infinite Bright Memory: Infinite

      "Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players creatively solve puzzles and explore environments; limited character customization but strong narrative creativity."

      Capsule for Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse

      "Players engage creatively with puzzles and exploration, but within a fixed narrative and predefined environments."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No social or multiplayer interaction involving dominance or control."

      Capsule for STASIS STASIS

      "No social or multiplayer interactions involving dominance or control; purely individual experience."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Strong narrative and atmospheric immersion provide escape from real life into a noir crime story."

      Capsule for This Is the Police This Is the Police

      "Strong atmospheric immersion and narrative provide an escape from reality into a dark detective thriller."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Some puzzle experimentation and exploration encouraged, though mostly within established gameplay routines."

      Capsule for Milkmaid of the Milky Way Milkmaid of the Milky Way

      "Some experimentation with puzzle solutions and exploration, though largely within established gameplay routines."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players explore various locations across different time periods, discovering clues and interacting with environments."

      Capsule for Time Mysteries 3: The Final Enigma Time Mysteries 3: The Final Enigma

      "Players explore detailed environments in two time periods, discovering clues and secrets."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited customization; players experience preset characters and story without personal expression."

      Capsule for Ann Ann

      "Limited customization; players experience a fixed story and characters without personal expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -2

      "Game is grounded in a realistic police and crime setting with plausible scenarios rather than high fantasy."

      Capsule for Rebel Cops Rebel Cops

      "The game is grounded in realistic crime investigation and detective work, with minimal fantasy elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "Solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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      "Solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and follow character development through the story."

      Capsule for Syberia Syberia

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and follow character development through the narrative."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventures with no physical activity."

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      "Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventures with no physical activity."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not suitable for casual or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not suitable for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Limited emotional connection mostly through narrative; no close social relationships formed."

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      "Limited emotional connection mostly through narrative; no close social relationships formed."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual gameplay."

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      "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual gameplay."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Progression through story advancement and puzzle completion with item collection."

      Capsule for Black Mirror I Black Mirror I

      "Progression through story advancement and puzzle completion with item collection and evidence gathering."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Atmospheric and immersive, but some puzzles and combat induce tension and frustration."

      Capsule for In Verbis Virtus In Verbis Virtus

      "Atmospheric and immersive but some puzzles cause frustration and tension."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Atmospheric audio, lighting, and suspenseful moments provide sensory and emotional engagement."

      Capsule for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory® Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory®

      "Strong atmospheric audio-visual elements create emotional engagement and suspense."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems; individual experience without social evaluation."

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      "No social status or recognition mechanics; individual experience without social evaluation."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Narrative-driven game with deep character development, overarching plot, and immersive storytelling."

      Capsule for Mutazione Mutazione

      "Narrative-driven game with deep storylines, character development, and immersive plot."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Requires logical thinking and planning to solve puzzles and progress."

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    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "Suspenseful and intense thriller atmosphere with horror elements and emotional highs and lows."

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      "Suspenseful and tense atmosphere with thriller elements and mystery."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Players find good value in story, atmosphere, and puzzle content relative to price."

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      "Players perceive good value from engaging story, puzzles, and atmosphere, especially at sale prices."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      3

      "Game involves violent themes and scenes related to crime and murder, though not gratuitous or chaotic."

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      "Game involves investigation of violent crimes and graphic scenes, though violence is not glorified."

    • Survival

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      1

      "Some elements of avoiding failure in puzzles and progressing story, but no direct survival mechanics."

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    Analysis

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

    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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