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The Fall

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2014

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Quick resume

Take the role of ARID, the artificial intelligence within a high-tech combat suit. The Fall is a unique combination of adventure-game puzzle solving and side-scroller action, all set within a dark and atmospheric story. Get ready for a disturbing journey as you explore the world of The Fall.

Global score

88/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click, Platform, Shooter, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Compelling story and atmosphere
    • Excellent voice acting
    • Thought-provoking philosophical themes
    • Well-designed puzzles
    • Immersive dark sci-fi setting

    Cons

    • Clunky and awkward controls
    • Some puzzles are obtuse or frustrating
    • Short game length
    • Combat is simplistic and sometimes buggy
    • Linear gameplay with limited player freedom

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Game heavily emphasizes following strict rules and instructions from the Voice, limiting player freedom and requiring obedience."

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    • Competence

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      "Puzzles require logical thinking and some skill; combat is straightforward but requires some aiming and resource management."

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    • Competition

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      -5

      "No evidence of competitive elements; gameplay is single-player and story-driven without player comparison."

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    • Continuation

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      "Some players report engaging gameplay and immersion encouraging continued play, but others find it repetitive and frustrating."

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    • Cooperation

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      -5

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

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

    • Creativity

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      3

      "Players combine items and explore environments creatively to solve puzzles, though within a structured narrative framework."

      Capsule for The Longest Journey The Longest Journey

      "Players combine items and solve puzzles creatively; narrative encourages thinking outside the box to bend AI rules."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No player versus player or social dominance elements; interactions are with AI and story characters."

      Capsule for King's Bounty: Warriors of the North King's Bounty: Warriors of the North

      "No social dominance or power over others; interactions are with AI characters in story, no player-player domination."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players engage in a dark, apocalyptic sci-fi world offering immersive distraction from real life."

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      "Dark, immersive sci-fi atmosphere provides escape from reality; players engage with philosophical and ethical themes."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in puzzles and story, with no external obligation or pressure."

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in story and puzzles; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

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      2

      "Players explore environments and try different puzzle solutions, with some encouragement to experiment with item combinations."

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    • Exploration

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      2

      "Players explore a small town environment with some backtracking and discovery of clues, though the world is limited in scope."

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      "Game involves exploring a dark, abandoned facility with backtracking and searching for clues."

    • Expression

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      "No character customization or player expression; fixed protagonist and linear narrative."

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    • Fantasy

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      "Futuristic sci-fi setting with AI characters and space colony offers imaginative fiction."

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      "Science fiction setting with AI protagonists and speculative technology; narrative explores imaginative concepts."

    • Fellowship

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      -5

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

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

    • Growth

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      "Players develop problem-solving skills and understanding of story; puzzles encourage learning."

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    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay; sedentary play."

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    • Idle

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      "Requires active attention to puzzles and story; some backtracking but not background or idle play."

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      "Requires focused attention on puzzles and story; some backtracking but not casual or idle play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building with other players; interactions are limited to game characters."

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      "No social or emotional relationships formed with other players; interactions limited to AI characters."

    • Leadership

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      -5

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

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    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

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      "Players collect items and unlock abilities to progress through the story and puzzles."

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      "Players collect items and unlock abilities to progress through puzzles and story."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

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      "Atmosphere is tense and unsettling at times, but some players find it immersive and emotionally engaging rather than purely stressful."

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      "Atmosphere is tense and dark but some players find it immersive and engaging rather than stressful."

    • Sensation

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      "Atmospheric audio and visuals create emotional and sensory engagement."

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    • Status

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      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

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    • Story

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      5

      "Narrative-driven game with strong emphasis on unfolding plot, character development, and lore."

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    • Strategy

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      3

      "Puzzles require logical thinking, planning, and problem solving; combat requires some tactical approach."

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    • Thrill

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      "Some emotional suspense and dramatic moments provide mild thrill and tension."

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    • Value

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      "Players feel the game offers good value for price, especially on sale, despite short length."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Autonomy, Expression.

    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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