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The Star Named EOS

Xbox Series X|S, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2024

Should you play it?

The Star Named EOS is a story-rich puzzle adventure built around photography. Recreate compositions of past photos to uncover the truth of a family mystery. Experience a harmonious mixture of beautiful hand-drawn art and engaging puzzles on a journey of reminiscence.

What works
  • Beautiful hand-drawn art and animations
  • Emotional and touching narrative
  • Varied and engaging puzzles
  • Soothing soundtrack and voice acting
  • Intuitive 360-degree exploration and photography mechanics
Things to keep in mind
  • Short playtime (~2-3 hours)
  • Some puzzles can be obscure or unintuitive
  • Limited replay value beyond achievements
  • Price considered high by some for length
  • Minor technical issues reported (softlocks, subtitle bugs)

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • A Tiny Sticker Tale

  • One Dreamer

  • Hymer 2000

  • What Remains of Edith Finch

  • Old Man's Journey

  • Last Day of June

  • When The Past Was Around

  • A Space for the Unbound

  • RiME
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • A Tiny Sticker Tale

  • One Dreamer

  • Hymer 2000
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The Star Named EOS: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Value.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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