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Wolfenstein 3D

PC (Microsoft Windows), Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System • 2007

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Quick resume

World War II rages. The Nazis are planning to build an unstoppable, mutant army. On a mission to steal the secret plans, you were captured and imprisoned. Now, a lucky break gives you the chance to escape, but a maze of passages and trigger-happy Nazis stand in your way.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Action, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Historical significance as fps pioneer
    • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
    • Maze exploration and secrets
    • Nostalgic appeal
    • Modding community and source ports

    Cons

    • Dated graphics and controls
    • Repetitive level design
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features
    • No character customization
    • Steep learning curve for modern players

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players have freedom to explore large, maze-like levels with multiple paths and secrets, and can choose weapons and tactics freely."

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      "Players have freedom to explore maze-like levels, find secrets, choose weapons, and decide tactics."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Game requires tactical skill, positioning, and mastery of weapons; players learn and improve over time with a steep learning curve."

      Capsule for RUNNING WITH RIFLES RUNNING WITH RIFLES

      "Game requires skillful aiming, strategic use of weapons, and memorization of level layouts to master."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on single-player experience with no multiplayer or leaderboards; gameplay centers on personal progress and strategy."

      Capsule for Cosmic Star Heroine Cosmic Star Heroine

      "Focus is on single-player experience with no multiplayer or leaderboards; emphasis on personal progress."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Many players report long play sessions and habitual return due to nostalgia and gameplay depth."

      Capsule for Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut

      "Many players report long play sessions and habitual returns due to nostalgia and challenge."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Entirely single-player with no cooperative gameplay elements."

      Capsule for DOOM 64 DOOM 64

      "Entirely single-player with no cooperative gameplay elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players explore hidden secrets and experiment with different equipment and skill combinations, but game structure is mostly fixed."

      Capsule for 恶魔迷宫 | Evil Maze 恶魔迷宫 | Evil Maze

      "Players can discover hidden secrets and use different strategies, but level design and weapons are fixed."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No multiplayer or social dominance features; gameplay is individual and balanced."

      Capsule for CARNAL CARNAL

      "No multiplayer or social dominance features; gameplay is individual and balanced."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Many players use the game for nostalgia, stress relief, and immersion in tactical FPS gameplay, escaping real-life pressures."

      Capsule for Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Counter-Strike: Condition Zero

      "Players use the game as a nostalgic escape and stress relief by immersing in classic FPS action."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, not obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, not obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Exploration of secret areas and use of new abilities encourages experimentation with game mechanics."

      Capsule for Odallus: The Dark Call Odallus: The Dark Call

      "Exploration of secrets and different combat approaches encourages experimentation within fixed mechanics."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      4

      "Large levels with hidden areas and secret rooms encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play."

      Capsule for Commander Keen Commander Keen

      "Maze-like levels and hidden rooms motivate players to explore thoroughly."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -5

      "No character customization or expressive options; fixed presentation."

      Capsule for Oakwood Oakwood

      "No character customization or visual expression options; fixed presentation."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "Set in a fictional mecha war universe with anime-inspired designs and storytelling."

      Capsule for FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake

      "Imaginative setting with exaggerated WWII elements and boss fights including Mecha-Hitler."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community features; purely solo experience."

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      "No social or community features; purely solo experience."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills in aiming, movement, and strategy to master the game."

      Capsule for Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter

      "Players develop skills in navigation, aiming, and strategy through gameplay."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for THE ENIGMA MACHINE THE ENIGMA MACHINE

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention due to challenging combat and maze navigation."

      Capsule for Labyronia RPG Labyronia RPG

      "Requires focused attention due to maze navigation and combat challenges."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social interactions or relationship-building elements."

      Capsule for LIMBO LIMBO

      "No social interactions or relationship-building elements."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management mechanics; single-player only."

      Capsule for Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

      "No leadership or group management mechanics; single-player only."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players collect weapons, ammo, and health pickups; some progression through levels and secrets."

      Capsule for Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter

      "Players collect weapons, ammo, health, and treasures to progress through levels."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Gameplay provides some flow and enjoyment but can be tense due to AI difficulty and pathfinding issues."

      Capsule for Army Men RTS Army Men RTS

      "Game can be tense due to combat and maze navigation but also offers satisfying flow when mastered."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Vibrant retro visuals, sound effects, and music provide sensory stimulation and emotional fun."

      Capsule for The Deadly Tower of Monsters The Deadly Tower of Monsters

      "Distinctive retro graphics, sound effects, and music provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal."

      Capsule for Miss Neko: Pirates Miss Neko: Pirates

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Basic story presented as text between levels; minimal narrative immersion."

      Capsule for GIGANTIC ARMY GIGANTIC ARMY

      "Simple narrative delivered via text screens; minimal story immersion."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Requires planning routes, skill use, and tactical stealth or combat approaches."

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      "Requires planning routes, weapon use, and enemy engagement tactics."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Boss battles and hordes create suspense and adrenaline-fueled moments."

      Capsule for GIBZ GIBZ

      "Encounters with enemies and bosses create suspense and adrenaline moments."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Highly regarded classic with lasting entertainment value and replayability."

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      "Considered a valuable historical classic with many hours of gameplay and replayability."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      5

      "Core gameplay centers on violent combat and killing enemies, especially Nazis."

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      "Core gameplay centers on shooting and killing Nazi enemies, including bosses."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      3

      "Players must manage health and ammo to survive increasingly difficult enemies and levels."

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      "Players must manage health and ammo to survive increasingly difficult enemies and levels."

    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 Violence, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on 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.

    Last update: 30/04/2026