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Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 2023

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Quick resume

Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

Global score

96/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Simulator, Strategy, Fighting

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    Pros

    • Unique turn-based fighting gameplay
    • Deep strategic and mindgame elements
    • Extensive mod support and customization
    • Engaging multiplayer community
    • High replay value with satisfying combat replays

    Cons

    • Long match durations can be tedious
    • Technical issues with matchmaking and stability
    • Steep learning curve for new players
    • Unbalanced mods can affect fairness
    • Limited story and cooperative modes

    Motivations

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    • Competence

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      "The game rewards skillful planning, strategic thinking, and mastering complex mechanics with clear feedback on performance."

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    • Competition

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      "Strong multiplayer focus with ranked matches and competitive skirmishes against other players."

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    • Continuation

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      "Many reviews mention addictive gameplay, long sessions, and desire for more content, indicating habitual and extended play."

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    • Cooperation

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      "Primarily a 1v1 fighting game with limited cooperative modes; social interaction mainly through community and multiplayer."

      Capsule for GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R

      "Primarily a 1v1 competitive game with limited cooperative modes; social interaction mostly through multiplayer matches and community."

    • Creativity

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      "Extensive character customization and mod support allow creative expression and modification."

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    • Domination

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      "Players enjoy outwitting and psychologically dominating opponents, but interactions remain mostly balanced and social."

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    • Escapism

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      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying flashy combat and immersive anime-style aesthetics."

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      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying the anime-style fights and mental challenge."

    • Expectation

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      "Engagement is driven by intrinsic interest and personal desire rather than obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Players experiment with different character builds, skill combinations, and mods, exploring mechanics and strategies."

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    • Exploration

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      "Exploration mainly involves discovering new character builds and item combinations rather than physical world exploration."

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    • Expression

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      "Players express themselves through unique builds and creative solutions, though no avatar customization."

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    • Fantasy

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      "The game features anime-inspired fantasy characters, stories, and settings with imaginative combat and lore."

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    • Fellowship

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      "Active community and multiplayer modes foster a sense of belonging and shared interest."

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      "Active multiplayer community and modding scene foster a sense of belonging and shared interest."

    • Growth

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      "Players develop skills, knowledge, and personal progression through gameplay and strategic decision-making."

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    • Health

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

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    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention during matches; not suited for passive or background play."

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    • Intimacy

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      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level or cooperative; limited deep emotional connections."

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    • Leadership

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      "No strong leadership roles; players mostly participate individually or in equal multiplayer."

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    • Progression

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      "Progression through ranks, achievements, and unlocking content, though no heavy grind."

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    • Relaxation

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      "Game balances challenge and flow, though some find it tense and difficult."

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    • Sensation

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      "Enjoyable combat animations, sound effects, and visual feedback provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

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    • Status

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      "Recognition within multiplayer community and among fans, though not a major focus."

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    • Story

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      "Minimal narrative or lore; players create their own story through gameplay."

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    • Strategy

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      "Core gameplay revolves around deep strategic thinking, planning, and problem-solving."

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    • Thrill

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    • Value

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

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

    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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