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Security Booth: Director's Cut

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

Should you play it?

The year is 1996 and you’re employed by a science lab called Nova Nexus. You work as a security guard at the front gate to the lab, inside a guard booth. However, tonight it seems something important is happening inside of Nova Nexus and things are... well... a little strange.

What works

  • Strong atmospheric horror and suspense
  • Multiple endings and lore depth
  • Engaging retro ps1-style graphics and sound design
  • Good value for price
  • Encourages exploration and experimentation

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive gameplay loop
  • Slow pacing and some tedious elements
  • Limited player agency in affecting story
  • Lack of customization or social features
  • Some players find story confusing or incomplete

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Security Booth: Director's Cut: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Expression.

Last update: 27/08/2026