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Terminal 81

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

Thanks to the financial crisis of 2008, Lorena migrated to Terminal 81 to work, but what seemed like a simple Latin American neighborhood, it was a dangerous region dominated by a mysterious criminal organization that carries out murders, kidnappings and human trafficking.

What works

  • Immersive and culturally authentic setting
  • Engaging mystery and narrative with multiple endings
  • Open world exploration with meaningful npc interactions
  • Atmospheric retro graphics and sound design
  • Good value for price with replayability

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive supermarket work gameplay
  • Some bugs affecting saves and achievements
  • Lack of inventory hotkeys and ui inconveniences
  • Limited horror scares and tension until late game
  • Translation issues and occasional awkward dialogue

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Terminal 81: 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 Survival, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

Last update: 24/07/2026