Info about SCP022:

Official game description:
\[About this game\]  
This is a short physics game about escaping from a closed chamber. Please keep your brain ticking over, try your best to solve the dilemma.  
Don’t worry, if getting involved with the ‘organization’, no one can escape!  
According to the original clauses SCP-022:  
This production abides by the sharing agreement (CC BY - SA3.0).

Release date: Feb 2, 2019

Categories: Puzzle Solving, Escape Room Style, First-Person Perspective, Horror, Interactive Environment, Short Session Gameplay, Atmospheric Horror (Light)

Feature scans:
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: High Dependency on External Instructional Data; summary: The primary user feedback indicates a significant reliance on external wiki data for understanding the game's context and lore. This dependency on external instructional data is a major theme in the reviews.
- Steam Deck: score 100; verdict: Broken; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals significant issues with frequent crashes and optimization problems, which severely impact the user experience. The controls are noted to be simple, which is a positive aspect. However, the overall experience is marred by stability issues and poor optimization.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price: No data
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 0.3h
  - Story completion: 0.3h
  - Session length: 0.2h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence consistently points to a very short playtime for the game. Multiple reviews mention that the game can be completed in around 20 minutes or less. The shortest reported playtime is around 10 minutes, and the longest is around 30 minutes. There is no strong evidence to suggest significant post-story or endgame content, and the session length is likely to be short given the overall short playtime.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game has a mixed reception with some players enjoying its atmosphere and puzzles, while others find it tedious and boring. It may take a short period to become enjoyable.
  - Stance: Clicks after
  - Anchor: Understanding the puzzles and cooperating with other players
  - Time to anchor: 0h 15m
  - Friction: tedious gameplay; boring puzzles
  - Unlock drivers: nice atmosphere; social interaction
  - Conditions: cooperative play; free to play
- Player Archetypes:
  - SCP Lore Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of SCP lore and puzzle-solving.
    - Playstyle: Engages with games that offer short, puzzle-based experiences tied to the SCP universe.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Fans de SCP; SCP lore enthusiast
    - Reference games: SCP games
  - Casual Time-Passer (sale)
    - Motivation: Finding free and brief gaming experiences to alleviate boredom.
    - Playstyle: Plays short, free games for quick entertainment.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Casual gamer
    - Reference games: Short indie games


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Fun and enjoyable experience (weight 0.54): Many players found the game to be a fun and enjoyable experience, describing it as a pleasant diversion and a short but entertaining game.
- Interesting and unique concept (weight 0.39): The game's concept is found to be intriguing and unique, offering an interesting showcase within the SCP universe.
- Good puzzle design (weight 0.36): The game features well-received puzzles that are challenging yet not too difficult, making it appealing to puzzle lovers.
- Decent atmosphere and ambiance (weight 0.35): The game's atmosphere is generally well-received, with players appreciating the immersive and stimulating environment.
- Good sound and music (weight 0.33): The sound design and music are appreciated by players, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- High-quality graphics (weight 0.3): The graphics are highlighted as a strong point, with players praising their realism and how well they match the game's atmosphere.
- Faithful to SCP lore (weight 0.29): The game is praised for its faithfulness to the SCP source material, accurately representing elements from the SCP universe.
- Free to play (weight 0.23): Being a free game, it offers good value and is worth trying for fans of SCP and puzzle games.
- Good for horror and puzzle fans (weight 0.22): The game is recommended for those who enjoy horror and puzzle-based games, particularly within the SCP theme.
- Easy achievements (weight 0.18): Players can quickly complete all achievements, making it appealing to achievement hunters.
- Language support (weight 0.17): The game supports multiple languages, including Chinese and French, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- Multiple endings (weight 0.14): The game features multiple endings, adding to its replayability and interest.
- Simple controls and gameplay (weight 0.13): The game offers simple controls and engaging gameplay, making it accessible and enjoyable.
- Active community and updates (weight 0.13): The game benefits from an active community and regular updates, adding new content and keeping the game fresh.
- Detailed guides available (weight 0.07): There are detailed guides available on how to finish the game, aiding players in their progress.

Common complaints:
- Various bugs and technical issues (weight 0.7): There are numerous reports of bugs and technical issues, including mouse bugs, pausing issues, and compatibility problems.
- Game is too short (weight 0.58): Many players have complained about the game's length, stating that it is too short and can be completed quickly.
- Poor optimization (weight 0.44): The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to lag and performance issues, especially when rendering certain elements like fire.
- Poor quality and lack of polish (weight 0.39): The game is criticized for its poor quality, lack of originality, and overall lack of polish, making it feel unfinished.
- Language issues (weight 0.31): There are multiple reports of language-related problems, including incorrect language settings and issues with changing the language.
- Tedious and boring gameplay (weight 0.3): Many players find the game tedious and boring, with confusing puzzle design and lack of memorable moments.
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.27): Players report that the game crashes often, sometimes as frequently as every minute, disrupting gameplay.
- Game difficulty issues (weight 0.23): The game is reported to be too difficult, with a steep learning curve and confusing mechanics.
- Negative reviews and low player count (weight 0.23): The game has received negative reviews, with players describing it as terrible and not worth playing, leading to a low player count.
- Graphical and environmental issues (weight 0.23): The game has graphical issues, including dated graphics, poor environment optimization, and problems with brightness and darkness.
- Achievements in Chinese (weight 0.2): Players have noted that the achievements are in Chinese, which can be confusing for non-Chinese speaking players.
- Unsatisfactory ending (weight 0.14): Players are disappointed with the game's ending, finding it unrewarding and unsatisfactory.
- Lack of context and backstory (weight 0.14): Players feel that the game lacks context and backstory, making it difficult to understand the game's content and goals.
- Unnecessary SteamVR launch (weight 0.13): The game launches in SteamVR without any apparent reason, causing inconvenience for players.
- Lack of multiplayer and interactions (weight 0.13): The game is criticized for lacking multiplayer options and meaningful interactions, making it less engaging.
- Asset flipping and creative bankruptcy (weight 0.12): Players have accused the game of asset flipping and lacking creativity, making it feel unoriginal and uninspired.
- Lack of significant connection to SCP Foundation (weight 0.07): Players feel that the game does not have a significant connection to the SCP Foundation, making it less appealing to fans of the series.

Gameplay feedback:
- Escape room style (weight 0.53): The game is designed in an escape room style, requiring players to solve puzzles to escape various scenarios.
- Puzzle-solving mechanics central (weight 0.5): The game heavily focuses on puzzle-solving mechanics, similar to escape room games. Players frequently mention the puzzle-based gameplay and mechanics.
- Specific actions with objects (weight 0.44): Players need to perform specific actions such as burning sticks and using wooden planks to solve puzzles and progress in the game.
- Based on SCP-022 (weight 0.39): The game is based on the SCP-022 theme, which involves escaping from a crematorium and dealing with SCP-related puzzles.
- First-person horror-puzzle (weight 0.26): The game combines first-person perspective with horror and puzzle elements, creating a unique gameplay experience.
- Balanced game difficulty (weight 0.24): The game's difficulty is considered balanced, offering a challenging yet fair experience for players.
- Language and control settings (weight 0.22): Players can change language settings to English and use specific controls, such as mouse buttons and the E key for interactions.
- Interactive environment (weight 0.2): The game features an interactive environment where players can explore the location and interact with various objects to solve puzzles.
- Achievement system included (weight 0.19): The game includes an achievement system, providing players with specific objectives and rewards for completing certain tasks.
- Multiplayer and unpredictable events (weight 0.14): The game offers a multiplayer experience with unpredictable AI and random events, adding to the gameplay variety.
- Sound effects and story context (weight 0.13): The game includes sound effects and a story context that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- Hint and brightness settings (weight 0.12): The game provides hints about the lights and allows players to adjust brightness settings for better visibility.

Performance notes:
- Poor game optimization (weight 0.5): Many players report that the game has poor optimization, leading to performance issues and high resource usage, especially on older laptops.
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.16): The game crashes repeatedly for many players, causing significant disruption to the gaming experience.
- Mouse-related bugs (weight 0.14): Several players have encountered bugs related to the mouse, particularly in windowed mode, which affects gameplay.
- PC compatibility issues (weight 0.09): Players have reported various compatibility issues with PC hardware, leading to problems with game performance.
- Glitches and locked screens (weight 0.08): Players have experienced various glitches and issues with locked screens, disrupting the gaming experience.
- Smooth performance on new hardware (weight 0.08): Some players report smooth performance when running the game on new laptops, indicating the game runs well on updated hardware.
- Softlocking issues (weight 0.08): Several players have reported issues with softlocking, where the game becomes unresponsive and forces a restart.
- Performance issues with fire effects (weight 0.08): There are reports of lag and frame drops when looking at fire effects in the game, indicating performance issues with certain visual elements.
- Occasional bugs and lags (weight 0.08): Players have reported occasional bugs and lags, which can disrupt the overall gaming experience.
- Game pausing bug (weight 0.07): There is a specific bug that occurs when players try to pause the game, causing issues with game functionality.
- Gas tank explosion bug (weight 0.07): A specific bug related to gas tank explosions has been reported by players, affecting gameplay.
- Main menu click issues (weight 0.07): There are reports of the main menu not allowing players to click on items, causing navigation problems.
- SteamVR problems (weight 0.07): Players using SteamVR have encountered specific problems, affecting their ability to play the game smoothly.
- Disable occlusion culling (weight 0.07): Players suggest disabling occlusion culling to improve game performance and reduce graphical issues.
- Fan noise issues (weight 0.07): Some players have noted that the game causes high fan noise, likely due to high resource usage.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for SCP fans (weight 0.31): The game is highly recommended for fans of the SCP series and horror genre. It is suggested that those who enjoy the SCP universe will find the game appealing.
- Mixed recommendations on playing (weight 0.25): Players have mixed feelings about whether to recommend the game or not. Some suggest playing it, while others do not recommend it at all.
- Worth checking out if free (weight 0.2): Many players feel that the game is worth trying if it is free, but not necessarily worth purchasing. This suggests the game has some value but may not meet expectations for a paid experience.
- Desire for more content (weight 0.15): Players express a desire for more levels and additional content to enhance the gameplay experience. This indicates that while the game is enjoyable, it may feel too short or limited.
- Good for short puzzle sessions (weight 0.14): The game is appreciated by players who enjoy short puzzle games. It is suitable for quick gaming sessions, making it ideal for casual play.
- Learn more about SCP (weight 0.13): Players suggest looking up the SCP Foundation for more information and recommend reading the SCP entry on the wiki. This indicates that the game might be more enjoyable with additional background knowledge.
- Support national developers (weight 0.07): Some players recommend supporting the game because it is created by a national developer. This point highlights a sense of patriotism or support for local talent.
- Worth adding to library (weight 0.07): Some players feel that the game is worth adding to their Steam library, indicating that it has some value or appeal despite mixed reviews.

Other player notes:
- SCP Universe References (weight 0.26): Multiple reviews mention connections to the SCP universe, including references to SCP games and the SCP Wiki for more details. This indicates a strong thematic link that players recognize and appreciate.
- Language Change Needed (weight 0.08): Some reviews point out the need to change the language to English. This suggests that there might be a language barrier or preference for English among some players.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.29): Players are primarily frustrated due to frequent game crashes, various bugs such as mouse issues and gas tank explosions, and technical problems like poor optimization and compatibility issues. Additional frustrations stem from non-functional menu options, language issues, and game-breaking glitches that hinder progress and overall gameplay experience.
- Disappointment (weight 0.12): Disappointment arises from the game's short length, lack of originality, and poor quality. Players also express dissatisfaction with the confusing gameplay, lack of interaction, and physics issues, leading to an overall unsatisfactory experience.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.09): Players feel satisfied due to the easy achievements and decent atmosphere. The game is appreciated for being free and providing a quick, enjoyable horror experience, with detailed walkthroughs enhancing the overall satisfaction.
- Positive (weight 0.05): Despite its shortcomings, players enjoy the game and recommend it. The connection to the SCP universe and the overall enjoyable experience contribute to the positive feelings.
- Anger (weight 0.04): Anger is caused by concerns about malicious software, the game's poor quality and logic, and persistent crashing issues. These problems significantly detract from the gameplay experience.
- Content (weight 0.04): Players feel content due to the game being a fun little diversion and short but entertaining. The interesting aspects of the game contribute to this feeling of contentment.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.03): Enjoyment comes from the short and fun puzzle gameplay. Players find the gameplay mechanics engaging and enjoyable.
- Joy (weight 0.03): Joy is derived from the game being funny and enjoyable. Specific actions like burning sticks add to the fun and enjoyable experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.03): Excitement is generated by the unique and captivating multiplayer experience. The interesting concept based on the SCP universe also contributes to this excitement.
- Curiosity (weight 0.03): Curiosity is piqued by the game's lore and achievements. Players are interested in learning more about the SCP Foundation.
- Appreciation (weight 0.03): Appreciation is felt for the game's good lighting, sound, and interesting ending. The realistic graphics and enjoyable puzzle-solving gameplay also contribute to this appreciation.
- Intrigued (weight 0.03): Players are intrigued by the detailed description of the SCP-022 lore. The unique and complex aspects of the game capture their interest.
- Fear (weight 0.01): Fear is elicited by the scary atmospheric horror elements in the game. The game's ability to create a frightening atmosphere contributes to this emotion.
- Confusion (weight 0.01): Confusion arises from the game's uniqueness and complexity. Players find certain aspects of the game difficult to understand or navigate.
- Approval (weight 0.01): Approval is given due to the game's quality for a free-to-play SCP game. Players appreciate the effort and quality put into the game despite it being free.
- Supportive (weight 0.01): Support is shown because the game is created by a national developer. Players appreciate and support the game due to its national origins.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Enthusiasm comes from the enjoyment of the puzzle game. Players are enthusiastic about the engaging and fun puzzle gameplay.
- Accomplishment (weight 0.01): Accomplishment is felt from completing the game. Players feel a sense of achievement upon finishing the game.}