Info about ROBOTICS;NOTES ELITE:

Official game description:
Thanks to the rising popularity of the PhoneDroid—a device which features augmented reality (A.R.)—the age of advanced technology has finally reached Tanegashima. On that island, Central Tanegashima High's Robot Research Club is about to have their club disbanded. Despite their predicament, Kaito Yashio, one of only two members in the Robot Club, couldn't care less and would rather play a robot fighting game all day. His counterpart, the reckless club leader Akiho Senomiya, ignores Kaito’s apathy as she strives to keep the club from being disbanded by completing their giant robot.  
One day, Kaito discovers a mysterious A.R. annotation titled "Kimijima Report." It contains instructions involving locations all across the island—and warns of a conspiracy involving the entire world.  
**Key Features**  
*   **Mystery in Tanegashima:** Travel the island of Tanegashima and use the PhoneDroid to unlock the secrets sealed away by Ko Kimijima.  
*   **The Story You Want to Tell:** Branching storylines allow you to pursue the endings you wish to see with each character.  
*   **A Dream Worth Fighting For:** Only you can help the Robot Club pursue its dream of building a life-size Gunvarrel!

Release date: Oct 13, 2020

Categories: Visual Novel, Branching Narrative, Multiple Endings, Character-driven Interactions and Dialogue, Mystery, Slice-of-Life, Mecha Combat

Feature scans:
- Mods: score 40; verdict: Buggy but Playable; summary: The game suffers from a lack of basic features such as mouse support, which is a significant oversight for a PC port. Additionally, there is a notable reliance on fan patches to improve the game, indicating that the vanilla experience may be lacking. These issues suggest that the game may not be fully playable or enjoyable without community fixes.
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: Needs Improvement in Game Mechanics; summary: The primary user complaints revolve around the complexity of the game mechanics, which often require external guides or walkthroughs to understand and complete. Additionally, many users express that the main appeal of the game is its story, suggesting that the gameplay itself may not be as engaging or well-designed.
- Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals significant issues with controller compatibility, which severely impacts the user experience. Some users also reported limited gameplay experiences, indicating a potential lack of engaging content. However, there is a positive note from a user who successfully played the game on Linux, suggesting that the game can work well on this platform.

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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:
- Engaging story and narrative (weight 0.97): The story is widely praised for being interesting, engaging, and well-written. Many players found the narrative enjoyable and the overall experience satisfying.
- Connections to Science Adventure series (weight 0.84): The game is appreciated for its connections and references to the Science Adventure series, making it a worthy entry and expanding the universe.
- Good 3D models (weight 0.44): The 3D models are praised for being high resolution, expressive, and fitting the theme, providing more immersion.
- Excellent voice acting (weight 0.36): The voice acting is highlighted as one of the strong points of the game, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment and immersion.
- High-quality visual novel (weight 0.32): The game is praised as a solid and incredible visual novel, with 3D graphics for characters adding to its appeal.
- Themes of friendship and dreams (weight 0.26): The game focuses on themes of friendship and fulfilling dreams, which resonated well with players.
- Recommended for series followers (weight 0.25): The game is recommended for fans of the series, as it expands the SciADV universe and includes deep lore connections.
- Positive reception from fans (weight 0.25): The game is loved and appreciated by fans, with many expressing their satisfaction and recommendation for the series.
- Appeals to mecha fans (weight 0.24): The game includes mecha elements and appeals to fans of the mecha genre, adding to its unique appeal.
- Engaging conspiracy plot (weight 0.2): The game features well-written conspiracy theories and plot twists that keep players engaged.
- Frau as a favorite character (weight 0.2): Frau is highlighted as one of the best and favorite characters, well-written and appreciated by players.
- Aki as a favorite character (weight 0.14): Aki is noted as one of the favorite characters and the best main heroine, appreciated by players.
- Amazing soundtrack (weight 0.14): The game features an amazing soundtrack, contributing to the overall enjoyment and immersion.
- Unique UI design (weight 0.14): The game has a unique UI design and gameplay, adding to its distinct appeal.

Common complaints:
- Confusing route and branching system (weight 0.87): The route system is poorly designed and confusing, often requiring a guide to navigate effectively. The branching story is unintuitive and poorly implemented, leading to a frustrating experience.
- Boring and slow gameplay (weight 0.84): The game is criticized for being boring and having a slow start. Many players find the daily life segments and the initial hours of the game dull and uneventful.
- Technical issues and bugs (weight 0.59): The game is reported to be buggy with technical issues such as a broken read skip function and poorly implemented 3D modeling. These issues detract from the overall experience.
- Poor localization and translation (weight 0.47): The game suffers from poor localization, with numerous grammar and spelling mistakes in the translation. The lack of official Chinese translation and mouse support is also noted.
- Comparison to previous titles (weight 0.35): The game is often compared unfavorably to previous titles in the series, such as Steins;Gate, and is considered weaker and less interesting.
- Lacks polish and completeness (weight 0.29): The game is criticized for feeling incomplete and lacking polish. There are unresolved plotlines and a lack of significant events, contributing to this sentiment.
- Underwhelming ending (weight 0.23): The ending of the game is described as lackluster and rushed, failing to provide a satisfying conclusion to the story.
- Main character issues (weight 0.19): The main character's personality and indifference are criticized, making it difficult for players to empathize with or like the protagonist.
- Not recommended (weight 0.17): Many players do not recommend the game unless you are a fan of mecha or the series. The overall experience is considered lackluster and not enjoyable.

Gameplay feedback:
- Mecha and robotics themes (weight 0.75): The game features a story centered around mecha and robotics, involving a robotics club building a giant robot and uncovering a conspiracy.
- Slice-of-life focus (weight 0.41): The game has a strong slice-of-life focus, with a relaxed and laid-back story that escalates quickly.
- Multiple character perspectives (weight 0.37): The story is told from various character perspectives, offering a character-driven narrative with multiple story routes.
- Multiple endings (weight 0.37): The game includes multiple endings based on player choices, character interactions, and Twitter responses.
- 3D character models (weight 0.36): The game utilizes 3D character models and graphics, enhancing the visual experience with detailed 3D modeling.
- Part of Science Adventure series (weight 0.36): The game is another entry in the Science Adventure series, drawing comparisons to Steins;Gate and Chaos;Head/Chaos;Child.
- Interactive elements (weight 0.31): Interactive elements like Twipo and IRUO, as well as phone functionalities such as Twitter interactions and GPS, add immersion to the gameplay.
- Conspiracy and plot twists (weight 0.26): The story involves conspiracy theories and plot twists, adding depth and intrigue to the narrative.
- Visual Novel with routing system (weight 0.26): The game is a Visual Novel with a routing system and text message mechanics, including occasional QTEs and tweet interactions.
- Game operates in phases (weight 0.14): The game operates in phases, with user choices leading to different phases and outcomes.
- AR application (weight 0.14): The game includes an AR application for viewing geo-tags, enhancing the interactive experience.
- QTE events (weight 0.14): The game includes primitive QTE (Quick Time Event) environments, adding action elements to the gameplay.
- Fighting game mechanics (weight 0.14): The game features fighting game mechanics and mini-games, adding variety to the gameplay.
- Dynamic character cast (weight 0.14): Characters join the cast one by one, creating a dynamic and evolving character roster.
- Slow-paced installment (weight 0.13): The game is a slower-paced installment in the series, focusing more on story and character development.
- Robot anime parodies (weight 0.13): The game includes parodies of robot anime and battle games, adding a humorous and nostalgic touch.
- Animation inserts (weight 0.13): The game includes animation inserts, enhancing the visual storytelling experience.

Performance notes:
- Translation errors in the game (weight 0.22): Multiple players reported issues with the English translation, describing it as poor or messy. This suggests a need for better localization and proofreading.
- Lack of mouse support (weight 0.22): Several reviews mentioned that the Steam version of the game lacks mouse support, which can be a significant issue for PC players who prefer using a mouse over other input devices.
- Skip feature not working (weight 0.21): Players have noted that the auto-skip feature and the read flag do not function correctly. This can be frustrating for players trying to skip through previously read content.
- FPS drops during gameplay (weight 0.16): Players have experienced FPS drops, particularly during video calls. This can detract from the overall gaming experience and needs to be addressed for smoother gameplay.
- Input device issues (weight 0.15): There are reports of problems with input devices, including controller compatibility issues. This can affect the gameplay experience for those using controllers.
- Performance improvements in patch (weight 0.09): A patch has been released that improves performance and includes bug fixes. This is a positive note indicating that the developers are actively working on improving the game.
- Delays in scene transitions (weight 0.09): There are delays during scene transitions, which can disrupt the flow of the game and affect the player's immersion.
- Tedious menu navigation (weight 0.08): Navigating menus with a keyboard is described as tedious, suggesting a need for improved UI/UX design for keyboard users.
- Lower resolution assets (weight 0.08): Some players have noticed lower resolution assets in the menus and UI, which can affect the visual quality of the game.

Recommendations:
- Play previous SciADV games first (weight 0.79): Many players recommend playing Chaos;Head and Steins;Gate before starting Robotics;Notes Elite for a better understanding and full experience.
- Use Committee of Zero patch (weight 0.67): Players suggest using the Committee of Zero patch for an enhanced experience, including better translations and mouse support.
- Fans of the Science Adventure series (weight 0.36): The game is recommended for fans of the Science Adventure series and those already invested in the SciADV universe.
- Use a guide (weight 0.25): It is recommended to use a guide to ensure the correct order of events and to avoid getting stuck.
- Recommended for robot enthusiasts (weight 0.24): The game is recommended for fans of mecha robots and those who enjoy themes related to robots.
- Watch the anime instead (weight 0.23): Some players suggest watching the anime instead of playing the game to save time or for a better experience.
- Use a controller (weight 0.17): Players recommend using a controller for a better gaming experience.
- Worth playing despite slow start (weight 0.08): The game is considered worth playing despite its slow start.
- Consider bugs before buying (weight 0.08): Players advise considering the bugs present in the game before making a purchase.
- Buy if on sale (weight 0.07): Some players suggest buying the game only if it is on sale.
- Buy with mouse support (weight 0.07): Players recommend buying the game only if mouse support is added.
- Buy with fan patch (weight 0.07): Players recommend buying the game only if the fan patch is completed.

Other player notes:
- Manga adds story depth (weight 0.09): The manga provides additional details and context to the game's story, enhancing the overall narrative experience for players.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.19): Players are frustrated by the game's poor design choices, including a confusing route system, slow pacing, and tedious mechanics. Technical issues, such as system problems, control scheme difficulties, and translation flaws, also contribute to this frustration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.18): Disappointment stems from the game's weak narrative, character development, and lack of innovation compared to previous entries. Players also express dissatisfaction with the lack of tension, predictable storyline, and uninspired characters.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.18): Enjoyment comes from the game's strong storytelling, character development, and engaging character arcs. Players appreciate the soundtrack, 3D models, and the overall experience despite some flaws.
- Joy (weight 0.11): Joy is derived from the game's positive themes, lovable characters, and enjoyable narrative. Players appreciate the game's setting, character dynamics, and emotional impact.
- Excitement (weight 0.09): Excitement is generated by the game's immersive story, unique atmosphere, and its connection to other series. Players look forward to the story's progression and the fulfillment of character dreams.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.03): Enthusiasm is driven by the game's unique elements such as 3D models, voice acting, and the story. Players appreciate the great characters and the relaxed pace of the game.
- Boredom (weight 0.03): Boredom is due to the game feeling dull and unengaging throughout the experience.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.03): Satisfaction arises from the game's enjoyable characters, music, and story. Players appreciate the strong characters and the overall positive experience despite some issues.
- Surprise (weight 0.02): Surprise comes from unexpected enjoyment of the game's genre and interesting plot twists. Players are pleasantly surprised by the engaging content.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.02): Nostalgia is evoked by the game's references to previous series entries and familiar characters. Players appreciate the connections to past games and the positive story elements.
- Happiness (weight 0.01): Happiness is derived from the game's positive vibes and character development. Players smile and laugh due to the game's uplifting atmosphere.
- Sadness (weight 0.01): Sadness is felt during certain parts of the visual novel due to effective drama. Players experience emotional moments that bring them to tears.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Appreciation comes from the game's characters and its place in the series. Players value the game's contributions to the overall series.
- Impact (weight 0.01): The game's overall experience leaves a significant impact on players. The story and characters resonate deeply with the audience.
- Youthful (weight 0.01): The game evokes a sense of youth and the dream-chasing process. Players feel a strong connection to the themes of youth and aspiration.}