Info about Quiplash 2 InterLASHional:

Official game description:
The "say anything" party game is going international! All the hilarious content from Quiplash 2, now in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish! Plus…  
100 EXTRA French prompts!  
100 EXTRA Italian prompts!  
100 EXTRA German prompts!  
100 EXTRA Spanish prompts!  
The same BORING OLD English prompts!  
All in one QUINTILINGUAL Quiplash!  
Pick up Quiplash 2 InterLASHional today and take your next party global, because absurdity is the universal language.  
\*NOTE: English content in this game is identical to that of Quiplash 2, found in The Jackbox Party Pack 3.

Release date: Apr 8, 2020

Categories: Party Game, Multiplayer, Humor, Social Interaction, Trivia Game, Casual Game


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Feature extractions:
- Community Price: No data
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 11.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 4.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides direct and indirect mentions of playtime. The quote 'my friends and I played for 4 hours straight!' suggests a typical session length of around 4 hours. The quote 'no tengo ni idea porque le dedique a este juego más de 11 horas' indicates that a player spent over 11 hours on the game, which could be interpreted as the time taken for game completion. The quote 'el juego perfecto para divertirte con tus colegas quizás no pa echar horas pero si pa un rato' implies that while the game may not be suitable for very long sessions, it is good for shorter sessions, supporting a session length of a few hours. Finally, the quote 'il gioco è l'unico della serie Jackbox in italiano, il che è un peccato, viste le potenziali ore di gioco che si possono occupare con Quiplash 2' mentions potential hours of gameplay, reinforcing the idea of multiple sessions adding up to significant playtime.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is most fun when played with a group of friends, either locally or online, with the enjoyment increasing with more players and customizable options.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: Playing with friends
  - Time to anchor: 0h 0m
  - Friction: Lack of custom prompts; Playing alone
  - Unlock drivers: Playing with friends; Customizable options; Multiple players
  - Conditions: Playing with friends; Group interactions; Custom prompts; Multiple players
- Player Archetypes:
  - Social Party Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Social interaction and humor
    - Playstyle: Casual, interactive, and humorous gameplay with friends and family.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Party game fan; Social gamer
    - Reference games: Jackbox Party Pack; Quiplash
  - Value-Conscious Gamer (sale)
    - Motivation: Maximizing value and content
    - Playstyle: Strategic purchasing and gameplay focused on getting the most out of their investment.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Value seeker; Strategic gamer
    - Reference games: Jackbox Party Pack; Quiplash
  - Culturally Conscious Player (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Cultural relevance and language accessibility
    - Playstyle: Gameplay focused on enjoying culturally relevant content and playing in their native language.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: Cultural gamer; Language-focused player
    - Reference games: Jackbox Party Pack; Quiplash


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:
- Supports multiple languages (weight 0.88): The game supports multiple languages, including additional prompts for non-English speakers. This feature helps bridge language barriers and makes the game accessible to a wider audience.
- Fun with friends and family (weight 0.77): The game is widely praised for being an excellent and enjoyable experience when played with friends and family. Players highlight it as a perfect choice for social gatherings and community play.
- Best party game experience (weight 0.71): The game is considered one of the best party games, offering a fun and engaging experience, especially with the right group of people. It is highly recommended for group play and parties.
- Funny and entertaining (weight 0.64): The game is described as fun and funny, providing tons of entertainment. It is noted for its humor and absurdity, making it a good choice for casual fun.
- Great for streaming (weight 0.26): The game is suitable for online and streaming environments, making it a good choice for content creators and streamers.
- Recommended purchase (weight 0.25): The game is highly recommended, especially if it is on sale. Players find it to be a worthwhile purchase.
- Entertaining for hours (weight 0.19): The game is noted for being very entertaining and capable of providing hours of fun.
- Easy to understand and set up (weight 0.18): The game is praised for being easy to understand and set up, making it accessible for new players.
- Good for short sessions (weight 0.18): The game is considered good for short gaming sessions and is generally well-received.
- Shared screen capability (weight 0.16): The game can be played with a shared screen, including via platforms like Discord, making it versatile for different play environments.

Common complaints:
- Spanish translation issues (weight 0.65): The game has poor Spanish translations, including errors and localization problems with cultural references and lexicon specific to Spain.
- Lack of custom prompts (weight 0.53): Players are dissatisfied with the lack of custom prompts and customized questions in the stand-alone version, which was initially missing this feature.
- Game crashes and technical issues (weight 0.35): Several technical issues are reported, including the game not launching, getting stuck on loading screens, and crashing during rounds.
- Repetitive and short rounds (weight 0.33): The game can become repetitive after many rounds, and some players find the rounds too short.
- Disappointing Final Lash (weight 0.33): Players find the Final Lash round disappointing and inconsistent with the created question base, with no option to disable acronyms.
- Player engagement and creativity (weight 0.3): The success of the game depends heavily on player engagement and creativity, and it can be less enjoyable with fewer players or the wrong group.
- Game is expensive (weight 0.25): Players feel that the game is overpriced, especially considering the lack of new content compared to previous versions.
- Humor and cultural references (weight 0.18): The humor may occasionally stumble in translation, and cultural references may not be understandable to all players.
- Disliked narrator's voice (weight 0.16): Some players dislike the narrator's voice and suggest playing without sound.
- Misleading marketing (weight 0.09): There are complaints about misleading marketing regarding the game's content.
- Minor typos in French (weight 0.08): There are minor typos reported in the French version of the game.
- Terrible colors (weight 0.07): Some players dislike the color scheme used in the game.

Gameplay feedback:
- Party game with humor focus (weight 0.72): The game is centered around a party game experience that emphasizes humor and social interaction, making it ideal for gatherings.
- Multiplayer and social gameplay (weight 0.49): The game supports multiplayer modes, allowing up to 8 players to participate, and is designed for both in-person and online gatherings.
- Multi-language support (weight 0.48): The game offers multi-language support, including French, Italian, German, and Spanish, enhancing accessibility for non-English speakers.
- Customizable and creative gameplay (weight 0.48): Players can customize prompts and create their own statements, adding a layer of creativity and personalization to the game.
- Phone connectivity and browser access (weight 0.4): Players use their phones as controllers and need access to a browser, which facilitates easy connectivity and gameplay.
- Structured game flow (weight 0.37): The game is structured into rounds with specific mechanics, including voting and scoring systems, and different final rounds.
- Similar to Cards Against Humanity (weight 0.2): The game is compared to Cards Against Humanity, where players create responses to prompts to entertain and make others laugh.
- Varied and imaginative questions (weight 0.19): The game includes imaginative and varied questions, requiring players to use their improvisation skills to come up with funny and creative answers.
- Flexible content creation (weight 0.11): Players can decide the tone of their responses, making the game as innocent or rude as they want, adding to the game's flexibility and appeal.

Performance notes:
- Game fails to launch (weight 0.21): Several players reported that the game does not launch or crashes immediately. This is a critical issue affecting the basic functionality of the game.
- Technical issues with settings (weight 0.11): There are reports of issues related to JavaScript and cookies settings, which may affect the game's performance and playability.
- Runs well on Steam Deck (weight 0.1): Some players reported that the game ran well on the Steam Deck, indicating good compatibility with this platform.

Recommendations:
- Consider other party packs (weight 0.41): Several reviews suggest that other party packs, such as Party Pack 3 or Party Pack 7, might be better options depending on the language and preferences of the players.
- Highly recommended game (weight 0.36): Many players highly recommend this game, especially if it is on sale. It is considered a great purchase for fun and entertainment.
- Language and localization improvements (weight 0.33): There are suggestions for improving the game's language options, including adding more languages like German and revising for Latin America. Consistent language for questions and the option to disable acronyms are also mentioned.
- Great for social gatherings (weight 0.27): The game is ideal for playing with friends and colleagues, making it perfect for social gatherings and casual get-togethers.
- Quiplash as a standalone game (weight 0.25): Some players recommend Quiplash as a standalone game, especially for those who are purchasing the game alone.

Other player notes:
- Ukrainian localization tool (weight 0.1): The game includes a tool for Ukrainian localization, which is appreciated by players.

Emotions:
- Joy (weight 0.19): Players experience joy primarily due to the game's fun and engaging multiplayer dynamics, especially when playing with friends and family. The game's humor and well-executed design also contribute to this positive emotion, making it a great way to spend time with loved ones.
- Disappointment (weight 0.14): Disappointment stems from several issues, including the lack of Latin dubbing and customized questions. Players also express dissatisfaction with specific game mechanics like Final Lash and Word Lash, as well as the narrator's voice and poor Spanish translation.
- Frustration (weight 0.13): Frustration is mainly caused by technical issues such as game crashes and getting stuck on loading screens. Additionally, localization problems, including Spain-specific questions and lack of custom game options, contribute to this frustration.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.09): Enjoyment comes from the game's fun and engaging local multiplayer experience. Players find it entertaining to play with friends and family, making it a cool party game that can be enjoyed for extended periods.
- Happy (weight 0.09): Happiness is derived from the game's fun and entertaining nature, which brings laughter and is highly recommended for groups. The game's suitability for parties and streaming, along with its funny situations, contributes to this positive emotion.
- Excitement (weight 0.08): Excitement is generated by the game's multi-language support and performance on platforms like Steam Deck. The ability to play with friends and family, along with customizable phrases and updates adding new features, also contributes to this excitement.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.08): Satisfaction arises from the game being a solid and recommended party game with customizable prompts. Players appreciate the localized translation and custom scenarios, as well as updates that add new features like 'Make your own' episodes.
- Happiness (weight 0.08): Happiness is primarily due to the enjoyable gameplay experience with friends, enhanced by customizable phrases and the ability to play via shared-screen features like Discord. The game's fun and engaging nature make it perfect for social gatherings.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.03): Enthusiasm is driven by the game's connectivity features, such as the 'fill in the blanks' sub-game. The game's inclusivity, accessibility, and overall party experience also generate enthusiasm among players.
- Anger (weight 0.03): Anger is caused by the game's high price and poor translation, including cultural references that may not resonate with all players.
- Hope (weight 0.03): Hope is expressed for the future inclusion of more languages and custom prompts, as well as translations of other games, indicating a desire for continued improvement and expansion.
- Gratitude (weight 0.03): Gratitude is felt for the game's role in introducing friends to the series and providing a means to play with family and friends during confinement, highlighting its social value.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Nostalgia is evoked by the memories of playing the game with family and friends, reflecting the game's ability to create lasting, positive experiences.
- Boredom (weight 0.01): Boredom sets in after many rounds of gameplay, indicating that the game may become repetitive or lose its appeal over time.
- Frustrated (weight 0.01): Frustration is caused by technical issues such as encountering a black screen after the first round, highlighting problems with game stability and performance.
- Disappointed (weight 0.01): Disappointment is expressed due to changes in the game's sequel, Quiplash 2, which ruined the experience for some players, indicating a preference for the original game's design.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Appreciation is shown for the developers' responsiveness to bug reports, indicating a positive view of the developers' engagement with the player community.}