Info about Travellers Rest:

Official game description:
Craft, farm, build and cook! In Travellers Rest you will have to use all the available tools to become the best tavern keeper in the realm. Create unique dishes and drinks to please your customers as you discover the world and its colorful characters. Take your establishment to the top in this exciting new adventure!
**Your tavern, your rules**
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Expand and manage your own fantasy tavern. Customize it with furniture and other decorative elements to improve your reputation. Do not stop until you have the tavern of your dreams!
**Tend to your customers**
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Hundreds of customers are waiting to be tended to – serve them a nice mug of beer or kick them out if they start to bother the others! Earn mountains of gold and become the best tavern keeper in the land.
**Create your own style**
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Discover new recipes and create unique dishes and drinks to please your customers. Of course, you will have to get your hands on the best products to keep them satisfied – craft hundreds of items and furniture to take your establishment to the highest level!
**Discover the world**
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The realm is full of colorful characters and things to do. Take a couple of days off and explore to discover all that the realm has to offer – you are sure to find something useful for your tavern on your journeys!
**Play with your friends**
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Have fun playing online in games of up to 4 players! Team up with your friends to explore the world, or set them to work at your tavern! (And you won't have to pay them any gold for it!)

Release date: Jul 28, 2020

Categories: Farming Simulation, Crafting, Cooking Game, Tavern Management, Multiplayer, Exploration, Resource Management, Customization

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 10; verdict: Mixed Reviews with Pricing Concerns; summary: The analysis of user reviews reveals significant concerns about the game's pricing, with multiple users describing it as overpriced and a cash grab. There are also mentions of specific gameplay mechanics that need balancing. Despite these criticisms, there is positive feedback regarding the game's story and soundtrack, with users expressing interest in potential DLC content.
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: Needs Improvement; summary: The primary issues highlighted by users revolve around the lack of in-game explanations for items and mechanics, poor quest guidance, and the discovery of game features through external resources like the wiki. These issues significantly impact the user experience, often leading to confusion and frustration.
- Proton/Linux: score 10; verdict: Positive; summary: The overall sentiment from the user reviews is highly positive, with users appreciating the new content and features added to the game. There are minor issues related to the user interface, specifically with the tavern editing feature, but these do not significantly detract from the positive experience. The game updates are well-received and enhance the user experience, leading to high satisfaction and recommendations.
- Steam Deck: score 55; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback for the Steam Deck experience reveals several key themes. Stability issues, including frequent crashes and lag, are significant problems reported by multiple users. Text and UI issues, such as difficulty reading text and navigating the UI, also impact the user experience. Controller support is another major concern, with many users finding it difficult to navigate and play the game using controllers. Functionality issues, where certain features do not work properly on the Steam Deck, further affect the overall experience. Despite these issues, there is also positive feedback, with users praising the game's performance and enjoyment on the Steam Deck.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: Performance varies significantly across hardware cohorts, with lower VRAM systems experiencing more issues. Higher VRAM configurations generally report better performance.
  - Sample size: 84 (2% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM (mixed, 43 reports): Mostly positive reviews but with notable performance dips and issues in late game or specific scenarios.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (negative, 15 reports): Reports of frequent errors, lags, and bugs making the game nearly unplayable.
  - Windows 16GB+ VRAM (positive, 7 reports): Smooth performance reported, though with some minor issues unrelated to hardware capabilities.
  - Caveats: 84 of 3783 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $10.00 - $20.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence shows a mix of opinions regarding the game's pricing. Some users find the game a bit expensive for its current state but believe it will be worth the full price with future updates. Others suggest a lower price point, around €10 or even €5 if on sale, indicating that the current price might be too high for the content offered. However, there are also strong recommendations to buy the game at full price, indicating that a segment of the community finds the current price fair. Considering these varied opinions, the fair price range can be estimated between $10 and $20.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 55.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: 50.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides direct mentions of playtime hours, which can be used to estimate the typical playtime metrics. The first two quotes indicate significant playtime investment, suggesting a high total playtime for game completion. The third and fourth quotes reinforce the idea of extensive playtime, which can be associated with endgame content and completionist playthroughs.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game has a lengthy and sometimes tedious tutorial that can take up to 2 hours, which is a significant barrier to immediate fun. However, once players complete the tutorial, they begin to enjoy the core gameplay loop of managing the tavern and serving customers.
  - Stance: Fun after tutorial
  - Anchor: Completion of the tutorial
  - Time to anchor: 2h 0m
  - Friction: Lengthy and tedious tutorial; Mandatory and unskippable tutorial; Confusion and lack of clarity in the tutorial
  - Unlock drivers: Completion of the tutorial; Ability to start managing the tavern independently
  - Conditions: Playing solo; Playing with friends; Engaging in the core gameplay loop of cooking and serving
- Player Archetypes:
  - Dedicated Enthusiast (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of core mechanics and potential for improvement
    - Playstyle: Invested in the game's development and enjoys the blend of farming, crafting, and management.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: fan; supporter
    - Reference games: Stardew Valley
  - Management-Focused Grinder (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of management aspects despite grind-heavy progression
    - Playstyle: Enjoys managing the tavern but finds the progression and grind to be significant drawbacks.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: manager; grinder
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Multiplayer Socializer (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of multiplayer experience and social aspects
    - Playstyle: Prefers playing in multiplayer mode and enjoys managing the tavern with friends.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: multiplayer enthusiast; social gamer
    - Reference games: Stardew Valley
  - Relaxation Seeker (sale)
    - Motivation: Appreciation of the game's relaxing and chill atmosphere
    - Playstyle: Enjoys exploring the map and engaging in activities at a relaxed pace.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: chill gamer; explorer
    - Reference games: N/A


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:
- Variety of dishes and activities (weight 0.39): The game offers a wide variety of dishes, drinks, and activities such as cooking, brewing, farming, and more. This variety keeps the gameplay engaging and interesting.
- Enjoyable tavern management (weight 0.3): Players find the tavern management aspect of the game highly enjoyable and engaging. It includes planning, building, and maintaining a tavern, which is seen as a unique and well-executed theme.
- Incredibly fun gameplay (weight 0.29): Players find the game incredibly fun and addictive. The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, with a cozy and fun atmosphere.
- Game with great potential (weight 0.23): The game is seen as having a lot of potential and being a promising concept. Players find it interesting and worth playing, with a solid foundation for future updates.
- Charming and whimsical art style (weight 0.21): The game features a charming and whimsical art style with detailed character designs and lively aesthetics. The visuals are colorful, stylized, and easy on the eyes.
- Regular content updates (weight 0.2): The game receives continuous content updates with new features and bug fixes. Players appreciate the consistent improvements and new content added regularly.
- Relaxing atmosphere (weight 0.17): The game provides a relaxing and enjoyable experience with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The music and environment are pleasant and good for unwinding.
- Customizable tavern (weight 0.17): Players enjoy the freedom to decorate, design, and expand their tavern. The game offers tons of options for customizing the tavern, making it engaging and flexible.
- Engaging story and characters (weight 0.14): The game features an engaging story with memorable characters. Players enjoy the story aspect and find the characters interesting and entertaining.

Common complaints:
- Slow progression pace (weight 0.22): Many players report that the game has a very slow start and progression, especially in the early stages. This includes slow updates and development progress.
- Repetitive gameplay loop (weight 0.21): The gameplay can become repetitive, especially with resource gathering and other tasks. This monotony affects the overall enjoyment.
- Incomplete story and polish (weight 0.2): The game's story is often cited as incomplete and lacking depth. Additionally, the game needs more polish and has an unfinished feel.
- Presence of bugs (weight 0.15): The game has several bugs, ranging from minor issues to game-breaking problems. This includes stability issues and freezing.
- Limited content availability (weight 0.15): Players find the current content limited, including side quests, exploration areas, and things to do. This affects the overall gameplay experience.
- Excessive grinding required (weight 0.13): The gameplay involves a lot of grinding, which can feel excessive and mindless. Players often find themselves grinding for materials and progression.
- Lack of clear guidance (weight 0.1): Players often feel lost due to a lack of clear objectives and guidance in quests and certain mechanics. This makes the game harder to navigate.
- Inability to sell items (weight 0.1): Players are frustrated by the inability to sell inventory items and produced goods directly. This limits their options for managing resources.
- Fishing mechanics need improvement (weight 0.09): The fishing system is criticized for being poor and lacking purpose. Players also report low yields and limited use for fishing.
- Poor control scheme (weight 0.09): The game's controls are criticized for feeling poor and clunky, whether using keyboard/mouse or a controller. This affects the overall gameplay experience.
- Lack of character depth (weight 0.08): Characters in the game lack depth and development, leading to shallow bonds and a lackluster main plot. This affects player engagement.
- Lack of NPC interaction (weight 0.07): Players note a lack of meaningful interactions and relationships with NPCs, which affects the game's depth and engagement.
- Multiplayer issues (weight 0.07): Multiplayer functionality is reported as broken, with connectivity issues and bugs affecting the experience.
- Comparison to Stardew Valley (weight 0.06): Players often compare the game to Stardew Valley, noting that it lacks the depth and polish of the latter. This comparison highlights areas for improvement.

Gameplay feedback:
- Tavern management and customization (weight 0.45): The game heavily focuses on tavern management, including building, decorating, and expanding the tavern. Players can customize their taverns and engage in various management tasks.
- Variety of recipes and dishes (weight 0.24): Players can create a wide range of dishes and drinks using various recipes. This includes cooking different foods and brewing different beers.
- Resource gathering and crafting (weight 0.19): The game involves gathering resources and crafting various items. This includes farming, mining, and using blueprints for crafting.
- Story and character progression (weight 0.19): The game features a progression system with a storyline and character development. Players can engage in quests and interact with NPCs.
- Farming and resource management (weight 0.17): Farming is a significant aspect of the game, including crop growing, animal husbandry, and resource management.
- Exploration and interaction (weight 0.1): Players can explore the game world and interact with various NPCs. This includes discovering new places and gathering resources.
- Automation of tasks (weight 0.09): The game allows for the automation of various tasks, such as flour production and other management tasks, using workers.
- Multiplayer and cooperative gameplay (weight 0.08): The game features a multiplayer mode with cooperative gameplay, including local co-op and multiplayer cutscenes.
- Financial management (weight 0.07): Players can earn money and manage finances within the game, including running an inn and other financial tasks.

Performance notes:
- Frequent bugs and errors (weight 0.18): Players report numerous bugs and game-breaking issues, common in early access games.
- Performance and lag issues (weight 0.16): The game experiences occasional lags, freezing, and performance issues, particularly near water and during expansions.
- Server and connectivity problems (weight 0.13): Players face server issues, connection problems, and frequent disconnections, affecting multiplayer synchronization.
- Items and mechanics issues (weight 0.07): Players report issues with item collection mechanics, such as slow item pickup and incomplete item retrieval.
- Localization and translation issues (weight 0.05): Some players report issues with non-English text and potential translation errors.
- Game crashes and optimization (weight 0.04): The game has optimization issues leading to crashes and poor performance, especially in late-game scenarios.
- Loading screen and transition issues (weight 0.04): There are issues with loading screens and game freezing during transitions between different areas or mine floors.
- Specific gameplay bugs (weight 0.04): There are specific bugs related to game mechanics, such as getting stuck in rocks and issues with pathfinding.
- XP and item loss (weight 0.03): Players report losing XP and items upon exiting the game, which is a significant issue affecting progression.
- Motion blur discomfort (weight 0.02): Motion blur in the game causes discomfort and cannot be disabled, affecting player experience.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for management game fans (weight 0.16): The game is highly recommended for those who enjoy management and simulation games. It offers engaging mechanics and a long-lasting gameplay experience, making it ideal for fans of the genre.
- Appeals to Stardew Valley fans (weight 0.16): Fans of Stardew Valley and similar games like Harvest Moon and Graveyard Keeper are likely to enjoy this game. It shares similarities with these popular titles and is highly recommended for their fanbase.
- Worth the purchase price (weight 0.12): Many players find the game worth buying at its current price point. It offers good value for money and is considered a worthwhile investment for the content and enjoyment it provides.
- Suggested gameplay improvements (weight 0.09): Players have suggested various improvements such as adding a ranking system for items and recipes, the option to skip the start, more animals, a takeout food system, hiring couriers, and more side quests.
- Positive feedback in various languages (weight 0.07): The game has received positive feedback in various languages, indicating its broad appeal. Players from different regions have praised its atmosphere, gameplay, and overall experience.
- Promising early access game (weight 0.07): The game is currently in early access but shows a lot of potential. Players are encouraged to keep an eye on it as it continues to develop and receive updates.
- Suggested new features (weight 0.06): Players have suggested new features such as bar fights between customers, increased drunkeness effects, event hosting, and the ability to extinguish candles. These suggestions indicate areas where players would like to see more content or improvements.
- Mixed recommendations based on conditions (weight 0.03): Some players recommend the game only under certain conditions, such as if it is on sale or if you have friends to play with. Others no longer recommend it due to various reasons.
- Players await more story updates (weight 0.03): Some players are waiting for more story updates before fully recommending the game. They believe that additional content and balancing could make it a favorite.
- Offers long playtime (weight 0.02): Players can expect to get around 100 hours of playtime from the game. This makes it a good investment for those looking for a game with substantial content and longevity.
- Recommended for specific genres (weight 0.02): The game is recommended for fans of time-passing games, RPGs, and light games with pixel art. It appeals to a specific niche of gamers who enjoy these genres.

Other player notes:
- Early Access Status (weight 0.04): The game is currently in Early Access, which means it is still under development and may have incomplete features or bugs.
- Keep Initial Guest Door (weight 0.02): Players advise not to remove the first guest door provided in the game, suggesting it may be important for gameplay mechanics or progression.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.21): Players are frustrated with various gameplay mechanics, including the cat's behavior, mining system, and disjointed story progression. Multiplayer bugs, frequent disconnections, and loss of progress are significant issues. Additionally, the slow pace of earning money, confusing game mechanics, and lack of guidance contribute to the frustration.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.16): Players enjoy the game's resource management, detailed gameplay mechanics, and variety of activities such as farming, cooking, and tavern management. The engaging story, memorable characters, and fluid gameplay contribute to a positive experience. The multiplayer gameplay and co-op mode are also highlighted as enjoyable aspects.
- Disappointment (weight 0.11): Players express disappointment due to the game's lack of content, repetitive gameplay, and slow development. The removal of unique recipe customization and the game's unfinished state are also major concerns. Additionally, the game's focus on management rather than dynamic interactions and relationships has left players feeling let down.
- Excitement (weight 0.09): Players are excited about future updates and the potential fun of multiplayer mode. The game's mechanics, atmosphere, and ongoing story development are also sources of excitement. The announcement of upcoming content drops and new areas to explore has generated anticipation among players.
- Joy (weight 0.08): Players find joy in the game's comfort, visuals, and relaxing gameplay. The cozy atmosphere, customization options, and enjoyable tavern management contribute to a positive experience. The game's beautiful design, fun character editor, and engaging gameplay mechanics are also sources of joy.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.08): Players are satisfied with the game's brewing and selling process, new mechanics, and interesting storyline. The addition of new content and features, as well as the game's chill nature and pixel art, contribute to a satisfying experience. The unique tavern management system and rewarding progression are also highlighted.
- Hope (weight 0.03): Players express hope for future updates and improvements. The potential for the game to improve with more content and the sense of impending greatness are sources of hope. Players are looking forward to improvements and the game's development and future potential.
- Love (weight 0.02): Players love the game's atmosphere, world design, and the variety of activities it offers. The enjoyment of crafting, building up in the game, and the game's design and mechanics contribute to a loving experience. The developers' love for the game is also appreciated.
- Hopeful (weight 0.02): Players are hopeful about the game's future development and updates. The promises of upcoming development and the potential for more tavern management improvements and storyline focus are sources of hope. Players are looking forward to the full release and more diverse gameplay and customization options.
- Anticipation (weight 0.02): Players are waiting for more story updates and the full release of the game. The anticipation for updates and improvements, as well as additional locations, contributes to a sense of anticipation. Players are looking forward to the game's full development.
- Frustrated (weight 0.01): Players are frustrated with various gameplay issues and difficulties, including a flawed grindfest and annoying game design choices. The weak tutorial and lack of guidance, as well as limited clothing and customization options, contribute to the frustration. Game being completely bugged and issues with coop mode are also significant issues.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Players are highly enthusiastic about the game, praising its engaging story, characters, and gameplay mechanics. The depth and complexity of the game, as well as the positive experience with the game's features, contribute to a sense of enthusiasm. Players express enthusiasm for the game and its features.
- Engagement (weight 0.01): Players find the game's unique rhythm and lack of pressure engaging. The highly engaging and addictive gameplay, as well as the depth in gameplay, contribute to a sense of engagement. The rich world and story, along with engaging tavern management, are also highlighted.
- Concern (weight 0.01): Players are concerned about the game's direction and focus, as well as its current content and future direction. The development time and current state of the game, along with server issues and early access status, are sources of concern.
- Addiction (weight 0.01): Players find the game's achievement structure and variety of content addictive. The engaging gameplay mechanics and highly addictive gameplay contribute to a sense of addiction. The addictive nature of the game is also highlighted.
- Happy (weight 0.01): Players are happy with the game's holiday events and their decorations, as well as enjoyable multiplayer sessions and farming. The good interaction with NPCs and pleasant environment contribute to a sense of happiness. The game's humorous and relaxed nature is also appreciated.}