Info about SCP: Fragmented Minds:

Official game description:
Development Roadmap
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About the Game
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_Incoming Message (SCPF-FLASH):_
_Timestamp: NEE+364 Days (Martian calendar)_
**_To: \[REDACTED\]_**
_If you're reading this, it means the automated systems have finally brought you out of cryostasis. I don't know how much time you have, so I'll get straight to the point._
_You're at Mars Site-113, one of our largest anomalous research and containment facilities. Or at least, it used to be. We lost contact with Earth after the Near-Extinction Event (NEE). Whatever happened, it wasn't good. The SCPs we transferred here for safekeeping have broken containment, and the situation is... dire._
_We estimate there are only a few hundred personnel left, down from the tens of thousands who were stationed here. Communications are barely holding up, and you're the only one we've been able to reach._
_This isn't a rescue mission. This is the last line of defense. You are humanity's last hope._
_Secure. Contain. Protect._
_This message will not repeat._
_Dr. ████████_  
_SCP Foundation_
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Immerse yourself in the largest Foundation facility in existence. Hack, weld, and parkour your way through a crumbling complex, stretching across distinct zones each with varying levels of danger, ██████, potential resources, and even ███████
Use your own blend of stealth and combat to weave your way through Site-113’s increasingly unpredictable SCP inhabitants. Adapt your strategy and tactics using weapons and even SCPs themselves to claw back the upper hand.
Make choices, learn the consequences, and use your tools to access new and unique paths throughout the facility. However, in a world marred by deception and lies be very careful who you trust and why – you never know how large the consequences may be.
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**Content Warning Section**  
SCP: Fragmented Minds is a first-person action-survival horror game where players encounter terrifying anomalies known as SCPs. The game features intense violence, graphic depictions of gore, and disturbing events affecting both survivors within the facility and the player character’s team. Players will use a variety of weapons and unique tools to combat hostile creatures, face stressful situations that demand tough decisions with grim consequences, and confront the unsettling realities managed by the SCP Foundation.

Release date: Jan 27, 2025

Categories: First-Person Shooter, Survival Horror, Puzzle Solving, Stealth Gameplay, Atmospheric Horror, Story-driven Gameplay, Exploration, SCP Foundation Theme

Feature scans:
- Proton/Linux: score 30; verdict: Works with Minor Issues; summary: The game has minor graphical glitches on Linux, such as the intro playing in slow motion. However, more severe issues are reported on Steam Deck, where the game is not recommended due to significant reliability problems, particularly in Chapter 2.
- Steam Deck: score 100; verdict: Broken; summary: The game has significant stability issues on the Steam Deck, particularly in Chapter 2, making it unplayable at certain points. The developer, while responsive, does not officially support the Steam Deck, which can lead to ongoing issues. Additionally, there are specific technical issues on Linux that detract from the user experience.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: The game exhibits performance issues across all hardware cohorts, with lower VRAM configurations experiencing more severe problems such as crashes and frequent stutters. Higher VRAM configurations report fewer crashes but still suffer from frame drops and optimization issues.
  - Sample size: 41 (7% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM (negative, 20 reports): This cohort reports frequent crashes, particularly during chapter 2, and significant performance issues.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (mixed, 12 reports): This cohort experiences noticeable frame drops and stuttering in certain areas, but generally finds the optimization acceptable.
  - Windows 8-11GB VRAM (positive, 7 reports): This cohort reports some performance issues and high CPU usage, but generally finds the game playable with occasional FPS drops.
  - Caveats: 41 of 565 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $9.00 - $12.00
  - Reasoning: The reviews consistently mention that the game is worth its price, with specific mentions of it being worth 'every penny' and 'at 10$'. The sentiment suggests that the community finds the game to be of good value at its current price point, which is around $10. Additionally, there are no strong indications that the game should be priced significantly higher, given the mentions of it being reasonably priced for its quality and content.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 6.0h
  - Story completion: 4.5h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides direct statements about playtime. The first quote mentions 4.5 hours of gameplay for Chapter 1 alone. The second quote indicates that it took the player about eight hours to finish, likely referring to the full game including exploration. The third quote states that the total runtime of the game is about 6 hours as of Chapter 2. The fourth quote also mentions that Chapter 1 has 6 hours of gameplay.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game starts with a promising first hour or chapter but becomes more engaging and fun from Chapter 2 onwards, where it opens up and offers more freedom and interesting gameplay.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Chapter 2
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: Slow pacing; Repetitive tasks; Linear and tutorial-like first chapter
  - Unlock drivers: More engaging content in later chapters; Increased freedom and open areas in Chapter 2
  - Conditions: Atmosphere; Potential for multiplayer; Potential for co-op modes
- Player Archetypes:
  - Critical Veteran (no buy)
    - Motivation: Seeking high-quality, polished experiences.
    - Playstyle: Critical and analytical, focusing on the game's flaws and shortcomings.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: survival horror fan; SCP fan
    - Reference games: Dead Space; Alien Isolation
  - Enthusiastic Supporter (buy)
    - Motivation: Supporting promising games and enjoying future content.
    - Playstyle: Supportive and optimistic, focusing on the game's potential and future updates.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: SCP fan; horror fan
    - Reference games: Poppy Playtime; SCP Secret Files
  - Future-Focused Investor (sale)
    - Motivation: Investing in games with promising futures.
    - Playstyle: Patient and forward-looking, focusing on the game's potential and future updates.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: early access supporter; future content enthusiast
    - Reference games: SCP Containment Breach; BioShock
  - Stealth Enthusiast (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoying stealth gameplay and atmospheric environments.
    - Playstyle: Stealth-focused, enjoying the tension and strategy of avoiding enemies.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: stealth gamer; atmosphere enthusiast
    - Reference games: Alien Isolation; Dead Space


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:
- High-quality graphics and visuals (weight 0.57): The game features superb graphics, beautiful visuals, and impressive animations. The environments are well-lit and detailed, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.
- Immersive atmosphere and sound design (weight 0.28): The game's atmosphere is enhanced by excellent music, ambient sounds, and immersive environments. The sound design and soundtrack are praised for their quality.
- Engaging and interesting story (weight 0.21): The game offers an intriguing and captivating storyline with fascinating lore. Players find the narrative enjoyable and well-directed.
- High-quality SCP game (weight 0.16): The game is considered one of the best SCP games available, with a strong focus on story and lore. It provides a modern and engaging SCP horror experience.
- Spectacular first chapters (weight 0.16): The first chapters of the game are particularly enjoyable and well-crafted. Players find the opening chapters to be fun and engaging, setting a good pace for the rest of the game.
- Excellent voice acting (weight 0.16): The voice acting in the game is highly praised for its quality and performance. It significantly enhances the storytelling and overall experience.
- Fun and balanced puzzles (weight 0.12): The game features puzzles that are challenging yet fun, with a nice balance of difficulty. Players find the puzzles easy to understand and enjoyable.
- Fun gameplay and exploration (weight 0.11): The game offers fun exploration, platforming, and adventure elements. Players enjoy the movement and characters, contributing to an overall fun experience.
- Strong potential for future development (weight 0.09): The game shows a lot of potential and has a solid foundation for future development. Players believe it has the potential to be amazing with further updates.
- Well-optimized performance (weight 0.08): The game is optimized brilliantly, with good performance and fine optimization. Updates have further improved the game's optimization.
- Smooth and responsive controls (weight 0.08): The game features smooth and natural controls that are responsive and fluent. Players appreciate the good controls and responsiveness, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

Common complaints:
- Optimization and performance problems (weight 0.2): The game suffers from optimization issues, including frame rate drops and performance problems. These issues significantly impact the gameplay experience.
- Combat lacks depth and excitement (weight 0.19): Combat is frequently described as simplistic, wooden, and lacking depth. Players find it uninteresting and in need of significant improvement to be more engaging.
- Crafting system needs improvement (weight 0.16): The crafting system is widely criticized for being underutilized, poorly explained, and feeling redundant or pointless. Many players find it disappointing and not well-integrated into the gameplay.
- Lacks horror and suspense (weight 0.15): The game is criticized for not being scary or suspenseful enough. Players feel that the scares miss the mark and the story lacks depth, making the content feel lacking.
- Presence of bugs and glitches (weight 0.14): Players have encountered various bugs and glitches, ranging from minor issues to major bugs that affect gameplay.
- Gameplay is linear and repetitive (weight 0.12): The gameplay is often criticized for being too linear, with repetitive corridors and limited freedom. This linear exploration makes the game feel uninteresting and plain.
- Slow pacing issues (weight 0.1): The pacing of the game is often described as slow, with a very slow start and long stretches of exploration that can make the game feel boring.
- Loading issues and lag (weight 0.08): The game experiences lag and stuttering when loading new areas, which can result in freezing and disrupt the gameplay experience.
- Underdeveloped and disconnected systems (weight 0.08): Many systems in the game feel underdeveloped or poorly integrated. Players note that these systems lack purpose and do not meaningfully come together.
- Platforming feels janky (weight 0.08): Platforming is criticized for feeling sluggish, unintuitive, and uncomfortable. Players find it basic and boring, especially when using a controller.
- Lack of SCP content (weight 0.07): Players feel that the game needs more SCP content and a stronger SCP aesthetic. The current content is seen as repetitive and lacking variety.
- Poor level and mission design (weight 0.07): The level design is criticized as being godawful, with worthless stealth sections and time-wasting rooms. The enemy AI and mission design are also noted as weak points.

Gameplay feedback:
- Puzzle-solving mechanics (weight 0.23): The game features a variety of puzzles, including timed mechanics, hacking tasks, and environmental obstacles. These puzzles are integral to progression and add depth to the gameplay.
- Survival horror with RPG elements (weight 0.15): The game blends survival horror with light RPG elements, creating a first-person horror experience with puzzle-solving and atmospheric tension.
- Crafting and inventory system (weight 0.14): The game includes a crafting system that allows players to create and upgrade items. This system is tied to an inventory HUD, adding a layer of strategy to resource management.
- Linear adventure with immersive sim elements (weight 0.14): The game is a linear adventure with immersive sim elements, incorporating RPG mechanics in a small but open world. It features choice-driven narrative and immersive gameplay mechanics.
- Navigation and exploration challenges (weight 0.12): Players face various navigation challenges, including linear map navigation and exploration-based gameplay. These elements are crucial for progressing through the game's environment.
- Combat mechanics need improvement (weight 0.12): The combat system is considered basic and repetitive, relying heavily on speed and frequency of hits. Players suggest it could be enhanced for better engagement.
- Stealth and sneaking mechanics (weight 0.11): The game incorporates stealth mechanics, including crouching and hiding, which are essential for avoiding enemies and progressing through the game.
- First-person horror perspective (weight 0.1): The game is a first-person horror experience, blending survival horror with psychological elements. It is designed as a solo player game with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and tension.
- SCP lore integration (weight 0.1): The game incorporates elements from the SCP universe, including lore and thematic settings, which add depth and context to the gameplay experience.
- Mix of gameplay elements (weight 0.08): The game combines stealth, survival, light puzzle-solving, and sparse combat, creating a diverse gameplay experience. It focuses more on puzzle-solving, exploration, and stealth rather than combat.
- Enemy AI and behavior (weight 0.07): Enemies in the game patrol static routes, and their behavior is a key aspect of the gameplay. Players must navigate around or engage with these roaming enemies.
- Skill tree upgrades (weight 0.07): The game features a rudimentary skill tree system that allows players to upgrade their abilities. This adds a layer of customization and progression to the gameplay.
- Chapter-based progression (weight 0.07): The game is structured around chapter-based progression, with each chapter offering specific gameplay elements and advancing the story.
- Atmospheric and lighting design (weight 0.06): The game features atmospheric moments and a strong emphasis on lighting design, enhancing the overall horror experience and immersive atmosphere.
- Use of tools as weapons (weight 0.06): Players can use various tools as weapons, such as a wrench for melee combat and an energy pistol for temporarily disabling enemies. These tools are integral to both combat and puzzle-solving.
- Level and environment design (weight 0.06): The game features detailed level and environment design, contributing to the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Graphics and level design are key aspects of the game's presentation.
- Mission-based gameplay (weight 0.06): The game features mission-based gameplay with variations in missions, contributing to the core gameplay loop and providing diverse challenges.
- Parkour mechanics (weight 0.05): The game includes parkour segments and climbing mechanics, which add variety to the gameplay but can be challenging for some players.
- Difficulty settings (weight 0.05): The game offers various difficulty settings, allowing players to choose the level of challenge that suits their preferences, including a normal difficulty setting.

Performance notes:
- Loading areas cause lag and stuttering (weight 0.19): Players frequently experience lag, stuttering, and freezing when the game loads new areas. This issue is widespread and significantly impacts the gameplay experience.
- Bugs and glitches (weight 0.19): The game has various bugs and glitches, including animation issues and minor visual glitches. Some players also report more severe issues like phasing through walls and invisible barriers.
- Optimization issues (weight 0.18): The game has notable optimization problems, including performance issues and frame rate drops. Some players report improvements after updates, but others still find it poorly optimized.
- FPS drops and frame stutters (weight 0.1): Players encounter sudden FPS drops and frame stutters during gameplay. These issues occur occasionally but are noticeable enough to affect the gaming experience.
- Game crashes (weight 0.09): Some players report frequent game crashes, while others experience infrequent or no crashes. This issue varies among players but is a significant concern for those affected.
- Performance issues in specific areas (weight 0.07): Certain locations in the game have performance issues, including stuttering and lag spikes. These issues are location-specific but impact the gameplay experience.
- High CPU usage (weight 0.04): The game causes high CPU usage and temperatures, which can lead to performance issues. This problem is less frequent but still notable among player reports.
- Jitter and engine issues (weight 0.04): Players report experiencing jitter, which may be related to the game engine. This issue is less common but still affects some players.

Recommendations:
- Not recommended in current state (weight 0.19): Several reviews mention that the game is not recommended in its current state due to being unfinished and having core issues. It is suggested to wait for further development.
- Looking forward to future chapters (weight 0.17): Reviewers are excited about the future chapters of the game. They recommend the game with the expectation of future developments and additional content.
- Recommended despite issues (weight 0.15): Despite some bugs and crashes, many reviewers still recommend the game. They acknowledge the issues but find the game enjoyable overall.
- Promising game with potential (weight 0.1): The game shows great promise and potential. Reviewers are optimistic about its future and recommend it for its quality and potential.
- Not recommended for combat seekers (weight 0.07): The game is not recommended for players seeking exciting combat or interesting content. It may not appeal to those looking for action-heavy gameplay.
- Recommended for horror and exploration fans (weight 0.06): The game is recommended for those who enjoy horror, exploration, and mystery genres. It offers a creepy atmosphere and engaging exploration elements.
- Highly recommended with high praise (weight 0.04): Some reviewers give the game a perfect score and highly recommend it. They praise the game for its quality and enjoyment.
- Recommended to try out (weight 0.04): Reviewers recommend giving the game a try and checking it out. It is suggested as a game worth experiencing.
- Positive feedback for developers (weight 0.04): Reviewers commend the developers for their good work and encourage them to keep it up. They appreciate the effort put into the game.
- Wait for full release (weight 0.04): Some reviewers suggest waiting for the full release before buying the game. They recommend holding off until more content is added.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.3): Players are frustrated due to a variety of technical issues, including performance problems, bugs, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. The combat and stealth mechanics are criticized for being ineffective and poorly implemented, leading to a janky and unsatisfying experience. Additionally, the game's design issues, such as confusing level design, lack of guidance, and repetitive gameplay elements, contribute to the frustration.
- Excitement (weight 0.28): Players are excited about the game's potential and its engaging story and atmosphere. The anticipation for future chapters and updates, along with the high-quality graphics, voice acting, and detailed environments, contribute to this excitement. The unique adaptations of anomalies and the depth of understanding of the source material also add to the overall positive experience.
- Disappointment (weight 0.11): Players express disappointment due to the game's lack of engaging content, repetitive gameplay, and poor enemy design. Technical issues such as performance problems, lack of optimization, and bugs also contribute to the disappointment. Additionally, the game's failure to meet expectations set by similar titles and the lack of depth in various mechanics and systems are noted.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.05): Players enjoy the game's atmosphere, lore, and environmental storytelling. The intriguing story, quality voice acting, and fun gameplay mechanics contribute to a positive experience. The game's aesthetics, sound design, and unique adaptations of anomalies are also highlighted as enjoyable aspects.
- Hope (weight 0.04): Players express hope for the game's future developments and improvements. The anticipation for future chapters, updates, and the potential for the game to become a significant title in the SCP universe are key reasons for this hope. The developers' potential to improve the game and the upward trajectory of quality also contribute to this sentiment.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.03): Players are satisfied with the game's overall experience, finding it worth the price and enjoyable. The quality of the game, including its voice acting, graphics, and smooth gameplay, is praised. The well-thought-out design and the effort put into the game by the development team are also appreciated.
- Anticipation (weight 0.03): Players are looking forward to future chapters and developments in the game. The anticipation for more content, improvements, and the continuation of the story is a significant reason for this emotion. The potential for the game to become even better with future updates is also a contributing factor.
- Joy (weight 0.03): Players express joy and have a lot of fun playing the game. The enjoyable graphics, gameplay, and overall positive experience contribute to this emotion. The game's well-done aspects and excellent graphics and gameplay are also highlighted.
- Curiosity (weight 0.02): Players are curious about the game's story, lore, and future developments. The interest in what the next chapters will bring, including more crafting mechanics and multiplayer options, contributes to this curiosity. The intriguing story progression and the potential for more SCPs also add to this sentiment.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the developers' dedication and the effort put into the game's graphics and sounds. The detailed storytelling, atmospheric narrative, and good voice acting are also appreciated. The passion going into the game and the developers' responsiveness to player questions contribute to this appreciation.
- Confusion (weight 0.01): Players experience confusion due to unclear navigation and room design in the game. Plot holes and derivative gameplay elements also contribute to this confusion. The lack of clear guidance on what to do in certain chapters adds to the overall confusing experience.
- Boredom (weight 0.01): Players feel bored due to the game's slow start, lack of action, and repetitive tasks. The slow movement and lack of meaningful gameplay mechanics contribute to this boredom. The story being perceived as a snooze fest and the passive gameplay also add to this sentiment.
- Hopeful (weight 0.01): Players are hopeful about the potential improvements in future chapters and the active development of the game. The anticipation for Russian localization and the belief that the game can improve despite its flaws contribute to this hope. The looking forward to future updates and the game's potential to become better are also key reasons.
- Fear (weight 0.01): Players experience fear due to the game's scary sound design and monster encounters. The overall scary atmosphere and tense moments contribute to this emotion. The game's ability to create a frightening experience is highlighted.
- Concern (weight 0.01): Players are concerned about the game being abandoned and the lack of updates preventing new players from finding it. The need for improvement in AI, optimization issues, and the lack of super creepy moments also contribute to this concern. The potential for the game to be forgotten or not reaching its full potential is a significant reason.
- Sadness (weight 0.01): Players feel sadness due to having to wait for the rest of the game and the presence of chickens. The anticipation for future content and the disappointment with certain aspects of the game contribute to this sadness. The overall waiting period and the desire for more content add to this emotion.
- Anger (weight 0.01): Players feel anger due to the perceived ruination of the SCP IP by the developers and feeling scammed due to the lack of content and misleading trailer. The disappointment with the game's quality and the feeling of being misled contribute to this anger. The overall frustration with the game's shortcomings and the developers' decisions add to this sentiment.
- Amusement (weight 0.01): Players find amusement in the humor about the chickens and the funny details and attention to detail in the game. The entertaining aspects and the light-hearted moments contribute to this amusement. The game's ability to provide a fun and enjoyable experience is highlighted.
- Admiration (weight 0.01): Players admire the indie developers for their work and the quality of the game. The Prey inspiration and the Dr. Miller cameo are praised as great choices. The developers' craftsmanship and the overall quality of the game contribute to this admiration. The passion and effort put into the game by the development team are also appreciated.}