Info about Animal Shelter:

Official game description:
**Save our four-legged friends!**  
Your main goal in Animal Shelter will be to look after, treat, and give shelter to those under your care. You will have plenty of work to do with the shelter, which will become a refuge for any creature in need and will certainly help in finding suitable future owners. Keep in mind that the future owner-pet duo must complement each other. Your main goal? Finding a suitable home for your pets!  
**Take pictures**  
Who doesn't love taking pictures of their pets? We provide you with your own photo room, where you can create extraordinary photo sessions. Be creative, play around, and finally use the photos as decorations for the shelter. This will surely attract the attention of new visitors!  
**Take care of your pets' well-being**  
The adoption process is very lengthy and can give your pets a hard time.  
Remember to monitor their needs: from hunger and health to willingness to play and love. Special name cards will certainly come in useful. Their job will be to indicate the current needs of your little ones.  
**Play with them**  
Remember! An entertained pet is a happy pet! Your pets will spend most of their stay at the facility in comfy boxes, which is why you have to take care of the right amount of daily entertainment and exercise to keep them strong, healthy, and relaxed. Pet them, hand out treats, play with balls or lasers, and they will surely repay you with great trust and a happy muzzle!  
**Everything in the right place**  
A shelter is not only boxes: it is also a whole lot of other buildings. We give you the construction mode: manage, buy new buildings, rearrange the existing ones, expand the area - you are in charge! Remember that everything matters, and the spacing of outlets is no exception. Make your decision with caution. In the end, you will be the one moving around the shelter with your pets.  
**Cool features?**  
In Animal Shelter, we bet on innovation. You will not find our solutions in any other shelter. One example is the complete absence of noisy delivery trucks, which will be replaced with fast and quiet drones. Isn't that cool? It will definitely minimize stress in the animals that are not very fond of noise, and this is just one idea! Our game features so much more!

Release date: Mar 23, 2022

Categories: Animal Simulation, Life Simulation, Management Simulation, Animal Interaction, Animal Husbandry, Pet Raising System, Building, Customization

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 85; verdict: Predatory; summary: The game has significant issues related to its DLC practices, with multiple reviews indicating that DLCs are essential for a complete experience and that some content feels like it should have been part of the base game. Additionally, there are notable mentions of bugs and technical issues that affect gameplay.
- Steam Deck: score 55; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals several critical issues affecting the Steam Deck experience. Control issues are frequently mentioned, with users finding the controls frustrating and difficult to manage. Stability problems, including frequent crashes, are also reported, severely impacting gameplay. Performance issues such as stuttering and frame drops are noted, along with a lack of controller support, which is a significant drawback for many users. These issues collectively contribute to a less than optimal user experience.

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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:
- Animal care and variety (weight 0.75): The game offers a variety of animals to care for, including cats, dogs, and horses. Players can engage in detailed animal care, treatment, and adoption processes.
- Enjoyable and fun gameplay (weight 0.69): Many players find the gameplay enjoyable, fun, and worth the money. The game is described as nice, simple, and incredibly fun.
- Cute and adorable animals (weight 0.54): The animals in the game are described as cute, adorable, and charming. The cute sound effects and drawings add to the overall appeal.
- Realistic graphics and animations (weight 0.23): The game features realistic graphics and animations, making the animals and overall experience visually appealing.
- Suitable for all ages (weight 0.13): The game is considered suitable for all ages, from kids to adults, making it a versatile choice for many players.
- DLCs enhance gameplay (weight 0.13): The DLC packs are noted to enhance the gameplay experience, making the game more complete and enjoyable.

Common complaints:
- Repetitive gameplay loops (weight 0.82): Many players find the gameplay to be highly repetitive, with tasks and activities becoming monotonous and boring over time.
- Frequent bugs and crashes (weight 0.55): The game is reported to have numerous bugs, including crashes, soft locks, and game-breaking issues that significantly impact the player experience.
- Lack of content variety (weight 0.31): The game is criticized for not having enough variety in activities and animal breeds, leading to a lack of engagement.
- Poor animal animations and models (weight 0.27): Animal models and animations are criticized for being stiff, awkward, and lacking in detail, which detracts from the overall immersion.
- Employee inefficiency (weight 0.24): Employees are criticized for not performing their duties effectively, which can hinder gameplay progress.
- Clunky and unintuitive controls (weight 0.21): Players have noted that the controls are not intuitive and can be difficult to use, leading to a less enjoyable gaming experience.
- Achievement system problems (weight 0.15): Achievements are reported to be glitchy, confusing, and not unlocking correctly, which can be frustrating for players.
- Saving issues (weight 0.13): Players have experienced problems with saving the game, including progress not being saved and pauses during saving.
- Lack of animal individuality (weight 0.12): Animals lack individuality and unique behaviors, making them feel generic and less engaging.
- Emotional difficulty with pet adoption (weight 0.09): Players find it emotionally challenging to send pets away for adoption, which can impact their enjoyment of the game.
- Poor translation and optimization (weight 0.09): The game is reported to have poor translation and optimization, which can affect the overall gaming experience.
- Display and screen issues (weight 0.09): Players have encountered display issues, including screen shaking, which can be disruptive.
- Unenjoyable mini-games (weight 0.08): The microscope mini-game is criticized for being boring and not intuitive, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

Gameplay feedback:
- Educational and career-oriented value (weight 0.84): The game provides educational value for those interested in veterinary careers, offering insights into animal care, shelter management, and veterinary practices. It includes tutorials and DLCs that add complexity and depth to the gameplay, such as a veterinary clinic.
- Shelter management and expansion (weight 0.7): Players manage and expand an animal shelter, which includes building and decorating facilities, improving the shelter's infrastructure, and strategically placing facilities to better accommodate the needs of the animals and the shelter's operations.
- Comprehensive animal care mechanics (weight 0.67): The game involves a wide range of animal care tasks, including feeding, washing, treating illnesses, and managing the overall well-being of various animals such as cats, dogs, and horses. Players are also responsible for routine tasks like playing with animals and ensuring they are healthy enough for adoption.
- Animal adoption process (weight 0.5): The game features a detailed adoption process where players match animals with potential owners, read adoption forms, and ensure animals find suitable forever homes. This process involves emotional attachment and careful consideration of each animal's needs and traits.

Performance notes:
- Bugs and glitches (weight 0.73): The game is reported to have numerous bugs and glitches, ranging from minor inconveniences to game-breaking issues. These bugs affect various aspects of gameplay.
- Performance and optimization issues (weight 0.6): Many players experience lag, low FPS, and performance drops, especially on less powerful computers. The game's optimization is frequently criticized.
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.46): The game often crashes, particularly during loading screens or after a short period of gameplay. This issue is widely reported and severely impacts the gaming experience.
- Loading and startup issues (weight 0.32): Several players report problems with the game not loading or starting properly. This includes endless loading screens and the game not launching at all.
- Graphical issues (weight 0.19): Players have noted various graphical problems, including rough graphics, screen shaking, and resolution issues. These issues detract from the visual experience of the game.
- Gameplay mechanics issues (weight 0.15): There are reports of issues with gameplay mechanics, including pathfinding problems and awkward animations. These issues can affect the overall gameplay experience.
- Compatibility issues (weight 0.05): The game has compatibility issues with certain systems, notably Mac. This limits the accessibility for some players.
- High storage requirements (weight 0.04): The game requires a significant amount of storage space, which can be a drawback for players with limited storage capacity.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for animal lovers (weight 0.77): The game is highly recommended for players who enjoy taking care of animals and find joy in animal therapy. It is perfect for animal lovers seeking a relaxing and uplifting experience.
- Recommended with some DLCs (weight 0.52): The game is recommended for purchase with one or two small DLCs to enhance the gameplay experience. Some DLCs, like the vet DLC, are highly recommended.
- Worth buying on sale (weight 0.27): Many reviewers suggest that the game is worth purchasing when it is on sale. It provides good value for money at a discounted price.
- Mixed recommendations (weight 0.21): Some reviewers have mixed feelings, recommending the game despite its flaws or suggesting to pass if you don't have a lot of free time for DLC content.
- Not recommended due to bugs (weight 0.18): Some reviewers do not recommend the game due to numerous bugs and issues, including constant crashing and problems with specific DLCs like the Vet DLC.
- Not a triple-A title (weight 0.15): Reviewers suggest not to expect a triple-A title. The game has its flaws but can still be enjoyable despite its limitations.
- Suggestions for improvements (weight 0.14): Players have suggested various improvements such as removing the save deletion feature, adding more functionalities, and making the donation system more logical.

Other player notes:
- DLC Request (weight 0.04): Players are requesting additional downloadable content for the game.
- Adopted Animals in House (weight 0.04): Suggestion to allow adopted animals to enter the player's house.
- Soundtrack Donation (weight 0.04): Request for the game's soundtrack to be donated to real animal shelters.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.21): Players are primarily frustrated due to frequent game crashes, bugs, and performance issues that hinder gameplay. The repetitive nature of tasks, lack of necessary equipment, and confusing mechanics also contribute to this frustration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.15): Disappointment stems from the game's repetitive and dull gameplay, numerous bugs, and lack of depth. Players also express dissatisfaction with the lack of updates, promised features, and the overall quality of graphics and animations.
- Joy (weight 0.11): Joy is derived from the game's fun and engaging gameplay, particularly the interactions with cute and adorable animals. Players enjoy taking care of pets, finding them new homes, and the overall enjoyable shelter life experience.
- Love (weight 0.09): Players love the game for its shelter management mechanics, visually beautiful animals, and the overall enjoyment of taking care of animals. The emotional attachment to the animals and the gameplay itself fosters this love.
- Sadness (weight 0.05): Sadness arises from the emotional attachment to animals when they leave or are given away. The routine nature of tasks and encountering game-ending glitches also contribute to this emotion.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.04): Enjoyment comes from the realistic behaviors and procedures, adjustable difficulty, and overall gameplay features. The cute and relaxing gameplay, along with realistic graphics, enhances this enjoyment.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.03): Satisfaction is derived from the clear and satisfying task loop, the educational aspects of the game, and the rewarding experience of creating a nurturing place for animals. The satisfying adoption process also contributes to this feeling.
- Happy (weight 0.03): Happiness is derived from enjoying the gameplay and activities involving animals. Players are happy with building shelters, taking care of animals, and the overall positive feedback on game features.
- Hopeful (weight 0.03): Players feel hopeful about saving animals in the game and in real life. They look forward to improvements in the sequel and hope for bug fixes and new game modes.
- Happiness (weight 0.03): Happiness comes from seeing animals happily leave with their new families and the heartfelt experience of taking care of animals. The positive and tranquil gameplay, along with the adorable pets, enhances this happiness.
- Frustrated (weight 0.03): Players are frustrated due to the game not being user-friendly and having interaction issues. Difficulty in changing layouts, performance issues, and bugs also contribute to this frustration.
- Disappointed (weight 0.02): Disappointment arises from the adopted pet not being able to live in the office and the horse DLC being considered a waste of money. The game feeling unfinished and lacking options also contributes to this emotion.
- Boredom (weight 0.02): Boredom is caused by the repetitive and boring gameplay. Players find the tasks and overall experience extremely repetitive, leading to this emotion.
- Relaxation (weight 0.02): Relaxation comes from the pleasant and colorful graphics, and the overall relaxing atmosphere of the game. Players find the game enjoyable and relaxing.
- Hope (weight 0.01): Hope is derived from the potential of the game and the hope it gives for opening an animal shelter. The game also helps with emotional recovery, fostering this hope.
- Confusion (weight 0.01): Confusion arises from the controls and achievements, as well as challenging or confusing aspects at the beginning of the game. Players also mention specific issues like animal enclosures being dirty without clear reasons.
- Excited (weight 0.01): Players are excited to see what future iterations of the game will look like. They look forward to checking out new versions and provide positive feedback and recommendations.
- Sad (weight 0.01): Sadness comes from emotional difficulty in giving animals up for adoption and mentions of personal losses, such as the death of a dog in real life.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Nostalgia is derived from the game reminding players of Nintendogs and helping them live out Nintendogs dreams.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Enthusiasm comes from recommending the game to others, especially when on discount, and mentioning that the game is for animal lovers with many good updates.}