Info about Adios:

Official game description:
  
Adios is a cinematic first-person game about sticking to a complicated decision.  
You're a pig farmer in Kansas. It's October. Cold, crisp mornings are the norm, and you have decided that you're no longer okay with letting the mob use your pigs to dispose of bodies. When your old friend - a hitman - arrives with his assistant to deliver another body, you finally screw up the courage to tell them that you're done.  
Your friend doesn't want you to stop. He knows that there's no such thing as quitting, so he'll try to convince you that you're making a mistake. You spend the day together, doing chores and exploring the nooks and crannies of an authentic environment in the American Midwest alongside the man who will be forced to kill you, if he can't convince you to stay.  
How you respond will determine the rest of your life.  
Adios means goodbye.

Release date: Mar 16, 2021

Categories: First-Person Perspective, Narrative Adventure, Dialogue-Based Gameplay, Emotional Storytelling, Walking Simulator, Choice-based Narrative, Story-Driven Gameplay, Interactive Fiction


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $5.00 - $15.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that the community finds the game overpriced at its current level. Many reviews mention that the game is worth buying only when discounted or as part of a bundle. Comparisons to the price of a movie ticket and mentions of a few dollars as a fair price indicate that the community considers a much lower price range to be fair for the base game.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 1.5h
  - Story completion: 1.5h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provided by users consistently mentions the short playtime of the game. The typical total time to finish the game and the main story is frequently cited as around 1 to 2 hours. There is no strong evidence provided for typical single-session length or post-story/endgame hours.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game starts slow and boring but improves later on with better pacing and story, particularly around the chestnut scene.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Chestnut scene
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: slow and boring start; uninteresting minigames; boring and pointless conversations
  - Unlock drivers: better pacing; improved story; chestnut scene
  - Conditions: spatial exploration; environmental storytelling; emotional progression; voice acting; grounded and intentional conversations
- Player Archetypes:
  - Emotional Story Seeker (buy)
    - Motivation: Emotional engagement and narrative depth.
    - Playstyle: Immersive and reflective, focusing on the story and emotional experience.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: story lover; emotional gamer
    - Reference games: The Walking Dead; Life is Strange
  - Completionist Explorer (sale)
    - Motivation: Achieving 100% completion and exploring all narrative options.
    - Playstyle: Thorough and exploratory, aiming to complete all achievements and dialogue choices.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: completionist; explorer
    - Reference games: The Stanley Parable; Gone Home
  - Budget-Conscious Narrative Fan (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Finding value in shorter narrative experiences at a reasonable price.
    - Playstyle: Selective and economical, focusing on narrative but mindful of game length and price.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: budget gamer; narrative fan
    - Reference games: Firewatch; Oxenfree


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:
- Excellent voice acting and writing (weight 0.97): The game features top-notch voice acting and exceptional writing, with players praising the authenticity and emotional depth brought by the voice actors. The dialogue and performances are consistently highlighted as standout features.
- Emotionally impactful narrative (weight 0.39): The story is noted for its powerful emotional impact, often described as heartbreaking and thought-provoking. Despite its short length, the narrative leaves a lasting impression on players.
- Engaging and entertaining gameplay (weight 0.35): The game offers an engaging experience, particularly for those interested in story-driven gameplay. The conversations and minigames are noted for keeping players entertained.
- Beautiful and charming art style (weight 0.32): The game's art style is consistently praised for its beauty and charm, with a cartoon-like aesthetic that appeals to players. The visuals are described as nice and well-directed.
- Exploration of deep themes (weight 0.28): The game delves into complex and deeply human themes, such as tragedy, loss, and solemnity. These themes are explored through deep conversations and relationships.
- Unique and emotional atmosphere (weight 0.21): The game offers a unique atmosphere with a good deal of emotional depth. Players find the plot to be intimate and emotionally engaging.
- Worthwhile and moving experience (weight 0.21): The game is described as a powerful and moving experience, worth the time and attention of players. It is seen as a worthwhile experience overall.
- Overall positive game experience (weight 0.2): Reviewers consistently describe the game as good, beautiful, and brilliant. The overall experience is praised for its quality and visual appeal.
- Unique and engaging premise (weight 0.16): The game's premise is noted for being unique, interesting, and engaging. The writing and ideas are praised for their quality.
- Innovative dialogue choices (weight 0.13): The game features innovative dialogue choices that keep players actively engaged. The use of dialogue options is clever and adds to the gameplay experience.
- Compelling characters and ending (weight 0.12): The characters in the game are described as compelling and believable. The ending is also noted for being compelling and satisfying.
- Themes of grief and regret (weight 0.11): The game explores themes of grief, regret, and mortality, offering a solemn and beautiful experience. These themes are central to the game's narrative.
- Unique narrative experience (weight 0.11): The game offers a unique and introspective narrative experience. Players find the experience to be beautiful and unlike other games.
- Themes of guilt and hope (weight 0.1): The story explores themes of guilt, grief, and hope, providing a deep and emotional narrative. These themes are central to the game's plot.
- Greyed-out dialogue options (weight 0.09): The game features greyed-out dialogue options that represent the farmer's thoughts. This mechanic adds depth to the conversations and narrative.

Common complaints:
- Overpriced for short content (weight 0.72): Many players feel the game is not worth its full price due to the short length and lack of substantial content. The frequent mentions of the game being overpriced at around $18 indicate a strong dissatisfaction with the value for money.
- Lack of meaningful gameplay (weight 0.44): Players report minimal gameplay and a lack of meaningful interaction with the game world. This criticism is echoed in multiple clusters, indicating a significant issue with the core gameplay experience.
- Buggy and unpolished (weight 0.32): The game is described as buggy and lacking polish in several areas. These technical issues detract from the overall experience and suggest a need for further development and quality assurance.
- Unengaging mini-games (weight 0.23): The mini-games are seen as filler content that is neither engaging nor well-developed. Players feel that these mini-games do not add significant value to the overall experience.
- Extremely short playtime (weight 0.22): A common complaint is the very short length of the game, with some players completing it in about an hour. This brevity contributes to the perception of the game not being worth its price.
- Poor graphics and animations (weight 0.17): The graphics and facial animations are criticized for being poor and subpar. This visual aspect of the game is seen as lacking and in need of improvement.
- Mind-numbingly boring (weight 0.13): The game is described as boring, particularly at the beginning. This lack of engagement is a recurring theme in player feedback.

Gameplay feedback:
- Narrative-driven gameplay experience (weight 0.86): The game is heavily focused on delivering a story-driven experience, similar to other narrative-focused games like Edith Finch, Gone Home, and Firewatch. It emphasizes dialogue and story over traditional gameplay mechanics.
- Mini-games and side activities (weight 0.7): The game includes various mini-games and side activities such as playing horseshoes, feeding animals, fishing, and other chores. These activities add variety and depth to the gameplay experience.
- Walking simulator mechanics (weight 0.44): The game incorporates walking simulator mechanics, allowing players to explore the environment with limited walking and exploration. It blends walking simulator elements with additional interactions.
- Dialogue choices and interactions (weight 0.43): Players can engage in dialogue choices, some of which are grayed out to represent unspoken thoughts. These choices provide insight into the character's state of mind and add depth to the narrative.
- Interactive storytelling elements (weight 0.26): The game features interactive storytelling elements, including physics-based interactions and limited interactivity. These elements enhance the player's engagement with the narrative.
- Scene selection and replayability (weight 0.25): The game includes a scene selection feature, allowing players to replay specific scenes. However, the overall replayability is limited due to the linear nature of the story.
- Emotional depth and character study (weight 0.2): The game delves into emotional depth and character study, offering a mature and thoughtful storytelling experience. It explores emotional themes and character development.
- Minimal and simple gameplay (weight 0.19): The game has minimal and simple gameplay mechanics, focusing more on the narrative and interactive elements rather than complex gameplay.
- First-person exploration and interaction (weight 0.17): The game is played from a first-person perspective, emphasizing exploration and interaction with the environment. Players can explore a small American farm and engage in various activities.
- Achievement system (weight 0.15): The game features an achievement system, providing players with goals to complete and adding an extra layer of engagement.
- Cozy and charming atmosphere (weight 0.09): The game creates a cozy and charming atmosphere, filled with detail and character. It offers a slow exploration of country living, adding to the overall charm.

Performance notes:
- Frequent technical issues reported (weight 0.46): Many players have reported various technical issues ranging from small bugs to significant problems like constant crashing and soft-locks. These issues seem to affect the gameplay experience considerably.
- Graphical performance and issues (weight 0.23): While the game has good graphical performance and stylized graphics, there are issues with resolution and graphics settings barely functioning. Visual bugs and clipping of assets have also been noted.
- Performance on Steam Deck (weight 0.15): The game reportedly works well on Steam Deck but has significant battery consumption. Performance is generally fine, but there are some issues with battery usage.
- Sound mix issues (weight 0.06): Some players have reported problems with the sound mix in the game, which can affect the overall immersion and experience.
- Steam overlay issues (weight 0.05): There have been reports of the Steam overlay not working properly, which can be inconvenient for players who rely on this feature.

Recommendations:
- Worth it on sale or bundled (weight 0.79): Many reviewers suggest that the game is best purchased when discounted or as part of a bundle, indicating that the full price may not be justified for the content provided.
- Great for narrative fans (weight 0.78): The game is highly recommended for those who enjoy narrative-driven experiences, with praise for its story depth and voice acting.
- Short but impactful experience (weight 0.46): Reviewers highlight that the game offers a short but emotionally impactful experience, making it suitable for those looking for a brief yet meaningful playthrough.
- Mixed general recommendations (weight 0.32): There are mixed general recommendations, with some reviewers highly recommending the game while others do not.
- Unique gameplay and story blend (weight 0.22): Some reviewers recommend the game for its unique blend of storytelling and specific activities, making it a niche but enjoyable experience.
- Artistic and emotional value (weight 0.18): The game is recommended for its artistic value and emotional experience, appealing to those who appreciate art and reflective storytelling.
- Positive reviews for bundled purchase (weight 0.18): The game receives positive reviews specifically when it is part of a bundle, indicating that it adds value in a collection.
- High praise for overall quality (weight 0.08): A few reviewers consider the game to be amazing or one of the best, indicating high praise for its overall quality.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Disappointment (weight 0.15): Players felt let down by the game's lack of engaging gameplay, with mini-games and free-roam elements described as uninteresting and poorly implemented. The narrative and visual presentation were criticized for being barebones and not matching the story's impact, leading to a sense of mediocrity. Additionally, the high price point relative to the game's short length and lack of meaningful content contributed to this disappointment.
- Frustration (weight 0.09): Technical issues such as bugs, crashes, and clunky controls led to a frustrating experience. Players also expressed annoyance with the lack of meaningful gameplay, excessive dialogue, and issues with mini-games. The high price and lack of subtitle translations further exacerbated these frustrations.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.08): Players found satisfaction in the game's emotional weight, engaging story, and high-quality dialogue. The voice acting and overall experience were praised, making the game feel worthwhile, especially when purchased as part of a bundle.
- Sadness (weight 0.08): The game's story evoked strong emotions, with players reporting being moved to tears by the narrative's themes of grief, regret, and saying goodbye. The emotional impact of certain scenes and the protagonist's reflections on his past and relationships resonated deeply with players.
- Appreciation (weight 0.06): Players appreciated the game's attention to detail, emotional impact, and strong voice acting. The narrative approach, beautiful themes, and well-written dialogue were also highlighted as key aspects that players valued.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.05): The well-written story, excellent voice acting, and unique gameplay interactions contributed to an enjoyable experience. Players also appreciated the beautiful art style, engaging characters, and the overall cinematic experience.
- Boredom (weight 0.05): Players found the game boring due to slow dialogue, lack of engaging gameplay, and uninteresting story elements. The beginning of the game and the overall gameplay experience were criticized for being dull and unengaging.
- Joy (weight 0.05): The beautiful stylized environment, good voice acting, and creative presentation brought joy to players. The engaging activities, charming story, and detailed narrative also contributed to a joyful experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.05): The gripping story, engrossing narrative, and stellar voice acting created a sense of excitement. Players were also excited by the interesting gameplay mechanics and the overall atmospheric story.
- Engagement (weight 0.04): The thick atmosphere, excellent writing, and strong voice acting kept players engaged. The deep emotional plot and captivating story pulled players in, making them feel connected to the characters and conversations.
- Admiration (weight 0.02): Players admired the game's unique approach to powerlessness, exceptional writing, and strong dialogue. The game's beauty, poignant moments, and clear vision were also highly regarded.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.02): The game evoked nostalgia through its personal connections to small-town family backgrounds and memorable scenes. Players reminisced on tough times and felt a sense of connection to home.
- Engaged (weight 0.02): Players felt engaged with the emotional story and the various activities involved in the game. The interesting story and the participation in conversations, chores, mini-games, and cooking kept players engaged.
- Awe (weight 0.02): The game's ability to move and impact players deeply, along with its mature meditation on life and death, inspired a sense of awe. The beautiful and sad atmosphere also contributed to this feeling.
- Contemplation (weight 0.01): The game's story and mellow feelings led to contemplation. The quiet and powerful experience, along with the impactful narrative, encouraged players to reflect and contemplate.
- Satisfied (weight 0.01): Players felt satisfied with the well-done voice acting and entertaining mini-games. The nice story, graphics, and voice acting contributed to a sense of satisfaction.
- Reflective (weight 0.01): The game prompted reflection through its emotional depth and comparison to other impactful stories. Players found themselves reflecting on life and mistakes.
- Frustrated (weight 0.01): The need for cloud saves and the difficulty in procuring achievements led to frustration. The presence of numerous bugs further added to the players' frustration.
- Immersion (weight 0.01): The tension building through mundane events and the emotionally charged narrative game created a sense of immersion. Players felt deeply immersed in the game's narrative and atmosphere.}