Info about Craftopia:

Official game description:
  
Craftopia is the brand new multiplayer open-world survival action game.  
We have imagined what would happen when we combine our favorite video games altogether.  
Chop trees and mine stones as in Sandbox,  
Explore the world as in Open-world,  
Fight the hunger as in Survival,  
Cultivate and harvest as in Farming,  
Collect loots in dungeons as in Hack-and-slash,  
Automate activities as in Factory management,  
Hunt monsters and creatures as in Hunting action,  
Cast magical spells as in Fantasy RPG.  
Now we have a utopia for all of us. That is Craftopia.
Farming
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20+ crops are available for you to grow. Of course, you can grow crops one by one, but there are more you can do. With the power of agricultural machines, you can have large scale fields.  
While enjoying your self-sufficient life, why not make your colorful orchards?  
Industrialization and Automation
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You can automate every single item gathering. When you get tired of cutting woods and mining stones? Let's automate!  
...Tired of automation of simple activities? Then let's start using belt-conveyers to build huge factories.  
Breeding
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By throwing Monster Prism at creatures, you can catch them as a pet. Not only animals like cows and deer, but most of the monsters are also tamable.  
Exploring Dungeons
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When the detector starts beeping, it's the sign that you're getting close to a dangerous dungeon. Back to the town to equip yourself, then enter the dungeon in the hope of finding treasures. It changes its shape every time you enter. At the end of the dungeon, you will encounter bosses to fight.  
You will gain new abilities when you unleash the power of the world.  
Fishing
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In Craftopia, you can enjoy fishing too. Taste some fresh fish, and craft a shield from turtle shells! Once you get used to fishing on the coastline, it's time to build a ship to sail! Let's catch a whale!  
Vehicles
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Hoverboards, motorbikes, helicopters, automobiles, biplanes, tanks, air balloons, and machinery... Gather materials to craft what you want to ride! You can share a ride with your friends to explore the world together!  
Skill Tree
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100+ skills to learn in Craftopia. You can create your character by learning various skills. Some are good at crafting; some are skilled at broad swords; some might do better in automation. Your job will vary throughout the adventure, depending on your play styles!
Character Creation
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Gender/sex, race, hairstyle, eyes, faces, skin tones, facial hairs, face painting, you can customize all of them!
Multiplayer
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Multiplayer is available. You can build factories, explore dungeons, catch fish with your friends. The choice is yours! You can be an assassin if you want to.

Release date: Sep 4, 2020

Categories: Farming Simulation, Factory Building, Creature Collecting, Dungeon Crawler, Fishing Simulation, Vehicle Customization, Character Customization, Multiplayer

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 10; verdict: Fair; summary: Reviews explicitly mention no microtransactions.
- Proton/Linux: score 20; verdict: Works Well with Minor Steam Deck Issues; summary: The game generally performs well on Linux, with some users reporting better performance compared to Windows. However, there are significant performance issues reported on Steam Deck, suggesting potential Proton compatibility problems on this platform.
- Steam Deck: score 80; verdict: Poor Performance on Steam Deck; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals significant performance and frame rate issues on the Steam Deck, which severely impact the gameplay experience. Users report frequent crashes, lag, and frame rate drops, making the game difficult to play. Additionally, there are complaints about clunky controls and gameplay mechanics. However, some users have noted that the game runs well on Linux, suggesting that the issues might be specific to the Steam Deck platform.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $15.00 - $25.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence shows that users frequently mention the game being worth it when purchased on sale. Many users suggest that the base price of $25 is not entirely justified given the current state of the game, but it is often considered a good deal when discounted. The general sentiment is that the game is enjoyable and worth the purchase, but primarily when it is on sale.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 100.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 4.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides direct mentions of playtime for Craftopia. The first quote indicates a short play session of 40 minutes, which is not representative of typical playtimes. The second quote mentions a significant playtime of around 100 hours, which suggests a high level of engagement and likely includes various activities such as game completion, story completion, and endgame content. The third quote mentions a cumulative playtime of over 200 hours, indicating extensive gameplay across multiple sessions, which supports the idea of long-term engagement and repeated playthroughs. The fourth quote details a specific session of 4 hours focused on acquiring materials, which can be considered a typical session length for a dedicated play session.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Craftopia is enjoyable during the beginning and midgame phases, especially when playing with friends and exploring the massive world, but the fun may diminish as players approach the endgame.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: Beginning and midgame phases
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: Lack of polish; Repetitive dungeons; Multiplayer issues; Content gaps
  - Unlock drivers: Playing with friends; Exploring the massive world; Experimenting with skills and builds
  - Conditions: Co-op play; Mix of crafting, survival, and gear progression; Massive world exploration
- Player Archetypes:
  - Freedom-Loving Explorer (sale)
    - Motivation: Exploration and customization
    - Playstyle: Enjoys a mix of farming, automation, combat, and exploration with a focus on customization.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Explorer; Farmer; Builder
    - Reference games: Minecraft; Zelda; Genshin Impact
  - Social Co-op Enthusiast (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Social interaction and cooperative gameplay
    - Playstyle: Enjoys playing with friends, focusing on co-op tasks and multiplayer features.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: Co-op Player; Social Gamer
    - Reference games: Minecraft; Palworld
  - Cautious Update Watcher (no buy)
    - Motivation: Game improvement and updates
    - Playstyle: Prefers to wait for game updates and improvements before fully engaging.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: Update Watcher; Cautious Gamer
    - Reference games: Breath of the Wild


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:
- Fun and enjoyable gameplay (weight 0.43): Players consistently describe the game as fun and enjoyable, particularly when playing with others. The combat and casual modes are highlighted as particularly entertaining.
- Variety of activities (weight 0.25): Players enjoy the wide range of activities available, including crafting, combat, farming, quests, exploration, leveling, magic, and building.
- Game has potential (weight 0.18): Many players believe the game has a lot of potential for future development and improvement. The developers are seen as active and enthusiastic.
- Frequent updates and improvements (weight 0.17): The game receives regular updates and bug fixes, which players appreciate as it shows the developers' commitment to improving the game.
- Enjoyable multiplayer experience (weight 0.16): The multiplayer aspect of the game is frequently praised for being fun and mostly stable, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- Fun building and crafting (weight 0.15): Players find the building and crafting mechanics to be fun and well-developed, with a wide variety of items and recipes available.
- Open world sandbox (weight 0.14): The game features an extensive open-world sandbox that players appreciate for its freedom and variety of activities.
- Smooth and rewarding combat (weight 0.09): The combat system is praised for being smooth and rewarding, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Good automation mechanics (weight 0.09): Players enjoy the automation aspects of the game, which allow for extensive customization and smooth gameplay.
- Skill trees and customization (weight 0.09): The game features multiple skill trees and a leveling system, allowing for various character classes and customization.
- Comparison to Palworld (weight 0.08): Players compare the game to Palworld, noting that it has more content and better combat, but without the Pokémon vibe.
- Exploration and gathering (weight 0.08): Players enjoy the exploration and resource gathering aspects of the game, finding it rewarding and engaging.
- Mix of different gameplay styles (weight 0.08): The game combines elements from various genres, creating an interesting and diverse gameplay experience.
- Character customization with VRoid (weight 0.07): The game offers character customization using VRoid Studio, allowing players to create custom anime-style characters.
- Positive overall impression (weight 0.07): Players generally have a positive impression of the game, describing it as good, very detailed, and pleasant overall.

Common complaints:
- Game is filled with bugs (weight 0.55): Players frequently mention the presence of numerous bugs, ranging from minor issues to game-breaking problems. These bugs are reported to be rampant and persistent.
- Game is unplayable and poorly optimized (weight 0.54): The game is described as barely playable, unplayable, or almost unplayable due to poor optimization and excessive bugs. Players report that the game runs poorly and has performance issues.
- Game feels unfinished and unpolished (weight 0.31): The game is described as feeling unfinished, unpolished, and lacking a main story. Players report many incomplete aspects and half-finished features.
- Lack of updates and slow development (weight 0.27): Players express dissatisfaction with the lack of updates and the slow pace of development. Updates are described as infrequent, underwhelming, and bare minimum.
- Multiplayer issues and instability (weight 0.26): Multiplayer is reported to have numerous issues, including connection problems, instability, and various bugs. Players find multiplayer to be poorly optimized and problematic.
- Poor performance and graphics (weight 0.23): Players report poor performance, unoptimized graphics, and poor aesthetic quality. The game is described as having performance issues and poor graphics quality.
- Combat system is poorly designed (weight 0.21): The combat system is criticized for being wonky, confusing, and poorly executed. Players find the combat mechanics unbalanced, clunky, and too simple.
- Controls and mechanics are janky (weight 0.17): Players report janky controls, wonky mechanics, and poor vehicle controls. The game is described as having janky basic mechanics and issues with movement.
- Building system needs improvement (weight 0.15): The building system is criticized for being poorly designed, with issues related to snapping and placement of objects. Players find the building mechanics frustrating and in need of improvement.
- Developers abandoned the game (weight 0.14): Players feel that the developers have abandoned the game, especially in favor of other projects like Palworld. The game is described as feeling abandoned and neglected.
- Lack of explanations for mechanics (weight 0.08): The game is criticized for lacking explanations of mechanics and features. Players report that the game does not explain many mechanics well, leading to confusion.
- Character customization is limited (weight 0.07): Players report that the character creator needs work and that character customization is limited and boring. The game is described as having poor character customization options.

Gameplay feedback:
- Diverse gameplay mechanics (weight 0.22): The game combines a wide range of activities including farming, hunting, building, automation, combat, and exploration. It draws elements from various popular games like Zelda, Factorio, Pokémon, and Minecraft, offering a rich and varied gaming experience.
- Open-world exploration (weight 0.15): The game features an open-world survival sandbox with island exploration. This open-world design allows players to explore and discover various elements within the game world.
- Multiplayer features (weight 0.14): The game includes a multiplayer system that allows for various multiplayer activities and connectivity. This feature enhances the gameplay experience by enabling players to interact and collaborate.
- Complex combat system (weight 0.12): The combat system in the game is action-oriented and includes melee and ranged attacks, as well as various skills and buffs. This system is designed to be fluid and engaging, providing a challenging experience for players.
- Automation mechanics (weight 0.12): The game features automation mechanics that allow for mass production and resource management. These mechanics are integral to the gameplay, enabling players to automate farming and other tasks.
- Complex inventory and skill systems (weight 0.12): The game features a complex inventory system with item prefixes and a well-developed skill tree system. These systems add depth to the gameplay, allowing for various customization and progression options.
- Comparisons to popular games (weight 0.11): The game is often compared to popular titles like Breath of the Wild, Palworld, and Terraria. These comparisons highlight the game's similarities in gameplay and mechanics to these well-known games.
- Fun and chaotic atmosphere (weight 0.11): The game has a goofy and fun atmosphere with various mechanics that allow for chaotic and enjoyable gameplay. Regular updates and unique interactions, such as setting animals on fire, contribute to this atmosphere.
- Survival and crafting mechanics (weight 0.11): The game includes survival and crafting mechanics similar to Minecraft. These mechanics are central to the gameplay, providing players with the tools needed to survive and thrive in the game world.
- Crafting system (weight 0.08): The game features a crafting system that includes vehicle crafting. This system is essential for progression and allows players to create various items and tools.
- RPG elements (weight 0.06): The game incorporates RPG elements, including level-based progression and various RPG mechanics. These elements add depth and complexity to the gameplay.
- Seamless world structure (weight 0.06): The game features a seamless open-world map with seamless world structure. This design allows for uninterrupted exploration and immersion in the game world.
- Adjustable difficulty (weight 0.06): The game offers adjustable difficulty settings, allowing players to tailor the challenge level to their preferences. This feature enhances accessibility and replayability.
- Inventory management (weight 0.06): The game features inventory management mechanics, although some players find the inventory too small. Effective resource management is crucial for progression.
- Boss battles (weight 0.06): The game includes boss battles, such as the end boss battle. These battles provide challenging encounters for players to overcome.
- Hack-and-slash gameplay (weight 0.06): The game includes hack-and-slash gameplay elements, providing action-oriented combat experiences. This style of gameplay is central to the game's combat system.
- Development progress (weight 0.06): The game's development progress is noted by players, with some expressing concerns about the lack of development progress. Regular updates and technological advancements are important for the game's evolution.
- Transportation and storage systems (weight 0.06): The game includes a transportation system for exploration and a storage system for managing items. These systems are essential for navigation and resource management within the game.
- Game quality and performance (weight 0.05): The game's quality and performance are subject to player feedback, with some noting poor game balance. These aspects are important for the overall gaming experience.

Performance notes:
- Optimization and stability issues (weight 0.37): The game suffers from significant optimization problems, leading to instability and frequent crashes. Players report that the game is poorly optimized and runs badly even on high-end hardware.
- Long load times and world issues (weight 0.06): Players report long load times and issues with world loading, including corrupt world saves. These issues disrupt the gameplay experience.
- High resource usage (weight 0.04): The game has high GPU and processor usage, which can lead to performance degradation and other issues. This high resource usage affects the overall performance and stability of the game.

Recommendations:
- General recommendations for the game (weight 0.2): The game is recommended for those who enjoy survival craft, building, farming, exploring, and other related activities. It is also suggested for those who are bored or enjoy this type of game.
- Wait for updates or sale (weight 0.13): Several reviews suggest waiting for further updates, keeping the game on the wishlist, or buying it during a sale.
- Palworld comparison and recommendation (weight 0.1): The game is frequently compared to Palworld, with suggestions that it is a good alternative or companion purchase, especially for fans of Palworld.
- Worth trying despite issues (weight 0.09): Some reviews mention that the game is worth trying despite its issues, such as performance problems and bugs.
- Negative reviews and warnings (weight 0.08): Some reviews warn potential buyers not to waste their time or money on the game, indicating dissatisfaction.
- Suggestions for game improvement (weight 0.07): Reviews suggest adding more character customization options, expanding the map, and adding more content and missions via DLCs.
- Potential for future development (weight 0.06): The game is seen as having potential to become a top-tier survival game with further development and updates.
- Recommended for specific gameplay elements (weight 0.06): The game is recommended for those who enjoy building automation systems, exploration, and farming.
- Deep progression and customization (weight 0.04): The game is worth the time for its deep progression systems, build experimentation, and extensive customization options.
- Better with friends (weight 0.02): The game is suggested to be better played with friends, indicating a strong multiplayer component.
- Recommended for children (weight 0.02): The game is recommended for children, indicating it may have family-friendly content.
- Use of mods (weight 0.02): Suggestions to use specific mods, such as the grind remover mod, to enhance the gameplay experience.
- Play it for what it is (weight 0.02): Suggestions to play the game for what it is, implying acceptance of its current state and enjoyment as-is.

Other player notes:
- Game in Early Access (weight 0.04): The game is currently in Early Access, which means it is still under development and may have unfinished features or bugs.
- Multiplayer Fixes Needed (weight 0.03): There are specific steps suggested by players to fix issues related to multiplayer functionality.
- Comparison to Other Games (weight 0.02): Players are comparing this game to other similar games, possibly indicating expectations or preferences based on their experiences with other titles.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.26): Players are frustrated primarily due to the game's instability, frequent crashes, and poor optimization. The game has been in early access for an extended period, leading to dissatisfaction with its current state and lack of significant updates. Additional frustrations stem from various bugs, poor game mechanics, and issues with multiplayer connectivity and performance.
- Disappointment (weight 0.24): Disappointment arises from the game's unfinished state, lack of updates, and broken promises. Players feel the game is abandoned, with development focus shifted to other projects. The game's unpolished elements, performance issues, and lack of content contribute to this sentiment.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.12): Players enjoy the game for its unique gameplay mechanics, such as building, crafting, and combat. The variety of activities, frequent updates, and the ability to play with friends contribute to a positive experience. Despite some bugs, the overall gameplay and customization options are highly appreciated.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.06): Satisfaction comes from the game's frequent updates, bug fixes, and the overall positive experience with its crafting and exploration aspects. Players feel the game is worth the investment due to its rich content, character customization, and enjoyable gameplay mechanics.
- Excitement (weight 0.04): Excitement is driven by the game's vast world, freedom, and variety of activities. Players are excited about the game's potential, frequent updates, and the extensive content it offers. The open world, adventure, and taming mechanics also contribute to this excitement.
- Frustrated (weight 0.03): Players are frustrated with game-breaking bugs, crashes, and the game's development state. Frequent bugs, poorly implemented mechanics, and multiplayer connectivity issues add to the frustration. The lack of updates and repetitive gameplay also contribute to this sentiment.
- Anger (weight 0.03): Anger stems from updates introducing more bugs, multiplayer connectivity issues, and poor performance. Players feel cheated due to save data corruption, loss of progress, and the game's unplayable state even after years of Early Access. The developer's abandonment and persistent bugs further fuel this anger.
- Joy (weight 0.03): Joy comes from seeing creations work, positive experiences with the game, and having fun with its mechanics. Players enjoy the beautiful world, combat, and the freedom and chaotic gameplay. The extensive crafting and gathering system also contribute to this joy.
- Disappointed (weight 0.02): Disappointment is due to the game losing its identity, being abandoned, and having performance issues. Players are disappointed with the changes made in updates, the lack of content, and the overall state of the game. The complex setup process and lost progress also contribute to this feeling.
- Hope (weight 0.02): Hope arises from the potential for improvement with combined features from different versions and future updates. Players hope for language updates, mod community support, and continued development. The game's potential for future improvements and updates fuels this hope.
- Hopeful (weight 0.02): Players are hopeful about the game's potential to improve and realize its dream. They hope for more updates and improvements after other games' releases. Despite current flaws, there is hope for future updates and the game's potential.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Nostalgia comes from comparing the game to other titles and remembering its initial state. Players miss what the game was like years ago and recall playing ancient versions. This sentiment is driven by memories of the game's past state.
- Critical (weight 0.01): Players provide constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement. They are critical of the game's unfinished state, price, and design. The high gold requirement for upgrades and multiplayer limitations also contribute to this criticism.
- Excited (weight 0.01): Excitement is driven by the game's potential and future developments. Players are excited about the freedom and variety of gameplay mechanics. The variety of games in one cohesive experience also contributes to this excitement.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Enthusiasm comes from deep progression systems and a variety of activities. Players are enthusiastic about the game's potential and updates. Despite its flaws, the fun gameplay and positive experiences fuel this enthusiasm.
- Enthusiastic (weight 0.01): Players are enthusiastic about the game's depth and customization options. They are enthusiastic about the game's potential and the devs' efforts. The game's potential and updates contribute to this enthusiasm.
- Relaxed (weight 0.01): Players find the game relaxing due to its laid-back gameplay and extensive content. The game's relaxing nature contributes to this sentiment.
- Hopefulness (weight 0.01): Hopefulness arises from recent updates and potential improvements. Players are hopeful about the high potential of the game and its future developments.}