Info about SCP: Escape Together:

Official game description:
Based off of the 2012 horror game SCP: Containment Breach. Partner up or compete against your friends to explore the vast facility as well as gather useful, unknown, and potentially dangerous items to assist your escape and evade the potentially dangerous anomalies that roam the locked down facility.  
SCP: Escape Together features multiple stories _(in development)_ and a map editor allowing an endless amount of community-created experiences for you to explore with your friends. SCP: Escape Together also features an in game proximity voice chat to help increase your immersion as well as a server-wide text chat for those who prefer to or are unable to use a microphone.

Release date: Jan 6, 2021

Categories: SCP Foundation Theme, Cooperative Multiplayer, Horror, Procedural Generation, Map Editor, Proximity Voice Chat, Survival Horror


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $0.00 - $5.00
  - Reasoning: The reviews suggest that the game is worth trying and is considered good value for money. One review mentions that the game is worth experiencing, indicating a positive sentiment towards its value. Another review explicitly states that the game is worth playing for free and mentions a very low investment of 2 reais (Brazilian currency), which is approximately $0.40 USD, suggesting that the game's value is perceived as very low but still worth it. This indicates that the community might consider a fair price range to be quite low, likely between free and a few dollars.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 75.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 1.5h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provided includes direct statements about the playtime for the target game. The first quote suggests that completing the game typically takes 50+ hours. The second quote indicates that a single session or round can last around 1-2 hours. The third quote provides an estimated range for total gameplay time, which aligns with the first quote. The fourth quote mentions a playtime of 7 hours with friends, which supports the session length and overall playtime metrics.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is fun when played with friends but lacks content and updates, making it boring after a short period. The fun is anchored around multiplayer experiences.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Playing with friends
  - Time to anchor: 0h 20m
  - Friction: lack of content; lack of updates
  - Unlock drivers: playing with friends
  - Conditions: playing with a group of friends; using the map editor
- Player Archetypes:
  - Co-op Enthusiast (sale)
    - Motivation: Social interaction and shared gaming experience.
    - Playstyle: Cooperative multiplayer with friends.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Co-op player; Multiplayer fan
    - Reference games: SCP: Secret Laboratory; SCP: Containment Breach
  - SCP Franchise Veteran (no buy)
    - Motivation: Seeking a high-quality, authentic SCP experience.
    - Playstyle: Critical and comparative, favoring established SCP games.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: SCP fan; Veteran player
    - Reference games: SCP: Secret Laboratory; SCP: Containment Breach; SCP Containment Breach Multiplayer


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 0.97): Many players find the game fun and enjoyable, especially when playing with friends or in multiplayer mode. The gameplay is often described as simple yet engaging.
- Recommended for multiplayer (weight 0.61): The game is highly recommended for its multiplayer and cooperative gameplay. Players enjoy the social aspects and the ability to play with friends.
- High potential with updates (weight 0.53): The game is seen as having a lot of potential to become a great game with future updates. Players appreciate the current state but believe it can improve further.
- Positive reception of game concept (weight 0.48): Players appreciate the game's concept and idea, finding it interesting and engaging. The unique blend of SCP elements and multiplayer is well-received.
- Nostalgic and reminiscent of classic games (weight 0.23): The game evokes nostalgia and is compared favorably to classic games from the past. Players enjoy the familiar feel and atmosphere.
- Developer engagement and updates (weight 0.19): Players appreciate the developers' involvement and efforts to fix bugs and improve the game. The ongoing updates and developer interaction are positively noted.
- Creative and unique features (weight 0.19): The game offers unique features such as a map editor, workshop support, and creative re-imaginations of SCP elements. These features add to the game's appeal.
- Free to play and worth the price (weight 0.13): The game is free to play and considered worth the price by many players. This adds to its accessibility and appeal.

Common complaints:
- Numerous bugs and glitches (weight 0.78): The game is plagued with a high number of bugs, including map clipping issues, server connection problems, and various other glitches that hinder gameplay.
- Poor graphics and optimization (weight 0.77): The game suffers from bad graphics, awful textures, and is generally unoptimized. Players have noted that the visual quality is low and the performance is poor.
- Game feels unfinished (weight 0.72): Many players feel that the game is unfinished, with numerous aspects needing improvement or completion. This includes un-implemented features and areas that feel incomplete.
- Performance and FPS issues (weight 0.53): Players experience significant performance issues, including poor optimization, engine problems, and FPS drops, making the game difficult to play smoothly.
- Lack of features and content (weight 0.49): Players note that the game lacks essential features such as saving, and needs more characters and creativity in its design.
- High ping and server issues (weight 0.28): Players report extremely high ping and various server-related issues, making online gameplay problematic and frustrating.
- Poor AI and level design (weight 0.22): The game features poorly designed levels and AI that behaves strangely, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
- Allegations of cryptomining (weight 0.19): There are claims and suspicions that the game may be involved in cryptomining activities, which raises concerns about the game's integrity and security.
- Low player population (weight 0.19): The game has a very low number of active players, leading to difficulties in finding matches and a lack of community engagement.

Gameplay feedback:
- Multiplayer and Co-op Focus (weight 0.85): The game emphasizes multiplayer and cooperative gameplay, with many players comparing it to a multiplayer version of SCP: Containment Breach. Players appreciate the co-op action and cooperative story experience.
- Difficulty and Complexity (weight 0.38): The game is noted for its difficulty and complexity, requiring tactical thinking and good coordination. Players mention the challenging gameplay and the need for significant brain usage.
- SCP Mechanics and Appearances (weight 0.24): The game features various SCP mechanics and appearances, such as SCP-106 and other classic SCPs. Players appreciate the inclusion of these elements from the SCP universe.
- Team Communication is Key (weight 0.19): Effective communication with the team is crucial for success in the game. Players emphasize the importance of teamwork and coordination to navigate the challenges.
- Procedurally Generated Maps (weight 0.19): The game features procedurally generated maps, adding variety and replayability. Players mention the endless corridors and the need to explore the facility.
- Atmosphere and Design (weight 0.18): The game has a primitive and scary atmosphere, with players navigating a generic SCP facility. Some players mention issues with room design.
- Game Length and Progression (weight 0.17): The game offers a significant amount of content, with players mentioning an average game time of 50+ hours to complete. There is also a saving system in place.
- Map Editor and Workshop (weight 0.14): The game includes a map editor and workshop, allowing players to create and share their own maps. This feature is highlighted as a positive aspect of the game.
- Server and Social Features (weight 0.12): The game includes public servers where players can join and make friends. Players appreciate the social aspects and the ability to explore the facility together.

Performance notes:
- Performance and optimization issues (weight 0.94): The game suffers from significant performance and optimization problems, including high CPU and GPU usage, engine problems, and general lag.
- Server and ping issues (weight 0.49): Players experience extremely high ping and server-related problems, which severely affect the gameplay experience.
- High system requirements (weight 0.23): The game requires a high-performance computer and takes up a lot of space, making it inaccessible for some players.
- Map generation and loading issues (weight 0.13): There are problems with map generation, where maps do not load properly, affecting gameplay.
- Animation and control problems (weight 0.12): Players report issues with animations and controls, including lack of mouse sensitivity, which affects the overall gaming experience.
- Players teleporting around (weight 0.07): There are issues with player teleportation, which can be disorienting and affect the gameplay experience.

Recommendations:
- Play other SCP games (weight 0.34): Many players suggest trying other SCP games such as SCP Containment Breach Multiplayer, Secret Laboratory, or the original SCP Containment Breach with a multiplayer mod, as they are seen as more polished and optimized.
- Fun with friends (weight 0.19): The game is particularly enjoyable when played with friends. Players recommend it if you have a group of friends ready to play together.
- More customization needed (weight 0.13): Players express a desire for more skins and class selection options, as well as the ability to create custom rooms and skins through workshop updates.

Other player notes:
- Game in early development (weight 0.14): The game is currently in alpha or early access stage, indicating it is still under development and may have unfinished features or bugs.
- English nickname requirement (weight 0.07): Players need to change their Steam nickname to full English, which could be a requirement for better in-game communication or compatibility.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.19): Players are frustrated due to a combination of technical issues and poor game design. The game suffers from severe optimization problems, frequent bugs, and a lack of basic settings, making it difficult to run smoothly. Additionally, the absence of a save feature, long and punishing gameplay without a clear ending, and multiplayer connectivity issues contribute to the frustration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.17): Players feel disappointed because the game is perceived as abandoned, unfinished, and of poor quality. The game's current state is riddled with bugs, crashes, and low FPS, making it almost unplayable. The lack of unique content and the game's failure to deliver on its promises further add to the disappointment.
- Hopeful (weight 0.14): Players are hopeful due to the game's potential for future success and improvements. Despite current bugs and issues, players appreciate the game's concept and believe in the developers' dedication. They expect future updates and improvements that will enhance the game's quality and content.
- Frustrated (weight 0.08): Players are frustrated with the game due to several bugs and performance issues. Specific problems include server issues, underdevelopment, automatic blink malfunctions, and frequent appearances of SCP 106, which disrupt the gameplay experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.06): Players are excited about the game's smoother gameplay and forgiving mechanics, which enhance the overall experience. The game's atmosphere, especially when played with friends, and its potential for fun and engaging gameplay contribute to this excitement. Additionally, the interesting concept and cooperative gameplay in the game generate a high level of interest and enjoyment.
- Happy (weight 0.05): Players are happy because they have fun playing the game with friends and appreciate features like the map editor. The game is recommended for its enjoyable experience and potential, especially in a social setting.
- Hope (weight 0.04): Players have hope for the game's potential and believe it can improve and succeed in the future. They see the game as having a promising foundation that, with further development, could surpass what the reviewers themselves have created.
- Fear (weight 0.03): Players experience fear due to the game's scary atmosphere and intense gameplay. The game's design and elements, such as stones, have developed a sense of fear and unease among players.
- Anger (weight 0.03): Players are angry due to significant technical issues that affect their hardware and progress. Specific causes include game glitches that occur after extensive play and the game breaking graphics cards, leading to a sense of wasted effort and frustration.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.03): Players feel nostalgic because the game's primitive and scary atmosphere reminds them of classic projects from the early 2000s. The game evokes memories of past experiences, including making friends and teaching them about the game, enhancing the nostalgic feeling.
- Joy (weight 0.01): Players experience joy from playing the game with friends and discovering elements like SCP within the game. The social aspect and exploration contribute significantly to their happiness.
- Disgust (weight 0.01): Players feel disgust due to the game's low quality, which significantly detracts from their overall experience. The poor execution and numerous issues make the game unappealing and frustrating to play.
- Euphoria (weight 0.01): Players feel a sense of euphoria upon completing the game, which provides a strong sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Successfully finishing the game's challenges and experiencing the full narrative arc contribute to this intense positive emotion.}