Info about Everafter Falls:

Official game description:
Features
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*   **Lifestyle Farming Sim:** Farm, fish, and forage a huge collection of items to make the most efficient yet cozy farm.  
*   **Uncover the Mystery:** Help your new friends with their extremely important small-town drama through quests and conversation.  
*   **Enlist Your Friends' Aid:** Tackle your farm's toughest challenges with a friend in split-screen co-op!  
*   **Delve through Dungeons:** Four different dungeons will test your agility, strength and cunning as you fight your way to dangerous bosses!  
*   **Become an Expert:** Equip helpful little drones to help automate your farm keeping things running even when you're down in the dungeons.
About the Game
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You once had a serene and peaceful existence right here in Everafter Falls. Don't you remember?  
You wake up to discover your previous life was nothing but a simulation. You've no memory of this place, your quaint animal neighbors, the refreshing wind and fragrant flowers, the little farm you had tucked away just outside town, none of it. But once you spend a little time with your forgotten friends and your helpful pet, doesn't Everafter Falls just feel perfect? Isn't it where you always wanted to be?  
Sure, you'll need to farm, fish and fight your way back to prominence in the tiny, cozy town, but you know your way around a sword, right? You know how to water your farm and progress through the dungeons. You know how to upgrade your stats and beat back tougher and tougher enemies, don't you? Just give those cards a good chomp and you'll have everything you need!  
Of course, if you need a little help, don't worry! Automated drones can expand your inventory, tend to your harvest, and even help you fight. And your pet missed you more than anything while you were under. They're here to help out around the farm, learning all sorts of neat things, like tilling your soil, watering your crops, and even teleporting you across the map. What? You've never heard of a teleporting cat before?  
It's Everafter Falls! Things are peaceful here. There's nothing to worry about... right?

Release date: Jun 20, 2024

Categories: Farming Simulation, Life Simulation, Cooperative Multiplayer, Dungeon Crawler, Automation Game, Crafting, Exploration, Local Co-op

Feature scans:
- Wiki: score 75; verdict: High Dependency on External Resources; summary: The primary user complaints revolve around the excessive dependency on external wikis for basic crafting information, understanding complex mechanics, and discovering hidden secrets. This dependency significantly detracts from the user experience, as players feel compelled to constantly refer to external resources to progress in the game.
- Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback for the Steam Deck experience reveals several key issues and positive aspects. Significant problems include save game issues and performance problems such as slow response times and non-fluid button interactions. Compatibility with the Steam Deck is mixed, with some users reporting a poor experience while others find it perfect. Controller support has been criticized for being difficult to interpret with ambiguous instructions. Despite these issues, there is positive feedback regarding the smooth and stable performance on the Steam Deck.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $10.00 - $20.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence indicates that the game is considered worth buying on sale and even at full price by some users. The mention of spending significant time playing the game bought on sale suggests that the sale price is seen as good value. Additionally, the comments about the game being worth it at full price and having reasonable pricing with discounts imply that the full price is acceptable but that sales make it even more attractive. The general sentiment is that the game provides good value, especially when purchased at a discounted price.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 67.0h
  - Story completion: 30.0h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: 30.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides multiple references to the total playtime required for various levels of game completion. For example, one player mentions that 100% completion took 67 hours, while another indicates that reaching the credits can take over 30 hours, with additional time spent on post-game activities like museum completion. Another player mentions spending almost 200 hours to complete the main story and additional content, and yet another mentions over 120 hours of playtime. These quotes help to estimate the typical playtime for different stages of the game.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is initially fun and engaging, particularly in the early stages, but becomes repetitive and tedious in the mid to late game due to pacing and grind.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Early game combat and progression
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: Repetitive tasks; Slow progression; Inventory management issues; RNG for museum items
  - Unlock drivers: Early game combat mechanics; Progression system
  - Conditions: Cooperative multiplayer; Early game engagement; Exploration and crafting focus
- Player Archetypes:
  - Cozy Farming Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of relaxing and cozy gameplay.
    - Playstyle: Engages in farming, gathering, crafting, and completing quests.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Farming sim fan; Cozy gamer
    - Reference games: Stardew Valley; Animal Crossing
  - Relaxed Cozy Gamer (buy)
    - Motivation: Relaxation and stress relief.
    - Playstyle: Casual and relaxed, focusing on the cozy aspects of the game.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Cozy gamer; Casual player
    - Reference games: Animal Crossing; Stardew Valley
  - Cooperative Multiplayer (buy)
    - Motivation: Social interaction and cooperative gameplay.
    - Playstyle: Cooperative multiplayer, often playing with a partner or friends.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Co-op gamer; Social player
    - Reference games: Stardew Valley; Animal Crossing
  - Completionist Grinder (sale)
    - Motivation: Completion of all game content and achievements.
    - Playstyle: Grinding and min-maxing to complete all aspects of the game.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Completionist; Grinder
    - Reference games: Stardew Valley; Animal Crossing


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:
- Engaging and addictive gameplay (weight 0.23): The gameplay is described as engaging, addictive, and fun, with a focus on various elements like resource gathering, fishing, bug catching, mining, and combat.
- Pet assistance mechanics (weight 0.2): The game includes unique mechanics where pets assist in farming and combat, adding a layer of automation and comfort to gameplay.
- Cute graphics and animations (weight 0.18): The game features cute and cartoonish graphics and animations, contributing to its charming and enjoyable visual style.
- Whimsical and cozy atmosphere (weight 0.17): The game has a whimsical and cozy world with quirky characters and a charming atmosphere.
- Fun and relaxing experience (weight 0.17): The game is described as fun, relaxing, and easy to get into, providing an enjoyable and cozy gameplay experience.
- Split-screen co-op gameplay (weight 0.17): The game offers a cozy split-screen co-op experience, making it enjoyable for local multiplayer sessions.
- Unique and charming features (weight 0.16): The game is described as unique and charming, with its own personality and characteristics that set it apart from other games.
- Quality of life features (weight 0.12): The game has numerous quality of life features and improvements, making it more accessible and enjoyable.
- Enjoyable fishing mini-game (weight 0.1): The game includes an enjoyable and interesting fishing mini-game that is easy to master and adds to the overall fun.
- Intriguing story (weight 0.08): The game features an intriguing and expanding narrative that keeps players engaged.

Common complaints:
- Poor combat mechanics (weight 0.17): The combat system is criticized for being too basic and monotonous. Players also note the lack of an evasion mechanic, making combat feel poor and unengaging.
- Fishing mini-game issues (weight 0.17): The fishing mini-game is criticized for being difficult, confusing, and not enjoyable. It can feel impractical and tedious, especially at the beginning.
- Poor guidance and tutorials (weight 0.17): The game lacks sufficient guidance and tutorials, leaving players confused and struggling to understand mechanics. This includes poor explanations and a lack of information.
- High reliance on RNG (weight 0.16): The game heavily relies on random number generation (RNG) for various mechanics, including fishing and item collection. This can make the gameplay feel boring and frustrating.
- Lacks depth in content (weight 0.16): The game suffers from shallow writing, uncompelling storylines, and a lack of charming NPCs. Gameplay and dialogue lack depth, making the experience less engaging.
- Grindy and repetitive gameplay (weight 0.14): The game becomes very grindy and tedious over time, with a repetitive gameplay loop. This can make the experience feel monotonous and dull.
- Presence of bugs (weight 0.14): The game has several bugs, including minor and annoying ones. Some bugs are irritating and affect the overall experience.
- Limited inventory space (weight 0.12): Players find the inventory size too small, leading to limitations in inventory management and bag space. This can be frustrating and restrictive.
- Slow progression and pacing (weight 0.12): The game is criticized for being slow-paced, with slow progression and a rushed ending. This can make the game feel tedious and unengaging.
- Tedious and luck-based achievements (weight 0.1): Some achievements are difficult to obtain and rely heavily on luck, making them tedious and sometimes impossible to complete.
- Co-op and multiplayer issues (weight 0.09): The game only offers local co-op and lacks an online multiplayer mode. There are also issues with local co-op, limiting the multiplayer experience.
- Compared unfavorably to Stardew Valley (weight 0.08): The game is often compared to Stardew Valley and criticized for being a clone or not as good. Players feel it does not live up to the standards set by Stardew Valley.
- Lack of mid to late-game content (weight 0.07): The game lacks content in the later stages, making the mid and late-game feel empty and repetitive. This can lead to a lack of engagement.
- Difficult to get started (weight 0.07): Players find it difficult to get started and understand the game at first. This can lead to confusion and frustration early on.
- Difficulty in obtaining specific items (weight 0.07): Specific items are hard to obtain, and players face difficulty in finding and collecting rare items. This can make progression feel slow and frustrating.
- Game feels unfinished (weight 0.07): The game feels incomplete and unfinished, with animations and mechanics that seem like they are still in the beta phase.
- No manual saving (weight 0.07): The game does not save progress during the day and lacks manual saving, which can be frustrating for players.
- Time-consuming tasks (weight 0.07): The game has time-consuming tasks that offer little reward, making the experience feel tedious and unrewarding.
- Tedious crafting process (weight 0.07): Crafting in the game is very tedious, with long crafting times and a slow process. This can make progression feel slow and frustrating.
- Dungeon mechanics need improvement (weight 0.07): The dungeon mechanics are criticized for being hit and miss, lacking depth, and needing improvements. This can make the dungeon experience feel unengaging.

Gameplay feedback:
- NPC interactions and quests (weight 0.19): Players can interact with NPCs, receive assistance, and engage in social interactions. NPCs offer missions and quests that help progress friendships with villagers.
- Farming simulation elements (weight 0.16): The game features farming simulation mechanics, including farm customization and light RPG elements. It is described as a cozy farm sim with life simulation aspects.
- Cooperative gameplay options (weight 0.16): The game offers various cooperative gameplay modes, including local co-op, split-screen co-op, and online cooperative play. These mechanics enhance the multiplayer experience.
- Variety of gameplay mechanics (weight 0.16): The game includes a variety of mechanics such as farming, mining, collecting, fishing, and crafting. These activities provide a diverse gameplay experience.
- Use of drones and pets (weight 0.15): The game features automated drone systems for fighting and mining, as well as pets that assist in farming tasks. These elements add convenience and automation to gameplay.
- Museum collection and donations (weight 0.13): Players can collect various items and donate them to the museum. This collection mechanic is a significant part of the game.
- Dungeon crawling mechanics (weight 0.13): The gameplay revolves around dungeon exploration and clearing. There are VR dungeon mechanics and a focus on dungeon/RPG systems.
- Relaxing and self-paced gameplay (weight 0.11): The game offers a relaxing and less stressful gameplay experience. It is designed to be self-paced, allowing players to enjoy at their own speed.
- Combination of farming and dungeon exploration (weight 0.09): The game combines farming mechanics with dungeon exploration. Players can engage in farming, fishing, mining, and fighting within dungeons.
- Mini-games and events (weight 0.09): The game features optional mini-games, such as rhythm and fishing mini-games. These add variety and fun to the overall gameplay.
- Combat and multiplayer mechanics (weight 0.07): The game includes combat mechanics and multiplayer options, enhancing the gameplay experience with additional layers of interaction.
- Lack of friendship mechanics (weight 0.06): The game does not feature friendship or romance mechanics, which sets it apart from other games in the genre.
- Luck-based item drops (weight 0.06): The game includes luck-based item drops and chance-based events, adding an element of randomness to the gameplay.
- Innovative card system (weight 0.06): The game features an innovative card system for enhancing game functions and upgrades, providing a unique mechanic for players to engage with.
- Use of pixies for resources (weight 0.06): Players can use pixies to gather resources, adding a magical and convenient element to resource collection.

Performance notes:
- Stable performance on PC and Steam Deck (weight 0.17): The game runs smoothly and is compatible with both PC and Steam Deck platforms.
- Save game and bug issues on Steam Deck (weight 0.11): Players report various issues specific to Steam Deck, including save game problems, game-breaking bugs, and achievement progression issues.
- Gameplay-affecting bugs (weight 0.08): Several bugs impact the gameplay experience, causing irritation and requiring attention.
- Minor bugs and technical issues (weight 0.07): The game generally has stable performance but is affected by minor bugs and technical issues that are being addressed through patches.
- Animation and graphics issues (weight 0.07): Animations feel unfinished, and there are issues with graphics perspectives and a lack of graphics tweaks.
- Game crashes and freezes (weight 0.06): The game suffers from crashes and complete freezes, sometimes requiring a restart.
- Performance issues (weight 0.03): There are reports of performance issues affecting the gameplay experience.
- Limited save points (weight 0.03): Players find the number of save points in the game to be limited.
- Glitchy and non-responsive mechanics (weight 0.03): Some mechanics in the game are glitchy and non-responsive.
- Download issues on Windows 7 (weight 0.03): Players on Windows 7 experience download issues with the game.
- Simple, cartoony 2D graphics (weight 0.03): The game features simple and cartoony 2D graphics.
- Controller adaptability issues (weight 0.03): Players experience issues with controller adaptability.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for Stardew Valley fans (weight 0.27): This game is frequently recommended for players who enjoy Stardew Valley and are looking for a similar farming and life simulation experience.
- Good for cozy and farming sim fans (weight 0.19): Fans of cozy, cute, farming sim games are likely to enjoy this game, especially if they are looking for something new in the genre.
- Unique and enjoyable gameplay (weight 0.13): The game is praised for its unique features and enjoyable gameplay, making it a good choice for those seeking a relaxing or chaotic experience.
- Try the demo first (weight 0.05): Several reviews suggest trying the demo before purchasing the full game to ensure it meets your expectations.
- Suggestion for online co-op mode (weight 0.05): There is a suggestion for developers to add an online cooperative mode, indicating a desire for more multiplayer options.
- Recommended for indie and RPG fans (weight 0.03): The game is recommended for fans of indie games that mix farming/cozy elements with RPG progression and cooperative play.
- Recommended after extensive playtime (weight 0.03): The game is recommended by players who have spent significant time (50+ hours) playing it, indicating a positive long-term experience.
- Use a guide for early advice (weight 0.03): Players recommend using a guide for early advice to navigate the game more effectively.
- Hope for future updates (weight 0.03): Players express hope for continued content updates and larger maps to enhance the gaming experience.

Other player notes:
- Detailed game mechanics tips (weight 0.03): There are detailed tips and explanations available for various game mechanics, helping players understand and navigate the game better.
- Hidden Easter eggs discovered (weight 0.03): Players have found several hidden Easter eggs in the game, including locations like Daisy's house, the Museum, the Map transition area, a Penguin postal code, and a Fishing rod.
- Tips for NPC interactions (weight 0.03): Players have shared tips on how to effectively interact with NPCs and collect items, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- Useful mods for gameplay (weight 0.03): There are good mods available that can enhance the gaming experience by increasing inventory size and movement speed.
- Translation issues present (weight 0.03): Some players have reported issues with translations in the game, which may affect the understanding of the game's content.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.29): Players are frustrated due to a variety of gameplay mechanics and issues. These include the poor execution of the rhythm minigame, difficulty in obtaining certain items, and imbalanced rewards. Additionally, combat mechanics, manual geode opening, grindy mechanics, and luck-based item acquisition contribute to the frustration. High RNG factors, tedious scavenger hunt mechanics, repetitive gameplay loops, and the need for guides in some quests also play a significant role.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.16): Players enjoy the game for its engaging and addictive gameplay, unique features, and cooperative gameplay elements. The discovery of items, exploration, and NPC interactions are particularly enjoyable. The game's cozy and fun atmosphere, along with its relaxing gameplay experience, also contribute to the overall enjoyment.
- Disappointment (weight 0.09): Players feel disappointed due to the lack of meaningful content after the main storyline and shallow gameplay. The unbalanced game mechanics, repetitive dungeons, and rushed ending also contribute to this sentiment. Additionally, the lack of a conclusive story, half-baked mechanics, and comparison to other games like Stardew Valley lead to disappointment.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.07): Players are satisfied with the game's relaxing and satisfying experience, nice graphics, and good gameplay. The completion of collections and achievements, along with the enjoyable gameplay loop, contribute to this feeling. The game's unique aspects, depth, and improvements over similar games also add to the satisfaction.
- Joy (weight 0.06): Players experience joy from the game's great soundtrack, charming character design, and fun gameplay mechanics. The cozy split-screen gameplay, memorable characters, and enjoyable quests contribute to this emotion. The game's cute and funny themes, relaxing gameplay, and heartwarming storyline also bring joy.
- Positive (weight 0.04): Players have a positive view of the game due to its clever design elements, NPC stories, and dialogue. The innovative card system, pet management, and automated systems are particularly appreciated. The game's cute, cozy, and relaxing atmosphere, along with its variety of activities and depth, also contribute to the positive sentiment.
- Happy (weight 0.02): Players are happy with the game's enjoyable gameplay and responsive developers. The unique and immersive gameplay experience, along with the game's worthiness of time investment, contribute to this happiness. The enjoyable and immersive gameplay experience also plays a significant role.
- Negative (weight 0.02): Players have negative feelings due to the poor combat system, limited backpack space, and repetitive late-game content. The grindy process of collecting illustrations, lacking fighting mechanics, and poorly presented story also contribute to this sentiment. Additionally, frustrating looting mechanics, RNG for certain items, and quest bugs that prevent progression add to the negativity.
- Excited (weight 0.02): Players are excited about the discovery of unique features such as the incubation room. The game's many enjoyable features and its alignment with the reviewer's preferences also contribute to this excitement. The unique and fun elements in the game add to the overall excitement.
- Frustrated (weight 0.02): Players feel frustrated due to initial confusion without a guide and getting stuck at making ropes and bottles. The game's addictive nature and reliance on chance for completion, along with the lack of a mid-game save feature, contribute to this frustration. The grind and missed opportunities for achievements also add to the frustration.
- Excitement (weight 0.02): Players are excited about finding a hidden gem with great depth and split-screen co-op gameplay. The positive experience with co-op farming and anticipation for the story progression contribute to this excitement. Looking forward to playing more and the game's unique aspects and depth also add to the excitement.
- Relaxation (weight 0.02): Players feel relaxed due to the game's nice and relaxing atmosphere, cute and cozy gameplay mechanics, and laid-back flow. The smooth execution of the game also contributes to this relaxation.
- Gratitude (weight 0.01): Players express gratitude towards the game developers for creating memorable experiences. The reviewer's thanks and praise to the developers, along with gratitude for potential future language support, contribute to this sentiment.
- Hopeful (weight 0.01): Players are hopeful for developer updates and improvements. The game's promising unique mechanics and the hope for more people to play and realize the standards for farm sims contribute to this hope. The anticipation for more content and improvements in future updates also adds to the hopeful sentiment.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the game's narrative, gameplay, and difficulty settings. The art and cute side quests, along with the innovation and design of the game, contribute to this appreciation.
- Anger (weight 0.01): Players feel anger due to the perception of the game being a copy of Stardew Valley made for money. Corrupt download issues and difficulty in doing anything in the game also contribute to this anger.
- Disappointed (weight 0.01): Players feel disappointed because the systems in the game are not deep enough. The game's ending and overall gameplay did not meet expectations, and the lack of content along with the early ending of the main storyline contribute to this disappointment.
- Confusion (weight 0.01): Players feel confused due to the lack of a tutorial, making it difficult to understand the game. The convoluted and confusing steps also contribute to this confusion.
- Amusement (weight 0.01): Players find amusement in the game's dialogues, which they find a bit cringe. The drama in resident relationships also adds to the amusement.
- Boredom (weight 0.01): Players feel boredom as the game becomes tedious and monotonous over time. The tedious crafting mechanics also contribute to this boredom.}