Info about Zeepkist:

Official game description:
Steam Workshop Support
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Zeepkist has Steam Workshop support, allowing you to share levels you've made with the world! The Steam Workshop is also used to play player-made levels in online multiplayer!
About the Game
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Zeepkist is a racing game for 1-4 players, or up to 64 online, in which players race down extreme downhill soapbox courses to set the best times possible!
If you like weird physics, soapbox racing, and/or creating your own crazy tracks, then this is the game for you!
🔸 Race against time itself in Adventure mode!
🔸 Crash into your friends in 4-player local multiplayer!
🔸 Be the best zeepkister ever in online multiplayer!
🔸 100+ official (Early Access) adventure levels!
🔸 Unlockable hats and soapboxes for days!
🔸 Tons of achievements to unlock!
🔸 Create your own levels with the level editor!
🔸 Use Steam Workshop to share your levels!
🔸 Enjoy unlimited Dutchness! With classic Dutch content such as the stroopwafel soapbox and the hat of Dutch Santa!
In the Zeepkist level editor, you get access to the same tools the developer uses to create official tracks!
Pick from over 2000 different level editor blocks! (At time of writing), including dynamic physics props and even NPC cats!
Use the paint tool to paint levels however which way you want, pick from multiple skyboxes in the settings menu, and use the tree gun to quickly decorate your levels with lush greenery and trees!
Zeepkist has online multiplayer support for rooms of up to 64 players at a time!
Compete to set the best times possible, unlock wild achievements, and show off your swag hats and zeepkists to your friends!
Zeepkist is currently in Early Access, and actively being developed! Expect new features, content, and other updates to roll out over time!

Release date: Jan 28, 2021

Categories: Racing, Single-player Racing, Endurance Racing, Physics Simulation, Dynamic Track Conditions, Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer, Custom Asset Support

Feature scans:
- Steam Deck: score 20; verdict: Playable with Minor Issues; summary: The game runs well on Steam Deck out of the box, providing a seamless experience. However, there are mixed reviews about the controls, with some users finding them challenging and others too simplistic. Additionally, users feel that the gameplay lacks depth and challenges, which could affect the overall gaming experience.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price: No data
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 10.0h
  - Story completion: 4.0h
  - Session length: 2.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that the typical time to finish the main story or campaign is around 3 to 4.5 hours. Session lengths vary, but several reviews mention playing for a couple of hours at a time. There is limited evidence for endgame content, but the mention of level editors and multiplayer suggests potential for extended playtime post-story.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game offers immediate fun in both single-player and multiplayer modes, with a strong community and smooth gameplay enhancing the experience.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: Multiplayer engagement
  - Time to anchor: 0h 15m
  - Friction: Achievements tied to multiplayer; Occasional tedium in map building
  - Unlock drivers: Inviting and encouraging community; Variety of levels in multiplayer
  - Conditions: Playing with friends; Engaging with the community; Exploring user-generated content
- Player Archetypes:
  - Competitive Racer (buy)
    - Motivation: Competition and mastery of racing mechanics.
    - Playstyle: Focused on improving skills, setting best times, and competing in multiplayer races.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Racing game fan; Trackmania fan
    - Reference games: Trackmania
  - Community Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Social interaction and community engagement.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys multiplayer modes, participating in community events, and sharing content with others.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Community member; Social player
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Casual Gamer (sale)
    - Motivation: Relaxation and casual gaming experiences.
    - Playstyle: Plays the game in short bursts, enjoys the single-player content, and prefers a non-competitive environment.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Casual player; Relaxed gamer
    - Reference games: N/A


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:
- Highly enjoyable gameplay (weight 0.97): Players consistently praise the game as fantastic, very good, and extremely fun. The gameplay is highlighted as a major positive aspect, with many finding it enjoyable and amazing.
- Excellent mod and developer support (weight 0.67): The game offers great mod support with a variety of interesting mods available. Additionally, the developer is noted for being responsive and supportive.
- Enjoyable online multiplayer (weight 0.63): The online gameplay is fun and the community is noted for being great and enjoyable to play with friends.
- Good physics and controls (weight 0.61): The game features good physics and intuitive, responsive controls that are easy to learn but hard to master.
- Active and friendly community (weight 0.59): The game has a small but vibrant and friendly community, with an active Discord and positive interactions among players.
- Track creation tools (weight 0.54): The game includes tools for creating and designing your own tracks, which players find inventive and enjoyable.
- Soapbox racing comparison (weight 0.34): The game is frequently compared to soapbox racing, with players enjoying the time-trial based gameplay and track creation aspects.
- Unique gameplay mechanics (weight 0.28): The game is praised for its unique mechanics and physics-based gameplay, offering a distinct experience.
- Split-screen multiplayer (weight 0.27): The game supports split-screen multiplayer, allowing for couch co-op and local multiplayer experiences.
- Great visuals and sound (weight 0.21): The game is praised for its looks and sound effects, with players noting that it looks and sounds good.

Common complaints:
- Steep difficulty curve (weight 0.56): The game has a steep difficulty curve, with levels becoming too challenging too soon, which can be frustrating for players.
- Lack of in-game music (weight 0.36): The absence of in-game music makes the game feel boring and less engaging for many players.
- Achievements are difficult and not fun (weight 0.31): Many players find the achievements tied to multiplayer particularly challenging and not enjoyable to obtain.
- Game can be frustrating (weight 0.3): The game can be extremely frustrating, sometimes to the point of rage, due to various factors including difficulty and small mistakes affecting entire runs.
- Shallow and short gameplay (weight 0.3): The gameplay is considered shallow and the game is fairly short, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- Game is not welcoming for beginners (weight 0.28): The game is not welcoming for beginners and can be difficult for new and less skilled players.
- Missing quality-of-life features (weight 0.21): The game misses some smaller quality-of-life features, such as leaderboards and certain sound effects.
- Non-deterministic physics and RNG elements (weight 0.17): The game has non-deterministic physics and RNG elements in tracks, which can be frustrating for players.
- Clunky and unpolished level editor (weight 0.17): The level editor is described as clunky and unpolished, making map building feel tedious.
- Game crashes and technical issues (weight 0.17): The game can crash the entire computer and has minor bugs and quirks.
- Negative community interactions (weight 0.16): There are issues with negative community interactions, including chat bans without clear reasons.
- Repetitive sounds and basic levels (weight 0.16): The game has repetitive sounds, such as tire friction, and basic levels that can be unappealing.
- Lack of significant development (weight 0.1): There has been a lack of significant development over the past year, which may affect the game's quality and content.
- Replayability depends on player-created maps (weight 0.09): The replayability of the game heavily depends on player-created maps, which can be a limitation.
- Lack of challenging obstacles (weight 0.09): There is a lack of challenging obstacles, making some parts of the game feel too easy.

Gameplay feedback:
- Extensive level editor and community content (weight 0.97): The game features a robust level editor that allows players to create and share their own levels. This includes a variety of player-made levels, community-driven content, and a level building system that enhances replayability.
- Similar to Trackmania with unique mechanics (weight 0.61): The game is often compared to Trackmania but distinguishes itself with unique mechanics and a more whimsical style. It lacks deterministic physics and a traditional car engine, offering a different gameplay experience.
- Simple controls with deep gameplay (weight 0.59): The game offers simple and accessible controls that are easy to learn, but the gameplay mechanics are deep and physics-based, requiring players to master tricks and adapt to different tracks.
- Local and online multiplayer support (weight 0.54): The game supports various multiplayer modes, including splitscreen and couch co-op for local play, as well as online multiplayer for a broader competitive experience.
- No traditional acceleration mechanics (weight 0.37): The game features a unique racing mechanic where players do not have a traditional acceleration or gas pedal. Movement is driven by gravity and booster pads, requiring a different approach to racing.
- Variety of game modes and track designs (weight 0.34): The game includes a variety of track types, creative track decorations, and different racing modes. This variety keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- Community events and engagement (weight 0.15): The game fosters a strong community with various community-driven events and interactions, enhancing the overall player experience.
- Bright and catchy visuals (weight 0.14): The game is known for its bright and catchy colors, which add to the overall whimsical and engaging visual style.
- Cosmetic customization (weight 0.13): Players can customize their characters with various cosmetic options, adding a layer of personalization to the game.

Performance notes:
- Runs on low-end hardware (weight 0.18): The game can be run on low-end PCs and performs well on older hardware like a GTX 750 at 720p.
- Game causes system crashes (weight 0.11): The game has been reported to randomly crash the entire computer, indicating potential stability issues.
- Good performance on Steam Deck (weight 0.1): The game runs well on Steam Deck, suggesting it is optimized for this platform.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended purchase (weight 0.25): Many players strongly recommend buying and trying out the game, indicating high satisfaction and perceived value.
- Recommended for racing game fans (weight 0.18): The game is suggested for those who enjoy racing games, particularly fans of Trackmania and casual racing games.
- Desire for more online gamemodes (weight 0.1): Players express a desire for more online gamemodes, specifically those with collisions, indicating a demand for more interactive and competitive gameplay.
- Potential to be a hit game (weight 0.1): The game has been compared to Fall Guys, suggesting it has the potential to be a popular and successful game.
- Use Modkist for enhancements (weight 0.1): Players recommend using Modkist, likely a mod or tool that enhances the gaming experience.
- Inclusion of ghost and GTR mods (weight 0.09): There is a noted appreciation for the inclusion of features like seeing own ghosts or GTR in built-in mods, which likely enhances the gameplay experience.
- Engaging and action-packed (weight 0.08): The game is described as engaging and full of action, encouraging players to get involved.

Other player notes:
- Cosmetic suggestions and requests (weight 0.16): Players have suggested various cosmetic additions such as forest cosmetics and customizable soapboxes. These suggestions indicate a desire for more personalization options in the game.
- Award nomination (weight 0.1): The game was nominated for the Steam Awards Better with Friends 2021. This recognition highlights the game's appeal and success in providing a enjoyable multiplayer experience.
- Price and platform availability (weight 0.1): Players are discussing the price of the game and its availability on different platforms. This is a common concern for potential buyers who want to know where and how they can purchase the game.
- Gameplay feature requests (weight 0.09): There are requests for additional gameplay features, such as the ability to stand on a skateboard. This shows that players are looking for more interactive elements within the game.
- DLC and server maintenance (weight 0.09): The mention of cosmetic DLC helping to maintain online servers suggests that players appreciate additional content that also supports the infrastructure of the game.
- Early access information (weight 0.08): There is mention of the game being in early access. Players might be interested in knowing the development stage of the game and what to expect in terms of future updates and improvements.

Emotions:
- Excitement (weight 0.13): Players are thrilled by the game's track creation tools, community engagement, and the depth of gameplay mechanics. The comparison to Trackmania and the anticipation of future updates also contribute to this excitement.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.12): The creative level editor, unique and challenging gameplay, and the ability to build and race tracks with friends are key factors. Frequent updates and the overall quality of the game enhance the enjoyment.
- Happy (weight 0.12): The game's accessibility, lack of bugs, and the supportive community make players happy. The fun mechanics and the game's ability to run well on lower-end hardware also contribute to this happiness.
- Frustration (weight 0.09): Difficulty in achieving certain goals, awkward controls, and the competitive nature of the game lead to frustration. Specific levels and the lack of checkpoints add to this sentiment.
- Joy (weight 0.08): Creating tracks, playing with friends, and engaging with the community bring joy. The fun gameplay and the overall positive experience with the game contribute to this feeling.
- Excited (weight 0.08): The amazing community, custom maps, and the variety of track types excite players. The fun gameplay, great build system, and the discovery of easter eggs add to this excitement.
- Positive (weight 0.05): The high skill ceiling, intuitive controls, and the lack of microtransactions create a positive experience. The unique mechanics and the relaxed feel of the game also contribute to this positivity.
- Disappointment (weight 0.04): Game crashes, performance issues, and the lack of in-game music lead to disappointment. The decline in player count and the game catering to highly skilled players also contribute to this feeling.
- Love (weight 0.03): The community involvement, developer engagement, and the overall enjoyment of the game foster a sense of love. The game editor and community content also contribute to this emotion.
- Happiness (weight 0.03): The map building feature, level editor, and the supportive community bring happiness. The overall enjoyment of the game and its features also contribute to this sentiment.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.03): The simple yet challenging mechanics and the lack of monthly payments bring satisfaction. The environmental benefits of the game also contribute to this feeling.
- Amused (weight 0.03): The unique experience, funny crashes, and enjoyable gameplay amuse players. The fun interactions with friends add to this amusement.
- Satisfied (weight 0.03): The well-developed game, good updates, and engaging campaign modes satisfy players. The fun multiplayer modes and the active developer involvement also contribute to this satisfaction.
- Appreciative (weight 0.03): The gameplay quality, creative mechanics, and the one-time purchase model are appreciated. The intuitive editor and the great community also contribute to this appreciation.
- Hope (weight 0.03): Players hope for an increase in the number of players and the future potential of the game. The desire for an online coop mode also contributes to this hope.
- Hopeful (weight 0.02): The active development by the devs and the hope for a terrain tool in the level editor make players hopeful. The continuous updates and community engagement add to this hopefulness.
- Frustrated (weight 0.02): The painful gameplay and the rapid increase in difficulty frustrate players. The lack of checkpoints and the competitive nature of the game also contribute to this frustration.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): The great community and the developer responsiveness are highly appreciated. The overall quality of the game and its frequent updates also contribute to this appreciation.
- Pleased (weight 0.01): The simple yet enjoyable gameplay pleases players. The fun mechanics and the overall positive experience with the game contribute to this pleasure.}