Info about Make Way: Official game description: **_Make Way_** is classic, top-down, multiplayer racing shifted up multiple gears. It's a party game at heart, inspired by the chaotic racing of _**Mashed**_ and **_Micro Machines_**, and the course-building mayhem of **_Ultimate Chicken Horse_**. Grab track pieces from a pick n mix menu and snap them together to build your first course. Dodge hazards, unleash weaponry, and avoid falling off the edge in a chaotic rush to the finish line, then bolt on new track pieces for the next round. Scrap across ever-growing courses with increasingly perilous features until a winner is crowned before starting over with a brand-new course. Build your course ----------------- Work together—or against one another—to quickly build tracks using a range of ridiculous pieces, including loops, seesaws, corkscrews, and even train crossings. Then add obstacles and power-ups. Ruin your friends’ race with a well-placed barrier or jettison them off the side of a curve with a crafty boost-pad. Blow up the competition ----------------------- Six racers jostle and shunt to cross checkpoints and reach the finish line. Obliterate opponents with a range of wacky weapons, including goo cannons and Tesla coils, but beware: each checkpoint acts as a respawn point and revenge is a dish best served via a giant mallet or rooftop-mounted shotgun… Keep on truckin’ ---------------- The finish line isn’t the finish! Add new track pieces after each round to create monstrously large courses, and score bonus points with your performance to take home the trophy. Add to your collection ---------------------- Unlock new track pieces and hazards for more dangerous course designs. Add new vehicles to your garage to romp to victory in style. Key Features ------------ * Mix and match unique track pieces and hazards for near-endless course configurations * Fight for weapons and power-ups to gain the advantage * Unlock new track pieces and vehicles for wackier races * Up to six players, on the same screen or online with cross-platform multiplayer * Toggle traps and safety barriers on or off to make those twisty turns easier (or more perilous!) using fully customisable rulesets Make Way's solo developer previously worked on **_Toybox Turbos_** and the **_Micro Machines_** series. Release date: Dec 4, 2023 Categories: Multiplayer, Racing, Track Building, Party Game, Vehicle Customization, Arcade, Local Co-op, Online Multiplayer Feature scans: - Proton/Linux: score 25; verdict: Mostly Works; summary: The game generally has positive expectations and experiences on the Steam Deck, with users specifically purchasing it for this platform. However, there is at least one instance of a crash that may be related to Proton, indicating some potential compatibility issues. - Steam Deck: score 30; verdict: Mostly Positive with Minor Issues; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals a generally positive experience with the game on the Steam Deck. Users enjoy the gameplay and find it suitable for playing with friends. However, there are some stability issues reported, specifically crashes during gameplay, which may be related to Proton. Overall, the feedback indicates that the game works well on the Steam Deck with some minor issues that need attention. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: - Community fair range: $5.00 - $13.00 - Reasoning: The evidence shows a mix of opinions on the game's pricing. Some users find the game worth the full price, while others suggest it should be cheaper, around $6 USD. Additionally, there are mentions of the game being worth it at sale prices, typically around $5 USD. The general sentiment indicates that while the game is enjoyable, there is a significant portion of the community that believes the game should be priced lower than its current full price. The range of $5 to $13 seems to be a fair estimate based on the community's feedback. - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: 15.0h - Story completion: N/A - Session length: 0.2h - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The evidence provides direct and indirect indications of playtime metrics. The first quote suggests a typical session length of around 10 minutes. The second quote indicates an extended play session of 8 hours, which could be an outlier but suggests high engagement. The third quote mentions a total playtime of over 15 hours, indicating substantial game completion time. The fourth quote mentions 5 hours of playtime, supporting the session length and total playtime metrics. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: The game is most enjoyable when played in a multiplayer setting, particularly with friends, where the chaotic and unpredictable nature of the races fosters laughter and friendly rivalry. - Stance: Fun immediately - Anchor: Multiplayer with friends - Time to anchor: 0h 10m - Friction: steep learning curve; connectivity issues - Unlock drivers: multiplayer with friends; chaotic and unpredictable races - Conditions: local multiplayer; online multiplayer; cross-platform compatibility; voice chat with friends - Player Archetypes: - Social Chaos Seeker (buy) - Motivation: Social interaction and shared laughter. - Playstyle: Competitive and chaotic group play. - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: party game lover; social gamer - Reference games: Mario Kart; Worms - Frustrated Online Player (no buy) - Motivation: Seeking a functional and smooth online multiplayer experience. - Playstyle: Online multiplayer-focused. - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: no buy - Labels: online gamer; multiplayer enthusiast - Reference games: Mario Kart - Strategic Competitor (buy) - Motivation: Competition and skill improvement. - Playstyle: Strategic and competitive multiplayer. - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: competitive gamer; strategy enthusiast - Reference games: Mario Kart; Worms 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: - Great multiplayer experience (weight 0.79): Players highlight the game's multiplayer modes, both local and online, as incredibly fun and chaotic. It is particularly enjoyable when played with friends and family, making it a great party game. - Fun and engaging gameplay (weight 0.48): The game is widely praised for its enjoyable and engaging gameplay, with many players finding it fun and easy to get into. It offers a mix of fun and interesting mechanics that keep players entertained. - Track building mechanic (weight 0.27): The game features a unique track-building mechanic that allows players to cooperatively or competitively build tracks. This adds a layer of strategy and creativity to the gameplay. - Easy to learn (weight 0.21): The game is praised for its simple controls and ease of learning, making it accessible to a wide range of players. It is quick to pick up and play, which adds to its appeal. - Reminiscent of Micro Machines (weight 0.1): The game is compared to the classic Micro Machines, capturing the essence and gameplay of the old series. This nostalgia factor adds to its charm and appeal. Common complaints: - Difficulty joining games (weight 0.29): Players experience problems joining games, including long wait times and failures to connect. - Low player count and empty lobbies (weight 0.28): Many players report difficulties finding matches due to a low player count, leading to empty lobbies and matchmaking issues. - Buggy and glitchy gameplay (weight 0.18): The game is reported to be buggy, with various minor bugs and glitches affecting the gameplay experience. - Poor controls and explanations (weight 0.13): Players find the controls to be poorly designed and explained, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. - Random collisions and hitboxes (weight 0.13): Collisions and hitboxes in the game feel random and unpredictable, affecting the overall gameplay. - Camera angle issues (weight 0.13): The camera angles are reported to be problematic, with steep and restrictive views that can be confusing. - Desync and connection issues (weight 0.13): Players experience desynchronization problems and host disconnections, affecting the multiplayer experience. - Lack of content and variety (weight 0.1): The game is criticized for its lack of content and limited variety in tracks, hazards, and power-ups. - Input delay and detection issues (weight 0.06): Players report experiencing input delay and detection issues, affecting gameplay responsiveness. - Game feels slower post-update (weight 0.06): After a recent update, players feel that the game has become slower and less chaotic. Gameplay feedback: - Track building and customization (weight 0.46): Players can build and customize their own tracks dynamically, adding obstacles, traps, and hazards to create unique racing experiences. - Multiplayer party game dynamics (weight 0.34): The game features extensive multiplayer modes, allowing players to compete and cooperate with friends in various party game settings. - Unlocking new content (weight 0.22): Players can unlock new vehicles, tracks, items, and other content as they progress through the game. - Optional traps and hazards (weight 0.14): Players can place traps and hazards on the track, with options to enable or disable them individually. - Use of weapons (weight 0.13): The game includes various weapons that players can use to gain an advantage or sabotage their friends. - Skill-based and chaotic gameplay (weight 0.12): The game offers a mix of skill-based and chaotic arcade-style gameplay, with a good tempo and speed. - Unique physics and respawn system (weight 0.1): The game includes unique physics and a quick respawn system, adding to the dynamic and fast-paced gameplay. - Driving assist and shortcuts (weight 0.09): The game includes driving assistance features and allows for the creation of shortcuts on the tracks. - Customizable game settings (weight 0.09): Players can customize various game options and settings to tailor the gameplay experience to their preferences. - Edge of the track can be disabled (weight 0.06): Players have the option to disable the edge of the track, allowing for more open and creative track designs. - Randomness in tracks and obstacles (weight 0.05): The game features randomness in tracks and obstacles, adding an element of unpredictability to each race. Performance notes: - Connection and server issues (weight 0.17): Multiple players reported experiencing connection issues, server problems, and overall poor network quality. This significantly impacts the gameplay experience. - Moderate hardware requirements (weight 0.09): The game has moderate hardware requirements, making it accessible to a wide range of players without needing expensive hardware. Recommendations: - Recommended for groups and parties (weight 0.25): The game is highly recommended for those looking to have fun with friends or family. It is particularly suited for big groups and fans of party games who enjoy chaotic fun. - Worth the price on sale (weight 0.18): The game is considered worth buying during promotions or sales. Some reviews suggest it is best purchased at a discounted price of around $5. - Requests for additional features (weight 0.15): Players have requested various additional features, such as workshop support, a 'wide track' option, saving replay options, an 8-player mode, more game modes and point settings, and bonus points for crossing checkpoints. - Needs steering wheel support (weight 0.06): Players have requested the addition of steering wheel support and keybinds for a better gaming experience. - Underrated and needs more players (weight 0.06): The game is considered underrated, and more people are encouraged to play it to enhance the multiplayer experience. - Requests for updates and new content (weight 0.06): Players have expressed a desire for more updates and new content, including new track pieces and parts, as well as general updates to add more stuff to the game. - Mixed reviews on value (weight 0.06): Some players feel the game is not worth buying unless playing local co-op exclusively, while others believe it is not the best investment at its current price point. - Not for sore losers (weight 0.03): The game is not recommended for sore losers or those who tend to rage quit, as it can be quite competitive and chaotic. - Controller recommended (weight 0.03): Using a controller is recommended for a better gaming experience. - Negative recommendation (weight 0.03): A few reviews advise staying away from the game without providing specific reasons. Other player notes: - Steam discount issues (weight 0.04): Players are experiencing problems with Steam discounts not being applied correctly. - Custom package pricing (weight 0.04): There are concerns about the pricing of custom packages, with the base game being around 9 yuan. - Remote Play Together feature (weight 0.04): Players are mentioning the Remote Play Together feature, possibly indicating its popularity or issues related to it. Emotions: - Joy (weight 0.26): The game brings joy primarily through its fun and chaotic multiplayer gameplay, especially when played with friends and family. The humor, laughter, and engaging mechanics, such as creating maps and the game's depth, contribute significantly to the enjoyable experience. - Excitement (weight 0.17): Players are excited by the game's high-density interactions, innovative mechanics, and chaotic gameplay, especially with the addition of new features like guns and the anticipation of updates. The dynamic and competitive multiplayer experience, along with the variety of customizable content, adds to the excitement. - Frustration (weight 0.17): Frustration stems from various technical issues such as bugs, glitches, networking problems, and inconsistent multiplayer functionality. Additionally, gameplay mechanics that feel unfair and issues with physics and camera angles contribute to the frustration. - Disappointment (weight 0.06): Disappointment arises from the game's bugs, glitches, and lack of certain features like workshop support. Changes in gameplay mechanics and the game not living up to expectations also contribute to this feeling. - Enjoyment (weight 0.06): Enjoyment comes from the fun and engaging multiplayer gameplay, the variety of car mechanics, and the cooperative mode. Building tracks and playing with friends are also significant sources of enjoyment. - Satisfaction (weight 0.04): Satisfaction is derived from the great gameplay and modular features, as well as the developers' responsiveness to community feedback. The local co-op experience and unlocking new vehicles and parts also contribute to a satisfying experience. - Anger (weight 0.03): Anger is primarily caused by the inability to join friends due to bugs and poor game quality. Game mechanics changes and visibility issues also add to the negative experience. - Happy (weight 0.03): Happiness is driven by the game's great concept, variety of tracks, cars, and traps, and the fun party game mechanics. The combination of different gaming elements creates a peak gameplay experience. - Happiness (weight 0.02): Happiness comes from the positive recommendations, fast-paced and fun gameplay, and the overall enjoyable experience of playing with friends. - Positive (weight 0.02): Positive feelings are generated from the overall high ratings, enjoyment with multiple players, and comparisons to other popular games like Mario Kart. Recommendations and positive aspects such as achievements and cloud saves also contribute. - Amusement (weight 0.02): Amusement is derived from the humorous gameplay descriptions, the behavior of bots, and the chaotic nature of the game, which includes trolling and sabotaging friends. - Nostalgia (weight 0.02): Nostalgia is evoked by the game's resemblance to old classics like Micro Machines and the childhood memories associated with similar games. Comparisons to Ultimate Chicken Horse also bring a sense of nostalgia. - Frustrated (weight 0.02): Frustration is caused by bugs, missing controls, and issues with desynchronization and input detection. These technical problems disrupt the gameplay experience. - Appreciation (weight 0.01): Appreciation comes from the positive experiences with the developers and the sense of community connection fostered by the game. - Excited (weight 0.01): Excitement is generated by the chaotic and messy fun with friends and the anticipation of the game's future development. - Nostalgic (weight 0.01): Nostalgia is felt through the game's resemblance to classic top-down racers and the memories of collective excitement from original multiplayer experiences.}