Info about DUSK '82: ULTIMATE EDITION:

Official game description:
  
Dusk '82 is a retro-styled puzzle/adventure prequel to the cult hit shooter DUSK. Solve 30 bite-sized levels inspired by puzzle classics like Chip's Challenge and Sokoban, or make and share your own levels with an easy to use editor and Steam Workshop support.  
Enemies and projectiles only move when you move and levels are filled with a variety of hazards. Use smart planning to eliminate cultists with classic weapons like the shotgun, riveter, crossbow, and the all powerful SOAP. Use movable barrels and other explosives to blast through walls. Zip around on conveyor belts to quickly reposition. Dodge with inhuman skill and agility only possible through turn-based movement. Then find your way to the exit.
CLASSIC GAMEPLAY
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*   30 campaign levels that tell a prequel story to DUSK.  
*   A scoring system that is easy to learn and hard to master  
*   Achievements, Badges and Steam trading cards  
*   Full controller support
CLASSIC AESTHETIC
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*   Chiptune renditions of the DUSK Soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult  
*   Minimalist retro art style based on classic DOS and Atari games  
*   Runs on literally anything
CLASSIC MODDING
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*   Simple to use editor for making your own levels and map packs  
*   Sprites and music can be easily modified for maximum memes in custom levels  
*   Steam Workshop Support
Also comes with two free retro ASCII games!

Release date: Oct 22, 2021

Categories: Puzzle Solving, Turn-based Combat, Sokoban-like levels, Retro, Precision Platformer, Custom Level Editor, Mod Support, Single-player


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $2.00 - $5.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence consistently mentions that the game is worth purchasing when on sale for around $2. However, several reviews indicate that the full price of $7 is considered too high for the amount of content provided. The general sentiment is that the game is enjoyable and worth the money only when purchased at a discounted price, typically around $2. The upper limit of the price range is supported by reviews stating that the game is not worth more than $5.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 2.0h
  - Story completion: 2.0h
  - Session length: 1.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence consistently points to a game completion time of around 2 hours, with some players taking slightly longer. The story completion time is similarly around 2 hours, as the main campaign is relatively short. Session lengths are described as short, fitting within a couple of hours. There is mention of endgame content such as custom levels and a level editor, but the evidence does not provide a clear estimate of typical playtime for these activities.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is fun and addictive from the start, but may not sustain long-term engagement due to lack of uniqueness.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: N/A
  - Time to anchor: 0h 0m
  - Friction: Lack of unique gameplay elements
  - Unlock drivers: Nostalgic appeal; Simple and addictive gameplay
  - Conditions: Interest in 8-bit era games; Enjoyment of puzzle games
- Player Archetypes:
  - Puzzle Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of unique and relaxing puzzle experiences.
    - Playstyle: Casual and exploratory puzzle solving.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: puzzle game fan; casual gamer
    - Reference games: DUSK; Baba is You
  - DUSK Fan (sale)
    - Motivation: Desire for more DUSK-related content and nostalgia.
    - Playstyle: Engaging with content related to the DUSK series.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: DUSK fan; series fan
    - Reference games: DUSK
  - Value-Conscious Gamer (sale)
    - Motivation: Seeking good value for money and bargains.
    - Playstyle: Casual gaming with an emphasis on cost-effectiveness.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: bargain hunter; casual gamer
    - Reference games: DUSK; Chip's Challenge


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:
- Clever and challenging puzzles (weight 0.68): The game features a variety of puzzles that are well-designed, creative, and satisfying. These puzzles range from simple to challenging, making players think carefully about their approach.
- Retro-styled puzzle shooter (weight 0.67): The game combines retro-style pixel art with puzzle and shooter elements, appealing to fans of classic 8-bit games. It offers a nostalgic feel with modern gameplay mechanics.
- Great atmosphere and music (weight 0.41): The game has a great atmosphere enhanced by its music and soundtrack, which keeps players interested and immersed.
- Fun and creative gameplay (weight 0.4): The game is described as fun, creative, and enjoyable. It offers a unique combination of puzzle and action gameplay that keeps players engaged.
- Recommended for puzzle fans (weight 0.39): The game is highly recommended for fans of puzzle games and retro-style games. It offers a fun and interesting experience that is worth the price.
- Great level design (weight 0.33): The game features well-done and cleverly crafted level design, offering a satisfying and interesting gameplay experience.
- Includes additional games (weight 0.25): The game comes with additional original games and restored music, providing extra content and value.
- Turn-based puzzle combat (weight 0.24): The game features turn-based battles that combine puzzle and action elements, offering a unique and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- Surprisingly addictive (weight 0.24): The game is unexpectedly engaging and fun, providing a surprisingly addictive experience for players.
- Easy achievement completion (weight 0.23): Players find it easy to earn all achievements in the game, making it a good choice for those who enjoy completing games fully.
- Fun custom levels (weight 0.23): The game offers fun and gimmicky custom levels, adding to the overall enjoyment and replayability.
- Sokoban-style gameplay (weight 0.23): The game mixes Sokoban-style gameplay with shooting elements, appealing to fans of classic puzzle games.
- Smooth controls and gameplay (weight 0.23): The game features smooth controls and revolutionary gameplay, providing a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
- Short but enjoyable (weight 0.21): The game offers a couple of hours of fun and is good for short sessions, making it a sweet and enjoyable experience.
- Uniquely challenging (weight 0.18): The game offers unique challenges that are quite fun and engaging, providing a distinct gameplay experience.
- Recommended for fans of classic games (weight 0.14): The game is recommended for fans of Dusk, Chip's Challenge, and Baba Is You, offering familiar mechanics with new additions.
- Easy to medium difficulty (weight 0.13): The game has an easy to medium difficulty level, making it accessible to a wide range of players.

Common complaints:
- Game is too short (weight 0.56): Many players have noted that the main campaign is very short and not very deep. Additionally, the game lacks a save feature, requiring players to complete it in one sitting.
- Lack of content and mechanics (weight 0.47): The game is criticized for not having enough content, additional campaigns, or complicated puzzles, and it does not fully explore its mechanics.
- Not worth the price (weight 0.47): Several reviews mention that the game is not worth its full price of $7 due to the lack of content and short campaign.
- Frustrating level design (weight 0.44): Some levels are frustrating due to semi-random enemy behavior and lack of a true gameplay loop, making progress difficult.
- Gameplay is too easy (weight 0.41): The game is considered too easy by many players, which affects the overall challenge and enjoyment.
- Lack of game features (weight 0.36): Players have noted the lack of several features such as keyboard shortcuts, an options menu, and a rewind feature, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
- Technical and design flaws (weight 0.29): There are several technical issues such as bugs with controller and keyboard inputs, lack of language support, and issues with level text sizing on Steam Deck.
- Lack of story and lore (weight 0.19): The game is criticized for not having a story and not contributing to the lore, which may disappoint players interested in the narrative aspect.
- Graphics and visuals (weight 0.18): The graphics are considered primitive, and there is a lack of additional visual assets such as wallpapers.
- Miscellaneous criticisms (weight 0.17): Various other criticisms include the lack of a pixel editor, achievements related to custom levels not being appealing, and some levels feeling like filler.
- Audio and music issues (weight 0.14): The game has unremarkable music and annoying audio, particularly noted in the final boss level.

Gameplay feedback:
- 30 levels with varying difficulty (weight 0.34): The game offers 30 levels that provide fresh challenges and varying difficulty, taking approximately 2 hours to complete.
- Puzzle-solving mechanics (weight 0.31): The core gameplay revolves around solving various puzzles, which are tactical and well-designed. The puzzles are a significant focus and are integrated with other gameplay elements.
- Retro-inspired art style (weight 0.29): The game features a retro pixel art style, drawing inspiration from classic Atari-era graphics and design.
- Prequel to Dusk (weight 0.27): This game serves as a short and simple prequel to DUSK, providing background and context for the larger game.
- Hybrid shooter and puzzle gameplay (weight 0.2): The game combines elements of top-down shooters with puzzle mechanics, creating a unique hybrid gameplay experience.
- Additional mini-games and story mode (weight 0.19): Alongside the main campaign, the game includes additional mini-games and a story mode, providing extra content for players.
- Innovative and engaging gameplay (weight 0.13): The game offers interesting and revolutionary gameplay mechanics that stand out in the puzzle genre.
- Demake with simple mechanics (weight 0.11): The game is a demake, featuring simplified puzzle mechanics that harken back to classic gaming experiences.

Performance notes:
- Performance issues reported (weight 0.1): Some players have reported experiencing very low frame rates, with gameplay running at 1 fps. This significantly impacts the playability and enjoyment of the game.
- UI scaling issue (weight 0.09): The level text does not downsize correctly on the Steam Deck, which can make it difficult for players to read and navigate through the game.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for DUSK fans (weight 0.64): This game is highly recommended for fans of DUSK, as well as those who enjoy puzzle games and retro games. It is often suggested to purchase this game on sale.
- Worth the sale price (weight 0.5): Many reviewers mention that the game is worth the sale price and recommend buying it during a sale or as part of a bundle.
- Read the manual first (weight 0.08): Reviewers suggest launching the ReadMe file before starting the game to enhance the gaming experience.
- Desire for more Dusk games (weight 0.08): Players express a desire for more games similar to Dusk, indicating a strong interest in the series.
- Highly rated purchase (weight 0.07): Reviewers mention that this is a game they would buy and rate highly, indicating strong satisfaction.

Other player notes:
- Japanese translation available (weight 0.09): The game offers a Japanese translation, which can be beneficial for Japanese-speaking players.
- Bundle offer on key site (weight 0.08): There is a mention of a bundle offer available on a key selling site, which might interest players looking for deals.

Emotions:
- Enjoyment (weight 0.21): Players find enjoyment in the game's unique blend of Sokoban-style puzzles and first-person shooter elements, reminiscent of DUSK. The charming retro aesthetics, engaging gameplay mechanics, and the inclusion of a level editor also contribute to the positive experience.
- Positive (weight 0.15): Players appreciate the game's addictive and engaging gameplay, clever puzzle design, and the nostalgic feel. The game's challenge, style, and achievements, along with its entertaining levels and humorous elements, are also highlighted.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.11): The game evokes nostalgia through its retro 8-bit era style and connection to classic games like DUSK and Repton. The rewritten tracks from the first game and the overall classic feel bring back memories of old TV games and the Spectrum days.
- Disappointment (weight 0.08): Some players feel disappointed due to the game's short length and lack of depth in mechanics and puzzles. The perceived lack of content and the game not being worth the price also contribute to this sentiment.
- Frustration (weight 0.06): Frustration arises from the difficulty of some levels, semi-random enemy behavior, and the level editor's shortcomings. Bugs affecting game scoring and luck-based levels also add to the frustration.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.06): Players feel satisfied with the game's well-balanced difficulty, unique Sokoban/shooting hybrid mechanics, and the inclusion of original elements. The retro style and modding community also contribute to this satisfaction.
- Excitement (weight 0.05): Excitement is generated by the fun turn-based battles, workshop support, and the story connection to Dusk. The potential for community-serviced titles and the game being considered the best of 2021 also add to the excitement.
- Surprise (weight 0.04): Players are pleasantly surprised by the game's quality and how fun and immersive it is. The overall positive experience exceeds expectations, leading to a sense of surprise.
- Appreciation (weight 0.04): Appreciation is shown for the clever puzzle design, evolving gameplay, and the creative demake concept. The easy achievements and the custom map editor are also highly valued.
- Nostalgic (weight 0.03): The game evokes a sense of nostalgia for retro action games and classic titles like Lode Runner and Boulderdash. The retro aesthetics and connection to Dusk contribute to this nostalgic feeling.
- Joy (weight 0.02): Joy is derived from the retro aesthetics and gameplay, as well as the arcade style and level creator. The overall fun and engaging experience brings happiness to players.
- Excited (weight 0.02): Players are excited about the game's concept, features, and mechanics. The innovative blend of gameplay elements and the potential for community involvement generate excitement.
- Relaxation (weight 0.01): The game provides a relaxing experience, making it great for unwinding at the end of the day. The simple yet engaging gameplay contributes to this sense of relaxation.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Enthusiasm is expressed through high recommendations for the game. The positive features and engaging gameplay mechanics generate a strong enthusiasm among players.
- Satisfied (weight 0.01): Players feel satisfied with the game's puzzles and soundtrack. The well-crafted and challenging puzzles, along with the enjoyable soundtrack, contribute to this sense of satisfaction.
- Surprised (weight 0.01): Players are surprised that the game turned out to be good, exceeding their initial expectations. The overall quality and enjoyable experience lead to this sense of surprise.
- Happy (weight 0.01): Happiness is expressed about the game's features and price. The enjoyable gameplay mechanics and the perceived value for money contribute to this sense of happiness.}