Info about The Doors of Trithius:

Official game description:
The Doors of Trithius combines classic roguelike ruthlessness with the freedom and depth of an expansive, open-world RPG.
Explore a vast, procedurally generated world that doesn't hold your hand. Here you'll need all your skill and strategic prowess to overcome the ancient dungeons, faction armies, and wandering behemoths found in the unpredictable and mysterious realm of Enalia.
*   **Random Generation**: Each adventure is unique as towns, dungeons, and the world map are newly generated on every playthrough.
*   **Exploration**: Navigate a vast, dangerous world where survival is key. Establish campsites, forage for sustenance, and manage your weariness to endure the wilderness. Every tile on the world map can be explored and persists across time.
*   **Warring Factions**: As factions war for territory, regions on the world map evolve. These conflicts impact a region's prosperity, affecting available goods and quests in its settlements. Join battles to influence the outcome.
*   **Varied Enemy Types**: Over 100 unique enemy types with customized AI challenge your skills and adaptability.
*   **Challenging Dungeons**: Test your mettle against 8 unique dungeon types, each with custom layouts and room types, including castles, caves, fortresses, hideouts, and temples.
*   **Turn-Based Combat**: Our tick-based time system brings a fresh twist to turn-based combat. Turn priority hinges on your movement, weapon speed, and action speed, emphasizing the importance of tactical decisions.
*   **Combat Options**: Customize your strategy with over 200 combat abilities, and 12 weapon skill types, each with a unique playstyle.
*   **Dungeon Events**: The world is brimming with life and at times, special events can trigger in dungeons requiring quick thinking and perhaps, eyes in the back of your head!
*   **Skills**: Experience 14 non-combat skills such as Medicine, Alchemy, Quartermastery, Athletics, and Reading. Level skills through use and strategic focus point allocation, unlocking abilities and passives to tailor your character to your playstyle.
*   **Expansive Loot**: Hundreds of items including potions, armor, recipes, and in-game readable lore books. Stumble upon rare enchantments or learn to enchant your items yourself.
*   **Questing**: Complete quests for rewards and to increase your reputation among the locals, unlocking exclusive benefits. On top of the hand-designed quests, towns and cities generate dynamic quests based on NPC roles in each town.
*   **In-Depth Crafting**: Craft food, potions and medicine; upgrade and maintain your armor with salvaged materials. Enhance your crafting skills by purchasing or finding recipe scrolls.
*   **Character Customization**: Shape your character's destiny with 7 background choices and over 30 starting traits.
FAQ
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**How long does it take to complete the game?**  
_The game already contains substantial content. It typically takes 20–30 hours to win, with much more to explore beyond that._  
**Does the game use AI art?**  
_All game art, sounds, and music are created by human artists._  
**How often does the game update?**  
_We update regularly, with most updates landing about once a month. The game has already seen dozens of major updates with much more to come._

Release date: Aug 15, 2021

Categories: Roguelike, Open-World Exploration, Turn-based Combat, Character Progression, Procedural Generation, Crafting, Exploration, Skill Tree Progression System

Feature scans:
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: Needs Improvement; summary: The primary issues revolve around the lack of a comprehensive wiki, which hinders users' ability to find necessary information and understand complex game mechanics. However, there is a positive note about the ongoing development and maintenance of a wiki by the developers.
- Steam Deck: score 55; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback for the Steam Deck experience reveals several key issues. Controller support is a significant concern, with users expressing fatigue from using the trackpad extensively and a general desire for better controller integration. Audio issues, including delays and lag, have been reported, which severely affect immersion and gameplay experience. Additionally, there are general calls for developers to address various Steam Deck issues, indicating a need for overall improvement. Performance issues such as overheating and screen freezing have also been noted, which can significantly impact the user experience.

- Hardware Profile: No data
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- Playtime Metrics: No data
- Time-to-fun: No data
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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:
- Deep and enjoyable skill system (weight 0.81): The game features a complex and enjoyable skill system with deep skill trees and meaningful skill-based progression. Players appreciate the depth and variety in skill development.
- Enjoyable and immersive gameplay (weight 0.53): The game offers an immersive and enjoyable experience with engaging gameplay mechanics. Players appreciate the overall fun and addictive nature of the game.
- Frequent and rich updates (weight 0.52): The developers are noted for their consistent and rich updates, adding new content and improvements regularly. This ongoing development keeps the game fresh and engaging.
- Engaging roguelike gameplay (weight 0.5): The game is praised for its roguelike elements, offering a deep and rewarding experience. It combines traditional roguelike mechanics with RPG features, providing a unique and enjoyable gameplay loop.
- Freedom in character development (weight 0.43): Players appreciate the freedom in character building and progression, allowing for diverse and flexible character development.
- Challenging and rewarding gameplay (weight 0.41): Players find the game challenging yet rewarding, with engaging and difficult gameplay that keeps them invested. The progression system is enjoyable and adds to the overall challenge.
- Flexible save system (weight 0.3): Players appreciate the ability to save anywhere and the auto-save options, which provide flexibility and convenience in managing their progress.
- High potential for future development (weight 0.28): The game is seen as having a lot of potential for future updates and improvements. Players are excited about the potential for future developments and expansions.
- Variety of quests and activities (weight 0.27): The game offers a variety of quests, dungeons, and activities, providing players with plenty of content to explore and enjoy.
- Tactical and rewarding combat (weight 0.25): The combat system is tactical and rewarding, with a focus on turn-based mechanics. Players enjoy the strategic depth and the satisfying progression in combat.
- High-quality translations (weight 0.23): The game is praised for its high-quality translations, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wider audience.
- Good value for price (weight 0.18): Players feel that the game offers good value for its price, with a rich and enjoyable experience that justifies the cost.
- Open-world sandbox experience (weight 0.14): The game offers an open-world sandbox experience with a high degree of freedom and exploration, appealing to fans of the genre.
- Developer's attention to detail (weight 0.14): The developers are praised for their attention to detail in game mechanics and overall design, contributing to a high-quality experience.

Common complaints:
- Limited and incomplete story content (weight 0.57): The main quest and story content are noted to be limited, incomplete, and very short, leaving players wanting more.
- Game has flaws and bugs (weight 0.36): The game is reported to have various bugs and crashes, indicating it is not fully finished or polished.
- Difficult early game (weight 0.28): The early game is noted to be particularly difficult and rough, which may deter some players.
- Poor death and exhaustion mechanics (weight 0.26): Death mechanics and exhaustion during travel are criticized for being illogical and poorly implemented.
- Graphics and animation need improvement (weight 0.23): The game's graphics are considered primitive and disappointing, with animations also needing enhancement.
- Unpolished and unfinished feel (weight 0.22): The game has an unpolished feel and lacks visual polish, contributing to a sense of it being unfinished.
- Limited skills and skill tree (weight 0.22): The skill tree and available skills are limited, restricting player customization and progression.
- Dull and uninteresting cities (weight 0.15): Cities and villages in the game are described as dull, lacking decorations, and feeling auto-generated with nothing to explore.
- Class imbalance issues (weight 0.15): Some character classes are significantly stronger or weaker than others, leading to balance issues.
- Awkward controls and UI (weight 0.1): The user interface and controls are described as awkward, leading to a poor user experience.
- Complex and unnecessary mechanics (weight 0.1): Certain mechanics, such as those in the Low Magic Age, are criticized for being overly complicated and unnecessary.
- Grinding required (weight 0.1): There is a lot of grinding required for certain activities, such as enchanting, which can be tedious.
- Slow updates and progress (weight 0.1): The game has slow updates and progress gain, which can be frustrating for players.
- Optimization issues (weight 0.1): Some areas in the game are not well optimized, leading to performance issues.
- Translation errors (weight 0.09): There are some translation errors and questionable translations in the game.

Gameplay feedback:
- Skill development and progression (weight 0.92): The game includes a robust skill system where players can acquire, level, and upgrade various skills. This includes secondary skills, production skills, and weapon-specific skill trees.
- Turn-based combat mechanics (weight 0.6): Combat in the game is turn-based, with tactical and strategic elements. Players can engage in melee combat and use various strategies to overcome challenges.
- Roguelike and RPG hybrid elements (weight 0.57): The game features a blend of roguelike and RPG elements, including dungeon-crawling and open-world exploration. Players can expect traditional roguelike mechanics combined with RPG features.
- Questing and exploration (weight 0.49): Players can complete a variety of quests, including main quests, side quests, and procedural quests. Exploration is a key aspect, with grid-based and open-world exploration mechanics.
- Character building and customization (weight 0.39): The game offers extensive character building and progression systems. Players can customize their characters through various professions, skills, and activities.
- Procedural generation (weight 0.25): The game includes procedural generation for maps, quests, and events. This adds a layer of unpredictability and replayability to the game.
- Japanese language feedback (weight 0.25): Some feedback is provided in Japanese, highlighting specific combat strategies and skill tree mechanics. This includes detailed descriptions of combat styles and skill progression.
- Challenging gameplay and difficulty (weight 0.21): The game features a steep learning curve and challenging gameplay. Players will need to adapt to the complexity and difficulty of the game mechanics.
- Dungeon exploration (weight 0.15): Dungeons are a significant part of the gameplay, with players able to raid and explore refreshable dungeons. This adds to the adventure and discovery aspects of the game.
- Comparisons to other games (weight 0.14): The game is often compared to other titles like Stoneshard and Caves of Qud, indicating similar gameplay mechanics and styles.

Performance notes:
- Graphical performance concerns (weight 0.2): Multiple reviews highlight that the graphics are basic or underperforming, falling below expectations for the game's visual quality.
- Game crashes and instability (weight 0.16): Frequent game crashes have been reported, including specific instances of crashes due to exceptions like java.lang.NullPointerException.
- Steam Deck control issues (weight 0.15): Players have mentioned problems with Steam Deck controls and compatibility settings, which affect the gameplay experience on this platform.
- Optimization issues in game areas (weight 0.12): Several players have reported that some areas in the game are not well optimized, leading to poor performance.
- Audio lag and delay problems (weight 0.11): Players have experienced audio lag and delay issues, particularly on the Steam Deck, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Animation quality criticisms (weight 0.11): The animations in the game have been criticized for being basic or not meeting the expected standards.
- Rendering issues causing black screens (weight 0.07): A rendering modification in the game is causing black screens, which significantly impacts the gameplay experience.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for roguelike and RPG fans (weight 0.72): The game is highly recommended for fans of roguelike games, CRPGs, and those who enjoy challenging and deep gameplay mechanics. It is particularly noted for its appeal to traditional roguelike enthusiasts and players who appreciate detailed skill systems and procedural generation.
- Highly recommended game (weight 0.3): Many reviewers highly recommend the game for its engaging and balanced gameplay. It is praised as a solid recommendation and worth the asking price.
- Potential and future development (weight 0.25): The game is noted for its insane potential and is seen as a great investment for the future. Reviewers are hopeful about its growth and development over time.
- Recommended with some reservations (weight 0.17): Some reviewers recommend the game despite audio issues and suggest wishlisting it rather than buying it in its current state. It is also recommended to play on a Windows computer.
- Recommended for open-world and exploration fans (weight 0.15): The game is recommended for players who enjoy open-world games, discovery-based gameplay, and exploration and crafting mechanics.
- Worth supporting the game (weight 0.06): The game is seen as worth supporting due to its strong foundation as an indie game and its potential for future development.
- Not recommended due to technical issues (weight 0.05): Some reviewers do not recommend the game due to crashes and technical problems.

Other player notes:
- Japanese translation tool (weight 0.06): Reviews mention the inclusion or need for a Japanese translation tool, suggesting language support features or requirements.
- Promotion of Splattercat's content (weight 0.05): Some reviews mention Splattercat's YouTube channel, possibly indicating collaborations or references within the game.

Emotions:
- Enjoyment (weight 0.17): Players enjoy the game's challenging and rewarding gameplay, with a strong focus on combat, character progression, and build crafting. The procedurally generated maps, skill leveling, and exploration add depth and replayability, while the accessible controls and instant save feature enhance the overall experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.17): Players are excited about the game's depth, unique mechanics, and future updates. The engaging gameplay, complex systems, and open-world exploration, along with the promise of continuous improvement and more content, contribute to this excitement.
- Frustration (weight 0.13): Players are frustrated with various aspects of the game, including mechanics, progression issues, and bugs. Specific frustrations include no escape from outdoor encounters, game-breaking bugs, difficult melee combat, and issues with the healing system and repetitive gameplay.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.1): Players are satisfied with the game's rewarding progression, accessibility, and difficulty balance. The complexity and strategic depth, along with quick bug fixes and high-quality localization, contribute to a positive experience.
- Excited (weight 0.08): Players are excited about the game's unique features, depth, and future development. The game's challenge, balance, and active development, along with the expectation for the full version, contribute to this excitement.
- Happy (weight 0.05): Players are happy with the fun and enjoyable gameplay mechanics, including character progression, combat, and the freedom to explore. The game's depth and the availability of multiple languages, including Japanese, enhance the overall experience.
- Frustrated (weight 0.04): Players are frustrated with annoying chore mechanics, randomly refreshed town merchants, and the travel fatigue mechanic. The lack of information and guides, along with game mechanics and difficulties, contribute to this frustration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.03): Players are disappointed with the game's very easy and short content, lack of challenge, and design choices. The use of AI-generated content and rudimentary coding, along with release delays, contribute to this disappointment.
- Disappointed (weight 0.03): Players are disappointed with the lack of quality-of-life features, balancing issues, and the lack of content depth and breadth. The game's current state and the developer's response to feedback contribute to this disappointment.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Players are enthusiastic about the game's fun skill system, character building, and engaging gameplay mechanics. The game's balanced design and diverse mechanics contribute to this enthusiasm.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the developer's attention to detail, the game's depth, and the developer's responsiveness. The engaging gameplay and continuous updates contribute to this appreciation.
- Hope (weight 0.02): Players hope that the game will be further polished and appreciate the addition of languages like Russian. The future potential of the game contributes to this hope.
- Love (weight 0.02): Players love the game for its dynamic world and overall enjoyable gameplay. The game's engaging mechanics and depth contribute to this love.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Players feel nostalgic due to the game's old-school RPG feel and emotional attachment to NPCs. The game's charm and reminders of classic RPGs contribute to this nostalgia.
- Nostalgic (weight 0.01): Players feel nostalgic as the game reminds them of classic RPGs like Morrowind, Daggerfall, and ADOM. The game's charm and similarities to these classic games contribute to this feeling.
- Boredom (weight 0.01): Players experience boredom due to the lack of updated main quests and variety in gameplay. The game's monotony and lack of new content contribute to this boredom.
- Anticipation (weight 0.01): Players anticipate future updates and features, including controller support. The expectation of continuous improvement and new content contributes to this anticipation.
- Grateful (weight 0.01): Players are grateful for the game's Japanese language support. The inclusion of multiple languages enhances the game's accessibility and enjoyment.
- Enthusiastic (weight 0.01): Players are enthusiastic and recommend the game due to its engaging and diverse gameplay mechanics. The game's fun skill system and character building contribute to this enthusiasm.
- Curiosity (weight 0.01): Players are curious about the game's intriguing plot and procedural character starts. The game's unique features and depth contribute to this curiosity.}