Info about 1000xRESIST:

Official game description:
Buzz
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_"1000xRESIST nails what it's going for—a blend of "big idea" sci-fi and coming-of-age story."_  
\- PC Gamer  
_"At its heights, it achieves the cerebral complexity I expect from the likes of Hideo Kojima or Yoko Taro..."_  
\- PC GamesN  
_"It’s a lucid dream, hand crafted for you. It’s extraordinary. It’s something really very special. In a world plagued by extruded content emanating vacuously from every screen, we should be so lucky."_  
\- Giant Bomb
About the Game
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The three time IGF award nominated 1000xRESIST is a thrilling sci-fi adventure. 1000 years in the future, humanity is all but extinguished and a disease spread by an alien occupation keeps the survivors underground. You are Watcher. You dutifully fulfil your purpose in service of the ALLMOTHER, until the day you learn a shocking secret that changes everything.
In the near future we learn we are not alone in the universe. A mysterious alien race of giant entities arrives. We call them the Occupants.
They are not hostile, but it doesn’t matter. Their arrival is a death sentence. Humanity is wiped out in a matter of months, succumbing to a disease the Occupants have brought to our planet.
There is one survivor, a teenage girl called Iris. Somehow she is immune.
1000 years later. Iris is not only immune but immortal. She has birthed a new society consisting exclusively of her own clones.
She calls them Sisters. They call her the ALLMOTHER.
Unlike the ALLMOTHER, the sisters are not immune. They must wear masks 24/7 to avoid breathing the diseased air even in the Orchard - an underground bunker where they live in constant fear of an Occupant attack.
The ALLMOTHER lives in her own compound on the front line of the war with the Occupants. All Sisters dream of one day being able to take the train and join her in the fight.
Within the Orchard, every sister has an assigned function, while six sisters have special roles to play…
Principal - Head of administration and oversight of the Orchard
Bang Bang Fire - Head of military
Knower - Head of knowledge preservation
Fixer - Head of engineering
Healer - Head of medical and cloning
And you - the new **Watcher**.
Your role is unique. You have the great privilege of reliving and interpreting the memories of the ALLMOTHER through a process known as Communion, made possible by Secretary, your floating AI companion.
As the game begins, you are excited to embark on your first Communion.
But all is not well.
Your closest sister, Fixer, comes to you with a dangerous revelation. You have been lied to. The ALLMOTHER is not what she claims to be.
Fixer’s claims rock the foundations of your world, throwing everything you know and believe into doubt.
After Fixer is executed for her treason, it falls to you to discover the truth.
Dive into the memories of the ALLMOTHER.
Explore pivotal moments in her life from high school days and the arrival of the Occupants to the creation of the Orchard and the birth of the first sisters.
Jump back and forth through moments in time within these memories to solve puzzles and access locked off areas and secrets.
In between Communions, explore the Orchard - a large underground hub area which houses you and your sisters, has many characters to speak to, and holds many things to uncover.
Find the truth and reclaim your legacy.
Experience perspective shifts both literal and metaphorical as the game blends between 3rd person adventure, visual novel and first person walking simulator while throwing twists, turns and revelations at you until you question everything you think you know.
Born from an eclectic set of inspirations, including the games of Yoko Taro (NieR:Automata), the anime of Satoshi Kon (Perfect Blue) and Naoko Yamada (A Silent Voice), and even the theatre of Robert Wilson (Einstein on the Beach), 1000xRESIST tells a story in ways only a game can while simultaneously bringing fresh ideas to interactive storytelling from theatre, dance, performance art, and cinema.
Enjoy more than 10 hours of playtime brought to life with over 15,000 lines of fully voiced dialogue from a brilliant cast of Asian-Canadian actors and an incredible soundtrack from two composers.
ABOUT THE DEVELOPER
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1000xRESIST is created by sunset visitor 斜陽過客, an independent studio based in Vancouver (Canada) dedicated to telling diverse stories through the lens of speculative fiction. We are a group of majority Asian-Canadian diaspora creators with a decade of experience in dance, theatre, music, film, visual arts, and new media arts, bringing our background in the experimental performing arts to interactive media.

Release date: May 9, 2024

Categories: Narrative Adventure, Visual Novel, Walking Simulator, First-Person Perspective, Third-Person Perspective, Choice-based Narrative, Time-based Mechanics, Puzzle Solving

Feature scans:
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: External Data Dependency for Learning; summary: The reviews highlight a mix of positive and negative experiences. One notable issue is the reliance on external data sources like Wikis to understand complex mechanics within the game. This indicates a barrier to learning game systems, which can detract from the overall user experience.
- Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback for the Steam Deck experience reveals a mix of performance issues, positive performance feedback, readability issues, and stability issues. While some users report consistent frame rates and good performance, others experience significant lag, choppy frame rates, and crashes. Additionally, small text readability can be a problem for some users.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $18.00 - $20.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence shows that many users find the game worth its price, often mentioning the $20 price point as reasonable for the experience provided. Several reviews emphasize that the game is worth its weight in gold and worth every penny, indicating a strong sentiment that the game's value aligns well with its current price of $19.99. Additionally, the consistent mention of the game being worth it, even at full price, supports the idea that the community considers the fair base-game price range to be around the current price.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 10.0h
  - Story completion: 10.0h
  - Session length: 2.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provided by users indicates a range of playtime experiences. Most users report a typical total time to finish the game around 10 hours, with some mentioning 6 hours and others up to 22 hours. The main story completion time is frequently cited as around 10 hours, with additional time spent on side activities like achievement hunting. Session lengths vary, but some users mention playing for extended periods in a single sitting, indicating sessions of several hours. Endgame content is less frequently mentioned, suggesting it may not be a significant time investment compared to the main story.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game has a slow and confusing start but becomes significantly more engaging and enjoyable after the initial few hours or chapters, once the story and characters begin to develop.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Completion of the initial setup or introduction
  - Time to anchor: 2h 0m
  - Friction: Slow pacing at the start; Confusing navigation; Dull settings; Awkward voice acting
  - Unlock drivers: Story development; Character interactions; Mystery elements
  - Conditions: Willingness to endure slow initial pacing; Appreciation for deep narrative; Interest in character-driven stories
- Player Archetypes:
  - Narrative Explorer (buy)
    - Motivation: Engaging with deep, meaningful stories and themes.
    - Playstyle: Explores every narrative detail, enjoys walking simulators for their story.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: story lover; sci-fi fan
    - Reference games: Three Body Problem; Brave New World; Star Trek: DS9; NieR:Automata; Neon Genesis Evangelion
  - Critical Evaluator (sale)
    - Motivation: Assessing the game's technical and experiential quality.
    - Playstyle: Analyzes gameplay mechanics and technical performance critically.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: critical player; technical reviewer
    - Reference games: The Hunger Games
  - Achievement Hunter (buy)
    - Motivation: Completing the game and achieving all possible in-game accomplishments.
    - Playstyle: Focuses on completing all achievements and exploring every aspect of the game.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: completionist; achievement hunter
    - Reference games: Disco Elysium


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:
- Compelling and well-crafted narrative (weight 0.97): The game features a narrative-driven experience with a compelling and well-elaborated story. It is praised for its innovative and interactive storytelling, strong main narrative, and narrative complexity.
- High-quality dialogue and music (weight 0.47): The game offers rich and engaging dialogues along with a beautiful soundtrack. The voice acting is also highly praised, contributing to an immersive experience.
- Exploration of deep and profound themes (weight 0.43): The game explores a variety of deep and complex themes, including identity, belief, grief, generational trauma, and more. These themes are carefully and thoughtfully presented.
- Unique and original storytelling (weight 0.39): The game stands out for its unique and original story, which is both impactful and thought-provoking. It offers a unique mix of elements and a distinctive narrative structure.
- Beautiful and striking visuals (weight 0.35): The game is visually stunning, with beautiful graphics and a charming art style. The visual elements are praised for their evocative and poetic qualities.
- Thought-provoking and emotional experience (weight 0.33): The game provides a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant experience. It engages players with complex decisions and reflections, making it deeply impactful.

Common complaints:
- Lack of substantial gameplay (weight 0.43): Gameplay is frequently described as very light, almost non-existent, and lacking depth. Many players feel there is not enough traditional gameplay elements, making it feel less like a game and more like a visual novel.
- Poor map and level design (weight 0.43): The map and level design are frequently cited as confusing, poorly laid out, and maze-like. Players often find navigation frustrating and the environments disorienting.
- Pacing and narrative issues (weight 0.23): The game's pacing is often criticized for being slow, particularly at the beginning. Additionally, the story execution and ending are seen as disappointing and poorly executed.
- Choices lack meaningful impact (weight 0.16): Players feel that the choices made throughout the game, especially dialogue choices, have minimal to no impact on the story progression or outcome, making them feel inconsequential.
- Mediocre voice acting (weight 0.13): The voice acting is often criticized as nonchalant, annoying, and mediocre. Some voice actors are perceived as unenthusiastic, detracting from the overall experience.
- Unlikable and underdeveloped characters (weight 0.07): Characters are often described as unlikable, underdeveloped, and uncharismatic. This makes it difficult for players to connect with or care about the characters.
- Deus Ex Machina plot (weight 0.06): The plot is criticized for relying heavily on a Deus Ex Machina, where the resolution feels unearned and abruptly fixed by external forces rather than the characters' actions.

Gameplay feedback:
- Interactive narrative experience (weight 0.65): The game is heavily focused on an interactive story, blending visual novel elements with narrative-driven gameplay. Players engage with the story through choices and dialogue, creating a non-linear storytelling experience.
- Visual novel with walking simulator elements (weight 0.26): The game combines elements of visual novels and walking simulators. Players navigate 3D environments while engaging in dialogue and making choices that drive the narrative forward.
- Time travel and memory mechanics (weight 0.18): The game features time travel and memory mechanics, which are used to advance the story and solve puzzles. These mechanics add depth to the narrative and gameplay experience.
- Platforming and puzzle elements (weight 0.17): The game includes occasional light platforming and puzzle-solving segments. These elements are secondary to the main narrative but provide variety in gameplay.
- Themes of generational trauma (weight 0.07): The game explores themes of generational trauma, PTSD, and societal issues. These themes are woven into the narrative and character interactions, adding depth to the story.
- Character interactions and emotional engagement (weight 0.07): The game emphasizes character interactions and emotional engagement, allowing players to connect with the story and characters on a deeper level.
- Map navigation issues (weight 0.06): Some players found the map layout to be large and confusing, making navigation challenging. This can detract from the overall gameplay experience.

Performance notes:
- Graphical issues and low quality (weight 0.14): Graphics are reported to be headache-inducing with issues like chromatic aberration, low-quality textures, and models that look rough and awful.
- Optimized for Steam Deck (weight 0.1): The game runs exceptionally well on Steam Deck, providing a perfect gaming experience for users of this device.
- FPS and performance issues (weight 0.08): Players report frequent FPS drops and performance issues, particularly in certain environments and during specific sequences like the ending sequence on Steam Deck.
- Stable single-player experience (weight 0.05): The game provides a generally stable single-player experience, though it may not be very complex or hard to run.
- Low PC requirements (weight 0.03): The game has low PC requirements, making it accessible to users with less powerful hardware.
- Crashing on Linux (weight 0.03): There are reports of the game crashing specifically on Linux systems.
- Slow character movement (weight 0.03): The game has been criticized for slow character movement, which affects the overall gameplay experience.
- Poor character animations (weight 0.03): Character animations are reported to be of poor quality, detracting from the game's visual appeal.
- Random CPU load spikes (weight 0.03): Players experience random spikes in CPU load, which can lead to performance issues and interruptions in gameplay.
- Game fails to start (weight 0.03): Some users report being unable to start the game at all, indicating potential launch issues.
- Black screen during cinematics (weight 0.02): There is a specific bug causing a black screen during cinematic sequences, disrupting the narrative experience.

Recommendations:
- Narrative-driven game lovers (weight 0.34): This game is highly recommended for those who enjoy narrative-driven games, visual novels, and story-heavy experiences. It is praised for its unique narrative setting and emotional impact.
- Sci-fi and visual novel fans (weight 0.18): The game is recommended for sci-fi fans and those who enjoy sci-fi visual novels. It offers a unique way to experience an amazing sci-fi story.
- Mature and philosophical themes (weight 0.17): The game is a must for fans of mature themes and philosophical narratives. It offers deep narratives, emotional weight, and a unique visual style.
- Specific audience recommendations (weight 0.16): The game is recommended for specific audiences, such as those suffering from gaming fatigue, fans of certain game genres, and those who appreciate games as art.
- Strong overall recommendation (weight 0.11): The game receives strong recommendations overall, with many players suggesting it is a must-play experience.
- Technical flaws but worth playing (weight 0.09): Despite its technical flaws and faults, the game is highly recommended for its unique experience and emotional impact.
- Blind playthrough recommended (weight 0.09): Players are advised to go into the game blind to fully enjoy the experience. This approach is believed to enhance the overall impact of the game.
- Interactive storytelling (weight 0.08): The game is recommended for those who enjoy interactive storytelling experiences and using interactions to piece together the story.
- Pacing and gameplay tips (weight 0.05): Players suggest consuming the game a chapter a day and talking to everyone possible in each chapter to fully experience the story.
- Negative reviews present (weight 0.04): Some players advise against buying or spending time on the game, indicating that it may not be suitable for everyone.
- Remaster interest (weight 0.03): Some players express interest in buying a remaster of the game, indicating a strong attachment to the game's experience.

Other player notes:
- Spanish translation patch (weight 0.03): Mention of a translation patch for Spanish language support.
- Game gifted by others (weight 0.03): Several players mentioned receiving the game as a gift.
- Discovered through TikTok (weight 0.02): A player discovered their favorite game through a random TikTok.

Emotions:
- Admiration (weight 0.1): Players admire the game's storytelling, thematic depth, and artistic presentation. The narrative is praised for its complexity, originality, and emotional impact, with many highlighting the voice acting, character development, and unique setting as standout features.
- Excitement (weight 0.07): The game's narrative and themes generate excitement, with players eagerly anticipating future projects from the studio. The suspenseful plot, rich narrative, and intriguing twists keep players engaged and looking forward to more.
- Disappointment (weight 0.06): Some players feel disappointed due to the game's execution, lack of traditional gameplay elements, and technical flaws. The ending and later chapters are criticized for not meeting expectations set by the initial chapters, leading to a sense of letdown.
- Frustration (weight 0.06): Players express frustration with the game's mechanics, navigation, and level design. The repetitive scenes, slow character movement, and confusing map contribute to a frustrating experience.
- Awe (weight 0.05): The game's narrative and emotional impact leave players in awe. The complex and beautiful storytelling, along with the depth of character development, creates a profound and awe-inspiring experience.
- Surprise (weight 0.04): Players are surprised by the game's quality and depth, which exceed their expectations. The shocking twists, unexpected themes, and impressive narrative take players by surprise.
- Joy (weight 0.03): The game brings joy through its art style, story, and emotional impact. Players enjoy the characters, story depth, and personal connections, making it a cherished experience.
- Sadness (weight 0.03): The game's emotionally challenging themes and heart-wrenching story evoke sadness. Players are moved to tears by the painful and important themes explored in the narrative.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.03): Players enjoy the game's story, graphics, and overall experience. Despite some minor issues, the narrative, soundtrack, and voice acting contribute to a positive and enjoyable experience.
- Engagement (weight 0.03): The game's complex narrative, interesting perspectives, and thought-provoking themes keep players engaged. The storytelling, characters, and atmosphere create a deeply engaging experience.
- Appreciation (weight 0.03): Players appreciate the game's narrative structure, unique qualities, and artistic compositions. The story, characters, and overall presentation are highly valued and appreciated.
- Gratitude (weight 0.02): Players express gratitude for the game's personal impact and the experience it provides. The game's ability to make players feel seen and its lovely story evoke a sense of gratitude.
- Positive (weight 0.02): Players have a positive experience with the game's artistic and narrative qualities. The enjoyment of the story, its depth, and writing quality contribute to an overall positive sentiment.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.02): Players feel satisfied with the game's unique narrative experience, sound design, and overall greatness. The slow pace, soundtrack, and graphical style contribute to a satisfying experience.
- Fascination (weight 0.02): The game's rich themes, strong imagery, and unique journey fascinate players. The exploration of deep themes and the surreal setting create a wonderfully strange and fascinating experience.
- Engrossed (weight 0.02): Players become engrossed in the game's narrative, which delivers constant emotional impacts. The story and art direction keep players glued to their seats, playing for extended periods.
- Curiosity (weight 0.02): The game's intriguing narrative and thought-provoking questions spark curiosity. Players are curious about the story's end and the game's unique elements, driving them to explore further.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): The game evokes nostalgia, making players think about it long after finishing. The emotional impact and desire to replay the game contribute to a sense of nostalgia.
- Engaged (weight 0.01): Players are engaged by the game's interesting story, complex plot twists, and compelling narrative. The emotional soundtrack and well-developed characters create an engaging experience.}