Info about LEGO® Brawls:

Official game description:
Build your way brick-by-brick through adventurous LEGO® dioramas!
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About the Game
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LEGO Brawls is an easy-pick-up, "everybody-friendly" platform brawler. Whether you're looking for a quick play casual battle, an unlockables grind, a competitive rank climb to the top of the global leaderboards, or even just creative brawler building, LEGO Brawls has something for you!  
Design your ultimate LEGO Minifigure hero with unique style, strategy and personality. With over 77 TRILLION combination possibilities, almost anything is possible. A cactus with an attitude? A scrappy janitor ninja who happens to have fighting chickens? A sledgehammer-swinging clown with a few scores to settle? Sure!  
From the swashbuckling shores of Barracuda Bay, to the waterlogged caverns of Ninjago Seabound, to a dusty wild west saloon and the mythical Monkie Kid jungle, all of your favorite LEGO themes are brawlable! Collect unlockable minifigures, power-ups, and emotes along the way.  
Cross-play your friends across platforms! Team up and brawl 4v4, party with friends, or play a battle royale-style game mode where it’s “every-player-for-themself”. With multiple game modes, levels have unique challenges and win conditions.

Release date: Sep 2, 2022

Categories: Platformer, Brawler Combat, Character Customization, Multiplayer, Local Co-op, Casual Game, Family-Friendly, Collectibles

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 0; verdict: Fair; summary: The game is praised for its lack of microtransactions and accessible battle pass system. Players appreciate the ability to unlock content through gameplay without additional purchases.
- Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals significant issues with the game's controls and responsiveness, which are critical aspects of the user experience. While there are some positive reviews, the prevalent negative feedback on controls and technical issues suggests a need for improvement in these areas.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $2.00 - $5.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence shows that users frequently mention the game being worth it at around $2, especially when purchased on sale. Multiple reviews indicate that paying more than this amount does not seem justified based on the perceived value and content of the game. The general sentiment is that the game is enjoyable but not worth a higher price.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 8.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 0.5h
  - Endgame: 100.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several data points about playtime. The first quote indicates that a player grew tired after about eight hours, suggesting that the game completion time might be around this range. The second quote mentions a player seeing themselves playing for a hundred more hours, which could imply a high endgame playtime potential. The third quote supports the idea of shorter session lengths, indicating that the game is enjoyable in brief sessions. The fourth quote reinforces the idea of shorter, intermittent play sessions rather than long grinds.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: LEGO Brawls starts fun with its customization and multiplayer features but becomes repetitive and less enjoyable over time.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Customization and multiplayer chaos
  - Time to anchor: 0h 30m
  - Friction: Repetitive gameplay; Lack of depth in combat
  - Unlock drivers: Customization options; Multiplayer chaos
  - Conditions: Playing with friends; Casual gameplay expectations
- Player Archetypes:
  - Casual Family Gamer (sale)
    - Motivation: Fun and creativity with family and friends.
    - Playstyle: Casual, low-pressure gaming sessions with an emphasis on creativity and simplicity.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Casual Gamer; Family Gamer
    - Reference games: Stick Fight; Brawlhalla
  - Customization Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Customization and playing with friends.
    - Playstyle: Creative and social gaming sessions with a focus on character customization.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Customization Lover; Social Gamer
    - Reference games: Super Smash Bros.; Brawlhalla
  - Completionist Grinder (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Unlocking and collecting all content.
    - Playstyle: Grinding and completing challenges to unlock all available content.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: Completionist; Grinder
    - Reference games: Brawlhalla; Super Smash Bros.


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:
- Enjoyable and fun gameplay (weight 0.59): Players find the game enjoyable and fun, with many highlighting its family-friendly and casual nature.
- Extensive character customization (weight 0.58): The game offers a wide range of customization options for characters and abilities, which is highly praised by players.
- Variety of game modes (weight 0.29): The game features multiple game modes and styles, providing a diverse gaming experience.
- Great for playing with friends (weight 0.29): The game is highly recommended for playing with friends, both online and locally.
- Classic LEGO charm (weight 0.28): The game captures the classic charm and humor of LEGO, making it appealing to fans.
- Easy achievements (weight 0.2): Players appreciate the ease of unlocking and completing achievements in the game.
- Refreshing LEGO fighting game (weight 0.16): The game combines proven fighting mechanics with LEGO's unique humor and style, offering a refreshing experience.
- Cross-platform play (weight 0.16): The game supports cross-platform play, allowing players on different devices to play together.
- Runs well on Steam Deck (weight 0.11): The game is noted for running well on the Steam Deck, providing a good gaming experience on the platform.

Common complaints:
- Limited player base and modes (weight 0.7): There are few online players and limited gameplay modes, including a lack of local co-op and single-player options.
- Repetitive gameplay (weight 0.57): Players find the gameplay very repetitive with no replayability, making it boring and not fun like other fighting games.
- Poor controls and customization (weight 0.52): The game has poorly defaulted controls and lacks button mapping or rebinding options, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- Lack of depth and simplicity (weight 0.45): The combat system is extremely simple and lacks depth, with only a few special moves available, making the gameplay feel underwhelming.
- Menu and button issues (weight 0.4): The menu system is non-intuitive and often fails, with buttons sometimes having no effect or menus becoming un-interactable.
- Technical issues and bugs (weight 0.32): The game suffers from various technical issues, including excessive bugs, freezing, and connection errors.
- Progress and save issues (weight 0.12): Players report that they cannot save their progress, leading to lost progress and frustration.
- Lag and movement issues (weight 0.12): The game has lag issues and movement problems, affecting the overall gameplay experience.
- Grindy unlock system (weight 0.11): Unlocking characters and other content requires a significant grind, which can be off-putting for players.
- Dull and similar maps (weight 0.1): The maps in the game are small and similar, becoming dull after a while.
- Unfair ranking system (weight 0.1): The ranking system in the game feels unfair and seems broken to many players.
- Dumb and terrible bots (weight 0.09): The bots in the game are pretty dumb and terrible, making the gameplay experience less enjoyable.

Gameplay feedback:
- Progression and reward systems (weight 0.53): Players can enjoy daily rewards, a progression system, achievements, and a battle pass system to unlock various items and advance their rankings.
- Multiplayer and various game modes (weight 0.51): The game features multiple modes, including team-based, free-for-all, coop, and versus modes, catering to different player preferences.
- Extensive character customization (weight 0.48): The game offers a wide range of options for customizing characters, including their appearance, abilities, and accessories.
- Similar to popular fighting games (weight 0.39): The gameplay is compared to other popular fighting games like Tekken, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, and Super Smash Bros.
- Themed maps and power-ups (weight 0.17): The game features themed maps and a variety of power-ups that players can use to enhance their gameplay.
- Local multiplayer options (weight 0.15): The game supports local multiplayer and couch co-op, although there may be some limitations.
- Collecting LEGO characters (weight 0.1): Players can collect characters from different LEGO franchises, adding a collectible aspect to the game.
- Lacks advanced movements (weight 0.09): Some players feel the game lacks special moves and advanced movement options.

Performance notes:
- Performance issues on various platforms (weight 0.38): The game exhibits poor optimization and slow loading times, particularly on certain platforms. However, it runs well on Steam Deck and PC for some users.
- Server and connectivity issues (weight 0.27): There are numerous reports of connection errors, lag issues, and frequent disconnections. Online connectivity is a significant problem for many players.
- Menu and interface problems (weight 0.26): Players frequently encounter issues with the menu, including constant failures and getting stuck. The interface is often unresponsive, and buttons may not function correctly.
- Game freezing and crashes (weight 0.18): The game is prone to freezing and crashing, which significantly impacts the gameplay experience. Some players report that the game does not work at all.
- Graphical glitches (weight 0.16): Some players report screen flickering and oddly muted sound design. The game is described as a little glitchy overall.
- Input and response problems (weight 0.12): Players experience issues with the game not responding to input after the first run. Additionally, specific buttons like the 'A' button may not function correctly.
- Brawl functionality issues (weight 0.06): There are reports that brawls do not work sometimes, which can be frustrating for players.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for LEGO fans (weight 0.26): The game is highly recommended for LEGO enthusiasts and fans of all ages. It is considered a good purchase for those who enjoy LEGO games.
- Worth buying on sale (weight 0.22): Many players suggest buying the game when it is on sale. It is seen as a good value purchase during discount periods.
- Recommended for Chinese players (weight 0.12): The game is recommended for players who enjoy chaotic fun. It is suggested for those who enjoy playing with friends.
- Add new series (weight 0.12): Players have expressed a desire for the addition of new series to the game, indicating a want for more content and variety.
- Perfect for quick play (weight 0.07): The game is ideal for quick play sessions, making it easy to pick up and play for short periods.
- Shared fun experience (weight 0.06): The game is noted for providing a shared fun experience, making it enjoyable for groups.
- Recommended for party games (weight 0.06): The game is recommended for party game settings, suggesting it is fun in social gatherings.
- Advisable to play with a controller (weight 0.05): It is advisable to play the game with a controller for a better gaming experience.
- Fans of Super Smash Bros (weight 0.05): If you're a fan of Super Smash Bros, you'll likely enjoy this game as it shares similar gameplay elements.
- Recommend playing other games (weight 0.05): Some players recommend playing other games like Brawlhalla instead, suggesting a preference for alternative gaming experiences.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.25): Players are frustrated primarily due to technical issues such as bugs, unresponsive controls, and menu problems. Additionally, the repetitive gameplay, lack of customization options, and the grind for unlocking items contribute significantly to this frustration.
- Joy (weight 0.18): Players find joy in the game's simplicity, family-friendly nature, and the ability to play with friends and family. The customization options and the fun, fast-paced gameplay also contribute to this positive emotion.
- Disappointment (weight 0.11): Players feel disappointed due to the game's lack of depth, repetitive gameplay, and the absence of expected features. The game's simplicity and lack of variety compared to other similar games also contribute to this sentiment.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.11): Players enjoy the game for its fun and fast-paced matches, variety of power-ups and weapons, and the addictive gameplay loop. The character customization and the variety of game modes also add to the enjoyment.
- Excitement (weight 0.11): Players are excited by the game's creative use of LEGO themes, character customization, and the variety of gameplay styles. The vibrant themed maps and the fun, fast-paced brawler type gameplay also contribute to this excitement.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.1): Players are satisfied with the game's balanced gameplay, lack of microtransactions, and the customization options. The game's performance and the enjoyable matches, especially with friends, add to this satisfaction.
- Happy (weight 0.05): Players are happy with the game's positive experience, especially when playing with friends and family. The enjoyment of the game's mechanics and customization options also contribute to this happiness.
- Positive (weight 0.04): Players have a positive view of the game due to its simplicity, customization options, and good performance on Steam Deck. The game's introduction to fighting games for kids is also seen positively.
- Frustrated (weight 0.02): Players are frustrated due to poor optimization and server issues. Online connectivity problems and limitations in gameplay modes significantly contribute to this frustration.
- Angry (weight 0.01): Players are angry due to poor server performance and financial loss. These issues greatly impact their overall experience and satisfaction with the game.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Players are enthusiastic about the game because it is fun and highly recommended for playing with friends. The social aspect and enjoyment derived from multiplayer experiences drive this enthusiasm.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Players feel nostalgic as LEGO has been a significant part of many people's childhood. The game evokes fond memories and a sense of connection to their past.
- Anticipation (weight 0.01): Players feel anticipation due to the game's perceived potential. The expectation of future developments and improvements contributes to this sense of anticipation.}