Info about ZERO Sievert:

Official game description:
**Thank you for over 500,000 copies sold!**
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Half a million players have stepped into the radioactive ruins, scavenged for precious loot, and fought tooth and nail to make it out alive. That number represents not just sales, but stories. Thousands of extraction runs, loadouts tested, factions faced, and unforgettable moments of survival and chaos.
For those who are making runs into the radioactive wasteland, **THANK YOU!** And for those of you thinking if you should join them, well, I know 500,000 reasons why you should...  
Happy hunting...
_The world has ended._ ZERO Sievert charges you with scavenging equipment across multiple areas, all set in an atmospheric fictitious post-apocalyptic Eastern Europe setting. Your base of operations, the bunker, is filled with traders, modding stations, and areas to make your own, providing you with progression across your excursions into the wild.
Once you’re out in the wilds of the wasteland, however, the situation becomes a lot less secure. Across the six biomes of the game, you’ll initially be armed with little more than a gun and a bottle of water, after which point it’s up to you to recover items, take out bandits, and most importantly, get back alive.
And **be warned**; the nuclear fallout may have impacted some of the local wildlife…
**Learn To Survive, Fast**
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With a complete new hunter experience, our tutorial takes you (loosely) by the hand and equips you with the knowledge, skills and guns you'll need to to survive and thrive in the world of ZERO Sievert.
**A Wasteland to Explore**
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Procedurally generated maps make every journey different, with ever-changing hiding spots, loot locations, weather, and layouts. With six maps to explore, be sure to adapt and learn each one's secrets to get in, get out, and get better.
**Full Weapon Modification**
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Hunt in a way that suits your playstyle, with over 50 unique guns and 150 mods that can be combined to make you the biggest threat in the wastes of ZERO Sievert. Create a weapon that suits your style or focus on stats to become the ultimate hunter.
**Maximise Your Gear and Skills**
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As you survive the harsh wasteland you’ll gain experience, sharpening your skills and unlocking new ways to become a deadly hunter. The Weapon Skill System allows you to level up various weapon types, boosting stats such as reload speed, damage, movement speed, and even unlocking unique perks tailored to each weapon. Beyond weapon XP, you can level-up your hunter with unique perks to help navigate the wasteland, tackle tough challenges, and take on more enemies.
**Choose your Faction**
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In Zakov you’ll encounter The Green Army, a group dedicated to maintaining law and order, or the Crimson Corporation, a global pharmaceutical and technology giant. As a hunter you can choose a faction, earn reputation, unlock unique faction quests, and collect special, high-tier loot to aid you in your journey throughout the wasteland!
**Looting and Questing**
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Multiple questlines guide you through the world of ZERO Sievert. Through talking with a range of characters you’ll slowly unravel information and lore about the world that’s been left behind. Alongside this, there are more than 100 different items to loot which can be used to craft new items, upgrade your own base, and trade.
**Modding & Steam Workshop**
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The Steam Workshop offers all new ways for you to experience the post-apocalyptic world of Zakov. Dive into a wide range of game changing mods that introduce new weapons to your arsenal, factions for you to work for, NPC’s to discover, quests, languages, and much more.

Release date: Oct 23, 2024

Categories: Extraction Shooter, Survival, Procedural Generation, Weapon Customization, Character Progression, Base Building, Mod Support, Top-Down Shooter

Feature scans:
- Wiki: score 10; verdict: Needs Improvement; summary: The game suffers from significant technical issues, a heavy dependency on external resources for progression, and a lack of in-game explanations for various mechanics. These issues collectively degrade the user experience, making it frustrating for many players.
- Proton/Linux: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game lacks a native Linux port, which is desired by some users. There are significant issues with getting the game to run using Proton, indicating compatibility problems that require extensive troubleshooting.
- Steam Deck: score 55; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback for the Steam Deck experience reveals several significant issues. Controller and inventory navigation problems are frequently mentioned, making the game frustrating to play. Users also report discrepancies in the game's verification status and resolution, which do not meet expected standards. Stability issues, including crashes and launch problems, are common and severely impact playability. Additionally, the lack of UI scaling and font size adjustment options affects the game's visual appeal and usability. Despite these issues, some users have had positive experiences, finding the game enjoyable on the Steam Deck.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $13.00 - $20.00
  - Reasoning: The majority of the evidence suggests that users find the game worth its current price of around $20, especially when on sale. Several reviews explicitly mention that the game is worth the $20 price tag, indicating a fair value for the content provided. However, there are also mentions of the game being worth a lower price, around $5 to $15, particularly when considering the game's content and gameplay loop. This mixed sentiment suggests a range where most users find the game fairly priced between $13 and $20.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 10.0h
  - Story completion: 15.0h
  - Session length: 0.2h
  - Endgame: 150.0h
  - Reasoning: The first piece of evidence suggests that the game can be completed in a few hours to ten hours, indicating a relatively short playtime for full game completion. The second piece mentions 50.4 hours of gameplay, which could be interpreted as the time taken to complete the main story. The third piece of evidence talks about dying within 10 minutes of gameplay, which, while not directly indicative of session length, suggests that sessions can be very short. The final piece of evidence mentions 150 hours as just the beginning, implying extensive endgame content.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game has a steep learning curve and punishing early game, but becomes enjoyable once players overcome initial challenges and reach the mid to late game with better gear.
  - Stance: Fun after initial struggle
  - Anchor: Reaching the mid to late game with better equipment
  - Time to anchor: 2h 0m
  - Friction: steep learning curve; punishing early game; poor tutorial; limited early game income; confusing mechanics; difficult early game
  - Unlock drivers: defeating the first boss; getting geared up; understanding game mechanics
  - Conditions: playing conservatively; exploring game menus; using community resources; upgrading weapons and armor
- Player Archetypes:
  - Hardcore Singleplayer Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoys the challenge and hardcore aspects of the game.
    - Playstyle: Prefers single-player, enjoys tweaking game settings, and appreciates the grind and difficulty.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Hardcore player; Singleplayer enthusiast
    - Reference games: Escape from Tarkov; Stalker
  - Frustrated Critic (no buy)
    - Motivation: Seeks a fun and well-optimized gaming experience.
    - Playstyle: Prefers games that are less punishing and more enjoyable.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: Critic; Casual player
    - Reference games: Duckov
  - Tarkov/Stalker Fan (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoys the challenge and hardcore aspects similar to Tarkov and Stalker.
    - Playstyle: Prefers single-player, enjoys the grind and difficulty, and appreciates the hardcore aspects.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Tarkov fan; Stalker fan
    - Reference games: Escape from Tarkov; Stalker
  - Social Competitor (sale)
    - Motivation: Seeks a more social and competitive gaming experience.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys challenging gameplay but desires more social and competitive features.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Co-Op enthusiast; Competitive player
    - Reference games: Escape from Tarkov; Stalker


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 0.26): The game is widely praised for its enjoyable and fun gameplay experience. Players find it entertaining with a solid learning curve and engaging mechanics.
- Great gunplay and weapons (weight 0.13): The game features a huge amount of guns with great sound effects and satisfying gunplay mechanics, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- Immersive atmosphere and sound (weight 0.13): Players appreciate the game's well-achieved atmosphere, immersive environments, and sound design, which enhance the overall experience.
- Good progression system (weight 0.12): The game offers a meaningful and satisfying progression system that players find engaging and rewarding.
- Unique extraction shooter experience (weight 0.11): The game is a unique single-player extraction shooter with survival elements, offering a distinct experience in the genre.
- Appealing pixel art graphics (weight 0.1): The game features pleasant and beautiful pixel art graphics that players find visually appealing and well-designed.
- Customizable difficulty settings (weight 0.1): Players appreciate the detailed and customizable difficulty settings, allowing for a tailored gaming experience.
- Hardcore and challenging gameplay (weight 0.1): The game offers a hardcore mode and challenging gameplay that players find rewarding and immersive.
- High replay value (weight 0.1): The game offers high replay value, providing engaging and immersive gameplay that keeps players coming back.
- Addictive gameplay loop (weight 0.09): The game is described as highly addictive with a compelling gameplay loop that keeps players engaged and time-consuming.
- Frequent updates and new content (weight 0.09): The game receives regular updates with additional content, which players appreciate as it adds depth and keeps the game fresh.
- Engaging and compelling story (weight 0.07): The story is engaging and the game provides an immersive storytelling experience that keeps players interested.
- Variety in quests and maps (weight 0.07): The game offers a decent amount of quests and a good variety in maps, providing diverse and fun experiences.
- Unique gameplay and design (weight 0.07): The game offers unique characteristics and map design, providing a distinct and well-designed gameplay experience.
- Similar to Escape from Tarkov (weight 0.06): The game is compared to Escape from Tarkov, offering a similar but less serious experience, which appeals to fans of the genre.
- Great mod support (weight 0.05): The game supports mods, allowing players to easily modify and enhance their gaming experience.
- Game improvements over time (weight 0.05): The game has shown improvements over time and has the potential to become a masterpiece, according to players.

Common complaints:
- Performance and optimization problems (weight 0.15): The game suffers from performance issues, including FPS drops in certain areas and limited FPS settings. These problems contribute to an overall feeling of the game being unpolished and in need of more optimization.
- Difficulty and balance issues (weight 0.13): Players experience a wide range of difficulty issues, from the game being too easy to artificially difficult. The difficulty curve is inconsistent, especially on consoles, and can be off-putting for new players due to a steep learning curve.
- Numerous bugs and glitches (weight 0.12): The game is plagued with various bugs, including game-breaking bugs and collision issues. Many players report that mods are often required to fix these bugs, indicating a lack of polish and stability.
- Repetitive and frustrating gameplay (weight 0.11): Players find the gameplay repetitive and tedious, with issues such as repetitive quests and grinding. The lack of variety and the repetitive nature of tasks contribute to a frustrating experience.
- Combat and gameplay limitations (weight 0.1): Players frequently mention the lack of melee combat and the dull, lackluster combat mechanics. The game also lacks variety in fauna and side quests, making the combat feel repetitive and unengaging.
- Inventory management issues (weight 0.09): Inventory management is a significant pain point for players, described as cumbersome and nightmarish. The lack of quality-of-life features for inventory management exacerbates these problems.
- AI and enemy behavior issues (weight 0.09): The AI behavior is inconsistent and sometimes unbalanced, leading to mixed and frustrating experiences. Players also report difficulty in identifying and differentiating between enemy units.
- Tutorial and guidance deficiencies (weight 0.09): The tutorial is inadequate, and there is a lack of information and guidance for new players. This can make the game difficult to learn and navigate, especially for beginners.
- Control and platform-specific issues (weight 0.08): There are significant control issues, particularly on the Steam Deck, where the controls are described as terrible and poorly laid out. Native controller support is also problematic and needs improvement.
- Story and mission design flaws (weight 0.08): The story is criticized for being poorly written, too short, and uncreative. Mission design is also flawed, with frustrating and poorly designed missions, particularly towards the end of the game.
- Base building and customization issues (weight 0.07): Base building is limited and problematic, with restrictions on base layout and customization. These limitations contribute to a less engaging and creative building experience.
- Visibility and weather effect issues (weight 0.06): Players report visibility problems during wind, rain, and foggy conditions. Additionally, excessive weather effects can be unwanted and detract from the gameplay experience.
- UI/UX and interface problems (weight 0.05): The UI/UX is described as atrocious, with various interface bugs and issues. These problems contribute to a poor overall user experience and indicate a need for significant improvements.
- Multiplayer and co-op limitations (weight 0.04): Players are disappointed by the lack of multiplayer and co-op modes, which limits the game's replayability and social aspects.
- Mod-related issues (weight 0.04): Mods often break the game or fail to load, leading to instability and crashes. This indicates a lack of support and compatibility for mods, which can enhance the gaming experience.
- Translation and lighting issues (weight 0.04): There are translation issues with broken characters and lighting problems. These issues can detract from the overall immersion and enjoyment of the game.
- Sound design and positioning problems (weight 0.04): The sound design is poor, with issues in sound positioning. These problems can affect the overall audio experience and immersion in the game.
- Language support limitations (weight 0.03): There is no Russian language support, which can be a significant limitation for Russian-speaking players and limit the game's accessibility.

Gameplay feedback:
- Inspired by STALKER and Tarkov (weight 0.18): The game draws heavy inspiration from STALKER and Escape from Tarkov, blending elements from both. Players often compare it to these games, noting similarities in gameplay and atmosphere.
- Extraction shooter with survival elements (weight 0.16): The game is frequently described as an extraction shooter, often combined with survival elements. Players appreciate the blend of these genres, highlighting the game's focus on scavenging and extraction mechanics.
- Weapon customization and variety (weight 0.13): A robust system for weapon customization and a wide variety of weapons are key features. Players enjoy the depth of weapon modding and the different options available for gunplay.
- Enemy AI and combat (weight 0.11): The game features a variety of enemy AI behaviors and combat strategies. Players note the high difficulty and the need for tactical approaches to enemy encounters.
- Quests and map variety (weight 0.11): The game offers a variety of quests and maps, with well-designed locations for exploration. Players appreciate the different themed maps and the structure of quests.
- High difficulty and tactical gameplay (weight 0.11): The game is known for its high difficulty and punishing gameplay, requiring tactical approaches. Players appreciate the challenge and the need for strategic planning.
- Procedural map generation (weight 0.1): Maps are procedurally generated, adding to the game's replayability. Players enjoy the dynamic and randomized nature of the maps and enemy spawns.
- Permadeath and hardcore modes (weight 0.1): Permadeath and hardcore modes are available, adding to the game's challenge. Players appreciate the high stakes and the additional difficulty provided by these modes.
- Progression and achievement system (weight 0.08): A detailed progression system with achievements is in place. Players appreciate the character development and the sense of accomplishment from the achievement system.
- Base building mechanics (weight 0.08): Base building and upgrading are key features, allowing players to develop their own bases. This adds a layer of strategy and customization to the gameplay.
- Inventory and ammo management (weight 0.08): Managing inventory and ammunition is crucial for survival. Players note the importance of these mechanics in adding depth and challenge to the gameplay.
- Survival mechanics (weight 0.08): Survival mechanics are a core part of the gameplay, requiring players to manage resources and make tactical decisions. The mechanics are challenging and add depth to the gameplay.
- Pixel art style (weight 0.07): The game features a charming pixel art style with well-marked hitboxes. Players enjoy the retro aesthetic and the clarity it provides in combat.
- Top-down perspective (weight 0.06): The game uses a top-down 2D perspective, which players find unique and engaging. This design choice is well-received and adds to the tactical gameplay.
- Atmosphere and immersion (weight 0.05): The game excels in creating an atmospheric and immersive setting. Players are drawn into the game world through its sound design and overall atmosphere.
- Looter-shooter genre (weight 0.04): The game fits within the looter-shooter genre, with a focus on single-player gameplay. Players enjoy the combination of shooting and looting mechanics.
- Workshop mods and crafting (weight 0.04): The game supports workshop mods and features a crafting system. Players enjoy the ability to customize their experience through mods and crafting.
- Faction reputation and economy (weight 0.04): The game includes a faction reputation system and an in-game economy. Players find these elements add depth to the gameplay and provide additional goals.
- Story and educational elements (weight 0.04): The game includes story elements and educational aspects that enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the narrative and the learning curve provided by these elements.
- Directional hearing and sound design (weight 0.04): Directional hearing and sound positioning are important mechanics. Players find these features enhance the immersion and tactical gameplay.
- Sniping mechanics (weight 0.04): Sniping with scopes and the ability to toggle sniper scope view are notable features. Players appreciate the precision and tactical options provided by these mechanics.
- Customizable settings (weight 0.04): The game offers a range of customizable settings, allowing players to tailor their experience. This includes difficulty settings and other customization options.
- NPC spawning mechanics (weight 0.04): The game features mechanics for spawning friendly and enemy NPCs. Players note the impact of these mechanics on gameplay and strategy.

Performance notes:
- FPS and performance issues (weight 0.13): There are frequent reports of FPS drops, frame rate issues, and general performance slowdowns, particularly during specific weather effects and in certain areas of the game.
- Game crashes and stability (weight 0.1): The game experiences crashes on various hardware, including low-end PCs, and some players report the game not loading at all.
- Steam Deck performance issues (weight 0.08): Players report mixed performance on Steam Deck, with some experiencing smooth gameplay while others encounter frame drops and performance issues.
- Weather effects impact performance (weight 0.07): Weather effects, such as fog, rain, and acid rain, are causing significant performance issues, including FPS drops.
- Technical and graphical issues (weight 0.05): Players have reported major technical problems, graphical changes, and issues with graphical settings, impacting the visual experience.
- Miscellaneous bugs and errors (weight 0.05): Various other bugs and errors have been reported, including JSON parse errors, texture creation errors, and system errors.
- Loading screen issues (weight 0.04): Players have encountered problems with loading screens, including getting stuck on endless loading screens or the game fully stopping loading.
- Compatibility issues (weight 0.04): There are various compatibility issues reported, including problems with Linux, multiple GPUs, and specific hardware configurations.
- Smooth performance on some systems (weight 0.04): Some players experience smooth performance, indicating that the game can run well on certain hardware setups.
- Audio and sound issues (weight 0.04): There are issues related to audio localization and sound design, including problems with rain sound volume.
- Memory leaks causing crashes (weight 0.03): Memory leak issues are causing the game to crash for some players, impacting the overall stability of the game.
- Update-related bugs (weight 0.03): Recent updates have introduced bugs that are affecting the gameplay experience for some players.
- Game speed and menu lag (weight 0.03): Some players experience the game running at unusually high speeds (e.g., 500% speed) and lag when accessing the menu.
- Specific hardware performance issues (weight 0.03): There are performance issues reported on specific hardware, such as Lenovo Legion Y7000P and certain laptops.
- Save file and progression issues (weight 0.03): There are issues related to save files, including save file bloat and XP resetting on level up.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for Tarkov fans (weight 0.1): This game is highly recommended for fans of Escape from Tarkov and similar extraction shooters. It serves as a good alternative or introduction to the genre.
- Worth buying on sale (weight 0.08): While the game is recommended, several reviews suggest that it is best to buy during a sale rather than at full price.
- Highly recommended purchase (weight 0.08): Many reviews highly recommend purchasing the game, citing its value and enjoyment, especially for fans of the genre.
- Add co-op multiplayer mode (weight 0.07): Players have expressed a strong desire for a cooperative multiplayer mode, suggesting it would enhance the gaming experience significantly.
- More maps and content (weight 0.07): There is a frequent request for additional maps and side quests to expand the game's content and replayability.
- Add more features and improvements (weight 0.06): Players have suggested various additions such as melee combat, followers, vehicles, rocket launchers, and a zoom option to enhance gameplay.
- Tips for new players (weight 0.06): Various tips and suggestions for new players to improve their experience, such as adjusting settings and turning off grass for better visibility.
- Inventory management improvements (weight 0.05): Suggestions for inventory management improvements include auto-sort, quick-move buttons, and restock options for ammo and meds.
- Mixed recommendations (weight 0.05): While many reviews recommend the game, some suggest playing other games instead or have mixed feelings about its value.
- Technical and accessibility improvements (weight 0.04): Requests for technical improvements such as ultrawide support, better key bindings, and accessibility options like color blind mode.
- Additional gameplay modes (weight 0.02): Suggestions for adding different gameplay modes such as PvP competition or leaderboards to increase the game's appeal.
- More story content (weight 0.02): Players have expressed a desire for more story content to deepen the game's narrative and engagement.

Other player notes:
- Enhance atmosphere with music and alcohol (weight 0.02): Players suggest that playing music and consuming alcohol can enhance the gaming atmosphere, making the experience more immersive and enjoyable.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.38): Players experience frustration due to a variety of technical issues such as frequent crashes, performance problems, and bugs. Additionally, gameplay mechanics including high difficulty, unclear instructions, and poor control schemes contribute to this frustration.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.18): Players enjoy the game for its engaging and challenging gameplay, detailed pixel art, and rewarding progression. The variety in firearms, skills, and customization options, along with the strategic depth, contribute to a fun and immersive experience.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.1): Players find satisfaction in the game's rewarding progression, deep weapon customization, and well-designed mechanics. The balance between challenge and satisfaction, along with the game's evolution and meaningful updates, enhances the overall experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.09): Players are excited about the game's engaging and challenging gameplay, deep customization options, and the thrill of looting. The unique blend of extraction shooter and roguelike elements, along with the anticipation for future updates, adds to the excitement.
- Disappointment (weight 0.08): Players feel disappointed due to the lack of multiplayer modes, unresolved issues, and performance problems. The game's unpolished state, lack of updates, and poor optimization also contribute to this disappointment.
- Anger (weight 0.03): Players express anger due to excessive difficulty, poor performance, and game crashes. Issues such as forced save systems, poor sound design, and frustrating game mechanics also contribute to this anger.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Players are enthusiastic about the game's addictive gameplay, fun loot shooting, and positive comparisons to other games. The engaging mechanics and the potential for future improvements add to this enthusiasm.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the game's unique single-player experience, detailed weapon builds, and rich content. The community mods and the developers' responsiveness to feedback also contribute to this appreciation.
- Hope (weight 0.01): Players hope for future improvements, more maps, and additional content. The potential for the game to be fully recommended with further updates and the addition of difficulty locking options also inspire hope.
- Engagement (weight 0.01): Players are engaged by the game's detailed narrative, character development, and enjoyable gameplay updates. The minimalist extraction shooter loop and the game's mechanics keep players engaged.
- Joy (weight 0.01): Players experience joy from the game's enjoyable gameplay, discovery of new content, and the overall fun experience. The game's mechanics and features contribute to this joy.
- Approval (weight 0): Players approve of the game due to its positive comparison to other games in the series. The game's mechanics and features are well-received.
- Boredom (weight 0): Players feel bored due to the lack of urgency in solo play and lower difficulties being boring. The repetitive nature of some gameplay elements contributes to this boredom.
- Nostalgia (weight 0): Players feel nostalgic due to the game's comparison to Stalker and the enjoyable hours spent playing. The game's mechanics and features evoke a sense of nostalgia.
- Annoyance (weight 0): Players are annoyed by melee enemies hitting and blocking shots, as well as the need for improvement in inventory management. These issues detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- Challenge (weight 0): Players find the game challenging due to the steep difficulty curve and rewarding gameplay. Missions that significantly increase game difficulty add to this challenge.
- Admiration (weight 0): Players admire the game for being a masterpiece and the best extraction shooter. The game's mechanics and features are highly regarded.
- Minor disappointment (weight 0): Players feel minor disappointment due to the game needing some polishing and content. The lack of Russian language support also contributes to this minor disappointment.}