Info about RimWorld - Biotech: Official game description: Raise a family with children, experiment with genetic modifications, and command your own mechanoid army and workforce. Raise a family -------------- Have children and raise a family through natural or artificial means. Colonists could give birth or use a surrogate mother, take in a band of orphans, and even gestate embryos in machines. Play matchmaker with your colonists, or let their relationships grow organically. Prepare for labor and childcare, and get ready to welcome your little ones to the world! Care for your babies -------------------- Keep your baby’s tummy full with lots of good eats, decorate an adorable nursery for playtime, and build a comfortable crib for a good night’s rest. Happy babies make for happy colonists. Watch over your children ------------------------ Give your children a rich and happy childhood by balancing their life between work and play. Help kids fulfill their learning desires by letting them explore nature, chat on the radio, spend time in class, daydream, scribble, and watch the grown-ups at work. Choose your children’s traits and passions at certain ages - the healthier their upbringing, the greater the variety of traits and passions to pick from. Growth vats offer a cheaper alternative to normal child raising. Use vats to accelerate your children’s development to quickly churn out dumb soldiers and simple workers. Genetic modification -------------------- Create your own genetically-modified colonists known as xenohumans. Curate a collection of exotic genes by purchasing them from traders, accepting them as quest rewards, or extracting them from your menagerie of xenohuman prisoners. Recombine genes to make bizarre and advantageous mixes of traits, and build your colony of xenohumans! Meet new xenohuman factions --------------------------- Engage with new factions consisting of exotic xenohumans. Xenohuman factions include hardy pig-people, poison-drinking waster pirates, unforgiving neanderthal hunters, and more. Factions feel different from each other - how you handle a group of frenzied fire-breathers will be different from stopping the wolf escorts sent by fur-bodied riflemen. Some xenohuman cultures are friendly, while others are hostile or prefer to be left alone. Join the immortal blood-drinkers -------------------------------- Sanguophages pass among humans undetected while concealing superhuman powers and working to satiate their genetic need for blood. Powered by superintelligent nano-machines, sanguophages are ageless, immortal, preternaturally beautiful, and capable of launching deadly spines and healing allies. You may join their cult if deemed worthy, or force them to grant you immortality. Build and control mechanoids ---------------------------- Make your colonist into a mechanitor - a person with a brain implant that lets them psychically command semi-living machines called mechanoids. Create mechanoids by growing them inside high-tech gestator tanks and command a wide variety of new combat and labor mechanoids. Build a mechanoid army and experiment with a variety of battle tactics using swarms of cheap, disposable gunners, tanky defenders, shield-projecting snipers, flame-spitters, and more. At home, make mechanoid workers that can manufacture goods, rescue and tend to colonists, build and repair structures, sow and harvest crops, haul stuff, and other tasks. Grow your swarm and upgrade your mechanitor into an unstoppable mechlord. Challenge super-mechanoid bosses -------------------------------- Call down three new super-mechanoid bosses to fight. Defeat these super-deadly enemies and their escorts and harvest special mechanoid chips from their smoking husks to advance your mechanoid technology. Adapt to pollution ------------------ Your mechanoid infrastructure produces toxic wastepacks. Left unfrozen, waste deteriorates and leaks pollutants into the environment. Pollution poisons your colonists, mutates plants and animals, blocks the sunlight, and attracts giant hostile insects. Manage your waste, or embrace pollution with new gear, detoxifier organs, and genetic modifications. Release date: Oct 21, 2022 Categories: Character Progression, Base Building, Resource Management, Survival, Strategy, Simulation, Genetic Engineering Simulation, Mechanoid Management Feature scans: - MTX: score 20; verdict: Mixed Reviews on Value; summary: The user reviews for this DLC highlight several key themes. The most prominent issue is the perception of the DLC being overpriced and not providing sufficient content to justify its cost. Many users advise potential buyers to wait and ensure they enjoy the base game before purchasing the DLC. There are also expectations about what content should be included in the base game versus paid DLC. Despite these criticisms, some users strongly recommend the DLC for the additional content and seamless integration with the base game. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: - Community fair range: $15.00 - $30.00 - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that the community considers the base game price to be around the same as the DLC prices, which are often mentioned as being half the price of the base game or similar to it. Additionally, there are frequent mentions of sales and discounts, indicating that the community expects to pay less than the full price. The reviews also highlight that the DLCs are considered expensive, further supporting the idea that the base game price is seen as high but fair when discounted. - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: 600.0h - Story completion: 200.0h - Session length: 2.0h - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct references to playtime. The first quote mentions 600 hours of gameplay before purchasing an expansion, indicating a significant investment of time. The second quote references 500 hours of gameplay, suggesting a substantial playtime. The third quote specifies 200 hours to reach a specific technological milestone, providing a clear metric for progression. The fourth quote describes session lengths focused on specific tasks, implying dedicated play sessions. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: The game's fun factor is heavily anchored in mid to late-game progression, with early game mechanics feeling disappointing and overwhelming. - Stance: Fun then drops - Anchor: Access to advanced systems like gene editing and mechanitor progression. - Time to anchor: 3h 0m - Friction: Steep learning curve; Limited early game impact; Overwhelming micromanagement - Unlock drivers: Gene editing; Mechanitor system; Advanced technological mechanics - Conditions: Mid to late game progression; Access to advanced systems; Engagement with complex mechanics - Player Archetypes: - Cautious Beginner (sale) - Motivation: Mastery of the base game - Playstyle: Gradual progression from base game to DLCs - Experience: newcomer - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: newbie; beginner - Reference games: RimWorld - Customization Enthusiast (sale) - Motivation: Customizable gameplay - Playstyle: Tailoring gameplay experience - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: player; gamer - Reference games: RimWorld; Ideology; Odyssey - Combat Strategist (buy) - Motivation: Combat and strategy - Playstyle: Combat-centric and strategic - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: player; gamer - Reference games: RimWorld; Ideology - Roleplaying Storyteller (buy) - Motivation: Roleplaying and storytelling - Playstyle: Immersive and narrative-driven - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: roleplayer; storyteller - Reference games: RimWorld; Ideology 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: - Addition of children mechanics (weight 0.37): The DLC introduces pregnancy, childbirth, and child-raising mechanics, adding legacy and organic family elements to the game. - Genetics system adds depth (weight 0.32): The addition of genetics introduces unique traits, character development, and strategic options, enhancing gameplay with features like genetic engineering and parenting systems. - Xenotypes and gene editing (weight 0.32): The introduction of xenotypes and gene editing allows for the creation of unique species and custom alien races, adding variety and depth to the game. - Highly praised DLC (weight 0.27): The Biotech DLC is considered a must-have and is highly praised for its comprehensive content and positive impact on the game. - Expansive content addition (weight 0.25): The DLC adds a significant amount of content, including new gameplay mechanics, events, and possibilities, making it a content-rich expansion. - New races and lore (weight 0.24): The addition of new races and scenarios enhances worldbuilding and gameplay, providing more diverse gameplay options. - Diverse content with mechs and children (weight 0.22): The DLC includes a variety of content such as mechs, children, genetic engineering, and vampires, enabling the creation of diverse colonies and adding rich gameplay mechanics. - Introduction of robot mechanics (weight 0.22): The addition of robots with various functions and abilities allows players to build a robot army, adding a new layer of strategy and utility. - Mechanoids and their functionalities (weight 0.2): Mechanoids are a significant addition, offering various functionalities and the ability to create and control mechanoids for different tasks. - Unique gameplay events (weight 0.1): The DLC introduces unique and memorable gameplay events, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Common complaints: - High price complaints (weight 0.34): Many players have expressed dissatisfaction with the high price of the game and its DLCs, stating that the cost is too high and not justified by the content added. - Child-rearing content issues (weight 0.22): The child-rearing and gene creation mechanics are criticized for being time-consuming, unappealing, and almost meaningless for strategy. Some players believe children should have been included in the base game. - Pollution management challenges (weight 0.16): The pollution system can become a significant problem if not managed properly, adding to the complexity and potential overwhelm from new mechanics. - Steep learning curve (weight 0.1): The game has a steep learning curve and difficulty spike, which can be challenging for new players to overcome. - Robot maintenance issues (weight 0.06): Robots are criticized for being overhyped and requiring significant maintenance and effort, which can be inconvenient for players. - Increased micromanagement (weight 0.06): Players have noted an increase in micromanagement, which can be overwhelming and detract from the overall gaming experience. - Gene manipulation is tedious (weight 0.06): The gene manipulation mechanic is seen as tedious and reliant on luck, which can be frustrating for players. - Lack of polish (weight 0.06): Some features in the game lack polish, indicating that the game needs further refinement and improvement. - Limited language support (weight 0.06): The game lacks support for certain languages, such as Russian and Turkish, which can be a drawback for non-English speaking players. Gameplay feedback: - Mechanoid production and management (weight 0.48): Players can create, control, and manage mechanoids, which have various functions and their own research line. This includes building and operating mechanoids, as well as managing industrial waste disposal. - Xenotypes and genetic diversity (weight 0.48): The game introduces a variety of alien races and xenotypes, which offer different benefits and penalties. This includes a genetics system with eugenics and xenogenes, allowing for diverse character creation and customization. - Children and education mechanics (weight 0.32): The game introduces children with growth stages and learning activities. The child-rearing system includes education mechanics and various outcomes based on how children are raised. - Breeding and genetic inheritance (weight 0.23): The breeding system allows for ability inheritance and mixing, adding depth to the reproduction and gene inheritance mechanics. Players can create specialized pawns through genetic modifications. - Biotechnology theme and gameplay enhancement (weight 0.19): The biotechnology theme expands game mechanics and introduces new scenarios. This includes genetic engineering, gene modification, and new events related to genetics. - Character development and interactions (weight 0.14): The game involves character development, customization, and storytelling. Players can build relationships and interactions between characters, enhancing the gameplay experience. - Pollution mechanics (weight 0.1): The pollution system affects the environment, adding a new layer of complexity to colony management. Players need to manage pollution to maintain a healthy colony. - Sanguophage mechanics (weight 0.07): The game introduces sanguophage mechanics, which include unique abilities and gameplay elements related to sanguophages. Performance notes: - Mixed feedback on performance (weight 0.06): Players have varying opinions on the game's performance. Some players appreciate the CPU-friendly performance, while others criticize the optimization as poor. Recommendations: - Biotech DLC highly recommended (weight 0.69): The Biotech DLC is frequently praised for its extensive content, compatibility with mods, and overall value. Many players consider it the best DLC available for RimWorld, often suggesting it as the first DLC to purchase. - Worth it for experienced players (weight 0.19): Experienced players who have spent many hours on RimWorld and are looking to renew their experience find the Biotech DLC worth the investment, especially if they are bored of the base game. - Try base game first (weight 0.18): Several reviews suggest trying the base game before purchasing the Biotech DLC. This approach helps new players understand the core mechanics and decide if they want additional content. - Consider other DLCs and mods (weight 0.13): Some reviews recommend other DLCs like Royalty and Ideology for their significant contributions. Additionally, using mods to expand content is suggested for enhancing gameplay. - Future updates and suggestions (weight 0.03): Some players suggest adding dungeons and outposts for future updates or DLCs, indicating a desire for more varied and expansive content in future releases. Other player notes: No miscpoints Emotions: - Excitement (weight 0.32): The Biotech DLC generates excitement due to its extensive new content, including gene modification, mechanoid usage, and the creation of unique colonies. Players are particularly thrilled about the depth and variety added by the DLC, such as new gameplay mechanics, strategic gameplay, and engaging storylines. - Satisfaction (weight 0.26): Players express satisfaction with the Biotech DLC due to its extensive content, seamless integration, and new gameplay elements like children and robots. The DLC's compatibility with mods, balanced features, and the addition of essential game components also contribute to this positive experience. - Frustration (weight 0.11): Frustration stems from issues such as imbalance and repetitiveness in gameplay, high DLC pricing, and technological limitations. Players also report difficulties with gene system mechanics, time-consuming child-rearing, and lack of language support. - Disappointment (weight 0.05): Disappointment is primarily due to the high cost of DLCs, lack of polish and depth in features, and certain mechanics like the Mechanitor being underwhelming. Players also express dissatisfaction with the lack of language support and cross-DLC content. - Enjoyment (weight 0.05): Enjoyment comes from the variety and growth in gameplay, engaging character development, and unique features like child soldiers and gene editing. Players appreciate the increased gameplay depth and new strategic elements introduced by the DLC. - Amusement (weight 0.04): Amusement is derived from unique and often humorous gameplay scenarios, such as child soldiers' reactions, creative solutions to prisoner management, and engaging narrative events. Players find joy in the rich and sometimes quirky interactions within the game. - Appreciation (weight 0.04): Appreciation is expressed for the additions to game progression and the enriching nature of the Biotech DLC. Players value the developer effort and the positive experiences brought by the DLC and the game itself. - Enthusiasm (weight 0.03): Enthusiasm is driven by the massive content addition and unique gameplay mechanics introduced by the Biotech DLC. Players are eager to explore the increased gameplay options and recommend the DLC for its positive experiences. - Sadness (weight 0.02): Sadness arises from emotional events such as children being eaten by bears, sent to the battlefield, or dying during birth. These narrative elements create a sense of loss and sadness among players. - Joy (weight 0.02): Joy is experienced through cute interactions between colonists and babies, unique and humorous experiences, and significant events like the birth of the first child in the colony. These moments create a sense of happiness and fulfillment. - Love (weight 0.01): Love for the game is expressed through appreciation of various aspects, including xenotypes and mechanitors. Players enjoy the unique features and mechanics that the game offers. - Engagement (weight 0.01): Engagement is fostered by detailed narratives and immersive, creative gameplay scenarios. Players are drawn into the rich and engaging world created by the game. - Overwhelm (weight 0): Overwhelm is felt due to the increased micromanagement required by the new content and mechanics. Players can feel inundated by the sheer amount of new features and responsibilities.}