Info about VPet-Simulator: Official game description: VPet is a desktop pet software(game) that supports various interactive. it is open source, free and support Steam workshops This game is independent from the built-in desktop pet (tutorial) program of VUP Simulator, if you like it, you can also add VUP Simulator to your wishlist Lots of interactions and animations ----------------------------------- More than 200 Type of Animation, **Some Animation Examples**: **touch the head & Body** **bring up** **dance** **climb the wall** See more image resources details in open source docs Free ---- The game is completely free! The main purpose of the game is to promote the VUP-Simulator, This is the desktop pet inside the VUP Simulator. Open Source ----------- The game is open source on github, welcome to put forward your own ideas, ideas or participate in the development! You can also modify the code to make your own table pet! (Although most of the content supports the workshop, is no need to modify the code) project address: github-LorisYounger/VPet Support Steam Workshop ---------------------- The game supports the Steam Workshop, you can make animations or interactions with other characters and table pets, and upload them to the creative workshop to share with more people. The creative workshop supports adding/modifying the following content The creative workshop supports adding/modifying the following content * Table pet animation * Items/food/beverages, etc * Table pet work * Speech text * Theme * Code plugin - Add content to desktop pets by writing code * Add new animation logic/display scheme (eg: l2d/spin, etc.) * Add new features (alarm clock/dashboard, etc.) * Almost omnipotent Feedback & Suggestions & Contact Us ----------------------------------- If you have any suggestions or comments, you can contact me in Steam store Comments/Community, Github Issue or email me Release date: Aug 13, 2023 Categories: Virtual Pet Interaction, Custom Asset Support, Steam Workshop Integration, Open-Source, Desktop Companion, Mod Support, Customization, Casual Feature scans: - MTX: score 10; verdict: Fair with Potential Future Monetization; summary: The game is currently free with no in-game purchases, which users appreciate. However, there are multiple suggestions and expectations from users for the developer to release paid DLCs in the future. Users are generally willing to support the developer financially if additional valuable content is provided. - Wiki: score 10; verdict: Mixed Reviews; summary: The virtual pet is generally well-received for its cuteness and companionship, but it can be disruptive during gameplay and other tasks. Users recommend using a second monitor to mitigate these interruptions. - Proton/Linux: score 30; verdict: Minor Tweaks; summary: The game generally works on Linux with Proton, but some users experienced a black box issue that required a specific launch option to fix. This indicates that while the game is playable on Linux, it may require minor tweaks for optimal performance. - Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals several technical barriers and issues affecting the Steam Deck experience. Key themes include UI/UX problems such as menu transparency and black box issues, as well as stability and compatibility concerns like game crashes and the need for better Linux support. These issues require users to perform additional steps or commands to achieve a smoother experience, indicating a non-seamless process. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: - Community fair range: $15.00 - $25.00 - Reasoning: The evidence indicates that players find the game highly valuable and worth the price, especially with the added benefit of Steam Workshop mods. The high purchase value rating and the positive sentiment expressed in the reviews suggest that the community considers the game to be of high quality and worth a premium price. The mention of the game being free and open-source, along with the high engagement and enjoyment described, supports a higher price range as players are willing to pay more for a highly engaging and enjoyable experience. - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: 1000.0h - Story completion: N/A - Session length: N/A - Endgame: 2000.0h - Reasoning: The evidence provided includes several references to playtime in hours. The first quote mentions a period of half a year, which can be used to estimate total playtime. The second and third quotes explicitly mention 1000 and 2000 hours of playtime, respectively, which are crucial for estimating the game completion and endgame metrics. The fourth quote reinforces the 1000-hour achievement, which is a common benchmark for extensive playtime. These quotes collectively provide a strong basis for estimating the playtime metrics. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: Players generally find VPet Simulator fun and engaging right from the start due to its casual nature and the companionship it provides, though some may find it repetitive over time. - Stance: Fun immediately - Anchor: N/A - Time to anchor: 0h 0m - Friction: Repetitive interactions; Limited rewards - Unlock drivers: Cute and addicting gameplay; Low-pressure and casual play - Conditions: Playing during mundane activities; Using mods from the workshop; Having a low-end system - Player Archetypes: - Background Companion Seeker (buy) - Motivation: Companionship during work or study. - Playstyle: Low-interaction, background play. - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: casual player; busy professional - Reference games: Tamagotchi; Digivice - Modding Enthusiast (buy) - Motivation: Customization and personalization. - Playstyle: High-interaction, modding, and customization. - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: modder; customizer - Reference games: Minecraft; The Sims - Casual Cuteness Enjoyer (buy) - Motivation: Enjoyment of cute and simple gameplay. - Playstyle: Low-interaction, casual play. - Experience: newcomer - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: casual gamer; cuteness lover - Reference games: Neko Atsume; Animal Crossing 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: - Cute and adorable character (weight 0.58): The character is frequently described as cute, adorable, and endearing. Players appreciate the character's design and find it charming without being overly disturbing. - Interactive character interactions (weight 0.51): Players enjoy interacting with the character through various activities such as feeding, drinking, playing, and studying. The character's interactions are dynamic and engaging. - Great desktop pet companion (weight 0.48): The game serves well as a desktop pet, providing a cute and interactive companion that stays on the desktop. Players enjoy having the pet as a mascot and companion while using their computer. - Variety of pet animations (weight 0.44): The game features a wide range of animations for the pet, including over 200 detailed and interactive animations. Players appreciate the variety and quality of these animations. - Positive emotional impact (weight 0.33): The game has a positive effect on players' moods, helping to reduce stress, relieve fatigue, and improve concentration. It provides emotional companionship and a comforting presence. - Fun and entertaining gameplay (weight 0.32): Players find the game fun and entertaining, with interesting gameplay mechanics. It brings enjoyment and serves as a pleasant distraction from daily tasks. - Creative workshop support (weight 0.29): The game supports a creative workshop, allowing for community co-creation and the use of mods. Players appreciate the ability to customize and enhance their gameplay experience through the workshop. - Enjoyable with mods (weight 0.17): Players find the game enjoyable, especially with the addition of mods. Mods enhance the gameplay experience and provide additional content and customization options. - Easy to use and manage (weight 0.14): The game is described as easy to manage and simple to use. Players appreciate the lightweight and user-friendly interface. - Highly customizable activities (weight 0.13): The game offers deep customization options, allowing players to tailor their experience. Players enjoy the ability to customize various aspects of the game. Common complaints: - Limited interactions and boredom (weight 0.3): The game's interactions are limited, which can make it boring over time. Players seek more complex nurturing systems and clear game goals. - Poor translation quality (weight 0.26): Many players have reported that the English translations in the game are of poor quality, making it difficult to understand settings and other in-game text. - Technical issues and bugs (weight 0.2): The game has various technical issues, including black screen backgrounds, high CPU usage, and general bugginess. - Language change issues (weight 0.17): Changing the language in the game is not straightforward, and there are issues with language settings and lack of certain language options. - Lacks features and depth (weight 0.17): The game is perceived as lacking features compared to classic desktop pets and has limited gameplay depth. - Mod-specific issues (weight 0.12): There are issues related to specific mods, including difficulty finding appearance mods and problems with certain mods. - Game crashes and save issues (weight 0.12): Several users have experienced game crashes and issues with saving their progress, leading to lost game saves. - Misleading tags (weight 0.08): The game has inappropriate tags like 'hentai' or 'sexual content,' which are misleading and cause unwanted content to appear in the store. - Installation and settings issues (weight 0.08): Players have reported problems with installing the game and issues with the settings. - Achievement problems (weight 0.07): Players have reported issues with achievements not unlocking properly, particularly on Steam. - Negative experience with a specific mod (weight 0.06): Some players have reported a negative experience with a specific mod, which affects their overall gameplay. Gameplay feedback: - Virtual pet simulator features (weight 0.54): The game is centered around a virtual pet simulator with desktop pet mechanics and interactions. Players can enjoy a customizable virtual pet that behaves like a companion. - Character interactions and behaviors (weight 0.48): The game includes various character interactions and behaviors. Characters can perform tasks, learn, level up, and engage in dynamic interactions with the player and environment. - Mod support and community (weight 0.32): The game supports a variety of mods and has a community workshop for additional content. This allows for extensive customization and community engagement. - Desktop integration (weight 0.24): The character can roam around the desktop and be placed on it. The game includes various animations and interactions through mouse clicks. - Progression and leveling system (weight 0.22): The game features a progression system with a leveling mechanism. Players can earn experience and money through various activities. - Customization options (weight 0.19): Players can customize their character's appearance, animations, and dialogue. The game offers various customizable settings. - Companionship and emotional support (weight 0.17): The character provides companionship and emotional support, acting as a good companion for long-term engagement. - Achievements and unlockables (weight 0.16): The game features unlockable achievements and mechanisms, adding to the gameplay depth and replayability. - Background gameplay (weight 0.15): The game can be played in the background, allowing players to run it while doing other tasks or playing another game simultaneously. - Pet needs and status (weight 0.14): Pets have needs such as hunger, thirst, mood, and energy. Players need to manage these statuses to keep their pets healthy. Performance notes: - Low system requirements (weight 0.33): The game is praised for being lightweight and not interfering with computer performance. It runs smoothly alongside other programs and is compatible with various systems, making it accessible for users with lower-end hardware. - Performance issues (weight 0.18): Some users report high CPU usage and general performance issues. The game can experience crashes and freezes, which disrupt the gaming experience. - Graphical glitches (weight 0.11): Users have encountered various graphical glitches such as flickering issues, black background issues, and flickering buttons in the configuration menu. These issues affect the visual experience of the game. - Linux compatibility issues (weight 0.09): There are specific issues reported on Linux, including a black box issue and some features not working well. This indicates compatibility problems that need to be addressed for Linux users. - Graphics card switching issues (weight 0.07): Some users experience problems with graphics card switching, which can lead to frame drops, particularly in mixed mode. - Compatibility and optimization needed (weight 0.06): Users have reported general compatibility issues and a need for better optimization to ensure the game runs smoothly across different systems. - Steam playtime recording issue (weight 0.05): Steam may not record all playtime accurately, which can be frustrating for users who want to track their gaming sessions. - Multi-monitor support issues (weight 0.04): There are issues with multi-monitor setups, where the game window can get stuck at the edge of a screen when trying to move it between monitors. - Process visibility issue (weight 0.04): The game process is not visible in the task manager, which can make it difficult for users to monitor or manage the game process. - Potential future repercussions (weight 0.03): There are concerns about potential future repercussions on the computer, although this is not well-detailed in the feedback. Recommendations: - Highly recommended game (weight 0.29): This game is highly recommended for all users, especially those who enjoy games of this genre. It is praised for its charm and ability to liven up the desktop. - Low-key and cozy (weight 0.15): The game is suitable for those who want to add a bit of coziness to their workspace without serious time commitments. It is recommended for those seeking a charming presence while using the PC. - Nostalgic virtual pet (weight 0.12): This game is recommended for those nostalgic for classic desktop pets and those who want a virtual pet for companionship. - Second monitor recommended (weight 0.08): Reviewers suggest using a second monitor for an enhanced gaming experience and recommend making the game more realistic. - Linux availability suggestion (weight 0.05): There is a suggestion for making the game available on Linux to reach a wider audience. - More content updates needed (weight 0.05): Reviewers are requesting more content updates to keep the game fresh and engaging. - Request for H Mod (weight 0.05): Some reviewers are requesting recommendations for H Mods, indicating a desire for additional adult content. - Add video play option (weight 0.05): There is a request to add a new play option for watching videos or movies within the game. - Add character attire change (weight 0.05): There is a request to add a function to change the character's attire, allowing for more personalization. - Add new interesting functions (weight 0.05): Reviewers suggest adding more new and interesting functions to enhance gameplay. - Free and open source (weight 0.05): The game is praised for being free and open source, making it accessible to a wider audience. - Future character personalization (weight 0.05): Reviewers are looking forward to future updates that allow for more character personalization options. - Recommended for simulation lovers (weight 0.05): The game is recommended for those who enjoy simulation games, suggesting it has strong simulation elements. - Report inappropriate tags (weight 0.04): Reviewers recommend reporting inappropriate tags to get them removed, ensuring a better experience for all users. - Recommended for DIY enthusiasts (weight 0.04): The game is recommended for DIY enthusiasts, suggesting it has features that appeal to those who enjoy customization and building. - Request for annual summary (weight 0.04): There is a request for an annual summary feature to review progress and achievements over time. - Request for categorized statistics (weight 0.04): Reviewers are requesting categorized statistics to better track and understand their in-game activities. - Translation mod needed (weight 0.04): There is a recommendation to find a mod to translate the game for non-English speakers, indicating a desire for broader accessibility. - Paid DLC for enriched content (weight 0.04): There is a suggestion for paid DLC to provide enriched content, indicating a willingness to pay for additional features. - Recommended despite issues (weight 0.04): The game is recommended despite some issues, indicating that its positive aspects outweigh its flaws. - Add cute characters (weight 0.04): There is a request to add more cute characters to the game, suggesting a desire for more charming and appealing content. - Add interactive chess or poker (weight 0.04): Reviewers suggest adding interactive games like chess or poker to enhance the gaming experience. - Recommended for single brothers (weight 0.04): The game is specifically recommended for single brothers, suggesting it has features that appeal to this demographic. Other player notes: - Mod suggestion (weight 0.05): Players have suggested the inclusion or improvement of mods. Emotions: - Joy (weight 0.18): Players experience joy from the game's cute and funny character interactions, such as dancing to music and playful actions. The game's relaxing and companionable nature, along with seasonal updates and events, also contribute to a positive and entertaining experience. - Frustration (weight 0.15): Frustration arises from various bugs and technical issues, such as character obstructions, lost items, and achievement system problems. Poor translation, lack of customization options, and distracting pet behaviors also contribute to player frustration. - Happy (weight 0.09): Players are happy with the game's positive experience, cute character interactions, and the emotional companionship it provides. The game's details, animations, and mod support also enhance the overall enjoyment. - Happiness (weight 0.09): The game brings happiness through its light and adorable nature, enjoyable interactions with the virtual pet, and the companionship it provides. Players appreciate the character's cute behaviors and the emotional warmth it brings. - Satisfaction (weight 0.07): Satisfaction comes from the game's smooth animations, customization options, and mod support. Players also appreciate the game's suitability for casual play and its non-intrusive nature during other activities. - Positive (weight 0.06): Players have a positive experience with the game's casual nature, free availability, and cute character interactions. The game's features, mods, and companionship aspects are also well-received. - Affection (weight 0.05): Affection develops from the emotional connection and companionship with the character. Players find the character's behaviors and interactions endearing and cute. - Excitement (weight 0.05): Excitement is generated by the game's rich content, high customization options, and regular updates. Players look forward to continuing to play and enjoy the raising simulation aspect. - Amusement (weight 0.04): Players are amused by the character's cute and funny interactions, such as crawling around on the desktop and playful actions. The character's behaviors and abilities provide entertaining experiences. - Disappointment (weight 0.03): Disappointment stems from the game's lack of features, poor translation quality, and reliance on mods. Players also lose interest quickly due to the character spending too much time sleeping. - Contentment (weight 0.03): Contentment arises from the relaxing and enjoyable experience with the pet as a desktop companion. Players appreciate the character's soothing behaviors and beautiful design. - Nostalgia (weight 0.02): Nostalgia is evoked by the game's design, which reminds players of childhood pets and old mascots from the 2000s. The game's nostalgic and refined design brings back memories of past experiences. - Love (weight 0.02): Players love the character's cuteness and interactions, as well as the overall experience of the game. The game's specific interactions and the emotional connection with the character contribute to this feeling. - Enjoyment (weight 0.02): Enjoyment comes from having the pet as a companion while working or playing other games. Players appreciate the character interactions and gameplay mechanics. - Companionship (weight 0.02): Players feel a sense of companionship and warmth from the character, which helps them get through the day. The character's presence provides a comforting and accompanying experience. - Gratitude (weight 0.02): Gratitude is expressed towards the character for its companionship and shared experiences. Players appreciate the emotional connection and the positive impact the character has on their day. - Hope (weight 0.01): Players hope for improvements and additional features, such as paid DLC to enrich content. They also hope the game does not ask for root access. - Anger (weight 0.01): Anger is caused by lost game progress and performance issues, including installation problems. These technical difficulties lead to a negative player experience. - Nostalgic (weight 0.01): Players feel nostalgic as they reflect on their long-term experiences with the game, such as anniversaries. The game also reminds them of past virtual pets and suggests additional features. - Frustrated (weight 0.01): Frustration is caused by the lack of mods for character customization and issues with moving the pet to a secondary screen. Additionally, the pet's interference with the gaming experience contributes to this frustration.}