Info about Lethal Company:

Official game description:
  
You are a contracted worker for the Company. Your job is to collect scrap from abandoned, industrialized moons to meet the Company's profit quota. You can use the cash you earn to travel to new moons with higher risks and rewards--or you can buy fancy suits and decorations for your ship. Experience nature, scanning any creature you find to add them to your bestiary. Explore the wondrous outdoors and rummage through their derelict, steel and concrete underbellies. Just _never_ miss the quota.  
These dangers prey upon the vulnerable and lonesome, and the protection of your crew may be your only hope. You can guide your crewmates from your ship, using the radar to call out traps and using the ship's terminal to access remotely locked doors--or you can all go in together. The Company store has many useful tools for the job, including lights, shovels, walkie talkies, stun grenades, or boomboxes.  
Things get dangerous at night. Communicate with your crewmates to carry all valuables to the ship before things get too dangerous, and try not to leave anyone behind.

Release date: Oct 23, 2023

Categories: Cooperative Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Exploration, Resource Management, Procedural Generation, Inventory Management, Team-based Gameplay

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 10; verdict: Fair; summary: The game does not feature predatory monetization practices such as microtransactions, battle passes, or live service models. The primary complaints revolve around the lack of content and the perception of the game being overpriced for the content provided. There are no indications of pay-to-win mechanics, real-money gacha, or other aggressive monetization strategies.
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: Needs Improvement; summary: The game has significant issues with complex mechanics that are not well-explained within the game itself, leading to a heavy reliance on external resources like wikis and YouTube. Additionally, there are notable bugs that affect the user experience, particularly with multi-monitor setups. While the game is enjoyable with friends, the need for external information remains a common complaint.
- Proton/Linux: score 80; verdict: Barely Playable; summary: The game has significant launch reliability issues on SteamOS and Linux, with reports indicating it won't run at all. However, performance on Steam Deck is generally good, with minor issues during level loading. The overall experience on Linux appears to be mixed, with major compatibility issues on some systems and good performance on others.
- Steam Deck: score 55; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals several key issues impacting the Steam Deck experience. Controller support is a notable concern, with users finding it difficult to navigate and interact using the controller. Performance issues, including lag, frame drops, and crashes, are frequently mentioned and significantly affect gameplay. Compatibility with certain operating systems and the lack of updates are also points of frustration. Despite these issues, there is positive feedback regarding the game's performance and enjoyment on Steam Deck.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: The game generally performs well across most hardware cohorts, with positive experiences reported even on lower-end systems. However, there are notable issues with stability and performance in some cases, particularly on higher VRAM configurations and the Steam Deck.
  - Sample size: 603 (2% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM / <16GB RAM (positive, 257 reports): Mostly positive performance with some reports of crashes and lag on lower-end systems.
  - Windows 8-11GB VRAM (negative, 89 reports): Significant issues reported, including freezing and very low FPS.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (positive, 88 reports): Generally positive performance with occasional performance issues.
  - Windows 16GB+ VRAM (positive, 19 reports): Well-optimized and runs smoothly, even on unsupported OS like MacOS.
  - Linux / Proton <8GB VRAM (positive, 7 reports): Reported as playable with mid optimization.
  - Steam Deck / handheld (mixed, 6 reports): Mixed reports with some users experiencing good performance while others find it unplayable.
  - Caveats: 603 of 32090 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $10.00 - $30.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence indicates that the game is highly valued by the community, especially when played with friends. Many users suggest that the game is worth more than its current price, with some stating it is worth up to $30. The general sentiment is that the game provides significant enjoyment and value, particularly in a multiplayer setting. This consistent positive feedback supports a price range that reflects the game's perceived high value.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 200.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 2.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct references to playtime. The first quote mentions a player with 155 hours of playtime, indicating significant investment in the game. The second and third quotes mention 200 hours of playtime, suggesting a high level of engagement and replayability. The fourth quote, while more abstract, implies extensive playtime through the description of spending 'valuable nocturnal cycles' evaluating and experiencing the game's content. These quotes collectively suggest that players spend a considerable amount of time playing the game, both in single sessions and cumulatively.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is much more fun and less difficult when played with friends, as solo play is often described as less enjoyable and more challenging.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: Playing with friends
  - Time to anchor: 0h 0m
  - Friction: Solo play is less enjoyable; Increased difficulty when playing solo; Lack of teamwork in solo play
  - Unlock drivers: Playing with friends; Cooperative gameplay
  - Conditions: Playing with friends; Cooperative gameplay; Teamwork
- Player Archetypes:
  - Social Chaos Seeker (buy)
    - Motivation: Social interaction and shared laughter
    - Playstyle: Cooperative and chaotic, focusing on fun and absurdity
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Casual gamer; Social player
    - Reference games: Among Us; Content Warning
  - Multiplayer Enthusiast (sale)
    - Motivation: Shared experiences and teamwork
    - Playstyle: Group-oriented, avoiding solo play
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Multiplayer fan; Social gamer
    - Reference games: R.E.P.O.; Content Warning
  - Modding Aficionado (buy)
    - Motivation: Customization and extended gameplay
    - Playstyle: Mod-heavy, focusing on enhanced and varied experiences
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Modding enthusiast; Customization lover
    - Reference games: Minecraft; R.E.P.O.


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:
- Fun with friends (weight 0.65): The game is highly enjoyable when played with friends, offering a great cooperative and party experience. Many players find it more entertaining and memorable with a group.
- Blends comedy and horror (weight 0.41): The game successfully combines elements of comedy and horror, providing a unique mix of scares and laughs. This blend is well-received by players.
- Diverse enemies (weight 0.24): The game features a variety of enemies with unique behaviors and gimmicks, providing diverse and engaging encounters.
- Genre-defining title (weight 0.17): The game is considered a genre-defining title, popularizing the cooperative horror genre and influencing many similar games.
- Proximity chat enhances experience (weight 0.13): Proximity chat is a notable feature that enhances the gameplay experience, adding to the immersion and fun.
- Unique art style (weight 0.1): The game has a unique and interesting art style, complemented by good sound design, which adds to its appeal.
- Good music and audio (weight 0.08): The game features excellent audio and music, contributing to its ambience and overall quality.
- Teamwork dynamics (weight 0.07): The game emphasizes teamwork and cooperation, requiring strong coordination among players to succeed.

Common complaints:
- Gameplay is boring and repetitive (weight 0.27): Many players find the gameplay boring, especially if they have played similar games before. The game can become monotonous over time and lacks engaging content.
- Matchmaking and server issues (weight 0.13): Players experience matchmaking issues and server problems, which can hinder the ability to join lobbies and enjoy the game with others.
- Infrequent updates (weight 0.11): The game is updated somewhat rarely, leading to player dissatisfaction. This infrequency in updates contributes to a lack of new content and patches.
- Developer neglect and community efforts (weight 0.09): The developer is perceived as neglectful, releasing updates just for show. The community often has to create mods to fix bugs and address the developer's neglect.
- Poor graphics and mechanics (weight 0.09): Players have criticized the game for its poor graphics, lack of optimizations, and poor jump mechanics. Additionally, the map generation is considered subpar.
- Enemies are overpowered (weight 0.05): Players find certain enemies to be overpowered and sometimes immortal, making the game excessively difficult and frustrating.
- Steep learning curve (weight 0.05): The game has a steep learning curve, particularly for new players, which can make it challenging to get into and enjoy.
- Unrealistic physics (weight 0.05): The game's physics are criticized for being unrealistic and often against the player, affecting the overall gameplay experience.
- High difficulty level (weight 0.05): The game is noted for its high difficulty level and high risk of failure, which can make it frustrating and less enjoyable for some players.
- Mixed feelings on scare factor (weight 0.05): Opinions on the game's scare factor are mixed, with some players finding it not scary at all, while others find it too scary.
- Weak weapon selection (weight 0.05): The game is criticized for its lack of unique and effective weapons, which impacts the gameplay experience negatively.
- Excessive randomness (weight 0.05): The game features excessive randomness, particularly with the appearance of monsters, which can affect the gameplay experience.
- Poor controls (weight 0.05): The controls for certain game elements, such as the cruiser and jetpack, are criticized for being poor and difficult to use.
- Limited content and lobby size (weight 0.05): The game is criticized for its limited content and small lobby sizes, which can reduce the overall enjoyment and replayability.
- Lack of story and lore (weight 0.05): Players note the absence of a story or lore to uncover, which can make the game feel shallow and less engaging.
- Specific issues with enemies and maps (weight 0.05): Players have reported specific issues with certain enemies and maps, which can affect the overall gameplay experience.
- Psychological discomfort (weight 0.04): Some players report experiencing psychological discomfort due to certain in-game elements, such as white eyes in the dark.

Gameplay feedback:
- Cooperative and multiplayer gameplay (weight 0.45): The game offers extensive cooperative gameplay options, allowing players to team up with friends and other players. It includes various roles and team-based mechanics, enhancing the multiplayer experience.
- Unique enemy behaviors (weight 0.17): Enemies in the game exhibit a variety of unique behaviors and interactions, adding depth and challenge to the gameplay. This variety keeps encounters fresh and engaging.
- Skill and fear mechanics (weight 0.11): The game incorporates skill-based and fear mechanics, providing a high skill ceiling and intense gameplay experiences. These mechanics add layers of strategy and tension.
- Creature encounters and events (weight 0.09): Players encounter a variety of creatures and unpredictable events, adding excitement and challenge to the gameplay. These encounters are a core part of the game's appeal.
- Scrap collecting and economy (weight 0.09): A main aspect of the game is collecting scrap and turning it in for money, which is a primary objective for players. This mechanic drives the gameplay loop and provides a sense of progression.
- Chaotic and humorous situations (weight 0.08): The game is known for creating chaotic and humorous situations, especially when played with friends. These moments add a layer of fun and unpredictability to the gameplay.
- Replayability and game time (weight 0.08): The game offers significant replayability and a long average gameplay time. Players find the game engaging and worth revisiting due to its varied content and mechanics.
- Immersive atmosphere (weight 0.08): The game provides an immersive and atmospheric experience, enhanced by sound and environmental design. This immersion draws players into the game world and enhances the overall experience.
- Lore and objectives (weight 0.08): The game has been criticized for its lack of lore and clear objectives. While there is some lore present, it is often optional and not deeply integrated into the gameplay.
- Gameplay loop and events (weight 0.06): The core gameplay loop involves finding a lobby, exploring moons, collecting loot, and encountering various events and creatures. This loop is central to the game's structure and appeal.
- Randomized elements (weight 0.06): The game features randomized seeds and interiors, adding unpredictability and variety to each playthrough. This randomness enhances replayability and keeps the game fresh.
- Quota system (weight 0.06): The game includes a quota system that drives player objectives and adds a layer of challenge. High-quota runs are particularly demanding and rewarding.
- Exploration of moons (weight 0.06): Players explore various moons with different difficulties and environments. This exploration is a key part of the gameplay and offers a range of challenges and experiences.
- Exploration and strategy (weight 0.06): The game emphasizes exploration and strategic planning, requiring players to interact with the game world thoughtfully. This adds depth and engagement to the gameplay.

Performance notes:
- Game runs smoothly (weight 0.18): The game is reported to run well on various systems, including lower-end machines and Windows 10. Players have noted that it runs smoothly and does not require a high-end computer.
- Optimization issues (weight 0.09): There are mixed reports about the game's optimization. Some players mention lack of optimizations and issues, while others find it well optimized. Performance-fixing mods are recommended by some players.
- Minor bugs present (weight 0.09): Players have encountered various minor bugs, including annoying bugs and specific issues like a settings bug in version 73 and a bug with terminal and controls.
- Long load times (weight 0.05): Some players experience long load times, particularly on certain moons and for specific in-game elements.
- Melee and input lag (weight 0.05): Players have noted that melee can be janky due to ping and there is mouse input lag when frames drop.
- Graphical issues (weight 0.04): Some players have mentioned slightly low-resolution graphics and issues with graphical effects.
- Multiplayer disconnections (weight 0.03): Frequent disconnections have been reported by players, affecting the multiplayer experience.
- Mac performance issues (weight 0.03): There are specific reports of performance issues on Mac, indicating that the game may not run as smoothly on this platform.
- Music glitch (weight 0.02): A music glitch has been reported by players, though details on the specific nature of this glitch are limited.

Recommendations:
- Enjoy with friends (weight 0.29): The game is highly recommended for playing with friends, as it enhances the overall experience and fun.
- Great for horror fans (weight 0.16): The game is particularly recommended for fans of horror and cooperative survival games.
- Unique and immersive experience (weight 0.12): The game offers a unique and immersive gameplay experience that stands out.
- Suggestions for improvements (weight 0.1): Reviewers have suggestions for new player guidance, balancing, and additional tools for survival.
- Worth the price (weight 0.09): The game is considered affordable and worth the price for the content and enjoyment it provides.
- Mods enhance gameplay (weight 0.07): Using mods can significantly improve and add variety to the gameplay experience.
- Casual and solo play (weight 0.04): The game is recommended for casual play and can be enjoyed even without friends.
- Consider other games (weight 0.04): Some reviewers suggest trying other games like Kletka or REPO instead.
- Wait for full release (weight 0.03): Some reviewers suggest waiting until the game is out of Early Access for a more polished experience.
- Chaotic multiplayer fun (weight 0.03): The game is highly recommended for those who enjoy chaotic multiplayer experiences.
- Intense short sessions (weight 0.03): The game is suitable for those who enjoy intense, short gaming sessions with high risk and reward.
- Needs localization (weight 0.02): The game could benefit from localization to reach a wider audience.

Other player notes:
- Modded gameplay (weight 0.03): Players have the ability to modify the gameplay, allowing for a customized and unique experience tailored to individual preferences.
- Personal life narrative (weight 0.03): The game includes elements of personal life storytelling, which adds depth to the gameplay experience.

Emotions:
- Excitement (weight 0.25): Players are thrilled by the game's unique blend of comedy and horror, creating intense and chaotic multiplayer experiences. The excitement is driven by the game's challenging and terrifying moments, replayability, and the variety of mods and skins available. Additionally, the anticipation for future updates and the enjoyment of cooperative gameplay with friends contribute significantly to this emotion.
- Joy (weight 0.19): The joy stems from the game's fun and humorous multiplayer experiences, especially when playing with friends. The unique blend of comedy and horror, along with the game's engaging gameplay mechanics and replayability, creates a highly enjoyable atmosphere. Players also appreciate the game's art style, sound design, and the social dynamics it fosters.
- Frustration (weight 0.18): Frustration is primarily caused by the game's difficulty and balance issues, especially in solo play. Players also express frustration with bugs, lack of updates, and performance issues. Additionally, the behavior of other players in multiplayer modes, such as trolling and frequent kicking from lobbies, contributes to this emotion.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.14): Players enjoy the game's fun and engaging gameplay, especially when playing with friends. The game's unique blend of horror and comedy, along with its replayability and mod support, contributes to a highly enjoyable experience. The chaotic and humorous nature of the game, as well as its challenging and terrifying moments, are also significant factors.
- Fear (weight 0.09): The game's terrifying atmosphere and sound design, along with encounters with scary monsters and situations, induce fear. Playing alone enhances the horror experience, and the game's intense atmosphere and sudden death moments contribute significantly to this emotion.
- Amusement (weight 0.06): The game's humorous moments and goofy mechanics provide ample amusement. Players find the interactions with friends and the unique gameplay elements to be particularly funny and enjoyable.
- Disappointment (weight 0.03): Disappointment arises from the game's lack of content and depth, as well as negative changes in newer versions. Players also express disappointment with the game's community behavior, infrequent updates, and technical issues.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.02): Nostalgia is evoked by the memorable experiences and memories formed from playing the game with friends. The game's unique charm and the treasured gaming memories it creates contribute to this emotion.
- Gratitude (weight 0.02): Players express gratitude for the positive impact the game has had on their lives and the enjoyment and replayability it offers. The game's community and the personal growth it fosters are also significant factors.
- Love (weight 0.02): Players express deep affection for the game's overall quality and design. The gameplay experience, updates, and atmosphere contribute to this emotion.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.01): Satisfaction comes from the game's good monster design and ideal difficulty balance. Players appreciate the overall positive evaluation of the game and the improvements after updates.
- Addiction (weight 0.01): The game's engaging and immersive gameplay makes it highly addictive. Players find themselves drawn to the game's challenging and terrifying nature, as well as its replayability.
- Humor (weight 0.01): The humorous tone and playful situations described in the game provide a source of amusement. Players enjoy the game's comedic elements and the funny moments it creates.
- Tension (weight 0.01): The game's tense and engaging atmosphere, along with its gameplay mechanics and suspense, create a sense of tension. Players find the game's events and creatures to be particularly tense-inducing.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the game's visceral yet tasteful horror and its unique charm. The well-designed mobs and the game's overall design contribute to this emotion.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Surprise is induced by the game's unexpected moments and encounters. Players find the game's surprises to be particularly thrilling and enjoyable.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Enthusiasm is driven by the game's positive multiplayer experience and mod support. Players are excited about the game's enjoyment and the variety of mods available.
- Happiness (weight 0.01): Happiness stems from the game's positive gameplay experience. Players find the game's overall experience to be highly enjoyable and satisfying.}