Info about SpeedRunners: Official game description: In a city filled with superheroes, getting to crimes becomes a competition on its own. Fortunately there are enough rockets, bombs, grappling hooks, spikes, and other goodies lying around -- to make the competition fun and fast. Welcome to SpeedRunners. SpeedRunners is a 4 player competitive platformer with grappling hooks, power-ups, and interactive environments. Run, jump, swing around, fire rockets, grapple onto people to knock them off screen. Key Features ------------ * 4 Player Competitive Platforming! * Keep up with the fastest player in-game, or fall offscreen and get eliminated! * Use weapons like missiles, mines and grappling hooks to screw over your friends, and make new enemies! * Local and online multiplayer! Can you have 2 players on a couch against 2 other players on the internet? Yes of course! * Bots enabled - play on your own with several AI opponents. Or put them into matches with other people! * A tutorial teaches you how to play * Controller compatible (and recommended!) * A dozen expertly designed maps * Unique game modifiers * A character named Unic! * Full blown level editor with over 10k user created levels * An exciting single player campaign * Create your own custom in-game trails (visible when you hit super-speed) Release date: Apr 19, 2016 Categories: Competitive Multiplayer, Platformer, Action, Arcade, High Score Chasing, Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer, Level Editor Feature scans: - Proton/Linux: score 10; verdict: Works Well; summary: The game works well on Linux/Proton with no notable issues reported. Users have a positive experience playing on Steam Deck. - Steam Deck: score 75; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals significant issues with controls and frequent crashes on the Steam Deck, which severely impact the user experience. However, the gameplay itself is highly praised for being addictive and engaging. Addressing the control and crashing issues should be a priority to improve the overall experience. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: - Community fair range: $1.00 - $9.99 - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that the community finds the game worth purchasing at a price lower than the current base price of $14.99. One review explicitly recommends a purchase price of $9.99, while others mention the game being worth the price whether on sale or not. Additionally, reviews highlight the game's value for money, especially when bought at a discounted price, often around $1. These points indicate that the community perceives the fair price to be significantly lower than the current base price, suggesting a range that is more accessible and reflects the game's value during sales. - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: 1000.0h - Story completion: N/A - Session length: 1.0h - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct references to playtime metrics. The first quote indicates a total playtime of nearly 1,000 hours, which suggests a high level of engagement and replayability. The second quote mentions 'a few hundred hours,' reinforcing the idea of extensive playtime. The third quote highlights the game's simplicity and the fun of mastering it, implying long-term engagement. The fourth quote suggests typical session lengths of about an hour, indicating that the game is designed for shorter, more casual play sessions. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: SpeedRunners is a highly enjoyable multiplayer game that becomes more fun as players master its mechanics and play with friends. - Stance: Fun then deepens - Anchor: Mastering the game mechanics and playing with friends - Time to anchor: 1h 0m - Friction: Minimal learning curve; Mastering the game takes time - Unlock drivers: Improving skills; Playing with friends - Conditions: Multiplayer setting; Playing with friends; Improving skills through solo mode - Player Archetypes: - Competitive Veteran (buy) - Motivation: Mastery and competition - Playstyle: Highly skilled, enjoys both casual and competitive play, appreciates depth and progression. - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: veteran; competitive player - Reference games: Super Smash Bros; Mario Kart; Crash Team Racing - Social Gamer (sale) - Motivation: Social interaction and fun - Playstyle: Casual, enjoys playing with friends and family, appreciates accessibility and group fun. - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: casual player; social gamer - Reference games: Mario Kart; Crash Team Racing - Skill-Building Newcomer (deep sale) - Motivation: Learning and skill improvement - Playstyle: Focuses on single-player campaign, enjoys learning and improving skills, appreciates simplicity and gradual complexity. - Experience: newcomer - Purchase stance: deep sale - Labels: newcomer; learner - Reference games: Super Smash Bros; Mario Kart 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 and engaging gameplay (weight 0.91): The game offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience, with many players highlighting its addictive and high-octane nature. It is enjoyable both with friends and even with bots, providing a casual yet challenging experience. - Great party and multiplayer game (weight 0.9): The game is praised for being an excellent party game, perfect for groups of friends. It offers both local and online multiplayer experiences, making it a great choice for social gatherings and competitive matches. Common complaints: - Low online player count (weight 0.34): Many players report a lack of online players, making it difficult to find matches and enjoy the multiplayer experience. This also leads to unstable online modes and lag issues. - Controller and keyboard issues (weight 0.19): Players have reported various issues with controllers and keyboard controls, including poor design and difficulty in playing with a keyboard. - Price too high (weight 0.17): Several reviews mention that the game is overpriced for the content it offers, suggesting that the price does not match the value provided. - Game full of bugs (weight 0.11): Players have encountered numerous bugs and errors that need to be fixed, impacting the overall gaming experience. - Connection issues (weight 0.11): There are occasional disconnects and unstable connections, particularly in online modes, affecting the gameplay experience. - Skill gap among players (weight 0.08): There is a noticeable skill discrepancy between players, which can affect the balance and enjoyment of the game. - Toxic players (weight 0.08): Some players have reported encountering toxic behavior and incompetence from other players, affecting the overall experience. - Achievements difficult to complete (weight 0.07): Some players find it hard or impossible to achieve 100% completion of the game's achievements. - Monotonous character unlocking (weight 0.07): The method for unlocking characters is seen as monotonous, which can detract from the enjoyment of the game. Gameplay feedback: - 2D racing platformer gameplay (weight 0.52): The game is a 2D racing platformer that combines elements of racing and platforming, similar to Mario Kart but in a 2D environment. It includes obstacles, power-ups, and various mechanics like grappling hooks. - Multiplayer-focused experience (weight 0.5): The game offers various multiplayer modes, including local and online multiplayer, cooperative gameplay, and competitive multiplayer with up to 4 players. It is designed to be enjoyed with friends and in a party setting. - Fast-paced and reflex-based (weight 0.4): The gameplay emphasizes speed, reflexes, and agility, requiring quick running and precise timing. Players need to navigate through obstacle-filled tracks and use the environment to their advantage. - Innovative movement mechanics (weight 0.3): The game features innovative movement mechanics, including parkour, grappling hooks, and automatic running with jumping and sliding. These mechanics add depth and skill-based gameplay. - Power-ups and obstacles (weight 0.28): The game includes a variety of power-ups and obstacles that players can use to gain an advantage. These elements add a strategic layer to the racing and platforming gameplay. - Competitive and chaotic gameplay (weight 0.25): The game combines competitive and chaotic gameplay elements, creating a fast-paced and exciting environment. It is designed to be enjoyed in a competitive setting with friends. - High difficulty and steep learning curve (weight 0.2): The game has a high difficulty level and a steep learning curve, requiring players to master various mechanics and strategies to progress. - Unique game mechanics (weight 0.17): The game features unique mechanics such as a shrinking screen size, which adds spontaneity and challenge to the gameplay. It also includes various map-specific gameplay elements and workshop maps. - Story mode and unlockables (weight 0.16): The game features a single-player story mode with unlockable characters and maps. There are also different game modes, including a tutorial mode and multiplayer. - Last player standing wins (weight 0.1): The game features a unique race mechanic where there is no clear finish line, and the race continues until one runner is left. The objective is to outrun opponents and eliminate them, with the last remaining player winning. - Controller recommended (weight 0.1): The game is recommended to be played with a controller for optimal gameplay experience. It supports various controllers for better control and precision. - Quick and enjoyable sessions (weight 0.1): The game offers quick and enjoyable sessions that can be played in a few minutes. It is designed to be played with friends for extended periods without getting boring. Performance notes: - Online lag and connectivity problems (weight 0.23): The game suffers from significant lag and connection issues, especially in multiplayer modes, making it difficult to play smoothly. - Optimized for low-end systems (weight 0.2): The game runs well on low-spec hardware, including laptops and the Steam Deck, with decent performance requirements. - Frequent crashes and bugs (weight 0.2): Players report frequent game crashes, bugs causing frustration, and issues with random deaths, particularly on certain Workshop maps. - FPS cap and performance (weight 0.08): Requests to uncap the game past 125 FPS and reports of performance issues with high ping. - Graphics driver updates needed (weight 0.04): Screen issues may require updates to graphics drivers for optimal performance. - Minor bugs affecting gameplay (weight 0.04): There are small bugs that can slow down or hinder the player experience. Recommendations: - Recommended for multiplayer fun (weight 0.45): The game is highly recommended for its multiplayer experience, especially when playing with friends. It is seen as a great option for both competitive and local multiplayer sessions. - Highly recommended purchase (weight 0.36): Many reviews strongly recommend buying the game, highlighting its value and enjoyment. Some suggest it is worth purchasing even when not on sale. - Enjoyable and challenging gameplay (weight 0.11): The game is recommended for those looking for a simple yet challenging experience. It offers enjoyable and non-stressful competitive gameplay. - Positive feedback in different languages (weight 0.1): The game receives positive recommendations in different languages, indicating a broad appeal. - Potential for modding and future updates (weight 0.04): The game is noted for its ease of modding and Workshop support, suggesting a bright future with potential for customization and updates. - Desire for single-player challenge mode (weight 0.04): Some players express a desire for a proper single-player challenge mode, indicating that while the multiplayer is strong, additional single-player content would be appreciated. Other player notes: - Comic-based game with SpeedRunner hero (weight 0.08): The game is based on comics and features a hero named SpeedRunner. - Chinese tutorial videos available (weight 0.07): There are tutorial videos available in Chinese for beginners and advanced players. - Steam Workshop and cloud save support (weight 0.05): The game offers Steam Workshop support and cloud save functionality. - 32 characters and numerous costumes (weight 0.05): The game features 32 characters and a variety of costumes. - Multilingual support with 19 languages (weight 0.04): The game supports 19 languages, including Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese. - Compatible with all controllers (weight 0.04): The game supports all types of controllers for gameplay. - Recognized as an eSport (weight 0.04): The game is recognized as an eSport by ESL. - 29 achievements available (weight 0.04): There are 29 achievements for players to unlock. - Originally a browser game (weight 0.04): The game was originally a browser game and was later adapted for Xbox360 and Steam. - Developed by DoubleDutch Games (weight 0.04): The game was developed by DoubleDutch Games and published by tinyBuild Games. - Over 1 million dollars in revenue (weight 0.04): The game has generated over 1 million dollars in revenue. - Windowed mode fix (weight 0.04): If the game cannot be windowed, adding +windowed to the game launch options can fix the issue. - Invitation to join multiplayer group (weight 0.03): Players are invited to join a multiplayer group for the game. Emotions: - Frustration (weight 0.19): Players are frustrated by a range of issues including poor tutorial design, controller compatibility problems, and matchmaking imbalances. Additionally, frequent crashes, bugs, and the difficulty of achieving certain goals contribute to this frustration. - Excitement (weight 0.17): The game's fast-paced, chaotic, and competitive gameplay generates excitement among players. The anticipation of a sequel and the enjoyment of playing with friends also add to this excitement. - Joy (weight 0.15): Players experience joy from the core gameplay, playing with friends, and the overall fun and entertaining nature of the game. The unique mechanics and memorable moments with friends enhance this joy. - Enjoyment (weight 0.1): Enjoyment stems from the fun multiplayer experience, interesting mechanics, and the competitive yet non-stressful gameplay. The game's simplicity and challenging mechanics also contribute to the overall enjoyment. - Disappointment (weight 0.05): Disappointment arises from issues such as few online players, poor local gameplay experience, and game balance issues. The limited unlockable content and a small player base also contribute to this feeling. - Happy (weight 0.05): Players are happy due to the positive experiences and fun they have with friends while playing the game. The enjoyable gameplay and community interactions add to this happiness. - Nostalgia (weight 0.04): Nostalgia is evoked by memories of playing the game with family and friends, as well as reflecting on past experiences. The game's ability to bring back fond memories contributes to this feeling. - Happiness (weight 0.03): Happiness comes from enjoying the game with friends and family, appreciating the game's art style and music, and the overall great gameplay experience. - Positive (weight 0.03): Positive feelings are generated by the fun and replayable gameplay, variety of characters, and the exciting gameplay with friends. The game's depth and competitive nature also contribute to these positive emotions. - Negative (weight 0.03): Negative emotions arise from screen and control issues, competitive imbalance, and connection problems. Bugs and performance issues also contribute to these negative feelings. - Excited (weight 0.03): Players are excited by the frenetic and competitive gameplay, as well as the anticipation of a sequel. The fast-paced and stimulating nature of the game adds to this excitement. - Frustrated (weight 0.02): Frustration is caused by difficult online competitive play, player incompetence, and awkward controls. Bugs and connection issues also contribute to this frustration. - Satisfaction (weight 0.02): Satisfaction comes from the positive experiences with the game and its community, as well as the precise and reactive gameplay. The good value for price and modding options also add to this satisfaction. - Anger (weight 0.02): Anger is caused by unfair chat bans and negative experiences with specific players. Poor controller compatibility and gameplay issues also contribute to this anger. - Amusement (weight 0.02): Amusement arises from funny moments, trashtalk from experienced players, and the game being a test for friendship. These elements create a humorous and entertaining experience. - Humor (weight 0.01): Humor is found in the funny moments and real-life consequences mentioned by players. Losing friendships over the game and swearing at friends add to this humorous experience. - Determination (weight 0.01): Determination is driven by the desire to improve and become the best in the world at the game. Grinding to enhance skills and the competitive nature of the game contribute to this determination. - Anticipation (weight 0): Anticipation is generated by the excitement and eagerness for the sequel. Players are looking forward to the next installment of the game. - Sadness (weight 0): Sadness comes from the small player base and the lack of active community. These issues can lead to a less enjoyable gaming experience. - Gratitude (weight 0): Gratitude is felt due to the game bringing family closer and creating positive experiences. The game's ability to foster family bonds contributes to this feeling.}