Info about Immortals Fenyx Rising™ - A New God:

Official game description:
Expand your Immortals Fenyx Rising™ adventure with this first DLC for more epic adventures and puzzles!  
In A New God, play as Fenyx to overcome the trials of the gods of Olympos. In these trials, Fenyx hones her godly powers and finds ways to become even stronger as they attempt to earn a place among the inner circle of the Pantheon.

Release date: Dec 15, 2022

Categories: Puzzle Solving, Platforming, Character Progression, Action-Adventure, Exploration, Story-driven Gameplay, Combat, Open-World Exploration

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 20; verdict: Not Recommended; summary: The reviews indicate significant dissatisfaction with the value for money offered by the DLC, as it is heavily focused on puzzles that can be tedious and not worth the cost. Additionally, the gameplay experience is criticized for requiring multiple retries to progress, which can be frustrating for players not oriented towards puzzles.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $7.00 - $12.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that users find the game worth purchasing only when it is on sale or at a discounted price. Multiple reviews mention that the full price is not considered fair, but prices around €6 to €10 are seen as reasonable. This indicates that the community perceives the fair price range to be lower than the current full price.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 10.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: 12.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provided by users indicates the typical playtime metrics. The quotes 'It takes about 9-10 hours to finish' and 'DLC fini a 100% en environ 10h de jeu' suggest that the typical total time to finish the game (game completion) is around 10 hours. The quote '8 11 hours playtime' indicates a session length that could span multiple hours, but it's not clear if this is a single session or cumulative. The quote 'fun 12 hours' suggests that the endgame content could extend the playtime to around 12 hours for those who enjoy the additional challenges and puzzles.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game's fun is hindered by tedious puzzles, but players enjoy the base game's open worlds and exploration.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Completion of puzzles or engaging in the base game's open worlds and exploration
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: Tedious puzzles; Repetitive gameplay; Lack of rewarding progression
  - Unlock drivers: Story continuation; Base game's open worlds and exploration
  - Conditions: Open worlds; Exploration; Skill progression
- Player Archetypes:
  - Lore-Seeking Puzzle Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Continuation of story and additional puzzles.
    - Playstyle: Engages deeply with narrative and puzzle-solving.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: fan of the main game; puzzle lover
    - Reference games: Immortals Fenyx Rising
  - Diverse Gameplay Seeker (no buy)
    - Motivation: Variety in gameplay experiences.
    - Playstyle: Prefers a mix of gameplay elements, not just puzzles.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: fan of varied gameplay; main game enthusiast
    - Reference games: Immortals Fenyx Rising
  - Value-Conscious Puzzle Player (sale)
    - Motivation: Value for money and acknowledgement of developer effort.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys puzzles but is conscious of the cost.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: budget-conscious gamer; puzzle enthusiast
    - Reference games: Immortals Fenyx Rising


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:
- Well-designed and enjoyable puzzles (weight 0.86): The puzzles in the game are frequently praised for being well-designed, challenging, and enjoyable. Players appreciate the variety and creativity in the puzzles, which are considered a significant part of the gameplay.
- Story continuation and expansion (weight 0.58): The game continues and expands on the story from the base game. Players appreciate the story addition and how it integrates with the main game.
- New abilities and upgrades (weight 0.35): The introduction of new power-ups, upgrades, abilities, and items is well-received. Players enjoy the additional depth these new mechanics bring to the gameplay.
- Beautiful and new terrain (weight 0.3): The game features beautiful and new terrain that players find visually appealing. The new locations and maps are highlighted for their aesthetic qualities.
- Good gameplay and controls (weight 0.29): The gameplay is described as very good with excellent controls. Players find the gameplay enjoyable and well-integrated with the overall experience.
- New mechanics and dungeons (weight 0.15): New dungeons and puzzles with different mechanics are appreciated. These additions keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- Challenging combat (weight 0.14): The combat in the game is described as genuinely challenging. Players enjoy the tougher challenges and combat scenarios.
- Good length and content (weight 0.14): The game offers a good length of gameplay, with around 10-20 hours of new content. Players find the length suitable and not too long.
- Enjoyable platforming and parkour (weight 0.1): The platforming and parkour elements are enjoyable. Players appreciate the mix of platforming and combat in the gameplay.
- Transfer of skins and gear (weight 0.1): The ability to transfer gear and Phosphor skins to the main game is appreciated. This feature adds continuity and convenience for players.
- Impressive performance and size (weight 0.1): The game is noted for its impressive size and impeccable performance. Players appreciate the scale and smooth execution of the game.
- Funny and enjoyable ending (weight 0.05): The ending of the game is described as funny and enjoyable. Players appreciate the humor and conclusion of the story.
- Secret Trial was amazing (weight 0.05): The Secret Trial is highlighted as an amazing feature. Players enjoy the additional challenge and content it provides.
- Expanded mission select hub (weight 0.05): The expanded mission select hub is appreciated. This feature adds to the overall gameplay experience and convenience.
- Fresh music (weight 0.05): The game features fresh music that players enjoy. The new soundtrack adds to the overall experience.
- Some puzzles can be cheesed (weight 0.05): Some puzzles can be cheesed, which might be seen as a negative by some players. This could affect the challenge and enjoyment of the puzzles.

Common complaints:
- Puzzles are frustrating and tedious (weight 0.95): Many players find the puzzles to be overly challenging, time-consuming, and frustrating. The puzzles are often seen as tedious, complicated, and requiring many retries, which can lead to a less enjoyable gaming experience.
- Lack of combat and side quests (weight 0.39): Players note a significant lack of combat and side quests in the game. This absence makes the upgrades unlocked feel useless and contributes to a less engaging overall experience.
- Weak and shallow storyline (weight 0.29): The storyline is criticized for being weak, shallow, and uncompelling. Players find the narrative lacking depth and engagement, contributing to an overall less satisfying experience.
- Limited exploration and open world (weight 0.17): The game offers limited exploration opportunities and a very small open world. This can make the game feel restrictive and less immersive.
- DLC feels like a chore (weight 0.11): The DLC content is often perceived as feeling more like a chore than a full-fledged expansion. This can detract from the enjoyment and immersion in the game.
- Unrewarding and limited progression (weight 0.11): Players feel that the progression system is unrewarding and that there is a lack of meaningful progression. This can lead to frustration and a sense of stagnation.
- Lack of build transferability (weight 0.1): Players are unable to transfer their builds from the main game to the DLC, which can be frustrating and limit the customization and progression options.

Gameplay feedback:
- Puzzle-focused gameplay (weight 0.77): The DLC introduces a variety of puzzle-based levels and vaults, with new mechanics and increased difficulty compared to the base game. These puzzles often require different skills and can include platforming elements using divine powers.
- Combat and platforming elements (weight 0.35): While the focus is primarily on puzzles, the game also includes combat sequences and platforming challenges. These elements are often integrated into the puzzles and trials.
- Various challenges and trials (weight 0.33): The game features a variety of challenges and trials, including dungeon-based challenges, crypt challenges, and quicktime events. These challenges test different skills and add variety to the gameplay.
- New mechanics and abilities (weight 0.19): The game introduces new mechanics and abilities, such as barrier breaker, colossus strength, phosphorus change, and gust of wind. These abilities are often integrated into the puzzles and challenges.
- Story integration and new environments (weight 0.17): The DLC integrates a new story and environments, including a new dimension and interactions with old characters. It serves as a direct sequel to the base game.
- Time-based challenges (weight 0.15): The game features time-based challenges that require precise timing of abilities. These challenges add an extra layer of difficulty to the puzzles and trials.
- Limited exploration (weight 0.14): The DLC offers limited exploration opportunities, with a more streamlined and on-rails experience compared to the base game.
- Character customization and cosmetics (weight 0.1): The game allows for character customization, with cosmetics that can be transferred to the main game. This adds a layer of personalization to the gameplay experience.
- New tools and contraptions (weight 0.06): The DLC introduces new tools and contraptions that are used in puzzles and challenges, adding fresh mechanics to the gameplay.

Performance notes:
- Frequent crashes reported (weight 0.07): Players have reported experiencing frequent crashes while playing the game. This issue significantly impacts the gaming experience and needs urgent attention.
- High FPS observed (weight 0.06): Players have noted that the game runs at a high FPS (frames per second), contributing to a fluid and enjoyable gaming experience.

Recommendations:
- Puzzle-focused recommendation (weight 0.34): This DLC is highly recommended for players who enjoy puzzle-oriented content. It is specifically tailored for those who liked the main game and are looking for more puzzle challenges.
- Base game enjoyment (weight 0.15): If you enjoyed the base game, this DLC is recommended. It is particularly appealing if you liked the vaults in the main game.
- Achievement hunting caution (weight 0.15): The DLC is not recommended unless you are focused on collecting all Steam achievements. The overwhelming number of puzzles may not be appealing to everyone.
- Season pass sale recommendation (weight 0.06): Players are advised to get the season pass on sale rather than purchasing it at full price for better value.
- Play order suggestion (weight 0.06): It is suggested to play this DLC before starting 'The Lost Gods' for a better gaming experience.
- Sale price recommendation (weight 0.06): The DLC is considered worth it if purchased on sale, but not recommended at full price due to its niche appeal.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.39): Players are primarily frustrated by the excessive number of puzzles, which are often described as difficult, tedious, and repetitive. The lack of variety in the DLC, along with the high difficulty and monotonous design of puzzles and dungeons, contributes significantly to this frustration. Additional issues include frequent crashes, lack of save points, and time-consuming trials.
- Disappointment (weight 0.25): Disappointment stems from the overall quality and value of the DLC, which many players feel does not match the main game. The lack of a compelling story, repetitive puzzles, and limited variety in gameplay mechanics contribute to this sentiment. Players also express dissatisfaction with the short length of the DLC and the lack of meaningful progression.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.1): Players who enjoy puzzles find the DLC satisfying due to its creative and challenging nature. The varied and interesting mechanics of the puzzles provide a rewarding experience for those who appreciate this type of gameplay.
- Positive (weight 0.07): Positive emotions are driven by the enjoyment of the DLC's content, including new levels, music, story, and dialogues. Players appreciate the integration of the DLC with the main game and the variety of challenges it offers.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.07): Enjoyment comes from the fun puzzles, engaging story, and new mechanics introduced in the DLC. Players also appreciate the combat and expanded mission select hub, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- Anger (weight 0.05): Anger is primarily caused by the difficult and infuriating puzzles, which players find frustrating and time-consuming. The overall experience is negatively impacted by these challenging puzzles.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players express appreciation for the effort put in by the developers, acknowledging the work that went into creating the DLC.
- Joy (weight 0.01): Joy is derived from the enjoyment of the puzzles and the visual appearance of the game, which players find appealing and fun.
- Regret (weight 0.01): Regret is felt by players who purchased the expansion and found it disappointing or not worth the investment.}