Info about Doloc Town:

Official game description:
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Embark on a journey to Doloc Town - a post-apocalyptic oasis filled with abandoned ruins, unique architecture, and folks of all kinds.
Revitalize this empty land and get to know the townies. Thrive and discover your destiny as you delve deeper into this mysterious yet charming territory!
Gather resources to build your farm from the ground up! As a farmer, you'll tend crops, build, craft, cook, cast your line, and so much more.
Construct charming buildings, upgrade your homestead, and craft handy tools to turn your quiet patch of land into a thriving countryside haven!
Raise animals on land and in water! Nurture your animals, maintain their habitats, and gather their bounty. Transform raw materials into crafted goods, breed new lineages, and establish yourself as the premier doomsday rancher.
Explore this unknown territory, with intricate valley, treacherous wetlands, and abandoned ruins await. Scout the vast, untouched wilderness in search of secret relics, treasures, and more!
At the heart of the map lies Doloc Town, a post-apocalyptic sanctuary built from the remnants of trains and collapsed bridges. Connect with villagers and share a drink to uncover the hidden stories of this land.
Above all, the key is to endure the wasteland and follow whatever your heart truly desires.
Survive the harsh elements of this post-apocalyptic world, from scorching heatwaves to acid rains and beyond! Protect your crops and adapt to unpredictable conditions to keep your farmland thriving. Eventually, you'll get a chance to turn this harsh environment into your very own dreamland oasis!

Release date: May 7, 2025

Categories: Farming Simulation, Animal Husbandry, Crafting, Exploration, Resource Management, Survival, Player Customization, Base Building

Feature scans:
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: Needs Improvement in In-Game Guidance; summary: The primary user complaints revolve around the need for external guides and wikis to understand complex game mechanics, crafting requirements, and hidden secrets. The lack of in-game guidance and weak tutorials force players to rely on external resources, which can detract from the overall gaming experience.
- Proton/Linux: score 10; verdict: Works Well; summary: The game shows strong compatibility with Steam Deck, suggesting it works well on Proton/Linux with minimal issues.
- Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals several key issues and positive aspects related to the Steam Deck experience. The most significant problems include small text size, controller sensitivity issues, and problems with the save system. These issues affect the overall user experience and accessibility. However, many users have also reported that the game performs well on the Steam Deck with smooth controls and no issues, indicating a positive experience in terms of performance.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $15.00 - $25.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence shows that users find the game worth the price and even suggest that the price is reasonable or lower than expected. The mentions of the game being worth the price and offering good value for money indicate that the community considers the fair price to be around the current price point or slightly higher.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: 30.0h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides multiple reports of playtime for completing the main story or campaign. The quotes indicate that players typically spend around 20 to 40 hours to finish the main story. The reasoning for the other metrics being null is due to the lack of specific evidence in the reviews regarding typical single-session length, typical post-story/endgame hours, or typical total time to finish the game entirely. The confidence is relatively high due to the consistency of the reports on story completion time.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game has a steep learning curve and initial resource scarcity, but becomes more enjoyable once players overcome these challenges and unlock more content.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Unlocking more technologies and becoming more efficient in resource management
  - Time to anchor: 24h 0m
  - Friction: Lack of clear guidance; Resource scarcity; Repetitive tasks
  - Unlock drivers: Unlocking more technologies; Becoming more efficient in resource management
  - Conditions: Patience to overcome the learning curve; Strategic resource management; Enjoyment of repetitive tasks for rewards
- Player Archetypes:
  - Relaxation Seeker (buy)
    - Motivation: To unwind and relax through a soothing gaming experience.
    - Playstyle: Casual and laid-back, focusing on the calming aspects of farming and daily routines.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: 休闲玩家; 治愈系玩家
    - Reference games: 星露谷物语; 动物森友会
  - Mechanics Analyst (sale)
    - Motivation: To analyze and optimize game mechanics for a better gaming experience.
    - Playstyle: Analytical and detail-oriented, focusing on the intricacies of game systems.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: 游戏机制爱好者; 系统优化玩家
    - Reference games: Minecraft; Terraria
  - Farming Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: To enjoy the farming and management simulation aspects of the game.
    - Playstyle: Immersive and progression-focused, enjoying the daily tasks and long-term development.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: 种田游戏爱好者; 模拟经营玩家
    - Reference games: 星露谷物语; Harvest Moon


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:
- Charming pixel art style (weight 0.29): The game's pixel art style is widely appreciated for its cuteness and charm. Players enjoy the visual design and graphics.
- Unique post-apocalyptic setting (weight 0.26): The post-apocalyptic farming setting is found interesting and unique. Players appreciate the blend of farming, platforming, and exploration in this setting.
- Highly replayable and enjoyable gameplay (weight 0.24): Players consistently describe the gameplay as fun, addictive, and highly replayable. The compelling mechanics and overall enjoyment contribute to its high replayability.
- Engaging farming mechanics (weight 0.23): The farming mechanics are described as unique, engaging, and enjoyable. Players appreciate the interesting approaches to farming and building mechanics.
- Relaxing and therapeutic experience (weight 0.2): The game offers a relaxing and calming experience with enjoyable gameplay and relaxing soundtracks. It is described as leisurely and therapeutic.
- Enjoyable and rewarding gameplay (weight 0.2): Players find the gameplay enjoyable with a sense of accomplishment. The game offers engaging mechanics, rewarding progression, and enjoyable exploration.
- Abundant content and activities (weight 0.16): The game offers a large amount of content with plenty to do and learn. Players appreciate the wide breadth of content and the richness added through updates.
- Cute and distinctive character design (weight 0.14): The characters are found cute and distinctive. Players enjoy the character designs and find them lovable.
- Warm and engaging storyline (weight 0.12): The storyline is described as warm, interesting, and thought-provoking. Players appreciate the engaging character development and narrative.
- Excited for future updates (weight 0.12): Players are excited and looking forward to future updates and content. They anticipate new map updates and additional features.
- Frequent updates and patches (weight 0.12): The development team provides frequent updates and fixes, which players appreciate. The continuous updates keep the game fresh and engaging.
- Similar vibe to Stardew Valley (weight 0.12): The game is often compared to Stardew Valley, providing a similar cozy feeling but with its own unique advantages.
- Innovative side-scrolling gameplay (weight 0.12): The game offers a unique 2D side-scrolling perspective, which players find innovative and enjoyable. The slow-paced gameplay is also appreciated.
- Positive reviews in Chinese (weight 0.12): Chinese players have provided positive reviews, describing the game as well-made and one of the best farming games they have played.

Common complaints:
- Cooking system needs improvement (weight 0.2): The cooking system is criticized for being shallow, not profitable, and having issues with material consumption and recipe requirements.
- Game pacing and guidance issues (weight 0.19): The game suffers from pacing issues, confusing gameplay, and insufficient guidance, making it difficult for players to navigate and enjoy.
- Over-reliance on drones in combat (weight 0.17): Players find the combat system frustrating and limited due to its heavy reliance on drones, which makes the gameplay less enjoyable.
- Frustrating fishing mechanics (weight 0.16): Fishing is found to be frustrating and lacking purpose, with issues in mechanics and balancing.
- Insufficient content quantity (weight 0.15): Many players feel that the game lacks enough content, both in terms of quantity and depth, making the gameplay experience feel incomplete.
- Map navigation and detail issues (weight 0.14): The map is criticized for being hard to read, confusing to navigate, and needing optimization and additional details.
- Lack of automation features (weight 0.13): Players express a need for more automation in various aspects of the game, such as farming and production, to enhance gameplay efficiency.
- Early and mid-game money earning difficulty (weight 0.1): Earning money in the early and mid-game stages is challenging, which can hinder progression and enjoyment.
- Short main storyline (weight 0.1): The main storyline is perceived as too short, leading to a lack of long-term engagement and incomplete storytelling.
- Low profitability of farming (weight 0.1): Farming is considered one of the least profitable activities in the game, which discourages players from engaging in it.
- Lack of end-game content (weight 0.08): There is a notable lack of content for players who have completed all achievements or the main storyline, reducing replayability.
- Limited NPC interaction (weight 0.08): Players find the interaction and relationships with NPCs to be limited, which affects the overall immersion and engagement.
- Monotonous seasons and weather (weight 0.08): The game's seasons and weather patterns are seen as monotonous, with frequent and annoying weather events like acid rain and scorching sun.
- Equipment and harvesting issues (weight 0.08): There are complaints about the excessive number of equipment and unclear harvesting methods, as well as issues with production facilities dropping outputs on the ground.
- Building customization limitations (weight 0.07): Players find the building customization options to be limited and awkward, with issues like not being able to place boxes inside buildings.
- Tedious animal husbandry mechanics (weight 0.07): Animal husbandry mechanics are criticized for being tedious, unprofitable, and lacking proper guidance.
- Platforming issues (weight 0.07): Players report issues with platforming, including imprecise controls and small, slippery platforms.
- Unreasonable preservation mechanics (weight 0.07): The design of preservation mechanics, such as pickling jars and brewing barrels, is criticized for being unreasonable and inconvenient.

Gameplay feedback:
- Comprehensive farming mechanics (weight 0.29): The game includes extensive farming mechanics, such as resource management, animal husbandry, and strategic planning, which are central to the gameplay.
- Side-scrolling and platformer gameplay (weight 0.24): The game features a significant amount of side-scrolling and platformer elements, making it a key aspect of the gameplay experience.
- Unique art and sound design (weight 0.17): The game is praised for its 2D pixel art style and sound design, contributing to a distinct aesthetic and visual appeal.
- Task and quest systems (weight 0.17): The game includes time-sensitive tasks and quests, guiding players through various activities and missions.
- NPC and character interactions (weight 0.16): Interactions with NPCs and characters are a significant part of the game, enhancing the storyline and social aspects.
- Drone combat mechanics (weight 0.15): The game features drone combat mechanics, allowing players to engage in combat using customizable drones.
- Exploration and discovery (weight 0.15): Players can explore the game world, discovering secrets and managing resources, which adds depth to the adventure aspects of the game.
- Crafting and building systems (weight 0.14): The game features robust crafting and building systems, allowing players to create and automate various structures and items.
- Automation and accessibility (weight 0.1): Automation features are included in the gameplay, providing accessibility and convenience for players.
- Resource collection and management (weight 0.08): Resource gathering and management are key aspects of the game, requiring players to collect and manage various resources.
- Character customization and progression (weight 0.08): Players can customize and develop their characters, adding a personal touch to the gameplay experience.
- Farm and building layout planning (weight 0.08): Players can plan and design their farm and building layouts, adding a strategic element to the gameplay.
- Environmental hazards and conditions (weight 0.08): The game includes environmental hazards and extreme weather conditions, adding challenges to farming and exploration.
- Fishing and cooking mechanics (weight 0.08): Fishing and cooking are part of the gameplay, with a fishing mini-game and various cooking mechanics.
- Inventory management with cardboard boxes (weight 0.07): The game uses a unique inventory management system involving cardboard boxes for storing materials.
- Industrial production mechanics (weight 0.07): The game features industrial production mechanics, integrating agricultural and industrial systems.

Performance notes:
- Comfortable Steam Deck gameplay (weight 0.07): Multiple players reported that the game plays comfortably and perfectly on the Steam Deck, suggesting good optimization for this platform.
- Performance issues reported (weight 0.06): Some players experienced performance issues while others reported smooth performance. This indicates variability in performance across different systems.
- UI issues at different resolutions (weight 0.04): Players encountered UI issues at different resolutions, which could impact the user experience and accessibility.
- Runs well on lower-end hardware (weight 0.04): The game was reported to run well on lower-end hardware, indicating good performance optimization for less powerful systems.
- Screen transitions affect tempo (weight 0.04): Screen transitions were noted to affect the game's tempo, potentially disrupting the flow and pacing of gameplay.
- Controller adjustment issues (weight 0.03): There were reports of issues with adjusting the quantity of controllers, which could affect multiplayer experiences.
- Encountered some bugs (weight 0.03): Some players encountered bugs during gameplay, which could affect the overall stability and enjoyment of the game.

Recommendations:
- More story and character progression (weight 0.23): Players want more story progression and character interactions, including an improved relationship system similar to Stardew Valley.
- Highly recommended for fans (weight 0.2): The game is strongly recommended for fans of the genre, particularly those who enjoy games like Stardew Valley and Terraria.
- Add new features and gameplay (weight 0.2): Players hope for new features and gameplay elements to be added, including new maps, automation, and more complex production chains.
- Desire for multiplayer and co-op modes (weight 0.17): Many players expressed a strong desire for the addition of multiplayer and co-op game modes, including both online and local co-op options.
- Recommendations for specific player types (weight 0.08): The game is recommended for seasoned farming sim players and those who don't mind grinding.
- Balance animal husbandry and combat (weight 0.08): Players suggest balancing animal husbandry mechanics for better profitability and balancing weapon performance for fair combat.
- Add more festivals and interactions (weight 0.06): Players suggest adding more festivals and interactive events to enhance the gaming experience.
- Improve crafting mechanics (weight 0.06): There is a need to improve the crafting mechanics for better usability and efficiency.
- Request for full version release (weight 0.06): Players are eagerly awaiting the full version release of the game.
- Improve task guidance and material clarity (weight 0.06): There is a need to improve task guidance and clarify material requirements for better gameplay experience.
- Improve social and relationship systems (weight 0.06): There is a desire to improve the social system with more character interactions, events, and a relationship system similar to Stardew Valley.
- Enhance controls and mechanics (weight 0.06): Improvements are needed for motorcycle controls and overall game mechanics to address inconsistencies and illogical aspects.
- Improve localization and reduce grinding (weight 0.06): There is a need to improve localization for better language support and reduce excessive grinding required for certain tasks.
- Add more visual feedback (weight 0.06): Players request more visual feedback for activities like fishing and clearer feedback for breeding mechanics.
- Add pets and new interactions (weight 0.05): Players suggest adding pets and more character interactions and events.
- Balance in-game economy (weight 0.04): Players suggest balancing the in-game economy for better gameplay experience.
- Introduce more variety to activities (weight 0.03): There is a desire to introduce more variety to activities such as mining and woodcutting.
- Add fast travel options (weight 0.03): Players suggest adding fast travel options for better gameplay experience.
- Add more collections and achievements (weight 0.03): Players suggest adding more collections, achievements, or furniture rewards.
- Add greenhouse and automation tools (weight 0.03): Suggestions to add greenhouses, seeders, and automatic milking machines to enhance the gaming experience.
- Add naming functions and agricultural drone framework (weight 0.03): Players suggest adding more naming functions or an agricultural drone framework.
- Improve NPC position indicators (weight 0.03): Players suggest making NPC position indicators more obvious for better task guidance.
- Add option to choose fonts (weight 0.03): Players request the option to choose different fonts.
- Enhance decorative elements (weight 0.03): Suggestions to look at other games for inspiration on decorative elements.
- Use controller for better experience (weight 0.03): Suggestions to use a controller for a better gameplay experience.
- Add quick interaction options (weight 0.03): Players hope for the addition of quick interaction options.

Other player notes:
- Add Japanese language support (weight 0.04): Players have expressed a desire for official Japanese language support to be added to the game.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.19): Players are frustrated by a variety of gameplay mechanics and issues, including difficult earning mechanics, confusing gameplay, lack of proper tutorials, and various bugs. Specific problems such as weak guidance, awkward key bindings, abrupt storyline endings, and issues with character quests contribute to this frustration. Additionally, repetitive tasks, lack of automation, and unclear requirements add to the overall dissatisfaction.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.12): Players enjoy the game for its unique features, such as the farming gameplay, art style, and variety of activities. The game's relaxing atmosphere, engaging storyline, and enjoyable mechanics like the drone exploration and weather systems contribute to a positive experience. Despite some flaws, the overall gameplay and content keep players engaged and entertained.
- Joy (weight 0.08): Players find joy in the relaxing atmosphere, sense of achievement, and overall game experience. Activities such as building greenhouses, interacting with NPCs, decorating the farm, and enjoying the game's art style and music contribute to this joy. The charming storyline, pleasant music, and enjoyable farming and fishing mechanics enhance the positive experience.
- Happy (weight 0.05): Players are happy with the game's beautiful art, character animations, and innovative gameplay. The interesting post-apocalyptic farming setting, likable characters, and cozy feeling similar to other beloved games contribute to this happiness. The unique style, fun gameplay, and exploration aspects also add to the overall positive experience.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.05): Players are satisfied with the core gameplay, progression, and sense of accomplishment. The farming mechanics, lack of stamina limitations, and unique characteristics of the game contribute to this satisfaction. Enjoyable aspects such as sound effects, graphics, animations, and polished mechanics enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- Positive (weight 0.04): Players have a positive view of the game due to its unique mechanics, richer plot design, and potential. The cute characters, relaxing sound and music, interesting story, and innovative mechanics contribute to this positivity. The fun gameplay and cute art style also add to the enjoyable experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.04): Players are excited about the game's potential development, unique blend of mechanics, and story. The distinctive and engaging mix of post-apocalyptic farming, platforming, and exploration, along with the anticipation for future updates and content, contribute to this excitement. The game's unique setting and creative gameplay also add to the overall enthusiasm.
- Disappointment (weight 0.03): Players are disappointed with the lack of guidance, tutorials, and monotonous endgame content. The poor visuals, character designs, and limited character interactions contribute to this disappointment. Additionally, the insufficient current content quantity and high prices add to the overall dissatisfaction.
- Excited (weight 0.03): Players are excited about the game's unique and engaging gameplay mechanics, character customization options, and great music. The frequent updates and fixes from the development team, along with the unique gameplay mechanics and refreshing take on farming sims, contribute to this excitement. The anticipation for future updates and new content also adds to the overall enthusiasm.
- Anticipation (weight 0.03): Players are looking forward to future updates, new maps, and stories. The anticipation for the game's future development and content additions contributes to this feeling of anticipation. The expectation of new features and improvements keeps players engaged and hopeful.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.02): Players feel nostalgic as the game reminds them of past gaming experiences, such as playing Stardew Valley or Harvest Moon. The desire to relive certain experiences and the reminiscent feelings of playing beloved childhood games contribute to this nostalgia. The game's ability to evoke memories of past gaming experiences enhances the overall emotional connection.
- Hopeful (weight 0.02): Players are hopeful for more updates, content, and future improvements. The desire for more collection illustrations, multiplayer gameplay, and future updates contributes to this hopefulness. The anticipation for future enhancements and additions keeps players optimistic about the game's development.
- Hope (weight 0.02): Players hope for more content, complexity, and future weapon additions. The desire for local co-op features, multiplayer functionality, and more tech and recipes in the future contributes to this hope. The potential for the game to become a major title with regular updates keeps players hopeful.
- Negative (weight 0.02): Players have a negative view due to repetitive gameplay, bugs, and various mechanics that need improvement. The lack of automation, poorly designed item stacking mechanics, and repetitive tasks contribute to this negativity. The need for more polishing in various systems and poor guidance also add to the overall dissatisfaction.
- Frustrated (weight 0.02): Players are frustrated with the initial gameplay experience, poorly designed item stacking mechanics, and repetitive material collection tasks. The lack of reminders, limited NPC interaction, and early-game resource obtaining problems contribute to this frustration. The abstract numerical values and time-consuming farm management also add to the overall dissatisfaction.
- Love (weight 0.01): Players love the game for its unique elements, pixel art style, and relaxing gameplay. The enjoyable aspects and the compelling nature of the game contribute to this love. The overall positive experience and the game's unique features enhance the emotional connection.
- Satisfied (weight 0.01): Players are satisfied with the game's frequent updates, beautiful art, and sound design. The genuinely great farming aspect and the game being one of the best cozy farming sims contribute to this satisfaction. The satisfying gameplay loop and unique features enhance the overall positive experience.
- Anticipation (weight 0.01): Players are looking forward to the game's updates, optimizations, and future content developments. The anticipation for the development team's future updates and additional content contributes to this expectation. The hope for continued improvements and new features keeps players engaged and optimistic.
- Excitement (weight 0.01): Players are excited about the game's content and the frequency of updates. The engaging gameplay and the regular updates from the development team contribute to this excitement. The anticipation for new features and improvements keeps players enthusiastic about the game's development.
- Hopefulness (weight 0.01): Players are hopeful for more content, official Japanese language support, and special events to enhance the gameplay experience. The desire for more updates and improvements contributes to this hopefulness. The anticipation for future enhancements and additions keeps players optimistic about the game's development.}