Info about Landfall Archives:

Official game description:
**Break into the Landfall Archives and steal previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an old version of TABS!  
Landfall Archives is a collection of every project Landfall and friends have worked on since 2016 that didn't make it to the shelves but which all deserve to see the light of day.**
This collection of 23 projects includes:
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**Anything for my pals (2021)**  
Control a herd of Pals to help you navigate through a short level with obstacles.  
**Robots Forever (2018)**  
Find weapons to fight modular robots! Every robot part has its own health and can be destroyed separately so you better watch out…  
**Robots Forever 2 (2019)**  
This game builds on the concept of modular robots from the first Robots Forever. Included are more robots with varying sizes and parts, as well as randomly spawning weapons with upgrades.  
**Post Game (2019)**  
Small building game where you build conveyor belts and other parts to move packages around a facility. The more packages you get into the containers, the more credits you collect!  
**Physics Survival (2019)**  
A physics animated top-down game where you explore and interact with the environment and animals to gather resources that you can use to get more equipment and units.  
**TABS 2017 (2017)**  
TABS 2017 is an early version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator using the 2.0 physics system that was scrapped in 2017 in favor of the current 3.0 version. In the game you use a variety of different units to beat a level or you can play around in the sandbox mode.  
**Airships 1 (2018)**  
An exploration of airship building, using a system with different modular parts you can use to build your ship. Fly the ship around the landscape to explore! We imagined this to be a way to travel around in some of the other prototypes.  
**Airships 2 (2018)**  
Another version of airship building with different modular parts and improved stabilization for the airships, aiding in flying and construction.  
**Wrecktangels (2019) Local PVP**  
Simple side-view battle game where you jump and shoot each other while using a time-slow mechanic. The world is built out of objects that collapse and break apart as they are hit, to keep you on your toes!  
**RTS card game (2021)**  
Play cards to spawn units, and cast spells during real-time strategy gameplay. Build your own deck and combine cards to change which units and abilities are part of your deck. We made this to explore real-time card mechanics with some light RTS gameplay.  
**Physics Fighter (2021)**  
Brawl with enemies in small rooms, using your fist, legs, and a knife. The enemies have different attacks and patterns that they follow during fights to keep you on your toes.  
**Medieval America (2020) Online PVP**  
Physics shooter where you battle your enemy on a destructible level that collapses as the battle goes on, be careful not to fall!  
**Plant Plane (2019)**  
Go on a peaceful journey along the level in a plane, creating bushes and leaving nature around you as you fly past.  
**Ocean Plane (2023)**  
Fly around and fire small missiles at airships and towers, in and around an ocean.  
**Playful (2021) Online PVP**  
A 1v1 game where you can battle and play in different scenarios with your own rules and goals. It was made to be a sandbox to create your own small games in.  
**Blob Game (2018)**  
A small experience of being locked in a room with an unknown creature while a voice speaks to you. There are a few different endings to this game, can you find them all?  
**Walking House Game (2021)**  
Prototype for a building game where you control and build a walking castle. Travel to explore and gather resources around you to build and upgrade your base. Beware of the enemies lurking nearby!  
**Missile Game (2021)**  
Control missiles and fly them through different levels with varying obstacles to bring down physics towers, with the goal of destroying the small objects you find in the structures.  
**Creepy Robots (2017)**  
Run and climb around a small town scene while being chased by humanoid robots!  
**ROUNDS 3D (2022) Online PVP**  
Prototype for a 3-dimensional version of the game ROUNDS. It’s mainly explored with the shooting mechanics and a handful of upgrades.  
**Counts and Stakes (2020) Online PVP**  
A vampires vs vampire hunters-themed top-down-shooter focusing on precise aiming. Play against other players in small arenas with physics obstacles that you can interact with.  
**Physics Presentation (2018)**  
Not exactly a game, but more of an interactive slideshow made to be used as a presentation explaining the principles of the physics used in Landfalls games.  
**Auction Brawl (2017) 2-4 Local Splitscreen**  
Split screen fighting game where you bid on items that you then use to brawl against the other bidders. You can also grab and use most other items in the auction room to fight your fellow players!

Release date: 31 Mar, 2023

Categories: Competitive Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer, Sandbox Creation, Resource Management, Base Building, Third-Person Shooter, Real-time Strategy, Puzzle Solving


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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:
- Excellent free game collection (weight 0.99): Players highly appreciate the collection of free, diverse, and often unreleased games. They find the concept of showcasing prototypes and scrapped projects to be unique and inspiring, offering a glimpse into the developer's creative process and providing many hours of enjoyable, casual gameplay.
- 'Robots Forever' is a fan favorite (weight 0.29): 'Robots Forever' (especially 'Robots Forever 2') is a standout favorite among players. Its unique weak-point mechanic and overall engaging gameplay make it highly enjoyable, with many players expressing a strong desire for a full-fledged release.
- Great for Landfall fans (weight 0.25): The collection is highly valued by fans of Landfall, serving as a tribute to their work and offering a unique insight into their development history. Players appreciate the distinct charm and creativity that Landfall brings to its games.
- 'Medieval America' is fun with friends (weight 0.24): 'Medieval America' is praised for its incredibly fun and often buggy gameplay, especially when played with friends. Its unique physics and fast-paced action make it a highly recommended multiplayer experience.
- 'Post Game' is highly enjoyable (weight 0.22): 'Post Game' is frequently cited as a very fun and replayable game within the collection. Its engaging nature makes it a personal favorite for many, with potential for a full release.
- 'Wrecktangles' is a fun physics game (weight 0.11): 'Wrecktangles' is a popular game in the collection, often described as 'Worms with physics.' Its fun and replayable nature leads many players to wish for its full development.
- 'Physics Fighter' has great potential (weight 0.08): 'Physics Fighter' is highlighted for its unique and interesting game idea, providing an unbelievable amount of fun. Players express a strong desire for this prototype to be developed into a full game.
- 'Rounds 3D' is a strong arena shooter (weight 0.08): 'Rounds 3D' is appreciated as a skill-based arena shooter with interesting twists. Many players see it as a potential full game or DLC, offering a great casual PVP experience.
- 'Airships' offers sandbox fun (weight 0.08): The 'Airships' games, particularly 'Airships 2,' are enjoyed for their sandbox-like freedom and the interesting concept of building and piloting airships. Players find them enjoyable and full of potential.
- 'TABS 2017' is a nostalgic favorite (weight 0.07): 'TABS 2017' is a nostalgic favorite for many, appreciated for its humor and functional, albeit broken, gameplay. It provides an enjoyable experience for fans of the Totally Accurate Battle Simulator series.

Common complaints:
- Collection of Unfinished Prototypes (weight 0.39): The collection primarily consists of unfinished prototypes and demos, leading to a general lack of polish, content, and overall quality. Players expressed disappointment that many promising concepts were not fully developed into complete games.
- Severe Bugs and Performance Issues (weight 0.34): Many players reported significant technical issues, including frequent bugs, crashes, and poor optimization leading to lag and stuttering, especially on lower-end PCs. Some bugs were game-breaking, preventing players from progressing or even launching certain games.
- Specific Games Are Underwhelming (weight 0.17): Specific games within the collection, such as 'Walking House Game', 'Medieval America', 'Airships', 'The Blob Game', 'Physics Survival', 'Robots Forever', and 'TABS 2017', received individual criticism for being unpolished, buggy, disturbing, or having unfulfilled potential.
- Inactive Multiplayer Community (weight 0.12): Multiplayer aspects of the game are largely unplayable due to a lack of active players. This makes it difficult to engage with friends or find matches for games like 'Counts and Stakes'.
- Low Replayability and Short Lifespan (weight 0.06): The game offers very limited replayability, with many experiences designed for a single playthrough. Issues like not restarting from the beginning after losing or resetting progress upon leaving the game further contribute to its short lifespan.
- Poor Launcher Experience (weight 0.04): The game launcher itself was criticized for being buggy, prone to crashes, and having a poor interface. The method of selecting games by running around and clicking was found to be cumbersome and detracted from the experience.
- Unclear Game Instructions (weight 0.04): Several games within the collection lack clear instructions or intuitive gameplay, making it difficult for players to understand how to play or what their objectives are.
- Unsettling or Convoluted Design (weight 0.03): Some players found the game's overall aesthetic or design to be strange, convoluted, or even creepy, contributing to a less enjoyable experience.

Gameplay feedback:
- Collection of unfinished Landfall games (weight 0.33): The game is a free collection of numerous unfinished, prototype, or unreleased games and concepts from Landfall, often described as an archive or launcher for these mini-games. Players appreciate the opportunity to explore these early-stage projects and hope some might be developed further.
- Easy and casual gameplay (weight 0.09): The games are generally perceived as easy to learn and quick to complete, making them suitable for casual play or distraction. The gameplay is described as straightforward and accessible.
- Unique 'game within a game' structure (weight 0.06): The game features a unique 'game within a game' structure, where players navigate an interactive menu to access the various mini-games. This nested design is a notable aspect of its presentation.
- Wreck Tangles is a fan favorite (weight 0.05): Wreck Tangles is a popular mini-game, often compared to 'Worms with physics,' with players expressing a strong desire for it to be developed into a full, standalone game.
- Robots Forever 2 desired as full game (weight 0.05): Robots Forever 2, a shooter, has a dedicated following, with players eagerly anticipating its development into a full game, potentially with custom robot building features.
- Medieval America offers unique mechanics (weight 0.05): Medieval America is highlighted as a brawler-arena shooter hybrid with unique mechanics like 'blind shooting from behind a wall' and specific weapon abilities. This game appears to be a standout for some players.
- Counts and Stakes requires multiple devices (weight 0.04): Counts and Stakes is described as a skill-based shooter with 'deck' building elements, but notably requires at least two players and two separate devices for multiplayer, which could be a barrier.
- Playful is a multiplayer ragdoll brawler (weight 0.04): Playful is a goofy ragdoll fighter with varied maps, also requiring at least two players to enjoy its 3D brawler mechanics.
- Specific combat mechanics detailed (weight 0.03): Specific combat mechanics are mentioned, such as guns causing 'Hurt' and increased knockback, the presence of an SMG-style weapon with recoil, and a shield that can deflect bullets.
- Includes early TABS version (weight 0.02): An early version of 'Totally Accurate Battle Simulator' (TABS) is included in the collection, which is a point of interest for players familiar with Landfall's more established titles.
- Perceived as endless game time (weight 0.02): Some players perceive the game time as infinite or endless, suggesting a lack of a definitive end or a high replayability factor for the collection as a whole.

Performance notes:
- Inconsistent PC performance (weight 0.1): There is conflicting feedback regarding the game's PC performance. While some players suggest the requirements are low, others report significant lag, especially in specific areas like the computer room, indicating that the game might be more demanding than perceived or poorly optimized in certain sections. A powerful PC seems to be recommended for a smooth experience.

Recommendations:
- Highly Recommended, Especially Free (weight 0.4): Many players highly recommend the game, often citing its free-to-play nature as a strong incentive to try it. It's seen as a good option for casual play or when players are looking for something new.
- Desire for Full Game Releases (weight 0.3): A significant portion of feedback expresses a strong desire for several included prototypes, such as 'Post Game,' 'Medieval America,' 'Airships,' 'Robots Forever,' 'Playful,' and 'Wrecktangles,' to be developed into full, standalone titles. Players are eager for more content and expanded versions of these concepts.
- Great for Landfall Fans/Devs (weight 0.05): The game is particularly recommended for fans of Landfall's previous work and those interested in game development or design concepts. It offers insight into the studio's creative process and unreleased projects.
- Fix Specific Bugs (weight 0.03): Players have reported specific bugs, such as falling off the map in the intro or encountering invisible barriers. They hope for these technical issues to be addressed and fixed.
- Improve Settings and Optimization (weight 0.02): Some players find the game's experience hindered by a lack of settings and express a desire for better optimization. This suggests a need for more control options and performance improvements.
- Concerns About Content/Performance (weight 0.02): Some players feel there isn't enough content to justify the download, and others warn that the game might not run well on lower-spec systems (e.g., 2.10Ghz processor or 8GB RAM). This indicates concerns about value and accessibility.

Other player notes:
- Player favorites and rankings (weight 0.19): Players frequently rank and discuss their favorite individual prototypes within the collection, highlighting specific games like 'Robots Forever', 'Anything For My Pals', and 'Medieval America' as standouts. This indicates a desire for some of these concepts to be further developed.
- Collection of unreleased prototypes (weight 0.14): Players appreciate the game as a collection of unreleased or unfinished prototypes from Landfall Studios. It offers a unique glimpse into the studio's creative process and past projects, sparking interest in potential future development of some concepts.
- Launcher with mini-games (weight 0.07): The game is described as a launcher or a 'game of games' that contains many mini-games or trial versions. The concept of playing multiple games within a single framework is seen as unique and engaging.
- Decent graphics and audio (weight 0.04): Players generally find the graphics and audio to be decent or normal, indicating that while not groundbreaking, they are not a significant detractor from the experience. This aligns with the prototype nature of the games.
- Free and accessible on Steam (weight 0.04): The game is free to play and easily accessible on Steam, which is a significant positive factor for players. Its free nature likely contributes to its broad appeal and willingness to explore experimental content.
- Low system requirements (weight 0.04): The game has low PC requirements and a small file size (around 5 gigabytes), making it easily downloadable and playable on a wide range of systems. This contributes to its accessibility.
- Suitable for all ages (weight 0.04): The game's content is considered suitable for a very broad audience, including kids, teens, adults, and even grandmas. This suggests a generally lighthearted and non-offensive collection of experiences.
- Showcases studio creativity (weight 0.03): The collection showcases the creativity of Landfall Studios and offers hints about potential future directions or ideas the studio might explore. It's seen as a testament to their innovative spirit.
- Missing 'TABZ' content (weight 0.02): Some players expressed disappointment or confusion regarding the exclusion of 'TABZ' from the collection, suggesting it was a notable Landfall project that they expected to see included.

Emotions:
- Satisfaction (weight 0.28): Players are highly satisfied with the game's value proposition, particularly its free access to a large, varied collection of prototypes and mini-games. The overall quality of the collection, specific enjoyable games like 'Robots Forever' and 'Medieval America', and the unique skill-based mechanics contribute significantly to this positive feeling. The game's ability to meet or exceed expectations, especially given its free nature, also plays a key role.
- Disappointment (weight 0.11): Disappointment stems primarily from the unfinished nature of many games in the collection, leading to a lack of features, bugs, and limited replayability. Players also express dissatisfaction with the overall quality of some mini-games, the absence of desired features like achievements or language support, and the unfulfilled potential of promising prototypes that never became full releases.
- Excitement (weight 0.1): Excitement is generated by the potential of specific prototypes, such as 'Post Game' and 'Medieval America', to become full standalone titles. Players are also thrilled by the sheer quantity and variety of games offered, the unique mechanics found in titles like 'Robots Forever', and the overall high quality and fun factor of the collection, especially considering it's a free offering.
- Appreciation (weight 0.08): Players appreciate the developers' transparency and unique approach to sharing their unreleased prototypes as a free collection. This initiative provides valuable insight into the development process and Landfall's creative work. The concept of the archive itself, offering diverse experiences and a glimpse into the studio's history, is highly valued.
- Frustration (weight 0.06): Frustration arises from technical issues such as frequent lagging, crashes, and bugs that hinder gameplay. Players are also annoyed by the lack of essential settings, poor controller support, and convoluted interfaces for accessing games. The unfinished state of many prototypes and their unplayability further contribute to this negative emotion.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.04): Enjoyment is derived from the fun and weirdness of the game, particularly when playing specific mini-games like 'Medieval America' or 'Robots Forever 2'. The collection provides an entertaining way to pass time, especially when playing with friends, and players appreciate the diverse concepts and activities available within the archive.
- Joy (weight 0.04): Joy is experienced through the fun and unique gameplay mechanics found in various mini-games, especially when shared with friends in co-op experiences like 'Medieval America'. The unexpected delight of receiving a collection of unreleased, fun content for free also contributes to this feeling.
- Desire (weight 0.03): Players express a strong desire for specific promising prototypes, such as 'Playful', 'Post Game', and 'Robots Forever 2', to be fully developed and released as complete games. There's also a general wish for more content, a soundtrack, and the inclusion of other unreleased titles like 'TABZ'.
- Hope (weight 0.03): Hope is centered on the potential for future development and improvement of the included games, with a particular focus on titles like 'Airships 2' and 'Robots Forever 2'. Players also hope for more games to be added to the collection, for certain prototypes to receive a second chance, and for other companies to adopt a similar model of sharing their unreleased works.
- Admiration (weight 0.02): Admiration is directed towards the game's innovative concept and its execution as an interactive compilation of beta files. Players are impressed by the creativity, uniqueness, and artistic value of the collection, as well as the developer's passion and the potential demonstrated by games like 'Robots Forever 2'.
- Amusement (weight 0.02): Amusement comes from the game's inherent humor, its unique and often chaotic gameplay, and the 'funny jank' that results from its unfinished nature. Players find entertainment in the game's 'wonderful mess' and even in the unexpected bugs or the reactions of others to the beta content.
- Interest (weight 0.01): Players are interested in gaining insight into Landfall Studios' development process and seeing their scrapped or unreleased works. The variety of content and the concept of exploring a studio's experimental projects pique their curiosity and encourage them to try the game.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Nostalgia is triggered by memories of past Landfall games, particularly 'TABS' and its alpha days. The collection evokes a sense of reminiscing about earlier gaming experiences and childhood memories, especially for players who followed the developer's work over the years.
- Curiosity (weight 0.01): Curiosity is driven by the presence of unreleased games and the opportunity to explore lost game development. Players are intrigued by the weirdness of some prototypes and wonder how various experimental ideas might be implemented or developed further.
- Recommendation (weight 0.01): Players recommend the game to others, including fellow game developers, based on their positive experiences and the suitability of specific mini-games. This indicates a belief that others would benefit from or enjoy trying the collection.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Enthusiasm is shown for the developer, Landfall, and the amazing projects within the game. Players are excited about the overall quality of the games and specific game modes, expressing strong positive feelings about the collection.
- Acceptance (weight 0.01): Players accept the game's nature as a collection of unfinished prototypes, understanding that bugs and incomplete features are inherent to such projects. This acceptance is often influenced by the game being free and the presence of playable content despite its limitations.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Surprise arises from unexpected discoveries, such as mistakenly acquiring the game or realizing its true nature as an archive of prototypes rather than a different genre. Players are also surprised when the game exceeds their initial expectations based on trailers or limited information.
- Confusion (weight 0.01): Confusion stems from not understanding why certain promising games were never fully released or from difficulty grasping specific game mechanics. The game's occasional weirdness and parts that don't function as expected also contribute to this feeling.
- Neutral (weight 0.01): A neutral stance is taken regarding the game's structure and the varying quality of its prototypes. This indicates an objective observation of the content without strong positive or negative emotional attachment, acknowledging the inherent nature of a collection of experimental, unfinished works.}