Info about The Coffin of Andy and Leyley:

Official game description:
STORY
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Cannibalism and codependency!
Caught in an extremely toxic sibling relationship, our awful heroes must survive ever worsening situations, as well as each other. How will you escape death and the consequences of your actions?
Come gawk and gasp at the audacity of it all. It'll be fun!
FEATURES
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*   Decapitating people and eating their remains.
*   Suffocating an innocent child to death.
*   Ritual murders and human sacrifices.
*   Summoning otherworldy Entities.
*   Siblings kissing on the mouth.
*   Domestic violence.
*   Cleaning.
OTHER THINGS TO DO
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*   Play as both siblings.
*   Walk around.
*   Talk a bunch.
*   Solve some light puzzles.
*   Make terrible decisions.
*   Suffer through multiple endings.
*   Discover why you're so codependent to begin with.
*   Make it worse.

Release date: Oct 13, 2023

Categories: Visual Novel, Point-and-click Adventure, Psychological Horror, Choice-based Narrative, Multiple Endings, Dark Humor, Taboo Themes, Puzzle Solving

Feature scans:
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: Needs Improvement in Guidance and Mechanics; summary: The primary issues highlighted by users revolve around the complexity of the game's mechanics and the need for external guides to understand the branching storylines and achieve different endings. Additionally, users find the puzzles and story confusing, suggesting a need for improved in-game guidance.
- Proton/Linux: score 30; verdict: Minor Tweaks; summary: The game requires some tweaks and unofficial patches to run on Linux, with mentions of Proton Experimental being necessary. There is no official Linux support, and users report issues with text clarity. Overall, the game can run on Linux but requires some effort and may not provide an optimal experience.
- Steam Deck: score 55; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback for the Steam Deck experience reveals several key issues. Technical problems such as blurry text and lack of official Linux support are significant barriers. Control and interaction issues, as well as rendering and performance problems, also affect the user experience. The game's narrative and tension can be exciting but may lead to frustration for some players.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: The game performs well on Windows systems with 12-15GB VRAM.
  - Sample size: 72 (1% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (positive, 6 reports): The game stands out and performs well on this hardware.
  - Caveats: 72 of 9076 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $7.00 - $12.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence shows a range of opinions on the game's price. Some users find the game worth its full price, while others suggest it is better valued at a discount. The mention of $7 and $12 provides specific price points that users consider fair or acceptable. Additionally, the sentiment that the game is not worth its full price but is worth it on sale suggests a lower end of the price range. Combining these insights, a fair price range can be estimated.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 20.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct references to playtime. The first quote mentions nearly 20 hours of gameplay, which supports the game completion time. The second quote indicates 30 hours to platinum the game, suggesting a longer playtime for full completion. The third and fourth quotes mention over 300 hours, but these are likely exaggerated or include non-official play methods, so they are less reliable. The reasoning for session length and endgame hours is weaker due to lack of specific evidence.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The Coffin of Andy and Leyley starts with an intriguing premise and taboo themes that immediately grab attention. While the gameplay can feel tedious initially, the deep story and complex character relationships drive long-term engagement and fun.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Getting past the initial shock and delving deeper into the narrative.
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: Repetitive dialogues; Tedious puzzles; Slow pacing at times
  - Unlock drivers: Deep story; Complex character relationships; Taboo themes
  - Conditions: Patience for slow pacing; Interest in deep narratives; Tolerance for controversial themes; Playing with friends for shared enjoyment
- Player Archetypes:
  - Psychological Analyst (buy)
    - Motivation: Engagement with deep, psychological narratives and character analysis.
    - Playstyle: Thoughtful and analytical, focusing on story and character development.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: therapist; psychology enthusiast
    - Reference games: Omori
  - Dark Humor Connoisseur (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of dark humor and mature storytelling.
    - Playstyle: Immersive and story-driven, appreciating the game's unique art and narrative style.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: dark humor fan; story enthusiast
    - Reference games: Omori; Doki Doki Literature Club
  - Taboo Explorer (buy)
    - Motivation: Exploration of dark, mature, and taboo themes in a psychological context.
    - Playstyle: Exploratory and reflective, focusing on the game's mature and psychological themes.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: horror fan; psychological thriller enthusiast
    - Reference games: Omori; Silent Hill


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:
- Complex and relatable characters (weight 0.96): The game offers characters that are complex, well-developed, and relatable. Character dynamics and interactions are highlighted as particularly strong aspects.
- Engaging and dark story (weight 0.82): The game features an intriguing and dark storyline that captivates players with its complexity and unique narrative. The story is often described as engaging, twisted, and well-developed.
- High-quality game experience (weight 0.46): Players consistently praise the game as excellent, enjoyable, and well-crafted. The game is noted for its lack of flaws and unique qualities.
- Unique and impactful art style (weight 0.35): The game's art style is frequently described as unique, well-done, and impactful. The artistic design contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere.
- Exploration of taboo themes (weight 0.29): The game tackles controversial and disturbing themes, often touching on taboo subjects in a crude and humorous way.
- Effective psychological horror (weight 0.25): The game is noted for its effective portrayal of psychological horror, making it a recommended experience for fans of the genre.
- Excellent music and soundtrack (weight 0.24): The game's music and soundtrack are praised as amazing, phenomenal, and beautiful, enhancing the overall experience.
- Interactive and addictive gameplay (weight 0.24): The gameplay is described as interactive, addictive, and reminiscent of point-and-click titles. It offers a straightforward yet engaging experience.
- Engaging and simple puzzles (weight 0.21): The puzzles in the game are noted for being decent, engaging, and not too difficult. They are simple but effective.
- Good value for money (weight 0.19): Players feel that the game is worth the price and the time invested, offering good value for money.
- Surprisingly good humor (weight 0.18): The game features surprisingly good humor that is funny and intelligent, adding an enjoyable element to the experience.

Common complaints:
- Disturbing and controversial themes (weight 0.63): The game includes themes such as incest, cannibalism, and other disturbing content that many players find uncomfortable and unnecessary. These themes have been heavily criticized and may not be suitable for all players.
- Puzzle difficulty imbalance (weight 0.31): The game's puzzles are criticized for being either too easy or too difficult, leading to a lack of balanced gameplay experience. Some players find them tedious or frustrating, while others consider them overly simplistic.
- Limited and poorly managed save system (weight 0.18): The game limits players to 50 save slots and lacks features for organizing and naming saves, making it difficult to manage save files effectively.
- Incomplete and early access issues (weight 0.14): The game is currently in early access and is criticized for being incomplete, with some story elements and gameplay features not fully developed or implemented.
- Game is too short (weight 0.13): Many players feel that the game is relatively short, offering limited content and replayability, which reduces its overall value.
- Lack of language support (weight 0.11): The game lacks official translations for certain languages, such as Russian and Portuguese, which limits accessibility for non-English speaking players.
- Technical and design flaws (weight 0.11): The game is criticized for its technical aspects, which seem poorly constructed and copied from other sources. The design efforts to appear dark and profound are seen as absurd and ineffective.
- Frustration with game endings (weight 0.07): Players express frustration with the game's endings, citing too many possible endings and incomplete conclusions that detract from the overall experience.

Gameplay feedback:
- Exploration of dark and controversial themes (weight 0.57): The game delves into dark, disturbing, and often taboo themes, including violence, trauma, and dark humor. These themes are central to the game's narrative and atmosphere.
- Branching narrative with multiple endings (weight 0.39): The game offers a non-linear narrative with multiple story branches and endings based on player decisions. This feature adds significant replay value.
- Puzzle-solving mechanics central to gameplay (weight 0.29): The game features a variety of puzzles that are generally considered easy but interesting. These puzzles are a core part of the gameplay and some are symbolic in nature.
- Complex character interactions and dynamics (weight 0.27): The game focuses on the development and dynamics of relationships between characters, featuring complex and intricate character interactions.
- Visual novel with interactive elements (weight 0.25): The game is a visual novel that incorporates point-and-click mechanics and simple puzzle-solving elements, enhancing the interactive experience.
- Psychological horror elements (weight 0.12): The game falls within the psychological horror genre, combining dark themes and horror elements to create a unique and disturbing atmosphere.
- Made with RPG Maker (weight 0.1): The game is developed using the RPG Maker engine, which is known for its use in creating role-playing games.

Performance notes:
- Optimized for low-end PCs (weight 0.21): The game runs smoothly and efficiently on low-end computers, including specific models like the Panasonic CF-52 MK1, making it accessible to a wider range of players.
- Minor bugs reported (weight 0.14): While the game is largely free of major bugs, there are some minor issues reported, including a specific mention of a bug on Steam and patch errors.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended game (weight 0.42): The game is highly recommended for its unique and impactful experience, high quality, and achievements in game design. It is suggested for those looking for something different and worth experiencing.
- Caution for sensitive themes (weight 0.34): The game is not recommended for those who are sensitive to dark themes and disturbing content. Players are advised to approach with caution due to its mature and potentially upsetting themes.
- Deep narrative and moral dilemmas (weight 0.14): The game is recommended for those who enjoy deep narratives and moral dilemmas. It offers an exceptional storywriting experience with emotional depth.
- Language and translation (weight 0.13): The game has mentions of Spanish and Chinese translations, with recommendations to play in the original English for better understanding. There are also requests for additional language support like Czech.
- Worth the price and experience (weight 0.13): The game is considered worth the price and worth playing for its unique experience and storytelling. Some suggest waiting for a promotion before purchasing.
- Unique and unconventional experience (weight 0.12): The game is perfect for those who enjoy unconventional and unique games. It offers a different experience that is worth trying at least once.
- Technical and gameplay suggestions (weight 0.1): Players recommend using Steam's note-block for save files and suggest improvements to the save system. There are also suggestions to play each episode on separate days for better immersion.
- Play with empathy and open-mindedness (weight 0.07): Players are encouraged to experience the game with empathy and an open mind, suggesting that the game deals with sensitive and thought-provoking topics.
- Anticipation for future content (weight 0.06): There is anticipation and excitement for future episodes and chapters of the game, indicating that players are looking forward to more content.
- Not for everyone (weight 0.06): The game is noted to be not just for a specific audience and may not be suitable for everyone. Some players suggest that it might be better to watch on YouTube rather than purchasing.
- Good for fans of specific directors (weight 0.05): The game is recommended for fans of specific directors like Scorsese or Kubrick, suggesting it has a cinematic quality or style reminiscent of their work.

Other player notes:
- Request for save file renaming (weight 0.05): Players have expressed a desire to rename their save files to better track their progress, such as distinguishing between different routes like burial and decay.
- Puzzle sections can be skipped (weight 0.05): Some players report that certain puzzle sections can be skipped if failed multiple times, which might be due to a skill issue.
- Confusion in vision room (weight 0.05): Players find the placement of stars and visions in the vision room confusing, leading them to think they might have missed something.
- Censorship issues with payments (weight 0.04): There are reports of censorship issues related to payment processors, which could affect the purchasing experience.

Emotions:
- Admiration (weight 0.09): Players admire the game's deep and complex storytelling, well-developed characters, and the bold handling of dark and taboo themes. The game's atmosphere, art style, and psychological depth are also highly praised for their impact and authenticity.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.07): Players enjoy the game's unique storyline, engaging puzzles, and the dark humor present in the characters' interactions. The overall quality of the game, including its aesthetics, music, and addictive gameplay loop, contributes to a highly enjoyable experience.
- Appreciation (weight 0.06): Players appreciate the game's narrative depth, character dynamics, and the exploration of complex psychological themes. The artistic improvements, creative narrative, and engaging puzzles with branching endings are also highly valued.
- Excitement (weight 0.05): Players are excited about the game's thrilling and engaging storyline, diverse character dynamics, and the high-quality writing. The anticipation for new chapters and updates adds to the excitement.
- Frustration (weight 0.04): Players are frustrated with technical issues, difficult puzzles, and the lack of certain features like a proper skip system and official translations. Some also express frustration with the game's dark themes and community reception.
- Anticipation (weight 0.04): Players are eagerly awaiting future updates, new chapters, and the next episodes of the game. The anticipation is driven by the desire to see more content and developments in the game's storyline.
- Love (weight 0.04): Players love the game for its deep emotional connection, complex characters, and the transformative impact it has on them. The genuine love depicted in the game and the personal connection to the characters are highly praised.
- Fascination (weight 0.04): Players are fascinated by the game's complex character dynamics, psychological themes, and the unique narrative. The dark and disturbing themes, along with the atmospheric visuals and impactful music, contribute to this fascination.
- Discomfort (weight 0.03): Players feel discomfort due to the game's disturbing themes, dark content, and the psychological impact of the story. Some parts of the game are difficult to play, leading to a need for breaks.
- Engagement (weight 0.03): Players are engaged with the game's complex character dynamics, unique themes, and the captivating story. The desire to see different endings and the well-developed narrative keep players engaged.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Players are enthusiastic about the game's unique and dark narrative, psychological depth, and overall experience. The game's story, music, art style, and characters contribute to this enthusiasm.
- Surprise (weight 0.02): Players are surprised by the depth of the game's themes, the mix of funny and uncomfortable moments, and the emotional impact it has. The game exceeding expectations and being better than anticipated contributes to this surprise.
- Empathy (weight 0.02): Players feel empathy for the characters and their struggles, relating to their experiences and trauma. The deep emotional connection and identification with the characters drive this empathy.
- Positive (weight 0.02): Players express positive sentiments about the game's storytelling, impactful scenes, and the effectiveness as a psychological horror game. The anticipation for future content and the game's unique aspects contribute to this positivity.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.02): Players feel satisfied with the depth of the game's narrative, psychological themes, and the impact of their choices. The well-developed characters and engaging puzzles contribute to this satisfaction.
- Frustrated (weight 0.02): Players are frustrated with confusing controls, difficult puzzles, and repetitive dialogue. Undeserved hate towards the game and creator, as well as unfair criticism, also contribute to this frustration.
- Satisfied (weight 0.02): Players are satisfied with the game's lack of flaws, enjoyable disturbing content, and the completion of the game with all endings. The positive experience with the game's story, design, and characters contributes to this satisfaction.
- Disgust (weight 0.02): Players feel disgust due to the game's disturbing themes, violent scenes, and offensive content. The extreme and disturbing content, including cannibalism and incest, contributes to this disgust.
- Amusement (weight 0.02): Players find amusement in the game's humorous writing, chaotic moments, and dark humor. The unique storytelling and the fun way the game makes players lose sanity contribute to this amusement.
- Disappointment (weight 0.02): Players feel disappointment with the character writing, the fetishized incest theme, and the story not meeting expectations. The community behavior and the lack of positive morale also contribute to this disappointment.}