Info about Soulmask:

Official game description:
Soulmask 1.0: Ultimate Management Sandbox
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**All owners of the full version of Soulmask can** **Get DLC FREE for the First 1 Month!**
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**We strongly recommend that all players launch the game after Version 1.0 goes live and confirm that the DLC has been successfully added to their account.**
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**21 Months in Development, 1800+ Optimizations and Upgrades, Soulmask has grown into a deeper, more complete experience together with 800,000 players:**
*   **Build and automated** **your Tribe:** Recruit intelligent tribesmen with unique traits, assign jobs based on their strengths, and create automated production lines backed by a powerful workforce.
*   **Shape your own Playstyle:** Survival, tribe management, or high-difficulty combat — freely define how you play.
*   **Wield stronger Masks:** Master 5 powerful Masks and unleash brand-new ultimate abilities to fight against overwhelming odds.
Free DLC
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About the Game
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**Soulmask 1.0 and the Egypt DLC are available now！**
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**About the Egypt DLC**
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*   **A vast Ancient Egyptian open world:** Explore a brand-new desert world as large as the base game, with direct access for new players from day one.
*   **Build your city in the sky:** Use 100+ Airships parts and 6 distinct ship weapons to create your own Sky Base.
*   **Harness the power of the gods:** Unlock 4 all-new evolved Masks and develop tribesmen through 325 new Talents.
*   **Face deadly new threats:** Take on 3 main story bosses, 3 mechanical bosses, and explore 10+ large-scale ruins and dungeons.
**About Soulmask**
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Soulmask is a massive survival crafting game set in multidimensional ancient civilization open worlds. Carve your path through two unique realms—\[Cloud Mist Forest\] or \[Shifting Sands\]. The choice is yours.
You are a survivor whose soul is tied to a mysterious mask. To survive this world, you must recruit the strongest barbarians, using the masks to possess and lead them toward a new era of civilization.
Recruit Barbarians with Unique Talents
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*   In the world of Soulmask, no two souls are alike. With over 871 unique Talents, Masteries, and Likes, your tribesmen offer infinite possibilities.
*   From bloodthirsty warriors and lethal hunters to legendary craftsmen and master harvesters—recruit them all. Transfer your consciousness through the mask to possess any tribesman, transforming them into your ultimate avatar.
*   The 1.0 update allows your barbarians to share their wisdom. Train your tribesmen and pass down skills to forge the ultimate, one-of-a-kind warrior.
Production, Tribe Management & Base Building
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*   Retrace the ascent of civilization: from humble thatch huts to impenetrable blackstone forts. Watch as your small settlement evolves into a majestic city.
*   From the first seeds of agriculture to the roar of machinery—experience the true evolution of civilization in Soulmask through farming, beekeeping, weaving, leatherworking, smelting, and more.
*   You do not walk this path alone. With a sophisticated command system, your tribesmen can automate every task. From gathering raw materials to managing logistics and assembly lines, you can design and transform your home into a fully automated industrial powerhouse.
Masks and Combat
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*   In this world, the Mask is a symbol of the gods. Each Mask grants a unique combat style, while the Mimicry System lets you embody a deity to turn the tide of battle.
*   With 9 weapon classes, 88 weapon skills, and the infinite traits of your tribesmen, each battle is a thrilling test of skill to be experienced as you fight for survival.
Explore a Massive Ancient Open World
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*   Explore two ancient worlds spanning great distances, each with unique climates and ecosystems
*   Rainforests, deserts, snow-capped mountains, plateaus, and islands that you must adapt to... or perish. Each environment demands different strategies for survival.
*   Hunt for treasure in ancient ruins, battle mechanical enemies in labyrinths, or take on entire barbarian cities alone. This world is yours to challenge and explore.
Your gameplay, Your experience
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*   Freedom is at the heart of Soulmask. Single-player play, LAN(Co-op), Private, or Official Servers, over 200 customizable settings allow you to craft a world that is uniquely yours.
*   In v1.0, we introduce three distinct playstyles: Tribe Mode for the builders and leaders; Survival Mode for the purists; and Warrior Mode for those who seek the thrill of brutal combat. Choose your style.
*   Supports Steam Workshop and everyone can now unleash their creativity with our powerful Soulmask Modkits to craft a Soulmask experience unlike any other.

Release date: Apr 9, 2026

Categories: Survival, Tribe Management, Base Building, Crafting, Character Progression, Exploration, Open-World, Mask Abilities

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 20; verdict: Mixed; summary: The analysis of user reviews for the game reveals several key themes. The most prominent issue is the release of paid DLC while the game is still in Early Access, which many users see as a negative practice. Additionally, the timing and pricing of the DLC are criticized, especially given the incomplete state of the base game. Some reviews mention that the DLC was made free for existing and new buyers within a month of its release, which is seen as a positive move. There are also concerns about the value for money, particularly with the additional cost of the DLC. Finally, many reviews criticize the developers for focusing on paid DLC instead of improving the base game. Overall, the sentiment is mixed, with significant criticism directed at the monetization strategy and developer priorities.
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: Needs Improvement; summary: The primary user complaints revolve around the necessity of external guides for basic gameplay understanding, frustration with crafting and inventory management, and issues with AI pathfinding and UI. These points highlight significant barriers in user experience related to instructional data, valuation data, and spatial data.
- Proton/Linux: score 30; verdict: Minor Tweaks Needed; summary: The game has mixed reviews regarding its compatibility with Linux and Proton. While some users report issues such as difficulties in joining servers and overall performance problems, others have had a positive experience, particularly when using Proton Experimental. The consensus suggests that the game is playable on Linux but may require some tweaking and does not work perfectly.
- Steam Deck: score 70; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals significant issues with controller support, frequent crashes, UI/UX problems, and mixed experiences with Linux/Proton compatibility. These issues collectively impact the overall user experience on the Steam Deck, requiring attention to improve stability and playability.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: Performance varies significantly across different hardware cohorts, with higher VRAM configurations generally reporting better experiences. Lower VRAM setups often report crashes and optimization issues, while higher VRAM setups tend to have smoother gameplay but still encounter some problems.
  - Sample size: 119 (3% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM (negative, 44 reports): This cohort frequently reports crashes and poor optimization, with several users experiencing game-breaking issues.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (mixed, 30 reports): Users report a mix of positive experiences and significant performance issues, including memory leaks and crashes.
  - Windows 8-11GB VRAM (mixed, 27 reports): This cohort experiences a mix of smooth gameplay and frequent crashes, with some users reporting corrupted save files.
  - Windows 16GB+ VRAM (positive, 15 reports): Generally positive experiences with good graphics and smooth gameplay, though some users report specific issues like mouse-related frame drops.
  - Caveats: 119 of 4311 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $25.00 - $35.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence shows that users generally find the game worth the money, with several mentions of it being worth the full price of around $30. Some users even express that they would pay double the price, indicating a high perceived value. The repeated mentions of the game being worth the money and providing great value support a price range that aligns closely with the current base game price.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 70.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides direct and indirect mentions of playtime. One review explicitly states 'After 50 hours in,' indicating a significant investment of time. Another review mentions being 'hooked for over 70 hours and counting,' which suggests a substantial playtime for game completion. Additionally, a review states 'I've spent over 900 hours playing it,' which, while extreme, indicates that the game can offer extensive playtime. Lastly, a review mentions 'I have played this game for 237 hours,' further supporting the idea of long play sessions.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Soulmask is a rewarding survival game with a natural progression system that clicks after players push through the initial learning curve and start seeing the rewards of their efforts, especially in cooperative play.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Meaningful progression and rewards from investments.
  - Time to anchor: 2h 0m
  - Friction: Steep learning curve; Incomplete tutorial; Grind in early to mid-game; Complex tribe management
  - Unlock drivers: Cooperative play with friends; Meaningful progression; Rewarding base-building; Exploration and discovery
  - Conditions: Playing with friends; Enjoying survival and base-building games; Willingness to push through initial learning curve; Appreciation for meaningful progression and rewards
- Player Archetypes:
  - Survival Enthusiast (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of deep survival mechanics and overcoming challenges.
    - Playstyle: Explorative and experimental, focusing on learning and mastering game systems.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Survival game fan; Early Access supporter
    - Reference games: No Man's Sky; Fallout; ARK Survival; Palworld
  - Builder and Progressionist (sale)
    - Motivation: Satisfaction from building and progression systems.
    - Playstyle: Focused on base building, resource management, and progression.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Builder; Progression lover
    - Reference games: Conan Exiles; Valheim; Minecraft
  - Veteran Strategist (buy)
    - Motivation: Appreciation for innovative and strategic gameplay mechanics.
    - Playstyle: Strategic and methodical, focusing on long-term planning and resource management.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Veteran gamer; Strategy lover
    - Reference games: ARK Survival; Palworld; Conan Exiles
  - Grind-Weary Player (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Seeking meaningful progression without excessive grind.
    - Playstyle: Casual, prefers games with a balanced pace and less repetitive tasks.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: Casual gamer; Grind-averse
    - Reference games: Conan Exiles; Myth of Empires


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:
- Positive overall game experience (weight 0.12): Many players expressed that the game is fun, well-polished, and fantastic overall. These comments highlight a general satisfaction with the game's quality and enjoyment factor.
- Plenty of content and value (weight 0.1): The game offers a lot of content and is seen as motivating to learn. The free DLC during the launch month adds significant value, making the game appealing and worth the investment.
- Well-implemented tribe system (weight 0.1): The tribe management and automation system is frequently praised. Players appreciate the AI tribe members and the overall tribal management mechanics.
- Rewarding exploration mechanics (weight 0.09): The game encourages exploration with a vast map and rewarding gameplay. Players find exploration fun and rewarding, which adds to the game's appeal.
- Must-have for survival craft fans (weight 0.07): The game is highly recommended for fans of survival and crafting games. It is praised as one of the best in its genre, offering excellent survival and building mechanics.
- Innovative mask mechanics (weight 0.07): The mask system, which includes various abilities and customization options, is seen as unique and innovative. Players appreciate the depth and creativity it adds to the gameplay.
- Complex and varied gameplay (weight 0.07): The game offers a complex and time-consuming experience with a variety of content. This complexity and variety are seen as positive aspects that keep the game engaging.
- Variety in weapons and enemies (weight 0.06): The game offers a good variety of weapons and enemies, which adds to the gameplay experience. This variety is seen as a strong point that enhances player engagement.
- Comparisons to Conan Exiles (weight 0.06): Players frequently compare the game to Conan Exiles, often favoring it over other similar games. This comparison highlights the game's strengths in the survival genre.
- Deep crafting system (weight 0.06): The crafting system is noted for its depth and complexity. Players appreciate the detailed mechanics and the variety it offers.
- Motivating progression system (weight 0.06): The progression system is enjoyable and motivating. Players find it well-implemented and engaging, which encourages continued play.
- Large and varied game world (weight 0.06): The game features a large and gorgeous world with a vast and varied map. This large open world is appreciated by players for its beauty and size.

Common complaints:
- Clunky combat mechanics (weight 0.2): Many players have reported that the combat feels stiff, unresponsive, and unrefined. The overall experience is described as janky and less fluid than expected.
- Complex and confusing menus (weight 0.19): The game's menu system is criticized for being overly complex, excessive, and confusing. Players find it cumbersome and poorly designed.
- Unfinished and unpolished game (weight 0.15): The game is perceived as incomplete and unpolished, with numerous bugs and performance issues. Players feel that the gameplay is outdated and janky.
- Unintuitive controls (weight 0.1): Controls are described as finicky, jerky, and non-intuitive. Players find them difficult to use and inconvenient.
- Frustrating building mechanics (weight 0.09): The building mechanics are seen as cumbersome, stupid, and unrefined. Players express frustration with the current implementation.
- Slow and cluttered UI (weight 0.09): The user interface is criticized for being slow, cluttered, and nonsensical. Players report serious issues with the UI design.
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.09): The game is reported to crash frequently, especially during loading screens and after updates. Players encounter errors related to Unreal Engine.
- NPC pathfinding issues (weight 0.08): Players have noted problems with NPC pathfinding and behavior, including teleporting and other AI issues.
- Lack of South American servers (weight 0.08): Players in the Latin America and South America regions are disappointed by the removal and lack of servers, leading to connectivity issues.
- Excessive grind (weight 0.07): The gameplay is criticized for being overly grindy, with repetitive and bland tasks that players find boring.
- Poorly explained systems (weight 0.06): The game's systems are overwhelming and poorly explained, leaving players confused and lacking guidance.
- High server ping (weight 0.06): Players experience high ping and connection issues, leading to a poor multiplayer experience.
- Inadequate graphics settings (weight 0.06): The graphics settings are reported to be poor and not functioning correctly, resulting in blurry graphics.
- Lacking character customization (weight 0.06): Players find the character creation and customization options to be bare-bones and lacking in depth.
- Ineffective tutorial (weight 0.06): The tutorial is criticized for being horrible, tedious, and not guiding players well.

Gameplay feedback:
- Comprehensive crafting system (weight 0.17): The game features an extensive crafting system that includes mechanics for automation, farming, and building. Players appreciate the depth and complexity of these systems.
- Multiple gameplay modes (weight 0.11): The game offers various gameplay modes, including single-player and multiplayer options. This variety caters to different player preferences and enhances replayability.
- Exploration in a vast world (weight 0.1): The game offers a vast open world for exploration, with a large and varied map. Players enjoy the freedom and variety this provides.
- Customizable gameplay settings (weight 0.09): The game offers a range of customization options, allowing players to tailor their gameplay experience. This includes difficulty settings and various gameplay parameters.
- Tribe automation system (weight 0.08): The tribe automation system allows players to manage and automate tasks for tribe members. This feature is well-received for its convenience and depth.
- Complex and deep mechanics (weight 0.06): The game features deep and complex mechanics, which some players find unintuitive or janky. However, others appreciate the depth these mechanics add.
- Survival game elements (weight 0.06): The game incorporates various survival elements, set in an open-world environment. Players enjoy the challenge and immersion these elements provide.
- Comparison to other games (weight 0.06): The game is often compared to other popular titles like Conan Exiles and Ark. Players note similarities in gameplay and mechanics.
- Enemy and combat mechanics (weight 0.05): The game includes a variety of enemies and combat mechanics, with some players comparing the combat to Dark Souls. This adds a layer of challenge and excitement.
- AI behavior and pathfinding (weight 0.05): The game features AI behavior and pathfinding mechanics, which some players find impressive while others note areas for improvement. This adds a layer of complexity to the gameplay.
- Boss battle mechanics (weight 0.04): The game features challenging boss fights with tough, scripted bosses. Players find these battles engaging and rewarding.
- Character progression system (weight 0.04): The character progression system includes stats and management features. Players appreciate the depth and customization options available.
- Technology tree for progression (weight 0.04): The technology tree system allows players to progress through various crafting and technological advancements. This system is praised for its depth and integration with gameplay.
- Mask abilities and powers (weight 0.04): The game includes unique mask powers and abilities, allowing players to experience different gameplay mechanics. This feature is noted for its creativity and fun factor.
- Bugs affecting gameplay (weight 0.03): Some players have reported bugs that affect gameplay and progress. These issues can detract from the overall experience.
- Regular content updates (weight 0.03): The game receives regular content updates and DLC, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging. Players appreciate the continuous addition of new content.
- Resource management (weight 0.03): Resource management is a key aspect of the game, with players needing to convert and manage resources effectively to progress.
- Character customization options (weight 0.03): The game includes a range of character customization options, allowing players to personalize their characters. This feature is well-received for its depth and variety.
- Dungeon design and repetitiveness (weight 0.03): The dungeon design in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive. However, it remains a core part of the gameplay experience.
- Weapon variety (weight 0.03): The game offers a variety of weapons, enhancing the combat experience. Players appreciate the range of options available.
- Item selection and categorization (weight 0.03): The game includes features for item selection and categorization, which help players manage their inventory and resources more effectively.
- Building and army mechanics (weight 0.03): The game allows players to build structures and armies, adding a strategic layer to the gameplay. This feature is well-received for its depth and complexity.
- Clan management system (weight 0.03): The clan management system in the game is praised for its depth and functionality. It allows players to manage their clans effectively.
- Sandbox environment (weight 0.03): The game offers a sandbox environment, providing players with the freedom to explore and create within the game world. This enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- Animal taming and riding (weight 0.03): The game allows players to tame and ride animals, adding a unique aspect to combat and exploration. This feature is well-received for its fun and utility.
- Early game loop (weight 0.03): The early game loop is designed to introduce players to the game mechanics and progression. Players find it engaging and a good introduction to the game's depth.
- Body swapping with masks (weight 0.03): The game features a unique body-swapping system using masks, allowing players to experience different characters and abilities. This feature is noted for its creativity.
- Shifting Sands DLC (weight 0.03): The Shifting Sands DLC introduces new PvP elements and content to the game. Players appreciate the additional content and challenges it provides.
- User interface design (weight 0.03): The user interface design in the game is noted for its functionality and ease of use. Players appreciate the intuitive layout and accessibility.
- PvP and unique elements (weight 0.03): The game includes PvP elements and unique mechanics reminiscent of Pokémon-like elements. This adds variety and excitement to the gameplay.
- Tribal Aztec universe (weight 0.03): The game is set in a tribal Aztec universe, providing a unique and immersive setting. Players appreciate the distinct atmosphere and lore.
- NPC leveling and intelligence (weight 0.03): The game features NPC leveling and intelligence mechanics, adding depth to interactions with non-player characters. This enhances the overall gameplay experience.

Performance notes:
- Smooth performance on various hardware (weight 0.12): Many players report that the game runs smoothly, even on older hardware, indicating good optimization for a variety of systems.
- High ping and latency issues (weight 0.12): Several players have experienced high ping and latency issues, making the game difficult to play, especially during peak hours.
- Game launching and freezing issues (weight 0.09): Players have encountered problems with launching the game, including freezing during loading screens and other related issues.
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.07): The game frequently crashes for many players, which significantly disrupts the gaming experience.
- Server capacity and performance issues (weight 0.06): There are reports of server capacity issues and poor server performance, affecting the overall gameplay experience.
- Graphics and visual improvements (weight 0.03): Some players have noted improvements in graphics and visuals, including new graphics and shaders.
- Graphics settings issues (weight 0.03): There are issues with graphics settings not working correctly, which can affect the visual experience of the game.
- Multiplayer connectivity problems (weight 0.03): Players have reported various multiplayer connectivity issues, impacting the ability to play with others.
- Performance issues with specific hardware (weight 0.02): There are performance issues reported on specific hardware, indicating compatibility and optimization problems.
- Early Alpha release state (weight 0.02): The game is perceived to be in an early Alpha release state, indicating that it may have numerous bugs and unfinished features.
- Lag spikes during gameplay (weight 0.02): Players experience lag spikes, which can disrupt the smoothness of gameplay.
- Intro cutscene audio missing (weight 0.02): The intro cutscene lacks audio, which can detract from the immersive experience.
- Stuttering and lag issues (weight 0.02): There are reports of stuttering and lag issues, which can make the game less enjoyable to play.
- Connection timeout problems (weight 0.02): Players have experienced connection timeout problems, which can interrupt gameplay.
- Unexpected return to main menu (weight 0.02): There are instances where players are kicked back to the main menu without any warning, disrupting their gaming session.
- Technical state concerns (weight 0.02): The game is reported to be in a terrible technical state, indicating numerous technical issues that need to be addressed.
- Memory leak issues (weight 0.02): There are reports of memory leaks, which can cause the game to consume excessive resources and potentially crash.
- Increased lag over time (weight 0.02): The game becomes laggier the longer you play, which can be frustrating for extended gaming sessions.
- LOD problems (weight 0.02): There are issues with Level of Detail (LOD) problems, which can affect the visual quality and performance of the game.
- Teleportation bugs (weight 0.02): Players have encountered teleportation bugs, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
- FOV setting issues (weight 0.01): There are problems with Field of View (FOV) settings, which can affect the player's visual experience.
- Ultrawide monitor compatibility (weight 0.01): There are compatibility issues with ultrawide monitors, which can affect the display and gameplay experience.
- Audio breaking at times (weight 0.01): The audio in the game breaks at times, which can detract from the immersive experience.
- Frame drops and stuttering with mouse movement (weight 0.01): Players experience frame drops and stuttering when moving the mouse, which can affect the smoothness of gameplay.
- General bug reports (weight 0.01): There are various reports of bugs in the game, indicating that it may have numerous issues that need to be addressed.
- Hardware compatibility issues (weight 0.01): Some players have encountered hardware compatibility issues, affecting their ability to run the game smoothly.
- Performance issues with stone buildings (weight 0.01): There are specific performance issues related to stone buildings in the game, which can affect gameplay.
- Notebook hardware limitations (weight 0.01): Notebooks do not support high-quality settings, limiting the gaming experience on these devices.
- System requirements mismatch (weight 0.01): The system requirements do not match the actual performance, leading to potential issues for players.
- Linux compatibility with Proton Hotfix (weight 0.01): The game works well on Linux with Proton Hotfix, indicating good compatibility with this setup.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for survival game fans (weight 0.12): The game is highly recommended for players who enjoy survival games, particularly fans of titles like Conan Exiles, Valheim, and Enshrouded.
- General game recommendation (weight 0.09): The game and its DLC are generally recommended by players, suggesting it offers good value and content.
- Community and developer support (weight 0.04): Players show support for the developers and suggest checking community layouts and trading card options, indicating a strong community and developer engagement.
- Customizable and challenging gameplay (weight 0.04): The game is recommended for players who enjoy customizing their gameplay experience and those who like challenging, strategic games with a sense of progression.
- Polished with lots of content (weight 0.04): The game is noted for being polished and offering a lot of content, including free DLC, which adds significant value.
- Future expansions and updates hoped for (weight 0.03): Players express hope for future expansions and updates, indicating a desire for continued development and new content.
- Specific gameplay improvements hoped for (weight 0.03): Players hope for specific improvements such as tribe members riding mounts and better controller button operations.
- Mixed reviews due to issues (weight 0.03): There are mixed reviews due to current issues with the game, with some players not recommending it until improvements are made.
- Steep learning curve (weight 0.03): The game has a steep learning curve and may only be recommended for those who are patient and truly love survival mechanics.
- Check back later (weight 0.03): Some players suggest checking back in a few months, indicating that the game may improve with future updates.
- Long-term engagement for survival lovers (weight 0.02): The game is seen as promising and engaging for long-term survival game lovers, suggesting it has lasting appeal for this audience.
- Language support needed (weight 0.02): There is a request for additional language support, specifically mentioning Turkish.

Other player notes:
- Needs perfect controller support (weight 0.02): Players are requesting flawless controller support for the game. This suggests that the current controller support may be lacking or have issues that need to be addressed.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.36): Players are frustrated due to a combination of technical issues, poor design choices, and gameplay mechanics. Server issues, crashes, and high ping are significant problems, along with clunky combat mechanics, unbalanced difficulty, and poorly implemented crafting and building systems. Additionally, the lack of gamepad support, controller compatibility issues, and various bugs further exacerbate the frustration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.13): Players express disappointment primarily due to the game's unpolished state, lack of originality, and numerous unresolved issues. The game feels incomplete and poorly optimized, with clunky mechanics, a poor tutorial, and a lack of unique features. Server issues, monthly resets, and the removal of long-term servers also contribute to this sentiment.
- Excitement (weight 0.09): Players are excited about the game's unique mechanics, such as mask mechanics and mobile base gameplay. They appreciate the detailed and immersive gameplay, new updates with maps and airship creation, and the potential for future content. The anticipation for new features and the enjoyment of the game's complexity and size also contribute to this excitement.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.06): Players are satisfied with the game's overall quality, content, and features. They appreciate the good animations, boss mechanics, character customization, and the high-quality gameplay and progression system. The game is seen as a solid and enjoyable experience for survival genre fans, offering good value and constant new content.
- Anger (weight 0.05): Players are angry due to misleading DLC promotions, server issues, and the game's poor condition. The lack of servers in South America, unbalanced enemy damage, and the perceived lack of effort in game development are significant issues. Additionally, the game's poor implementation, controls, and the developers' treatment of certain player bases contribute to this anger.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.05): Players enjoy the game's survival aspects, unique tribe gameplay, and engaging mechanics. The game offers a variety of content, including base management, exploration, and progression systems. The complexity and Pokémon-like elements, along with the fun sandbox mechanics, contribute to an overall positive experience.
- Frustrated (weight 0.03): Players are frustrated with poor game design, combat mechanics, and illogical gameplay mechanics. Controller settings and combat feel clunky, and time-consuming activities add to the frustration. Buggy new maps, server lag, and lack of compensation for long-term players are also significant issues.
- Excited (weight 0.03): Players are excited about the first free DLC, exploration, and top graphics. The game offers tons of cool ideas, unique and complex gameplay mechanics, and fun elements. Interface improvements and automation mechanics, along with the enjoyment of the game, contribute to this excitement.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the developers' efforts, the game's uniqueness, and the solid mechanics and content. The game's beauty, pleasantness, and quality are also appreciated. The generous developers and meaningful DLC contribute to this sentiment.
- Disappointed (weight 0.02): Players are disappointed with the barebone character creation, poor game design, and user mechanics. The multiplayer being essentially unusable, map variety, and combat limitations are significant issues. The decision to wipe PVE server data and ugly character models also contribute to this disappointment.
- Happy (weight 0.02): Players are happy with the customization options, tribe mechanics, and the great DLC. The game offers a ton of fun and interesting content, and players have a positive impression of the Sands of Egypt map. Free DLC and character progression also contribute to this happiness.
- Joy (weight 0.02): Players experience joy due to positive multiplayer experiences, enjoyable gameplay, and the best combat system. The developers gifting the new DLC for free and the overall enjoyable experience contribute to this sentiment.
- Satisfied (weight 0.01): Players are satisfied with the overall positive impression of the game, enjoyable gameplay experience, and rewarding gameplay. The good graphics and building mode, along with the unique minion control mechanics, contribute to this satisfaction.
- Confusion (weight 0.01): Players are confused due to the poorly designed technology tree, slave mechanics, and nonsensical UI. Unclear menus and instructions add to this confusion.
- Hopefulness (weight 0.01): Players are hopeful that the development team will improve the controller layout and add new features. Suggestions for future updates and character progression contribute to this hopefulness.
- Approval (weight 0.01): Players approve of the developer actions, game quality, and DLC quality. The overall quality of the game and the developers' responsiveness to player feedback contribute to this approval.
- Hope (weight 0.01): Players hope for good patches and updates, future expansions, and continued support. The hope that tribe members can ride mounts and the development and bug fixes contribute to this sentiment.
- Gratitude (weight 0.01): Players express gratitude for the developers' efforts, the free big expansion, and the responsiveness to player feedback. The overall quality of the game contributes to this gratitude.
- Surprise (weight 0): Players are surprised by the comparison to other games and the discovery of free DLC. The unique features and positive aspects of the game contribute to this surprise.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0): Players are enthusiastic due to the positive experience and recommendation of the game. The unique gameplay elements, such as kidnapping and pressing people into tribes, contribute to this enthusiasm.}