Info about Icarus: Art Deco Furniture Pack:

Official game description:
THIS SUPPORTS OUR PROJECT
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Our DLC was made to provide a way for those who enjoy the project to further support it, and in return receive some simple new content. This content is not essential for the game. Consider purchasing this if you want to further provide financial support to the development of Icarus.
About the Game
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This pack unlocks 26 new furniture items to craft in the Art Deco style, including a vault, fireplace, chandelier, vases and more. These can be crafted on the Decorations Bench at level 20 (and require Gold Ingots, Platinum Weave and Steel to craft):  
*   4 Art Deco Dining Room Furniture Pieces  
*   17 Art Deco Lounge Furniture Pieces  
*   5 Art Deco Bedroom Furniture Pieces

Release date: Nov 16, 2023

Categories: Survival, Base Building, Crafting, Open-World Exploration, Resource Management, Co-op Multiplayer, Decoration Customization


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $10.00 - $40.00
  - Reasoning: The provided reviews are exclusively about a DLC/content pack for Icarus, not the base game. They explicitly mention 'DLC', a 'pack', and building items. The only price signal is a $5 sale price for the DLC, plus calls to cut that DLC price in half. Per the instructions, DLC and MTX pricing must be ignored when estimating a fair base-game price. Since no review discusses the base game's price, there is no valid evidence to derive a community-supported base-game range. I therefore return a broad, low-confidence placeholder range of $10-$40, reflecting typical premium indie/survival game pricing but not supported by the provided DLC reviews.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The reviews discuss DLC installation, unlocking the DLC with skill points, decorating bases, supporting developers, and perceived value. None of the quotes provide playtime hours for completing the game, completing a story, a typical session length, or endgame duration. Therefore, all playtime metrics are null.
- Time-to-fun: No data
- Player Archetypes: No data


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:
- Beautiful and detailed decor (weight 0.95): Reviewers consistently praise the pack's aesthetics, noting the stunning, glamorous, and highly detailed pieces. Many highlight the attention to detail and the polished, decorative style that enhances base building.
- Great for base building (weight 0.63): The pack is highly valued by players who enjoy base building, offering nice variety and being a must-have for builders and decorators. It fits well into tier 4 base builds and enhances the building experience.
- Supports game developers (weight 0.45): Multiple reviews express that purchasing this DLC is a great way to support the developers, with some mentioning free content updates and the developers' responsiveness to player feedback.
- Unique and functional items (weight 0.43): The pack includes unique items like the wall lamp that is powerful yet cost-effective, the chandelier that provides ample light, and functional storage options such as the vault and safe. Reviewers appreciate that items are both beautiful and functional.
- Good value and appropriate price (weight 0.3): Reviewers find the DLC to be good value for the amount of content, with many stating it is beyond worth its price tag and that the price is completely appropriate.
- Art Deco style loved (weight 0.22): The Art Deco theme is specifically praised for its unique lights, carpet, and large fireplace, with many loving the new furniture style.
- Easy to craft (weight 0.21): Several reviews note that the items are not difficult to craft, with some specifically mentioning that they do not require nails and are made from common materials like gold and stone.
- Enhances open world home (weight 0.16): Players feel this pack makes the open world shelter feel like a real home, allowing them to create a nicer and more personalized living space.

Common complaints:
- DLC inaccessible after purchase (weight 0.58): Multiple reviewers report that purchased DLC content cannot be used or unlocked. Issues include the DLC not installing, not showing in the library, or requiring repurchase. Some users could not access the content until they spent points in the skill tree.
- DLC locked behind skill tree (weight 0.25): Players must spend skill points to unlock the DLC content in game, such as one point for the decoration bench and another for the DLC package. This requirement is not clearly communicated and causes confusion.
- Art deco pack not craftable (weight 0.18): Despite being unlocked in the tech tree, the art deco pack cannot be crafted at the decorations bench or any other bench. Some players also cannot find the decowall shown in promotional images.
- Pack requires expensive late-game resources (weight 0.17): Crafting items from the pack requires large amounts of gold, platinum, and other late-game materials, making it very costly. One reviewer noted the pack also consumes stone and gold resources.
- Limited art deco styles available (weight 0.1): The pack only includes granite and gold styles, lacking other art deco expressions. This limits creative options and makes the pack feel incomplete.
- Pack does not match base game (weight 0.1): The art deco pack lacks color and paint building pieces, making it difficult to blend with the base game's aesthetic. This reduces its usefulness for consistent builds.
- Bright lights cause indoor issues (weight 0.1): Lights from the pack are too bright for indoor use unless placed three floors up, and then they cast odd shadows. This makes them impractical for interior lighting.
- Chandelier cannot be placed correctly (weight 0.09): The chandelier cannot be placed where ceiling corners join, forcing off-center placement. This restricts its use in typical room designs.
- Bed bonuses worse than base (weight 0.09): The bed included in the pack provides less than half the bonuses of the carved wooden bed from the base game. This makes it inferior for gameplay purposes.
- Table on rug blocks item placement (weight 0.08): Placing a table on a rug prevents items from being placed on the table. This is a minor building bug that affects decoration options.
- Giant letter A is ugly (weight 0.08): Many pieces feature a large letter 'A' that players find visually unappealing. This design choice detracts from the pack's overall look.
- Industrialist and Brutalist storage poor (weight 0.08): The Industrialist and Brutalist packs have inadequate storage options. This limits their usefulness for players who need storage solutions.
- Steam support unresponsive (weight 0.08): Getting an answer from Steam support is nearly impossible. This compounds frustration when trying to resolve DLC issues.
- Unclear why content unavailable (weight 0.08): It took time to figure out why the purchased content was unavailable. This indicates poor communication or confusing UI.

Gameplay feedback:
- Home building and decoration (weight 0.53): Players can build and decorate their home base, including multiple homes and cabins or stone houses. The game supports base building and interior design.
- Cosmetic DLC packs (weight 0.31): The game offers purely cosmetic DLC packs such as Art Deco, Industrialist, and Brutalist. These packs provide furniture and decorating items without gameplay advantages.
- Tier 2 content unlock (weight 0.3): Content must be unlocked in the tier 2 skills tree before it can be used, including tier 2 furniture packs and holding capacity upgrades. Higher tier stuff is available to unlock later.
- Lighting placement restrictions (weight 0.22): Chandelier placement is restricted near ceiling corners, and stock wall lamps are considered pointless. However, wall lamps provide light equivalent to a directional work lamp.
- Crafting with high-tier materials (weight 0.17): Items require gold, platinum, and later-game materials to craft. Gold has an alternate use other than wires or composites.
- Furniture has functionality (weight 0.17): Decor items have functionality beyond aesthetics, such as beds providing bonuses. This adds gameplay value to cosmetic items.
- Furniture customization limits (weight 0.1): Building pieces cannot be colored or painted, limiting customization. This may disappoint players expecting more creative freedom.
- Polished furniture set (weight 0.1): Adds a set of furniture with a more polished and decorative style compared to standard building pieces. This enhances the visual appeal of bases.
- Tables on rugs (weight 0.09): Tables can be placed on rugs, allowing for more flexible interior decoration. This is a small but appreciated detail.
- Ceiling light placement (weight 0.09): Lights can be placed on ceilings, expanding lighting options. This is useful for illuminating large rooms.
- Prometheus expansion building material (weight 0.09): There is a Prometheus expansion that adds scoria as a building material. This introduces new building possibilities.
- Crafting at benches (weight 0.08): Crafting is done at the decorations bench or other benches. This is a core mechanic for creating items.
- Tier 4 base builds (weight 0.08): The pack is designed for Icarus tier 4 base builds, targeting late-game players. It may not be useful for early-game bases.
- Open world shelter furnishing (weight 0.08): Open world shelter can be furnished with DLC items, allowing players to decorate their shelters. This integrates DLC content into the open world mode.

Performance notes:
- Smooth Performance Reported (weight 0.08): Players note that the game runs smoothly without significant technical issues. This positive performance feedback suggests stable optimization on the reviewer's hardware.

Recommendations:
- Strong recommendation for DLC (weight 0.31): Several reviewers give enthusiastic endorsements, calling it highly suggested, a must-have for builders and decorators, and worth it for cosmetics and developer support. The tone is overwhelmingly positive.
- Value for money praised (weight 0.25): Multiple reviewers assert the content is 100% worth the money, absolutely worth it for fans of Icarus' building, and a great way to enhance the open-world home. They see it as a worthwhile investment.
- Price concern causes negative recommendation (weight 0.18): Two reviewers explicitly advise against purchasing the content due to its price, particularly at the current price point. They feel the cost outweighs the value received.
- Specific pack recommendation varies (weight 0.16): Opinions differ on specific packs: one reviewer highly recommends the Art Deco pack, while another cannot recommend the Industrialist pack. This suggests varied quality or appeal across different content packs.
- Recommended for builders and prospectors (weight 0.08): One reviewer specifically recommends the content for prospectors who enjoy building, indicating a targeted appeal. This aligns with other mentions of builder-focused content.

Other player notes:
- DLC adds furnishings (weight 0.16): Small DLCs add furnishings to the game, expanding decoration options. This is a common type of content addition for building or decorating games.
- DLC installation issue with main game (weight 0.11): Some users report that the DLC cannot be installed alongside an existing main game installation. This issue may prevent existing players from accessing the new content.
- Developers listen to player base (weight 0.1): Players feel that the developers listen to feedback from the player base. This positive perception can enhance community trust and engagement.
- Free content updates since release (weight 0.1): The game has received free content updates since its release, showing ongoing developer support. This may be appreciated by the player base.
- Desire for continued improvements (weight 0.1): A reviewer expresses a wish for the game to keep improving mechanics, challenges, and bugfixes. This suggests ongoing expectations for development.
- Visual style compared to Prey (weight 0.09): A reviewer compares the visual style or look of this content to the game Prey. This comparison highlights a perceived similarity in aesthetics.
- Sold as DLC (weight 0.08): The content is sold as downloadable content, which is a standard practice. This is a neutral observation about the distribution method.
- Reviewer has YouTube coverage (weight 0.08): One reviewer has created a YouTube video covering the pack. This indicates community interest and provides a visual overview of the content.
- Anticipation for 4k visuals (weight 0.08): A reviewer looks forward to seeing the content in 4k resolution. This indicates interest in high-quality visual presentation.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.1): Players are frustrated because purchased DLC remains locked until they progress through a tier 2 skill tree, and some cannot craft items despite the pack showing as unlocked. A bug where placing a table on a rug prevents placing items on the table adds to the annoyance.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.1): Players feel satisfied with the DLC's stylish decorations, including a large fireplace and a powerful, cost-effective wall lamp. The decor is both beautiful and functional, meeting their expectations.
- Satisfied (weight 0.1): Users feel they received good value for the amount of content, considering it beyond worth the price. They are glad they purchased it and find the price appropriate given the free content updates.
- Helplessness (weight 0.07): Players feel helpless when they cannot get help from Steam support to activate purchased DLC, especially when it remains locked in the skill tree. They do not know how to resolve the issue themselves.
- Supportive (weight 0.07): Players express support for the developers, viewing the purchase as a great way to back their work. They are motivated by a desire to support the developers.
- Confusion (weight 0.05): Confusion arises when the DLC appears in the library but is not active, and the store prompts them to buy it again. Additionally, some cannot locate the decowall shown in promotional images.
- Disappointment (weight 0.05): Players are disappointed because the items are well-made but not worth the price, citing limited style, expensive crafting, and poor lighting in the DLC. The overall value does not meet their expectations.
- Impressed (weight 0.05): Players are impressed by the DLC's stunning and well-made content, finding it visually amazing. The quality exceeds their expectations.
- Happiness (weight 0.05): Happiness stems from supporting developers who put love and support into the game. Players enjoy backing a team that cares about their game.
- Anger (weight 0.02): Anger is caused by paying for the DLC but being unable to install it or receive it. This failure to access purchased content provokes strong negative feelings.
- Admiration (weight 0.02): Admiration is expressed for the cosmetic pack's beauty. Players appreciate the aesthetic quality of the content.
- Regret (weight 0.02): Regret is felt after paying for the DLC and finding it not worth the cost. The purchase did not deliver the expected value.
- Excitement (weight 0.02): Excitement is driven by the beautiful and glamorous decoration pack. Players are eager to engage with the new content.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.02): Enjoyment comes from the decoration pack's appearance and having fun in the game. The visual appeal enhances their gameplay experience.
- Excited (weight 0.02): Players are excited about the many stunning pieces available to add to their bases. The variety and quality of the decorations generate enthusiasm.
- Frustrated (weight 0.02): Frustrated players cannot access content they purchased. This barrier to using the DLC causes significant irritation.
- Loving (weight 0.02): Players love the new Art Deco furniture. The style and design of the pieces resonate positively with them.
- Happy (weight 0.02): Happiness is caused by finally having more furniture items. The expanded selection brings joy to players.
- Pleased (weight 0.02): Players are pleased with the beautiful furniture pack. The aesthetic quality of the pack satisfies them.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Enthusiasm is sparked by the unique lights, carpet, huge fireplace, and good storage options in the Art Deco pack. These distinctive features excite players.}