Info about Granvir:

Official game description:
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About the Game
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Granvir is an action roguelite featuring mech building. Players battle through a route of their choice reaching extraction and completing side objectives at the cost of valuable resources. Between battles, players can swap out parts for upgrades found on the battlefield and manage their campaign by taking on loans to afford ammunition, aiding the locals for support in battle and more.
Equip devastating melee weapons such as swords, rocket spears and pile bunkers. Wield powerful long range guns like cannons, machine guns, flamethrowers and rocket pods. Mix and match armaments to suit your play style.
Mix torsos, legs, armatures and special modules to customize your Granvir. Defeating enemy ace pilots unlocks their unique parts.
Complete any campaign in single-player or multiplayer co-op with up to 10 Granvir pilots at a time. Share parts and resources utilizing the squad depot in rest areas as you plan your next moves.
No campaign is the same as you manage time, resources and your route to each objective. Each zone impacts what services and resources are available. Use down time between missions to refit and upgrade your Granvir to prevail.

Release date: Sep 23, 2025

Categories: Roguelike, Mech Combat, Character Customization, Cooperative Multiplayer, Resource Management, Campaign Structure, Multiplayer, Customization

Feature scans:
- Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game has notable issues with controller support and UI/UX design, particularly with small text and icons, which can hinder the user experience on the Steam Deck. However, performance optimization is a positive aspect, allowing for efficient gameplay with the right settings. The frequent resetting of the controller scheme to Xbox controls is a minor inconvenience.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $10.00 - $15.00
  - Reasoning: The majority of the reviews indicate that the game is worth its current price of $14.99, with several users explicitly stating that it is worth $15. However, there are also mentions that the game could be worth a lower price, specifically under $10. This suggests that while many users find the game valuable at its current price, there is a subset of users who believe it would be more fairly priced slightly lower.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 15.0h
  - Story completion: 9.0h
  - Session length: 1.5h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provided includes several direct mentions of playtime hours and campaign durations. For example, one user mentions playing many hours across the demo and beta access, while another user specifically states that they finished the story after nine hours of playtime. Additionally, there are mentions of campaign lengths, such as the Zero Front campaign lasting about 30 minutes to an hour, and the third campaign taking several hours to complete. These quotes help to estimate the typical playtime hours for game completion, story completion, session length, and endgame content.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game starts slow and clunky but becomes significantly more enjoyable once players unlock higher-tier parts and engage in co-op play.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Unlocking higher-tier parts and improved mobility
  - Time to anchor: 2h 0m
  - Friction: Slow and clunky early game movement; Poorly explained tutorials; Repetitive early missions; Lack of unique enemies early on
  - Unlock drivers: Higher-tier parts; Improved mobility and combat capabilities; Co-op play
  - Conditions: Playing with friends in co-op; Progressing through campaigns to unlock better parts; Customizing mechs for varied playstyles
- Player Archetypes:
  - Mech Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Passion for mech games and customization
    - Playstyle: Enjoys extensive customization and variety in mech parts, appreciates depth and complexity in mech building.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: mech fan; customization lover
    - Reference games: MechWarrior; Armored Core
  - Co-op Multiplayer (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of cooperative gameplay and social interaction
    - Playstyle: Prefers playing with friends, enjoys sharing loot and building mechs together.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: co-op player; social gamer
    - Reference games: Dead Cells; Hades
  - Customization Lover (buy)
    - Motivation: Appreciation for customization and variety in gameplay
    - Playstyle: Enjoys extensive customization options, values variety in gameplay and playstyle.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: customization enthusiast; variety seeker
    - Reference games: Robo Pit; Armored Core 1


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:
- Extensive mech customization (weight 0.87): The game offers a wide range of options for customizing mechs, allowing players to build and modify their mechs in numerous ways. This feature is highlighted as a major draw for fans of mech games.
- Roguelike mech combat (weight 0.77): The game combines roguelike elements with mech combat, providing a unique and engaging experience. Players appreciate the blend of customization and roguelike gameplay.
- Positive overall game experience (weight 0.72): Players generally have a positive impression of the game, praising its quality, replayability, and enjoyment. The game is recommended for its fun and engaging gameplay.
- Fun co-op gameplay (weight 0.52): The game is highly enjoyable when played with friends, offering strong co-op elements and support for up to 10 players. This feature is highlighted as a major selling point.
- Regular updates and developer engagement (weight 0.47): The developers are active and responsive, providing constant updates and improvements. This includes bug fixes, new content, and community engagement.
- Mix of Mechwarrior and Armored Core (weight 0.36): The game successfully blends elements from Mechwarrior and Armored Core, appealing to fans of both series. This combination is praised for its balanced gameplay and customization options.

Common complaints:
- UI needs significant improvements (weight 0.42): The user interface is widely criticized for being clunky, confusing, and overwhelming. Players find it stressful and difficult to navigate, indicating a need for better design and usability.
- Combat mechanics are lacking (weight 0.17): Combat is described as clunky, slow, and not particularly dynamic. Players find it decent but repetitive and stale over time.
- Enemy variety and balance issues (weight 0.17): Players note a lack of enemy variety and issues with enemy difficulty, ranging from too easy to dealing too much damage.
- Rough edges and unpolished feel (weight 0.17): The game is seen as rough around the edges and unpolished, feeling more like a proof of concept than a finished product.
- Lacks proper tutorial (weight 0.16): The game is criticized for not having a good tutorial or smart onboarding process. This makes it difficult for players to understand the game mechanics.
- Desync issues in multiplayer (weight 0.16): There are frequent mentions of desync problems in co-op and multiplayer modes, which can be particularly frustrating during critical missions.
- Slow movement and gameplay (weight 0.16): Players find the movement speed and overall gameplay loop to be slow, especially in the early game, which affects the pacing and enjoyment.
- Limited replay value (weight 0.14): The game is criticized for being repetitive and lacking replayability, making it less appealing for long-term engagement.
- Presence of bugs (weight 0.11): The game has several bugs and kinks that need to be addressed, affecting the overall gameplay experience.
- Frustrating controls (weight 0.11): The controls are criticized for being confusing and frustrating, especially when managing multiple weapons.
- Inventory management problems (weight 0.11): Players find the inventory management system to be troublesome and time-consuming, needing significant improvements.
- Melee combat is weak (weight 0.08): Melee combat is criticized for being weak and unsatisfying, especially in the early stages of the game.
- Repetitive music (weight 0.08): The music in the game is criticized for being repetitive and stale, getting old quickly.
- Poor execution and balancing (weight 0.08): The game is seen as poorly executed and in need of balancing, affecting the overall gameplay experience.
- Sound design needs improvement (weight 0.08): The sound design is criticized for being rough and leaving much to be desired.
- Market interactions are time-consuming (weight 0.07): Players find that buying items in the market consumes too much time, making the process tedious.

Gameplay feedback:
- Extensive Mech Customization (weight 0.78): The game offers a deep and varied mech customization system, allowing players to modify and upgrade their mechs with a wide range of parts. This includes full limb customization, modular parts, and real-time adjustments, drawing comparisons to games like Armored Core and MechWarrior.
- Roguelite Elements (weight 0.44): The game incorporates roguelite mechanics, featuring runs where players collect parts and face challenges until they die and start over. This adds a layer of replayability and unpredictability to the gameplay.
- Multiplayer and Co-op Features (weight 0.33): The game supports both single-player and multiplayer modes, with a strong emphasis on co-op gameplay. Players can enjoy the game solo or team up with others, with co-op modes supporting up to ten players.
- Campaign Structure and Variety (weight 0.32): The game features multiple campaigns, each offering unique experiences and mechanics. This variety in campaign structure and content provides players with different challenges and gameplay styles.
- Inspired by Classic Mech Games (weight 0.31): The game draws inspiration from classic mech games like Armored Core, MechWarrior, and Battletech. Fans of these series will find familiar elements and gameplay mechanics.
- Variety in Parts and Weapons (weight 0.27): Players can collect and choose from a wide variety of parts and weapons, allowing for diverse and customizable mech builds. This variety enhances the gameplay experience and encourages experimentation.
- Mission Variety (weight 0.13): The game offers a variety of missions, including short missions and varied maps. This mission-based design adds to the overall gameplay experience and keeps players engaged.
- Replayability and Gameplay Loop (weight 0.09): The game features a strong gameplay loop with elements like New Game+ mode, encouraging players to replay the game and try out new builds and strategies.

Performance notes:
- Desync issues in multiplayer (weight 0.19): Multiple players have reported experiencing desync problems during co-op and multiplayer sessions. These issues range from rare occurrences to more frequent problems.
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.18): The game crashes frequently, particularly during online campaigns and multiplayer sessions. Some players have reported crashes occurring multiple times in a short period.
- Performance issues (weight 0.16): Performance varies among players, with some experiencing smooth gameplay while others report poor performance. There are also optimization issues reported with specific hardware like the 4070ti.
- Graphics and animations need improvement (weight 0.04): While the graphics are considered serviceable, the animations and effects need further work to enhance the overall visual experience.
- Auto-fix for issues (weight 0.04): The game's code is somewhat effective at fixing issues on its own without requiring a restart, which can help maintain a smoother gaming experience.
- Controller scheme resets (weight 0.03): Some players have reported that the controller scheme resets, causing inconvenience and disrupting the gaming experience.
- High battery consumption (weight 0.03): The game is reported to consume battery quickly, which can be a concern for players using portable devices.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended game (weight 0.33): Many players strongly recommend trying the game, especially with the available demo. The game is seen as worth the price and worth getting even when not on sale.
- Try the demo first (weight 0.27): Several players suggest trying the demo before purchasing the game. The demo is seen as a great starting point to understand the game mechanics and decide if it's worth buying.
- Recommended for mech fans (weight 0.25): The game is highly recommended for those who enjoy mech games, roguelikes, or customization. It is particularly appealing to fans of Mechwarrior or Armored Core.
- Future potential and updates (weight 0.17): Players are optimistic about the game's future and look forward to updates and additional content. The game is seen as having long-term appeal.
- Specific gameplay suggestions (weight 0.15): Players suggest various gameplay improvements such as visible objective markers, indicators for strafelocking, and text hovering for stats. There are also requests for specific features like aerial combat and cave systems.
- More content and variety needed (weight 0.12): Players request more enemy types, parts, and overall content. Suggestions include adding more variety in enemy types and more parts for customization.
- Co-op and multiplayer experience (weight 0.1): The game is recommended for playing with friends and offers a highly enjoyable co-op experience. Players are looking forward to trying the game with friends.
- Workshop and modding support (weight 0.09): There is a desire for workshop support and modding tools to enhance creativity. Players hope for Steam workshop implementation and more modding options.
- Gameplay and control preferences (weight 0.09): The game is recommended for those who enjoy slower and more clunky controls similar to MechWarrior. However, it may not appeal to those looking for a different control scheme.
- Miscellaneous recommendations (weight 0.09): Various other recommendations include trying the prologue if on the fence, considering the game if you have spare cash, and checking out other user reviews.
- Additional game modes (weight 0.06): There are requests for additional game modes such as PvP and an endless mode. Players also suggest more campaign content.
- Unique player experiences (weight 0.06): Some players share unique experiences and preferences, such as enjoying the scavenger for looter-shooter fun and specific customization choices.
- Language-specific suggestions (weight 0.03): There are language-specific suggestions, such as adding a dedicated manual for terminology reference in the game.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Excitement (weight 0.17): Players are excited about the extensive mech customization options, variety in mission types, and the potential for future updates and expansions. The co-op gameplay and unique mechanics also contribute to the anticipation and enjoyment of the game.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.16): Players enjoy the high level of customization, variety in parts and weapons, and the engaging gameplay mechanics. The fun and well-made nature of the game, along with the enjoyable co-op experience, contribute to the overall enjoyment.
- Frustration (weight 0.14): Players are frustrated with various technical issues such as game crashes, desync problems in multiplayer, and poor UI/UX design. Difficulty spikes, balancing issues, and control problems also contribute to the frustration.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.09): Players are satisfied with the game's depth, customization options, and responsive developers. The regular updates, solid gameplay experience, and good progression between missions contribute to the overall satisfaction.
- Disappointment (weight 0.05): Players feel disappointed due to the game's slow development, poor graphics quality, and repetitive music. The lack of replay value and issues with co-op and bugged missions also contribute to the disappointment.
- Excited (weight 0.05): Players are excited about the game's high level of customization, unique features, and engaging gameplay loop. The variety of parts and the potential for future content also contribute to the excitement.
- Hope (weight 0.02): Players have high hopes for the game's future, anticipating improvements and updates. The potential for future content and the developer's responsiveness to criticisms contribute to this hopeful outlook.
- Satisfied (weight 0.02): Players are satisfied with the enjoyable multiplayer experience, depth of customization, and well-designed gameplay. The progression and customization of mechs, along with enjoyable co-op experiences, contribute to the overall satisfaction.
- Frustrated (weight 0.02): Players are frustrated with the difficult UI interface, poor layout and UX, and shrouded mechanics. The lack of a tutorial and optimization issues also contribute to the frustration.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the developer's responsiveness and frequent updates. The variety of builds and the core gameplay, despite some criticisms, contribute to the overall appreciation.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Players feel nostalgic as the game reminds them of old Armored Core games and classic mech anime. The nostalgic mech gameplay and comparisons to other mech games contribute to this feeling.
- Love (weight 0.01): Players love the variety of builds and mechanics, as well as the game's concept and difficulty. The ability to play as different types of mecha and the challenging nature of the game contribute to this love.
- Happy (weight 0.01): Players are happy with the regular updates, fun mech gameplay, and great deal of replayability. The enjoyable nature of the game and its replayability contribute to the overall happiness.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are surprised by the powerful builds and the ability for the whole friend group to join. The unexpected amount of time spent playing the game also contributes to the surprise.
- Amusement (weight 0.01): Players are amused by the unique and humorous mech designs. The creative and effective mech building, likened to tricking out a car, contributes to the amusement.
- Fun (weight 0.01): Players find the game fun due to the experience of being a mech pilot, the roguelite elements, and the enjoyable co-op gameplay. The fun nature of the game and its co-op features contribute to the overall fun.}