Info about ATLYSS: Official game description: _**Enter ATLYSS,**_ **a strange world thriving with creatures and critters!** With the outside realm and dungeons deep ahead, there are plenty of locations to explore and discover. \- Character Creation - ----------------------- Make your character with **five playable races to choose from,** with color, head, and body customization! \- Class Advancement - ---------------------- Start off as a witty Novice, destined to choose between three primary classes: * **Fighter:** The melee class that rends and staggers foes, dealing devastating damage and threat. * **Mystic:** The caster class that evokes powerful offensive and supportive arcane magic to their advantage. * **Bandit:** The acrobatic class that are experts of ranged weapons, traps, and quick melee attacks. \- Play alone, or with Friends - -------------------------------- **Experience ATLYSS with friends online, or play solo--** _no internet connection required!_  \- Your character, saved locally - ---------------------------------- **All of your character progression data is saved locally!** Play a character solo, and join in later to a net-play session where you left off, and vice versa. \- Questing Abound - -------------------- Party up with friends and take on quests to slay creatures, discover new locations, and uncover the mystique of the shattered world. Release date: Nov 22, 2024 Categories: Character Customization, Action RPG, Multiplayer, Cooperative Multiplayer, Class-based Combat, Exploration, Progression System, Retro Feature scans: - MTX: score 10; verdict: Fair; summary: The game is generally well-received for its fair monetization practices, with no pay-to-win mechanics, no gacha mechanics, and a positive attitude towards purchasing DLC. However, there are some concerns about paywalls that could be addressed to improve the overall experience. - Wiki: score 10; verdict: Needs Improvement; summary: The game suffers from a lack of in-game guidance and navigation issues, which force users to rely heavily on external resources like wikis. While the community and external resources are highly appreciated, technical issues such as the game not reopening after alt-tabbing also pose significant problems. - Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game has a mix of positive and negative feedback regarding its performance on the Steam Deck. While many users appreciate the gameplay and the fact that it runs well on the device, there are significant issues with controller support, occasional stability problems, and small text size. The need to use Proton Experimental and external launchers also adds friction to the user experience. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: No data - Playtime Metrics: No data - 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: - Extensive character customization (weight 0.68): The game offers a highly detailed and complex character customization system, allowing players to modify almost every aspect of their character's appearance. This feature is frequently praised for its depth and expressiveness. - Enjoyable and well-made game (weight 0.65): Players consistently describe the game as fun, well-made, and worth the price. It is noted for its high quality, polish, and overall enjoyment. - Charming and unique art style (weight 0.63): The art style is praised for being charming, cute, and visually appealing. It has a unique and memorable design that players appreciate. - Satisfying and fun combat (weight 0.56): The combat system is highlighted for being satisfying, fluid, and enjoyable. Players appreciate the ease of picking up the combat mechanics and the rewarding experience it provides. - Smooth and dynamic gameplay (weight 0.56): The gameplay is described as fun, dynamic, and addicting, with smooth and responsive movement and combat mechanics. Players find it entertaining and rewarding. - Great character designs (weight 0.28): Character designs are frequently praised for being charming, fun, and visually appealing. Players appreciate the variety and quality of character designs. - Addictive gameplay loop (weight 0.27): The gameplay loop is described as addictive and satisfying, with high replayability. Players find it challenging and enjoyable. - Nostalgic graphics (weight 0.25): The graphics are praised for their nostalgic and retro style, reminiscent of older games. Players appreciate the charming old-school aesthetics. - Enjoyable multiplayer and community (weight 0.23): The multiplayer experience is noted for being enjoyable and well-functioning. The community is described as friendly and helpful. - Diverse enemies and environments (weight 0.22): The game features a variety of enemies and environments, adding diversity and beauty to the gameplay experience. - Engaging and enjoyable plot (weight 0.21): The plot is described as enjoyable and engaging, contributing to the overall entertainment value of the game. - Well-balanced RPG (weight 0.18): The game is praised for being a well-balanced and well-rounded RPG, offering excellent gameplay mechanics. - Great music and soundtrack (weight 0.18): The music and soundtrack are frequently praised for being great and enjoyable, enhancing the overall gaming experience. - Regular updates (weight 0.17): The game receives regular updates, adding new content and improvements, which players appreciate. Common complaints: - Repetitive and grindy gameplay (weight 0.47): Many players find the quests and dungeons repetitive and overly grindy, leading to a tedious experience. - Excessive sexualization (weight 0.28): Some players find the sexualization in the game to be excessive and off-putting. - Lack of content (weight 0.27): The game is criticized for having a small amount of content, with few areas and dungeons available. - Needs polish and feels unfinished (weight 0.26): Players report that the game feels unfinished and requires additional polish, including improvements to the music. - Tedious fishing mechanics (weight 0.16): Fishing is considered tedious and boring by some players. - Confusing navigation (weight 0.15): Some players are confused about where to go and what to do, indicating a need for better guidance. - Parry system issues (weight 0.14): The parry system is reported as difficult and sometimes useless, needing improvements. - Frustrating enchanting system (weight 0.11): The enchanting system is described as frustrating and in need of improvement. - Allegations of furry bait (weight 0.1): The game is perceived by some as furry bait with sexual content, leading to allegations and potential stigma. - Hitbox issues with enemies (weight 0.1): Players report that some enemies have disjointed or absurd hitboxes, particularly against harder enemies. - Class balance issues (weight 0.1): The game's class balance is described as inconsistent and needing adjustments. - Controller support needs improvement (weight 0.09): Controller support is reported as needing significant improvements. Gameplay feedback: - Solid Combat System (weight 0.54): The combat system is highly praised for being fun and solid, involving a mix of skills, attacks, and both ranged and melee weapons. - Multiplayer and Co-op Features (weight 0.52): The game offers a variety of multiplayer options, including cooperative play and large-scale MORPG experiences. However, there are some issues with the multiplayer functionality. - Character Classes and Subclasses (weight 0.36): There are multiple character classes and subclasses, with specific requirements for unlocking certain subclasses. - Movement and Platforming Mechanics (weight 0.32): The game includes fun movement mechanics and platforming challenges, with options like walking for better platforming and movement abilities such as dashing and double jumping. - Retro Graphics and Style (weight 0.28): The game features retro-style graphics reminiscent of N64 and Zelda games, appealing to players' nostalgia. - Variety and Confusion in Quests (weight 0.26): The game features a variety of quests, but some players find them confusing and limited in count. - Dungeons and Bosses (weight 0.26): The game includes dungeons with tiered difficulty and end bosses, providing challenging content for players. - Progression and Grinding (weight 0.25): The game features a progression system with level caps and grinding mechanics, which some players find enjoyable while others see as time sinks. - Gameplay Loop and Content (weight 0.18): The gameplay loop is enjoyable, but the game has a relatively short amount of content, around 20-30 hours worth. - Controller Support (weight 0.1): The game supports gamepad controllers, enhancing the gaming experience for players who prefer using controllers. - Exploration Mechanics (weight 0.1): The game includes exploration mechanics, allowing players to explore the game world. - Inventory Management (weight 0.09): Players need to manage their inventory, which has certain limits. Performance notes: - Runs well on low-end hardware (weight 0.28): The game is noted for its ability to run smoothly on low-end and non-Mac computers, including older models like the Dell Latitude E6430 and even on systems referred to as 'potatoes.' - Performance issues (weight 0.24): Some players experience lag, stuttering, and FPS drops, particularly in larger lobbies, making the game unplayable for some. - Good optimization (weight 0.2): Multiple reviews highlight the game's good optimization, praising its performance and smooth operation on various systems. - Netcode and server issues (weight 0.2): There are reports of netcode issues affecting latency and hit detection, as well as general server issues and optimization problems on servers. - Compatibility with Linux (weight 0.19): The game works well on Linux systems, including Debian 13 with Proton Experimental and Steam Deck, though there are some intermittent sound issues. - Optimized menu and pad slot operations (weight 0.1): The game features optimized menu and pad slot operations, contributing to a smoother user interface experience. - Controller support issues (weight 0.07): Controller support is reported as being poor, affecting the overall gaming experience for those using controllers. - Fast loading times (weight 0.06): The game is praised for its quick loading times, enhancing the overall user experience. - High FPS performance (weight 0.06): Some players report consistently high FPS, never seeing less than 60fps during gameplay. - Inconsistent font sizes in 4K (weight 0.06): There are reports of inconsistent font sizes when playing the game in 4K resolution, which can affect readability. Recommendations: - Positive recommendations for the game (weight 0.33): Several players recommend the game, especially for RPG fans and those looking for something different. It is praised for its unique qualities and attention-holding capabilities. - Game not recommended currently (weight 0.27): Many players advise against buying the game in its current state due to bugs, lack of content, and unresolved issues. Some suggest waiting for discounts or future updates. - Future development anticipated (weight 0.19): Players are excited about the future development of the game and trust the developers to continue improving it. - Specific audience recommendations (weight 0.15): The game is recommended for specific audiences such as RPG fans, those who enjoy action APGs, and fans of the genre. - Wait for full release (weight 0.11): Some players suggest waiting until the game is out of early access or until a more complete version is released before trying it. - Language and mod support (weight 0.1): Some players suggest that the game would benefit from additional language support, such as Spanish and Portuguese, as well as better mod support. - Concerns about developer behavior (weight 0.06): There are concerns about developer behavior and a lack of meaningful updates, leading some players to advise against purchasing the game. - Mixed feelings on current state (weight 0.06): While some players enjoy the game and find it worth buying, others feel there are better games available at similar or lower prices. - Safety concerns (weight 0.06): Some players have safety concerns that prevent them from recommending the game. Other player notes: - Game in early access (weight 0.11): The game is currently in early access, which means it is still under development and may not have all features fully implemented. - Suggestions for additional mechanics (weight 0.07): Players have suggested adding various mechanics such as crafting, RPG/MMO actions, farming, home building, decorating, and NPC relationships to enhance the gameplay experience. - Safety concerns from community (weight 0.06): There are safety concerns raised by players, particularly related to the sexually inclined furry community, which may affect the overall gaming environment. - Game used as a chatroom (weight 0.06): Some players feel that the best use of this game is as a chatroom, suggesting that the gameplay itself may not be the primary attraction. - Solo development project (weight 0.06): The game is a solo development project, which might explain some of its limitations and the need for further development. Emotions: - Disappointment (weight 0.2): Players feel disappointed due to the game's underdeveloped state, lack of depth in combat and character development, and repetitive gameplay. The art style and suggestive character designs, along with numerous bugs and performance issues, further contribute to this sentiment. Additionally, the game's high price point relative to its content and entertainment value has left many feeling shortchanged. - Frustration (weight 0.18): Frustration stems from poor game mechanics, including combat and camera issues, as well as accessibility problems and limited character customization options. Performance issues, such as lag and bugs, along with the game's unfinished state and lack of content, add to the frustration. Players also express annoyance with the game's grind-heavy nature and the perceived lack of meaningful updates. - Excitement (weight 0.08): Players are excited about the game's fun and fluid gameplay, particularly the combat and movement systems. The potential for future updates and new content also generates excitement. The late-game experience and the overall enjoyment of the game's mechanics contribute to this positive emotion. - Joy (weight 0.06): Joy comes from the enjoyable combat mechanics, the supportive community, and the fun of playing with friends. The game's relaxing atmosphere and the satisfaction of character creation also contribute to this emotion. Players appreciate the game's performance on various hardware and the overall addicting gameplay. - Enjoyment (weight 0.04): Enjoyment is derived from the game's fun mechanics and the pleasant experience of questing. Despite some bugs, players find the combat and overall gameplay enjoyable. The game's atmosphere and community also enhance the enjoyment. - Anger (weight 0.04): Anger is primarily caused by the game's difficulty and perceived unfairness, particularly in certain dungeons and gameplay mechanics. Players are also angry about the lack of guidance and the developer's response to feedback, especially regarding character customization and the requirement to subscribe to Patreon for beta updates. - Hope (weight 0.03): Hope is based on the game's solid foundation and its potential to grow into a better game. Players acknowledge the developer's hard work and see room for improvement, expressing optimism for future updates and changes. - Surprise (weight 0.02): Surprise comes from the game's quality and enjoyable experience, which exceeded initial expectations. The variety of elements and sub-classes also pleasantly surprised players, adding to the positive experience. - Satisfaction (weight 0.02): Satisfaction is derived from the game's combat mechanics, which are described as wonderfully satisfying. The high ratings, positive server experience, and reasonable pricing also contribute to this feeling. Players appreciate the game's aesthetics, vibe, and overall gameplay progression. - Confusion (weight 0.02): Confusion arises from the game's many unresolved issues and design choices, making it difficult for players to understand certain mechanics. The language barrier and unclear world traversal also add to the confusion. - Hopeful (weight 0.02): Players are hopeful due to their trust in the developers to continue development and improve the game. The future potential and development updates contribute to this hopeful outlook. - Nostalgic (weight 0.02): Nostalgia is evoked by the game's retro style and reminders of classic games like Phantasy Star Online and Ratchet and Clank. The early 2000's/late 90's Era MMO vibe and retro-style graphics contribute to this feeling. - Nostalgia (weight 0.02): Nostalgia is triggered by the game's retro-style graphics and gameplay, reminiscent of the PS1 and N64 era. The initial fun experience also brings back nostalgic feelings for players. - Gratitude (weight 0.02): Gratitude is expressed towards the developers for their dedication and community engagement. Players also appreciate the helpfulness of the community, such as assistance with dungeon grinds. - Anticipation (weight 0.01): Anticipation is based on the excitement for future updates and the potential development of the game. Players are looking forward to seeing how far the developers will take the game. - Concern (weight 0.01): Concern is related to the future stability and development of the game. Players are worried about the lack of protection against harassment and safety measures.}