Info about MOTORSLICE:

Official game description:
**PARKOUR**
Parkour through a brutalist post-apocalyptic world with smooth gameplay, and engage in seamless combat encounters. You must use your skills and agility to find your way in this desolated place.
Play as a girl named ‘P’, and use everything at her disposal to escape from deadly traps. Run, climb, slide, crouch, wall run, perform stunts, and even use your chainsaw to cross impossible distances.
**HEAVY MACHINES**
From smaller autonomous construction equipment, to massive dump trucks, survive a hostile environment where everything wants to kill you. Who’s gonna win, a sleepy girl with a chainsaw, or an army of rogue machines?
Strike first, or die. A single mistake can cost your life in a brutal clash of metal. Too big to destroy with one swing? Climb bosses and slice them into pieces, turning colossal machines into dust.
**MEGASTRUCTURE**
Not everything can be solved with a chainsaw. Alone with a flashlight, you are powerless against the crushing atmosphere of the structure. Rush through the darkness in endless corridors and cross liminal spaces.
Insignificant as you are on the scale of this cursed place, you have to face your fears and complete the job. But can you fight your megalophobia?
**SLICE OF LIFE**
Get in, eliminate the machines, and get out. That was the job. But upon arrival, the mysterious megastructure proves far larger than expected, and P quickly realizes this is no ordinary job.
Partner with a mysterious malfunctioning Orb Drone (Orbie) and embark on the daily routine of a ‘Slicer’. Armed with nothing more than her chainsaw, P must carve through every machine along her way to the top - no matter the cost.
**FEATURES**
*   Fluid acrobatic gameplay. Climb, run and slide your way around.
*   Brutal fast-paced combat. You die easily, but you kill easily.
*   Climb massive heavy machines in epic boss fights.
*   Traverse liminal spaces and parkour through brutalist landscapes.
*   Minimalist atmospheric adventure with hardcore challenges.
*   Slice of life story about a girl doing a routine job in a megastructure.
*   Gorgeous pixelated modern low-poly graphics.
*   Solve puzzles with physics oriented objects.
*   Banger Atmospheric DnB/Jungle OST by _Pizza Hotline_.
*   Story fully voiced by _Kira Buckland_ as _P_
**CONTENT**
*   8 Chapters, plus Epilogue & Prologue
*   8 Colossal Boss fights
*   30+ fully voiced and interactive story segments - _aka_ slacking scenes
*   Interact with P through dozens of small interactions. Can you find them all?
*   Extensive selfie mode, poses, and ways to mess around
*   9-10+ hours play time

Release date: May 5, 2026

Categories: Parkour Gameplay, Precision Platformer, Action Adventure, Boss Fights, Chainsaw Combat System, Climbing Mechanics, Traversal-focused Gameplay, Story-driven Gameplay

Feature scans:
- Proton/Linux: score 20; verdict: Works Well with Minor Issues; summary: The game generally runs well on Linux via Proton with minor issues such as screen tearing. It is also playable on Steam Deck with some tweaks, and it performs adequately on integrated graphics. However, there are reports of significant crashing in later chapters on Linux, indicating some stability issues.
- Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game has a mixed performance on the Steam Deck. While some users report a seamless experience with good performance and stability, others encounter significant issues such as low frame rates, ghosting, and frequent crashing. The lack of upscaling technology like DLSS or FSR is also a notable drawback, requiring users to tweak settings for better performance.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: Performance varies significantly across hardware cohorts, with higher VRAM configurations generally reporting better experiences. Lower VRAM setups and specific platforms like Steam Deck show mixed results with notable performance issues.
  - Sample size: 137 (28% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM (mixed, 55 reports): Performance is varied, with some users reporting smooth gameplay while others experience significant lag and stuttering.
  - Windows 8-11GB VRAM (positive, 33 reports): Generally positive performance, though some users report needing to limit FPS to maintain stability.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (positive, 25 reports): Solid performance with high settings, though some users note that optimization could be better.
  - Linux / Proton 16GB+ VRAM (positive, 6 reports): Runs smoothly with minor issues like screen tearing, despite some crashing in later chapters.
  - Steam Deck / handheld (positive, 5 reports): Runs well with some tweaks, achieving stable FPS on medium settings.
  - Caveats: 137 of 483 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $18.00 - $22.00
  - Reasoning: The reviews consistently mention that the game is worth the money and fairly priced. Given that the current base game price is $19.99 and users find it worth the cost, it suggests that the community considers this price point to be fair. There are no indications that the price should be lower, and the positive sentiment around the game's value supports the current price.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 10.0h
  - Story completion: 7.5h
  - Session length: 6.0h
  - Endgame: 2.5h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct statements about playtime. The first quote mentions '7 - 9 hours of content overall,' which aligns with the game completion time. The second quote states 'Finished like in 7 and a half hours,' supporting the story completion time. The third quote, 'I have 10 hours of playtime on that account, finished the game,' suggests a slightly longer playtime for full game completion, including potential endgame content. The fourth quote, 'Played it for 6 hours straight right from launch,' indicates a long single session length.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game initially presents friction through janky parkour and repetitive combat but becomes fun as players progress and master the parkour mechanics and engage in exploration and orb collecting.
  - Stance: Clicks after
  - Anchor: Mastering parkour mechanics and engaging in exploration and orb collecting.
  - Time to anchor: 0h 20m
  - Friction: Janky parkour mechanics; Repetitive combat; Repetitive soundtrack
  - Unlock drivers: Mastering parkour mechanics; Exploration; Orb collecting
  - Conditions: Mastering the learning curve of parkour; Engaging in exploration and orb collecting
- Player Archetypes:
  - Nostalgic Parkour Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Nostalgia and familiarity with classic parkour games.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys parkour mechanics and exploration, appreciates games that evoke nostalgia.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: fan of classic games; parkour enthusiast
    - Reference games: Prince of Persia; Shadow of the Colossus; Mirror's Edge
  - Quality-Conscious Gamer (buy)
    - Motivation: Appreciation for well-crafted gameplay and unique concepts.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys games with solid mechanics and engaging challenges.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: quality-conscious gamer; recommendation advocate
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Chill Vibe Seeker (buy)
    - Motivation: Relaxation and enjoyment of a laid-back gaming experience.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys games with a chill atmosphere and stylized art.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: chill gamer; relaxation seeker
    - Reference games: N/A


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 appealing art style (weight 0.56): The game's art style is highly praised for its beauty and appeal. Players appreciate the unique and stylized visual design.
- Smooth and enjoyable parkour mechanics (weight 0.55): The parkour mechanics are frequently praised for being smooth, responsive, and enjoyable. Players appreciate the intuitive controls and the satisfying flow of movement.
- Fun and satisfying combat system (weight 0.41): The combat system is described as fun, fast-paced, and satisfying. Players enjoy the simplicity and effectiveness of the combat mechanics.
- Similar to Shadow of the Colossus (weight 0.39): Many players draw comparisons to Shadow of the Colossus, noting similarities in atmosphere, boss battles, and overall gameplay feel.
- Charming and cute protagonist (weight 0.28): The protagonist is frequently described as cute, charming, and likeable, adding to the game's appeal.
- Enjoyable gameplay experience (weight 0.27): Players report having a good time with the game, describing it as enjoyable and fast-paced with a pleasant flow.
- Unique character interactions (weight 0.24): The game features unique character interactions that build immersion and add depth to the gameplay experience.
- Inspired by Prince of Persia (weight 0.22): The parkour mechanics and gameplay are reminiscent of the classic Prince of Persia games, which players find appealing.
- Interesting and mysterious story (weight 0.17): The game's story is described as intriguing and well-written, with a mysterious plot that engages players.
- Good voice acting (weight 0.16): The voice acting, particularly by the lead actress, is praised for its quality and contribution to the game's overall experience.
- Chainsaw gameplay (weight 0.16): The use of a chainsaw as a weapon and the associated gameplay mechanics are noted as interesting and enjoyable.
- Fantastic level design (weight 0.15): The level design is noted for its intricacy and beauty, blending well with the exploration aspects of the game.
- Worth the time and money (weight 0.14): Players feel that the game is worth the investment of time and money, offering a valuable and enjoyable experience.
- Impressive boss battles (weight 0.14): The boss battles are described as fantastic and enjoyable, adding to the game's appeal.
- Smooth and well-optimized performance (weight 0.14): The game runs smoothly and is well-optimized, providing a good performance experience even on different platforms like Linux via Proton.
- Great music (weight 0.13): The game's music is praised for being surprisingly good and fitting well with the overall experience.

Common complaints:
- Clunky and slippery controls (weight 0.55): Many players have reported that the controls feel slippery, unresponsive, and generally clunky. This issue seems to be widespread and affects the overall gameplay experience negatively.
- Combat is too simple (weight 0.26): Combat in the game is often described as too simple, easy, and boring. Players are looking for more depth and challenge in the combat mechanics.
- Platforming problems (weight 0.23): Platforming in the game is described as twitchy, frustrating, and underpolished. Players find it difficult to execute precise jumps and movements.
- Repetitive gameplay and soundtrack (weight 0.22): Players have noted that the gameplay and soundtrack can become repetitive and boring over time. This repetitiveness can make the game feel monotonous.
- Uncomfortable dialogue options (weight 0.21): The dialogue options in the game are often seen as pervy, creepy, and uncomfortable. This can make interactions with characters feel awkward and out of place.
- Camera and movement issues (weight 0.21): There are significant issues with the camera, including poor placement and movement that doesn't respect camera angles. This can lead to unintended movements and even motion sickness.
- Lack of meaningful story (weight 0.18): The game is criticized for its lack of a meaningful story or plot. Players feel that the narrative is either missing or not engaging enough to keep their interest.
- Bland environment and characters (weight 0.13): The game's environment and characters are often seen as bland and lacking in detail. This can make the game world feel uninteresting.
- Save system issues (weight 0.09): There are reports of issues with the save system, including lost save games. This can be frustrating for players who lose progress.
- Disappointing ending (weight 0.08): The ending of the game is often described as disappointing and boring. Players feel let down by the conclusion of the story.
- Lack of complex puzzles and enemy variety (weight 0.08): Players have noted a lack of complex puzzles and variety in enemies. This can make the gameplay feel less engaging and challenging.

Gameplay feedback:
- Parkour mechanics emphasized (weight 0.53): The game heavily focuses on parkour-inspired movement and mechanics, similar to games like Prince of Persia, Assassin's Creed, and Mirror's Edge. Players appreciate the smooth parkour and wall-running mechanics.
- Similar to Mirror's Edge (weight 0.31): The game draws comparisons to Mirror's Edge in terms of movement and overall feel, blending elements from other games like Shadow of the Colossus and NieR: Automata.
- Shadow of the Colossus influences (weight 0.31): Boss design and gameplay elements are reminiscent of Shadow of the Colossus, providing a mix of large-scale boss fights and parkour.
- Platforming challenges present (weight 0.25): The gameplay includes significant platforming elements, with players noting both the enjoyment and difficulty of platform jumping and related challenges.
- Character interactions and dialogue (weight 0.24): Players engage with character interactions and dialogue, particularly with character P, which adds depth to the story and gameplay.
- Combat with parrying (weight 0.19): The combat system includes parrying mechanics, allowing players to parry attacks, which adds depth to the combat experience.
- Unique chainsaw mechanics (weight 0.11): The game features innovative use of a chainsaw for both combat and climbing, adding a unique twist to gameplay.
- Interactive environment (weight 0.11): The game includes interactive mechanics and camera interactions, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- Animation issues noted (weight 0.1): Some players have pointed out issues with animations, including reused animations and animation glitches.
- Orb collection mechanics (weight 0.1): The game features orb collecting mechanics, with hidden orbs scattered throughout the levels for players to find.
- Linear level design (weight 0.08): The game employs a linear level design, which some players find addictive and well-structured.
- Open exploration and puzzles (weight 0.08): Players can engage in open exploration and solve puzzles, adding variety to the gameplay experience.
- Camera control issues (weight 0.07): Some players have reported issues with camera controls, which can affect the gameplay experience.
- Large-scale structures (weight 0.07): The game features large structures and megastructures, contributing to the game's scale and atmosphere.
- Theme and atmosphere (weight 0.07): The game's setting and atmosphere are notable, contributing to the overall theme and tone of the game.
- Character and environment design (weight 0.07): Players appreciate the character and environment design, which add to the visual appeal of the game.
- Difficulty in certain areas (weight 0.07): Some areas of the game are noted for their difficulty, providing a challenge for players.
- Control issues mentioned (weight 0.07): Players have mentioned issues with controls, which can impact the overall gameplay experience.

Performance notes:
- Good optimization overall (weight 0.4): Many players report that the game is well optimized and runs smoothly across various platforms and settings. This includes positive experiences on both high-end and lower-end hardware.
- Performance issues on Steam Deck (weight 0.15): While some players have a good experience on Steam Deck, others report performance issues. This indicates mixed performance on this platform.
- Crashing and stability issues (weight 0.12): Some players report game crashes, particularly in later chapters, and random fatal errors, indicating stability issues.
- Specific performance metrics (weight 0.1): Detailed performance metrics are provided by some players, such as achieving stable FPS on specific settings and resolutions, which can serve as benchmarks for potential players.
- High system requirements (weight 0.09): The game has high system requirements, which may limit its accessibility on lower-end hardware despite some reports of it running well on such systems.
- Visual and graphical issues (weight 0.08): Players mention visual discomfort on medium settings and minor screen tearing, suggesting some graphical issues.
- Streaming performance issues (weight 0.08): Players experience extreme lag and need to lower graphics settings significantly for smooth streaming on platforms like Discord.
- Limited graphics control (weight 0.08): There are reports of limited graphics control options and a lack of upscaling technology, which may affect the customization and performance optimization for some players.
- Miscellaneous issues (weight 0.07): Various other issues are reported, including soft locks and hiccups after pausing the game, which may affect the overall gaming experience.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended game (weight 0.32): Many players highly recommend the game due to its unique concept, good gameplay, and engaging challenges. The visual style is also praised.
- Try the demo first (weight 0.15): Several reviews suggest trying the demo before purchasing the game. This indicates that the demo provides a good representation of the full game.
- Recommended for specific fans (weight 0.14): The game is recommended for fans of specific genres or other games, such as SF worlds, action games, Assassin's Creed, and Mirror's Edge.
- Suggestions for game improvements (weight 0.13): Players have suggestions for custom level building, CRT display setup, and more collectible items. There are also hopes for more challenging combat and longer parkour sections.
- Wait for patches or sale (weight 0.08): Some players suggest waiting for patches before buying the game or waiting for a sale, indicating there might be some issues or a high price point.
- Recommended based on aesthetics (weight 0.05): The game is recommended based on its aesthetics and music, indicating that these aspects are particularly strong.
- Recommendation based on price (weight 0.04): Some recommendations are based on the price of the game, suggesting that the value for money is an important factor for some players.

Other player notes:
- Pad operation support request (weight 0.05): There are requests from players for the game to support pad operations, indicating a desire for controller compatibility.
- Character mention '阿黑颜' (weight 0.04): Players mentioned a specific character or element known as '阿黑颜'.
- Ukrainian localization request (weight 0.04): Players have requested the addition of Ukrainian localization, showing a need for language support.

Emotions:
- Enjoyment (weight 0.2): Players find enjoyment in the game's fun and innovative gameplay mechanics, particularly the parkour and combat systems. The unique art style, immersive sound and music, and engaging character interactions also contribute significantly to the positive experience.
- Frustration (weight 0.13): Players experience frustration primarily due to control issues, including unresponsive and clunky controls, which affect parkour and combat mechanics. Performance issues, such as FPS limitations and bugs, along with poor level design and difficulty spikes, also contribute to this frustration.
- Excitement (weight 0.11): Players are excited about the game's unique art style and gameplay mechanics, which include engaging parkour and combat systems. The anticipation built from following the game's development and the enjoyable experience upon release also fuel this excitement.
- Joy (weight 0.07): Players experience joy from the game's smooth and fluid parkour mechanics, beautiful landscapes, and enjoyable character interactions. The fun combat, good controls, and overall positive experience with the game's mechanics and design contribute to this feeling.
- Disappointment (weight 0.06): Players feel disappointed due to the game's lack of depth in combat and gameplay, as well as repetitive gameplay elements. Issues such as forced sexualization, lack of polish, and poor parkour and combat mechanics also contribute to this disappointment.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.06): Players feel satisfied with the game's overall experience, including its parkour and movement mechanics, combat, and well-optimized performance. The game's length, value for money, and meeting expectations also contribute to this satisfaction.
- Excited (weight 0.04): Players are excited about the game's awesome vibes, large content volume, and the mix of favorite game elements. The excellent parkour and dynamic combat, along with the anticipation built from waiting for the game, contribute to this excitement.
- Frustrated (weight 0.04): Players feel frustrated due to bugs, performance issues, and control and camera issues. The lack of impact from choices and hard-to-find collectibles also add to this frustration.
- Amusement (weight 0.03): Players are amused by the game's humorous elements, including funny interactions, gameplay moments, and a great sense of humor. The chainsaw sound and engaging gameplay also contribute to this amusement.
- Love (weight 0.03): Players love the game's artistic direction, detailed scenarios, and overall atmosphere. The gameplay and level design also contribute significantly to this feeling of love.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the game's visuals, music, and great art style. The amazing atmosphere and fabulous map design also contribute to this appreciation.
- Admiration (weight 0.02): Players admire the game's overall content, attention to detail, and level design. The developer's effort and the game's quality, including character design and game experience, also contribute to this admiration.
- Happy (weight 0.02): Players are happy with the game's enjoyable contrast and charming protagonist. The developer's effort and love for the game also contribute to this happiness.
- Satisfied (weight 0.01): Players feel satisfied with the overall positive experience, including enjoyable parkour sections and detailed motions. The enjoyable interactions and overall gameplay contribute to this satisfaction.
- Happiness (weight 0.01): Players are happy because the game lived up to all the hype and is regionally-priced, making it accessible and enjoyable.}