Info about Content Warning:

Official game description:
  
Get famous or die trying! Content Warning is a co-op horror game where you film spooky stuff with your friends to try and go viral.  
Squad up, customize your face with the ASCII face customiser, buy some gear and use the diving bell to go down to the Old World!  
Down there you’ll encounter scary physics-animated monsters, cursed relics and other artefacts!  
Film as many scary things as possible before you run out of oxygen, camera battery or friends…  
If you survive, you need to get back in the diving bell to transport you and the remaining members of your team to the surface.  
Upload your chaotic footage to SpöökTube, settle in for a watch party, and wait for the views to tick up!  
Every run goes on for 3 days, the more scary stuff you film, the more you go viral. The ad revenue from your SpöökTube videos enables you to upgrade your gear to film better videos and survive more easily in the Old World.  
If your team accumulates enough views in three days - you get to keep going with your SpöökTube Career and live a life of fame and fortune!  
You can also sign up for sponsorship deals to earn MC to purchase island upgrades and hats!  
*   In-game handheld working video camera  
*   2-4 player online coop  
*   Voice chat  
*   ASCII face customisation  
*   Make and save in-game recordings  
*   Your friends looking and acting silly  
*   Scary animated physics monsters  
*   Cursed artefacts  
*   Flashlights (many)  
*   Fame (maybe)
For every video you upload to SpöökTube you get ad revenue to spend on fun and useful items in the store, like upgraded gear, emotes, props and medical equipment!  
Customize your face using your keyboard and with the game's ASCII-face-customizer!

Release date: Apr 1, 2024

Categories: Cooperative Multiplayer, Horror, Exploration, Character Customization, Physics Simulation, Survival, Procedural Generation, Local Co-op

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 85; verdict: Predatory; summary: The game is perceived as a 'cash grab' by several users, indicating a sentiment of low value for the price. Concerns about overpricing and monetization strategies, such as in-game purchases and lack of updates, further contribute to user dissatisfaction. These issues suggest that the game's monetization and pricing strategies are not well-received by the user base.
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: Needs Improvement; summary: The game presents a steep learning curve and lacks sufficient in-game guidance, leading users to rely heavily on external resources like wikis and guides. Additionally, technical issues such as bugs and instability further hinder the user experience.
- Steam Deck: score 75; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals significant issues with the game, particularly frequent crashes and numerous bugs that severely impact the user experience. Additionally, there are notable problems with Linux compatibility, controller support, and battery management. These issues collectively contribute to a less-than-optimal gaming experience, especially on platforms like the Steam Deck.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: The game generally runs well on higher-end hardware but faces performance issues and instability on lower-end systems. Players with sufficient VRAM and RAM report a smoother experience, while those with less powerful hardware often encounter lag and crashes.
  - Sample size: 349 (2% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM / <16GB RAM (mixed, 175 reports): Players report a mix of experiences, with some enjoying the game despite lag and crashes, while others face significant performance issues.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM / 16-31GB RAM (positive, 69 reports): The game runs well for most players in this cohort, although some experience occasional lag and crashes.
  - Windows 8-11GB VRAM (positive, 50 reports): Players report that the game runs beautifully with high performance.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (positive, 37 reports): The game runs well and is enjoyable, especially with friends.
  - Windows 16GB+ VRAM (negative, 6 reports): Despite high-end hardware, players report terrible performance.
  - Caveats: 349 of 19393 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $5.00 - $10.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence shows that users generally find the game worth the money, especially when played with friends. However, there are repeated mentions that the game can become repetitive or boring quickly, suggesting that while it has value, it may not sustain long-term interest. The positive sentiment around its worth, particularly in a social setting, supports a moderate price range.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 9.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 9.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provided includes direct mentions of playtime and gameplay experiences. The first quote indicates a session length of nine hours, suggesting a long play session. The second quote mentions completing the game 100%, implying a full game completion experience. The third quote refers to speedrunning, which typically involves extensive playtime and familiarity with the game. The fourth quote discusses spending initial hours analyzing and experiencing the game, which supports the idea of session length and potentially game completion.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is highly enjoyable and fun when played with friends, with its unique recording concept and chaotic gameplay. However, it can become repetitive if played solo.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Playing with friends
  - Time to anchor: 0h 30m
  - Friction: repetitive gameplay; limited content; not as fun solo
  - Unlock drivers: playing with friends; unique recording concept; voice chat and physics
  - Conditions: co-op gameplay; humor and unpredictability; recording and watching clips with friends
- Player Archetypes:
  - Social Co-op Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Social interaction and shared laughter with friends.
    - Playstyle: Cooperative and chaotic, focusing on group dynamics and shared experiences.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Multiplayer lover; Social gamer
    - Reference games: Lethal Company
  - Chaos Humor Seeker (sale)
    - Motivation: Seeking humor and chaotic fun.
    - Playstyle: Playful and humorous, focusing on creating and enjoying funny moments.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Comedy lover; Chaos enjoyer
    - Reference games: Lethal Company
  - Content Critic (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Seeking depth and substantial content in games.
    - Playstyle: Critical and analytical, focusing on the game's content and progression.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: Content critic; Grind skeptic
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Casual Horror Fan (sale)
    - Motivation: Seeking a casual and enjoyable horror experience.
    - Playstyle: Casual and relaxed, focusing on light-hearted horror and fun.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Casual gamer; Horror fan
    - 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:
- Unique and fun gameplay (weight 0.51): The game offers a unique and creative gameplay experience that is both fun and engaging.
- Fun with friends (weight 0.48): The game is highly enjoyable and entertaining when played with friends, offering chaotic and humorous experiences.
- Scary and funny moments (weight 0.29): The game combines scary and funny moments, providing a blend of horror and humor.
- Engaging content (weight 0.13): The game offers a lot of content and engaging gameplay mechanics.
- Cooperative gameplay (weight 0.12): The game offers a great cooperative gameplay experience, making it a favorite co-op game.
- Variety of enemies (weight 0.11): The game features a variety of enemies with interesting abilities, providing unique encounters.
- Recording mechanics (weight 0.11): The game includes a unique mechanic of recording for views and the ability to save and revisit recorded videos.
- Good value for price (weight 0.09): The game is considered to have a low price and offers good value for the price.
- Mods enhance gameplay (weight 0.08): Mods significantly enhance the game experience, making it more fun and entertaining.
- Great atmosphere (weight 0.07): The game has an enjoyable atmosphere and tension, contributing to a good overall experience.
- Overall great game (weight 0.07): Despite some flaws, the game is still considered great and loved by many players.
- Runs on low-end hardware (weight 0.06): The game runs well on low-end hardware, making it accessible to a wider range of players.

Common complaints:
- Game becomes repetitive quickly (weight 0.3): The game's content becomes stale and repetitive after a short period, leading to a lack of long-term engagement. Players find the gameplay monotonous and dry over time.
- Game abandoned by developers (weight 0.27): Players feel that the developers have abandoned the game, with no meaningful updates or fixes. This has led to a perception of the game being abandonware.
- Numerous bugs present (weight 0.25): The game is plagued with a variety of bugs, ranging from minor annoyances to game-breaking issues. These bugs significantly impact the player experience and need urgent attention.
- Game balance issues (weight 0.22): The game suffers from significant balancing problems, including unbalanced monsters and frustrating gameplay. Players feel the game has deteriorated over time and lacks necessary updates.
- Solo play is boring (weight 0.19): The game is not enjoyable when played solo, with many players finding it boring and less fun without friends. This limits the game's appeal to those who prefer single-player experiences.
- Enemy balance and spawning issues (weight 0.19): Enemies in the game are often overpowered and can spawn too close to the player, leading to unfair and frustrating gameplay. This includes instant death scenarios and unpredictable enemy behavior.
- Technical issues (weight 0.19): The game has various technical issues, including camera and microphone problems, video extraction failures, and voice chat issues. These problems detract from the overall experience.
- Insufficient content (weight 0.16): Players feel that the game lacks sufficient content, leading to a lack of variety and replayability. This contributes to the game becoming boring quickly.
- Progress and glitch issues (weight 0.14): Players encounter issues with progress resets and various glitches, such as door glitches and revived players getting stuck in walls. These problems disrupt the gameplay flow.
- Lack of difficulty options (weight 0.1): The game lacks easier modes or difficulty options, making it very hard to play, especially in solo mode. This can be frustrating for players seeking a more casual experience.
- Map and navigation issues (weight 0.08): The game has problems with map navigation, including difficulties in progressing through the game and easy to get lost on some maps. This can lead to a frustrating player experience.
- Poor value for money (weight 0.08): Many players feel that the game is not worth the money, citing a lack of content, updates, and overall value. This leads to a perception of wasted money.
- Cheaters and mod issues (weight 0.08): The game has issues with cheaters in lobbies and disruptive mods, which can negatively impact the multiplayer experience and game balance.
- Monster design issues (weight 0.07): The game's monster design is criticized for not being scary and feeling too difficult to deal with. This affects the overall horror and challenge aspects of the game.
- Limited freedom and diversity (weight 0.07): The game lacks freedom and diversity in activities, leading to a restricted and repetitive gameplay experience. Players desire more varied content and activities.

Gameplay feedback:
- Multiplayer and cooperative gameplay (weight 0.4): The game emphasizes multiplayer and cooperative gameplay, allowing players to team up with friends and random players. This includes various multiplayer dynamics such as matchmaking, online co-op, and team-based gameplay.
- Recording and uploading gameplay (weight 0.29): A significant aspect of the game involves recording gameplay moments and uploading them. Players can record monsters, their adventures, and other gameplay footage to share or achieve in-game goals.
- Enemy and monster interactions (weight 0.27): The game features a variety of enemies and monsters with different behaviors. Players encounter these creatures in various settings, adding to the game's challenge and excitement.
- Controller and mod support (weight 0.12): The game offers controller support and has a modding scene, with mods available on platforms like Steam Workshop. This enhances the gaming experience by providing simple controls and additional customization options.
- Horror and atmospheric elements (weight 0.11): The game features horror and atmospheric elements, creating a tense and immersive experience. Players encounter scary situations and environments.
- Chaotic and fun moments (weight 0.1): Players experience fun and unpredictable moments, especially when playing with friends. These chaotic situations add to the enjoyment and excitement of the game.
- High and balanced difficulty (weight 0.09): The game is noted for its high and balanced difficulty level. Players face tough monsters early on, which adds to the challenge and requires strategic gameplay.
- Exploration of unknown locations (weight 0.08): Players explore various unknown and often horror-infested locations such as factories, abandoned mines, and caves. This exploration is a core part of the gameplay.
- Customization and physics-based mechanics (weight 0.07): Players can customize their characters and experience physics-based mechanics, such as ragdoll physics. These features add depth and realism to the gameplay.
- Progression and achievement system (weight 0.06): The game includes a progression system with upgrades and achievements. This system encourages players to continue playing and improving their skills.
- Lack of checkpoints and tutorials (weight 0.04): Some players have noted the lack of checkpoints and tutorials in the game. This can make the game more challenging and less accessible for new players.
- Resource and inventory management (weight 0.04): The game involves resource and inventory management, requiring players to strategically manage their items and equipment.

Performance notes:
- Game crashes and bugs (weight 0.16): The game is reported to crash frequently and is generally buggy, affecting the overall gameplay experience.
- Specific bugs and glitches (weight 0.14): Various specific bugs and glitches have been reported, such as items falling through the floor, objects getting stuck on walls, and monsters behaving erratically.
- Runs well on low-end PCs (weight 0.13): The game is reported to run efficiently on most computers, including those with low-end specifications and hardware.
- AVX requirement and hardware issues (weight 0.1): The game requires AVX and may not run well on older processors or integrated graphics, necessitating high-end hardware for the best experience.
- Optimization issues (weight 0.07): While some players report good optimization, others experience optimization issues, indicating mixed performance experiences.
- Audio issues (weight 0.07): There are notable issues with audio, including microphone problems and overwhelming, buggy audio.
- FPS issues (weight 0.05): Players experience choppy FPS and frequent drops, which can disrupt the gaming experience.
- Settings and version issues (weight 0.05): Some players have issues with settings not popping up and have found that reverting to an older version of the game resolves some problems.
- Developers not fixing bugs (weight 0.03): There are complaints about developers refusing to fix bugs, leading to frustration among players.
- Low video quality (weight 0.03): The game has been criticized for its low video quality, which detracts from the visual experience.
- De-sync errors (weight 0.03): Players have reported de-sync errors, which can cause issues in multiplayer or online gameplay.

Recommendations:
- Play with friends for best experience (weight 0.25): The game is highly recommended for cooperative play and is considered more enjoyable when played with friends.
- Highly recommended game (weight 0.19): Many players find the game worth recommending and purchasing due to its fun and original cooperative experience.
- Worth the price (weight 0.12): Players find the game to offer good value for money and recommend it for those looking for a unique multiplayer experience.
- Good for horror and action fans (weight 0.11): The game appeals to those who enjoy action, terror, and horror elements, making it a good fit for fans of these genres.
- Consider waiting for sale (weight 0.07): Some players suggest waiting for a discount or sale before purchasing the game.
- Use headset or mic (weight 0.03): Using a headset or microphone is recommended for better communication and gameplay experience.
- Modding recommended (weight 0.03): Modding the game is suggested to enhance playability and add new features.
- Join random lobby if alone (weight 0.03): If playing alone, joining a random lobby is recommended for a better experience.
- Add sandbox mode (weight 0.03): Players suggest adding a sandbox mode for more varied gameplay options.
- Host server button needed (weight 0.03): Adding a button to host a server would make it easier to join with friends and randoms.
- Change saved clips destination (weight 0.02): Allowing players to change the destination of saved clips is recommended for better file management.
- Wait for bug fixes (weight 0.02): Some players suggest waiting for bug fixes before purchasing the game to ensure a smoother experience.
- Recommended despite bugs (weight 0.02): The game is recommended by some players even though it has bugs, indicating that the overall experience is still enjoyable.
- Compared favorably to other games (weight 0.02): Compared to other games, this game is recommended for its unique features and enjoyable gameplay.
- Good for content creators (weight 0.02): The game appeals to those who want to become content creators, offering unique and engaging content for streams and videos.
- Suitable for various age groups (weight 0.02): The game is recommended for various age groups, making it a versatile choice for different players.
- Recommended for Lethal Company fans (weight 0.02): The game is recommended for those who enjoy Lethal Company, suggesting similar gameplay elements or appeal.
- Play The Backrooms instead (weight 0.02): Some players recommend playing The Backrooms instead, possibly due to personal preference or specific features.
- Buy Lethal Company for more content (weight 0.02): Some players suggest buying Lethal Company for more content, indicating a preference for that game's offerings.

Other player notes:
- Part of a charity bundle (weight 0.03): The game was included in a charity bundle, which might have influenced its purchase and reception.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.23): Players are frustrated by a multitude of bugs, including game crashes, voice chat issues, and progress loss. Additionally, the high difficulty, lack of checkpoints, and repetitive gameplay contribute to this frustration. Unfair mechanics, overpowered enemies, and the lack of updates and new content further exacerbate the situation.
- Joy (weight 0.19): Players experience joy primarily through playing with friends, which leads to funny, chaotic, and entertaining moments. The unique gameplay mechanics, such as filming and proximity chat, enhance the enjoyment. The combination of horror and comedy elements also contributes to a fun and engaging experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.16): The game's unique and innovative gameplay mechanics, especially when played with friends, create an exciting atmosphere. The blend of horror, suspense, and humor, along with the unpredictability of encounters, keeps players on the edge of their seats. The meta aspect of producing content and the addictive gameplay loop add to the excitement.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.1): Players enjoy the game due to its fun and creative gameplay, especially when playing with friends. The chaotic and humorous moments, along with the variety of monsters and cooperative gameplay, contribute to a great bonding experience. The game's original concept and the ability to customize characters also enhance enjoyment.
- Disappointment (weight 0.09): Players feel disappointed due to the lack of updates and new content, leading to repetitive and stale gameplay. The game's unpolished state, bugs, and the developers' abandonment contribute to this disappointment. Additionally, the game not meeting expectations and becoming boring quickly further exacerbates the situation.
- Amusement (weight 0.04): The game's funny and chaotic gameplay, especially when playing with friends, leads to amusement. Filming friends and capturing humorous moments, along with the absurd and creative gameplay, contribute to a hilarious and entertaining experience.
- Anger (weight 0.02): Players feel anger due to the multitude of game bugs and issues, including progress loss and poor game mechanics. The developers' lack of action in fixing these issues and the poor value of the game further exacerbate the situation.
- Hope (weight 0.02): Players express hope for the game's future, including potential updates and the return of developers. The game's potential to succeed and grow, along with the intention to try again, contributes to this hopeful outlook.
- Fear (weight 0.02): The game's scary atmosphere and moments, especially when playing alone, induce fear. Encountering frightening monsters and robot-dogs, along with the overall spooky environment, contribute to this emotion.
- Boredom (weight 0.02): Players experience boredom due to the game's repetitive and predictable gameplay, especially when playing solo or with strangers. The lack of updates and monotonous monsters further contribute to this feeling.
- Happiness (weight 0.02): Playing with friends and enjoying humorous moments and cool monsters contribute to happiness. The positive experiences with friends and the game's enjoyable aspects, despite hardware limitations, enhance this emotion.
- Sadness (weight 0.01): Players feel sadness due to losing good footage and the developers abandoning the game. Negative interactions with other players and server problems leading to the loss of a good game further contribute to this emotion.
- Positive (weight 0.01): Players have a positive outlook on the game, rating it highly and finding it very funny and fun. The game's current state and memorable experiences with specific monsters contribute to this positivity.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Players feel nostalgia when remembering good times with friends and comparing the game to past experiences. The game being a favorite and loved when it first came out enhances this nostalgic feeling.
- Negative (weight 0.01): Players have a negative view of the game due to the developers not updating or properly supporting it. The game being considered trash and not worth playing further contributes to this negativity.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.01): Players feel satisfaction from the game running well on low-end devices and the enjoyable goal of getting views. The game's graphics, customization options, and overall value for money contribute to this satisfaction.
- Affection (weight 0.01): Players feel affection towards specific characters in the game, finding them cute and cuddly. Liking certain characters enhances this emotional connection.
- Happy (weight 0.01): Meeting new friends and liking specific characters, such as 'flicker,' contribute to happiness. The positive social interactions and enjoyable aspects of the game enhance this emotion.
- Frustrated (weight 0.01): Players feel frustrated due to difficult levels that require restarting after death. Server joining issues and long loading times further exacerbate this frustration.
- Loneliness (weight 0.01): Players feel loneliness due to having no friends to play with and difficulty finding people to play with. The lack of social interaction and companionship in the game contributes to this emotion.}