Baking Bad Review Summary

Game concept highly praised: Players consistently praise the game's core idea and concept, describing it as amazing, enjoyable, and solid.

Positive general feedback: Many players describe the game as good, awesome, and all right, indicating a generally positive reception.

Vision and potential recognized: Players recognize the ambitious vision and potential for greatness in the game, suggesting it has a promising future.

Enjoyable gameplay mechanics: The gameplay mechanics are described as straightforward and enjoyable, with players finding fun in specific roles and activities.

Art style and graphics appreciated: The art style and graphics are well-received, with comparisons to Borderlands and mentions of a unique style.

Optimization and performance issues: The game suffers from significant optimization problems, leading to poor performance and making it unplayable for some users. This includes issues with graphics, controls, and overall implementation.

Frequent bugs and glitches: Players report numerous bugs and glitches that hinder the gaming experience. These issues range from graphical problems to errors that make the game difficult to play.

Inadequate tutorial: The tutorial is criticized for being too short and lacking in detail, leaving players without sufficient guidance on how to play the game effectively.

General dissatisfaction with game quality: There is a general sentiment of dissatisfaction with the game's overall quality, with some players expressing strong negative opinions about its current state.

NPC design issues: There are complaints about the design of NPCs, including issues with their appearance and clipping problems.

Co-op and multiplayer gameplay: Feedback highlights the co-op and multiplayer aspects of the game, including synchronization and quest progression in multiplayer mode.

NPC interactions and behavior: Players have noted issues and desires related to NPC interactions and behaviors, including their appearance and the need for more interactive NPCs.

Gameplay loop and mechanics: Players have commented on the overall gameplay loop, mechanics, and their straightforward nature.

Blood sugar and diabetic mechanics: The blood sugar and diabetic mechanics are core gameplay elements that players have specifically mentioned.

Controls and mechanics issues: Players have reported issues with clunky controls and half-baked mechanics, as well as a lack of new gadgets or mechanics.

Lag and FPS issues: Players experience significant lag and inconsistent FPS, which affects the overall gaming experience.

Frequent game crashes: The game experiences constant crashing issues, including failure to launch and frequent crashes during gameplay.

Poor optimization: The game suffers from significant optimization problems, affecting performance across various hardware configurations.

Graphical issues: There are multiple graphical problems, including flickering graphics and texture bugs.

Game state and performance: The game is reported to be in a poor state with various performance issues.

Not recommended yet: Players advise waiting until the game is more polished and playable before purchasing.

Refund requests common: Many players are requesting refunds due to dissatisfaction with the game's current state.

Premature release concerns: Feedback suggests the game was released too soon and needs more development time.

Specific gameplay improvements: Suggestions include adding storage to the RV, adjusting vending machine mechanics, and fixing tree and cacti placement.

Storyline addition requested: Players are asking for more story elements to be added to the game.

Community fair range: $0.50 - $5.00.

Session length: 0.3h.

The game has potential and can be fun once players understand the mechanics, but it is hindered by a poor tutorial and multiplayer issues.

Reported time to anchor: 1h.

Friction: Insufficient tutorial; Multiplayer bugs; Lack of clear instructions; Technical issues.

Unlock drivers: Detailed tutorial; Multiplayer stability; Clearer explanations.

Cautious Optimist: Observant and patient. Motivation: Potential future improvements. Stance: sale.

Enthusiastic Supporter: Cooperative and hardware-savvy. Motivation: Enjoyment of current gameplay. Stance: buy.

Technical Critic: Analytical and detail-oriented. Motivation: Game improvement and stability. Stance: no buy.