Info about Sonic Lost World: Official game description: In his latest plot to defeat Sonic and rule the world, Dr. Eggman has harnessed the power of menacing creatures known as the Deadly Six. However, when the Deadly Six rise up against their new master, Sonic must unite with his arch nemesis Eggman and explore the mystical Lost Hex in order to take them on head-to-head. Use Sonic’s amazing new moves & incredible Colour Powers to speed across a variety of unique terrains, racing inside, outside & upside down in every level. NEW MOVES --------- Sonic moves like never before. Vault over obstacles, free run up & along walls & sky dive between islands at lightning speed. Plus the Spin Dash is back! COLOUR POWERS ------------- New & improved Colour Powers. Sonic can now fly through the air, tear up levels & explode into enemies. He’s more powerful than ever! NEW WORLD --------- Speed through a variety of exhilarating levels. Explore massive mind-bending courses, vast underground tunnels & colossal structures in the sky as you run inside, outside & upside down. BOSS BATTLES ------------ Save the world one fight at a time. Take on each of the devious Deadly Six in dynamic boss battles which test all of Sonic’s moves & power-ups. NiGHTMARE ZONE DLC Included --------------------------- Includes NiGHTMARE Zone DLC free - featuring monsters inspired by the hit game 'NiGHTS into Dreams' PLUS – Now with new and improved PC Features: --------------------------------------------- * 60 FPS gameplay * HD resolution support * Full PC Gamepad + Keyboard support * Full Steam functionality Release date: Nov 2, 2015 Categories: 3D Platformer, Action-Adventure, Parkour Gameplay, Speedrunning, Collectathon, Boss Fights, Character Interaction Feature scans: - Steam Deck: score 55; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback for the Steam Deck experience of the game reveals several key issues. The most prominent problems are related to controls and performance. Users frequently report that the controls are unintuitive and sometimes impede progress. Performance issues such as lag, low framerate, and crashes are also significant concerns. Additionally, there are criticisms regarding game design elements like level design and boss fights. While some users appreciate the graphics and visuals, others have requested more customization options. Overall, these issues indicate that the game may require additional optimization and improvements to enhance 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: - Excellent level design (weight 0.96): The level design is highlighted as one of the game's strong points. Levels are colorful, well-designed, and offer a variety of challenges. The unique challenges and memorable levels contribute to a positive gaming experience. - Fun and engaging gameplay (weight 0.94): The game is widely praised for its enjoyable and engaging gameplay. Players appreciate the fun moments, intuitive controls, and the sense of speed. The gameplay is described as very fun, easy to learn, and reminiscent of classic Sonic games. - Outstanding soundtrack (weight 0.93): The game's soundtrack is frequently mentioned as a standout feature. Players love the music, describing it as incredible, beautiful, and well-made. The soundtrack enhances the overall gaming experience. - Good controls and mechanics (weight 0.91): The controls and mechanics are generally well-received. Players appreciate the precise platforming, extensive moveset, and the overall fluidity of the gameplay. - Visually appealing graphics (weight 0.91): The game's visuals are praised for being bright, colorful, and visually spectacular. The artistic style and graphics contribute to the game's charm and overall appeal. - Interesting story elements (weight 0.88): The story is noted for being simple yet effective, with some interesting plot points and character interactions. Players enjoy the humorous and sometimes touching moments. - High replayability (weight 0.87): The game offers high replayability with various achievements, secrets, and multiple paths through levels. Players find it enjoyable to replay and master levels. - Enjoyable boss fights (weight 0.87): The boss fights are described as enjoyable and challenging. Players appreciate the variety and the fun they bring to the gameplay experience. - Good performance and optimization (weight 0.84): The game runs well on different platforms, including PC and Steam Deck. Players appreciate the good optimization and stable performance. - Unique and creative gameplay (weight 0.83): The game is praised for its unique and creative gameplay elements, including the parkour system, wisps, and level design inspired by various sources. - Charming and fun aesthetic (weight 0.8): The game's aesthetic is described as charming and fun, with a wacky and cartoony art style that appeals to players. - Decent game length (weight 0.78): The game's length is considered average for a Sonic game, providing a decent amount of content and gameplay time. Common complaints: - Similarity to Mario Galaxy (weight 0.77): The game is frequently criticized for feeling too much like a knockoff of Super Mario Galaxy, lacking originality and feeling like a shallow clone. - Poor achievement system (weight 0.74): Achievements are often described as boring, tedious, and poorly tied to lackluster missions. The system is criticized for being gimmicky and not well-integrated into the gameplay. - Lack of tutorials and explanations (weight 0.29): The game is criticized for not adequately explaining mechanics, controls, and objectives, leading to confusion and frustration for players. - Uninspiring villains (weight 0.11): The villains, particularly the Deadly Six, are criticized for being generic, boring, and uninteresting. They are often described as one-dimensional and forgettable. - Poor use of Wisps (weight 0.06): Wisps are criticized for feeling forced, unnecessary, and poorly integrated into the gameplay. They are often seen as gimmicks that break the game's pace. Gameplay feedback: - Innovative parkour mechanics (weight 0.6): The game introduces a new parkour system, allowing Sonic to perform advanced movements like wall running and fluid animations. This adds a fresh layer of gameplay, though some players find it inconsistent. - New and classic mechanics (weight 0.59): The game combines new mechanics like parkour with classic Sonic moves such as the spin dash and homing attack. This blend aims to appeal to both new and old fans, though some mechanics feel underdeveloped. - Mario Galaxy influences (weight 0.53): The game draws significant inspiration from Super Mario Galaxy, featuring spherical stages, dynamic gravity, and similar level design elements. This includes 3D planetoids and a variety of level themes. - Varied level design (weight 0.46): Levels are designed with a mix of 2D and 3D sections, offering a variety of themes and challenges. Some levels are praised for their creativity, while others are criticized for being gimmicky or poorly designed. - Story and character elements (weight 0.46): The story involves Sonic cooperating with and then facing off against Eggman and the Zeti. The narrative includes risk-taking storytelling and cinematic elements, though some players find the plot stretched thin. - Collectibles and achievements (weight 0.43): Players can collect various items like red rings and achieve different ranks. The achievement system is tied to in-game tasks, adding replay value but sometimes requiring grinding. - Difficulty and pacing (weight 0.4): The game's difficulty varies widely, with some levels being very easy and others quite challenging. The pacing can feel slow, particularly in the later levels, which some players find agonizing. - Mod support (weight 0.39): The game supports fan-made mods, which can fix issues and enhance the gameplay experience. This adds a layer of customization and community involvement. - Boss battles (weight 0.06): The game features numerous boss fights, which vary in difficulty. Some bosses are easily defeated, while others provide a more significant challenge, contributing to the game's varied difficulty curve. Performance notes: - Performance issues on low-end hardware (weight 0.17): The game tends to run slowly or experience slow-motion effects on hardware that does not meet the minimum requirements or is not locked at 60 FPS. This includes issues like lag, low framerate, and general poor performance. - Optimization and performance (weight 0.14): The game has mixed reviews regarding optimization. While some players report good performance and stability, others experience issues such as lack of anti-aliasing options, resolution scaling problems, and general performance issues. - Graphical and visual bugs (weight 0.13): Players have reported various graphical issues such as low resolution, visual bugs, and flickering backgrounds. Some of these issues can be fixed with specific software like GE-Proton. - Game crashes and stability (weight 0.07): The game has been reported to crash frequently, including during specific sequences like the credits. This affects the overall stability and playability of the game. - Limited video settings (weight 0.07): The game offers very limited video settings, which restricts players from customizing their graphical experience. This includes limited resolution options and lack of certain graphical features. - Specific gameplay bugs (weight 0.06): There are specific bugs related to gameplay mechanics such as the rhythm wisp and wall-running, which can affect the overall gaming experience. - Porting issues from Wii U (weight 0.05): The PC port has several issues stemming from its original development for the Wii U. This includes control schemes that don't translate well to PC and general performance problems that were not addressed in the port. - Audio quality issues (weight 0.01): Some players have noted that the audio quality, particularly the microphone sound for certain characters, is lower than expected. Recommendations: - Not recommended for all players (weight 0.38): The game is frequently not recommended for purchase, especially at full price. Some reviews suggest that it may not be enjoyable for all Sonic fans and that other Sonic games might be better alternatives. - Recommendations for Sonic fans (weight 0.36): The game is often recommended for Sonic fans, especially those who are curious or dedicated to the franchise. It is suggested to buy the game on sale or at a discounted price. - Buy on sale (weight 0.35): A common recommendation is to buy the game only when it is on sale or available at a discounted price. - Consider other Sonic games (weight 0.09): Reviews often suggest playing other Sonic games instead, especially for new players or those looking for a better experience. - Play with mods (weight 0.02): Some players suggest that the game is more enjoyable when played with improvement mods, as the unmodded version can be miserable. Other player notes: - Promotes personal game (weight 0.01): This cluster contains a review that is promoting the reviewer's own game rather than providing feedback on the game in question. Emotions: - Disappointment (weight 0.25): Players express disappointment primarily due to the game's lackluster plot, graphics, and gameplay mechanics. The controls are often criticized as strange and unresponsive, and the level design is seen as uninspired and linear. Additionally, the game's attempt to mimic Mario Galaxy's mechanics falls short, leading to a forgettable and underwhelming experience. - Frustration (weight 0.25): Frustration stems from the game's controls and mechanics, which are often described as confusing, unresponsive, and poorly explained. Players also report issues with level design, including difficult and punishing segments, as well as technical problems like lag and bugs. The game's pacing and the need to hold a button to run contribute to a frustrating experience. - Enjoyment (weight 0.14): Despite some criticisms, many players enjoy the game's soundtrack, visuals, and certain gameplay mechanics. The variety in levels and the fun parkour system are also highlighted as positive aspects. Some players find the game entertaining and fun to play, appreciating its unique elements and overall experience. - Joy (weight 0.09): Players express joy due to the game's fun gameplay, enjoyable music, and the excitement of fast-paced movement and parkour. The variety in levels and the return of certain gameplay elements, like the Wisps, contribute to a positive and joyful experience. The game's unique mechanics and well-developed aspects bring happiness to casual fans of platformers. - Appreciation (weight 0.04): Players appreciate the game's attempt at innovation and its unique elements, such as the level design, movement mechanics, and soundtrack. The art direction and diverse parkour actions are also valued. Despite some flaws, players acknowledge the effort and creativity put into the game. - Anger (weight 0.04): Anger is primarily directed towards the game's poor controls, camera issues, and overall gameplay experience. Players feel that the game is a cash grab and of low quality, with some expressing frustration at the game's performance issues and mean-spirited design. - Excitement (weight 0.03): Players are excited about the game's new mechanics, such as the parkour system and the ability to perform moves like the spin dash in real life. The chaotic and fun atmosphere of the game, as well as the enjoyment of fighting against villains, contribute to the excitement. - Satisfaction (weight 0.03): Satisfaction comes from the game's entertaining gameplay, enjoyable story, and decent overall experience. Players find some levels truly fun to play and appreciate the variety in levels and consistent quality throughout the game. - Surprise (weight 0.02): Players are pleasantly surprised by the game's quality, finding it fun and enjoyable despite low expectations. Some players do not understand the hate behind the game and are surprised by how much they enjoyed it. - Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Nostalgia is evoked by the game's ability to bring back memories of classic Sonic games and the excitement of playing them during childhood. The aesthetics and story elements reminiscent of old Sonic cartoons contribute to this nostalgic feeling. - Love (weight 0.01): Despite the criticism, some players love the game for its variety, mechanics, and overall experience. They appreciate the game's unique elements and enjoy it wholeheartedly. - Awe (weight 0): Players find the game visually spectacular and are awed by the pure magic of its music. The game's visuals and soundtrack create a sense of awe and wonder.}