Info about Turmoil:

Official game description:
Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America. Get a taste of the rush and rivalry of the time as you earn your way to become a successful oil entrepreneur. As you make money digging up and selling oil, the town will grow along with you.  
Lease land at the town auction and search for oil. Build a rig, create an efficient pipe network and bring up the oil to store it in silos. Sell the oil at the best times to maximize profits. Then buy essential upgrades in town to cope with rock, gas and ice. Acquire more town shares than your competitors in a bid to become the new mayor.  
*   A campaign where you build your rags-to-riches oil baron career and beat your rivals.  
*   Dozens of upgrades and new tools to improve your oil mining operations.  
*   Meet the town’s characters in the saloon and make shady business deals.  
*   Play single game mode to get one of literally millions of procedurally generated levels and earn as much as you can in one year.  
*   Steam Achievements, Badges, Trading Cards and Cloud Saving.  
*   Lease land at the town auction and search for oil using a dowser, mole or scanner.  
*   Maximize your profits by using natural gas to boost the oil price.  
*   Outbid your competitors at the stock auction.  
*   Take on computer opponents, or challenge friends or random opponents in online multiplayer matches.

Release date: Jun 2, 2016

Categories: Simulation, Resource Management, Economic Simulation, Strategy, Multiplayer, Tycoon, Casual Game

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 30; verdict: Moderate DLC Dependency; summary: The game offers various DLCs that are generally well-received and considered worth the purchase. These DLCs provide additional content and gameplay improvements, such as alternative auction styles. However, there are indications that the base game might feel incomplete without these DLCs, which could pressure players into making additional purchases.
- Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game generally receives positive feedback for its functionality on the Steam Deck, particularly with the touchpad. However, there are significant stability issues reported by users, including problems with the game not launching and frequent crashes after updates.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $3.00 - $5.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that the community generally finds the game worth purchasing, particularly when it is on sale. Many users mention that the game provides good value for money at a discounted price, often comparing it to the cost of other forms of entertainment like going to the movies. Some users express uncertainty about the full price, indicating that while the game is enjoyable, it may not have enough content to justify the full price. The repeated mentions of the game being worth it at a sale price of around $3 to $5 indicate a perceived fair price range.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 10.0h
  - Story completion: 4.0h
  - Session length: 0.3h
  - Endgame: 100.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct and indirect references to playtime. One user mentions playing for 'over 10 hours straight,' which suggests a long session length and potentially high total playtime. Another user states they have 'put over 100 hours in it,' indicating a high total playtime and likely high endgame playtime. The third quote shows high engagement, implying long sessions and potentially high total playtime. The fourth quote suggests that the user has spent a significant amount of time playing the DLC, which could contribute to a high total playtime.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Turmoil has an initial learning curve and repetitive tasks that may hinder early enjoyment, but it becomes fun and addictive once players start seeing progression and upgrades.
  - Stance: Clicks after
  - Anchor: Progression and upgrades
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: Repetitive tasks; Slow early game
  - Unlock drivers: Meaningful upgrades; Satisfying progression cycle
  - Conditions: Playing with friends; Short sessions
- Player Archetypes:
  - Chill Strategist (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of casual yet strategic gameplay.
    - Playstyle: Relaxed and strategic, focusing on short, satisfying sessions.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: casual player; strategy enthusiast
    - Reference games: Catan; RollerCoaster Tycoon
  - Optimization Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Intellectual challenge and optimization.
    - Playstyle: Strategic and competitive, focusing on resource management and optimization.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: strategy gamer; optimization expert
    - Reference games: SimCity; Civilization
  - Demanding Critic (deep sale)
    - Motivation: High standards and expectations for game quality and updates.
    - Playstyle: Critical and comparative, focusing on game improvements and additional content.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: critical gamer; hardcore player
    - Reference games: Monopoly Tycoon; Capitalism Lab


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:
- Fun and enjoyable gameplay (weight 0.63): The game is widely regarded as fun and enjoyable, with many players finding it entertaining and suitable for casual play. It is often described as simplistic yet engaging, making it a good choice for relaxation and family play.
- Relaxing experience (weight 0.46): The game is perfect for relaxation, with relaxing music and a laid-back gameplay experience. It is suitable for players looking to unwind after a hard day.
- Oil extraction mechanics (weight 0.36): The game features oil extraction as a core mechanic, which players find fun and educational. It provides insights into the oil industry and allows players to gain profits through drilling and selling oil.
- Worth the price (weight 0.33): Many players find the game worth the price, especially when purchased at a discount. It offers good value for money and is considered a worthwhile investment.
- Easy to understand (weight 0.33): The game is easy to pick up and understand, making it accessible for new players. Despite its simplicity, it offers enough depth to keep players engaged and requires practice to master.
- Good management game (weight 0.27): The game is praised for its management aspects, making it enjoyable for fans of management games. Players appreciate the resource management and strategic elements.
- Multiplayer mode (weight 0.25): The game includes a multiplayer mode, which enhances the overall experience and allows for competition among players. This mode adds variety and replayability.
- Simple and appealing art style (weight 0.25): The game's art style is simple yet appealing, contributing to its overall enjoyable atmosphere. The cartoonish graphics and music add to the game's charm and pleasant experience.
- Well-made DLCs (weight 0.14): The game offers well-made and reasonably priced DLCs that add variety and content. These DLCs are considered worthwhile and enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- Meaningful upgrades (weight 0.12): The game features meaningful upgrades that add depth and variety to the gameplay. These upgrades are considered sufficient and enhance the overall experience.

Common complaints:
- Repetitive and monotonous gameplay (weight 0.72): Many players find the gameplay repetitive and monotonous, leading to boredom after a short period. The lack of variety and replayability makes the game less engaging over time.
- DLC issues and pricing (weight 0.31): Players express dissatisfaction with the DLC, stating that it is not worth the price and that the game lacks content without it. Some players feel forced to buy DLCs for a complete experience.
- Lack of story depth (weight 0.23): The game's story is criticized for being shallow and lacking depth. Players feel that the limited story content detracts from the overall experience.
- Short playtime and limited content (weight 0.22): The game is criticized for having a short playtime and limited content. Players feel that the game does not offer enough content to justify its price.
- Game crashes and technical issues (weight 0.2): Several players report issues with the game crashing, not launching, and experiencing data loss. These technical problems significantly impact the gameplay experience.
- Unclear mechanics and explanations (weight 0.19): Players find the game mechanics and explanations unclear, leading to frustration. The tutorial is also criticized for being bugged and not helpful.
- Poor graphics and audio (weight 0.14): The game's graphics and audio are criticized for being unimpressive and basic. Players expect better visual and auditory experiences.
- Developers ignoring feedback (weight 0.07): Players feel ignored by the developers, with no visible development or updates addressing their concerns. This lack of communication and support is frustrating for the community.

Gameplay feedback:
- Oil extraction and sales (weight 0.32): The core gameplay loop involves extracting oil and selling it. Players collect oil, store it, and sell it as part of the primary gameplay mechanics.
- Strategic decision-making (weight 0.24): Players are involved in making strategic decisions related to business strategies, investments, and economic management. The game offers a strategic gameplay experience.
- Casual and competitive gameplay (weight 0.23): The game offers both casual and competitive gameplay modes, allowing for quick play sessions and competitive interactions with friends or AI.
- Land auction system (weight 0.19): The game features an auction system where players can bid for land. This includes leasing land and competing with rivals at auctions.
- Multiplayer and campaign modes (weight 0.16): The game offers multiplayer campaigns and a campaign mode. Players can enjoy both multiplayer experiences and single-player campaign modes.
- Simulation and management elements (weight 0.15): The game is a simulation management game with resource management aspects. It combines arcade and management elements in a simulation environment.
- Tycoon and economy simulation (weight 0.12): The game includes tycoon game mechanics and capitalist simulation elements. Players engage in economy-strategy gameplay.
- Technology and company upgrades (weight 0.12): Players can upgrade their technology and company equipment. This includes various upgrades and sales mechanisms to improve efficiency and profitability.
- AI opponents and rivals (weight 0.09): Players can compete against AI rivals and opponents. The game allows for interactions with AI or friends, adding a competitive element.
- Rogue-like and PvP elements (weight 0.09): The game includes rogue-like elements and PvP (player versus player) interactions. These elements add variety and challenge to the gameplay.
- Multiple difficulty modes (weight 0.09): The game features multiple difficulty modes and settings. Players can choose from various game modes to suit their preferences and skill levels.
- Exploration of new areas (weight 0.09): The game involves exploring new areas and discovering new deposits. Players can access new territories as part of the gameplay.
- Mayoral shares and political elements (weight 0.08): Players can buy percentages to become mayor, adding a political layer to the gameplay. This involves purchasing shares to gain political influence.
- Superficial lore elements (weight 0.08): The game includes some superficial lore elements. While not deeply developed, these elements add a bit of story context to the gameplay.

Performance notes:
- Game crashing issues (weight 0.21): Players report frequent crashes, including problems with launching the game, continuing or starting a new campaign, and crashes after choosing a character.
- Low system requirements (weight 0.16): The game has very low PC requirements and runs smoothly even on low-end PCs, making it accessible to a wide range of hardware.
- Server and connectivity problems (weight 0.11): There are multiple reports of server issues, connection problems, and server connectivity issues affecting the gameplay experience.
- Steam Deck compatibility (weight 0.07): The game works very well with the Steam Deck, providing a good gaming experience on this platform.
- Steam cloud issues (weight 0.04): There are reports of issues related to Steam cloud, affecting game saves and settings.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended game (weight 0.47): The game is frequently recommended by reviewers for various audiences, including beginners and fans of management games. It is praised for its casual and simple management gameplay, making it an easy recommendation for many players.
- Buy on sale (weight 0.28): Many reviewers suggest purchasing the game during a sale or discount period. This indicates that while the game is worth playing, it might be best to wait for a price reduction.
- DLC recommendations (weight 0.13): Several reviewers recommend buying the DLCs, particularly the Hot Springs DLC, to enhance the gaming experience. There is also a desire for more DLC content or a sequel, indicating that players enjoy the additional content provided by the DLCs.
- Worth checking out on mobile (weight 0.04): The game is suggested to be worth checking out on mobile platforms, indicating that it has a good mobile experience as well.
- Long game time (weight 0.03): The game offers a long playtime, providing players with extended enjoyment and content to explore.

Other player notes:
- DLC issues mentioned (weight 0.08): Multiple reviews mention issues related to the DLC. These issues are not specified in detail but are noted frequently.
- Korean patch available (weight 0.04): A review mentions that a Korean patch is available. This indicates language support updates in the game.

Emotions:
- Enjoyment (weight 0.17): Players enjoy the game's mechanics, theme, and multiplayer experience. The simplicity, strategic depth, and accessibility of the gameplay contribute to a fun and engaging experience. Additionally, the satisfaction of managing resources and the replayability of the game are highly appreciated.
- Frustration (weight 0.15): Players experience frustration due to various gameplay issues, including softlocks, repetitive tasks, and lack of clear instructions. Server issues, crashes, and the need for additional payments or DLCs also contribute to this frustration, making the game feel unplayable or unfair at times.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.15): Players find satisfaction in the game's simplicity, strategic depth, and engaging gameplay mechanics. The balance between technical and business strategies, along with the game's affordability and enjoyable multiplayer aspects, contribute to a gratifying experience.
- Disappointment (weight 0.09): Players feel disappointed due to the lack of content, limited replay value, and the need for DLCs to fully enjoy the game. The repetitive gameplay, poor graphics, and abrupt ending also contribute to this sense of disappointment.
- Excitement (weight 0.06): Players are excited by the fun and addictive gameplay, as well as the competitive and strategic elements. The engaging mechanics and the thrill of discovering large oil sources contribute to this excitement.
- Boredom (weight 0.05): Players experience boredom due to the repetitive gameplay and lack of interesting elements. The game becomes monotonous quickly, leading to a loss of interest and enjoyment.
- Joy (weight 0.05): Players find joy in the enjoyable gameplay, variety from DLCs, and the strategic depth of the game. The beautiful art style, enjoyable music, and the fun of playing with friends contribute to this joy.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.03): Players feel nostalgia as the game reminds them of early gaming experiences and childhood memories. The game's ability to evoke memories of the industry and old flash games contributes to this nostalgic feeling.
- Relaxation (weight 0.03): Players find the game relaxing due to its non-stressful and enjoyable gameplay. The game is seen as a great choice to unwind after work or study, providing a chill and meditative experience.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Players are enthusiastic about the engaging and strategic gameplay. The enjoyment and excitement about the game, along with its perceived value for money, contribute to this enthusiasm.
- Amusement (weight 0.02): Players are amused by the humorous elements and charming graphics in the game. The unintended funny mechanics and the town mayor's actions add to the amusement.
- Anger (weight 0.02): Players feel anger due to AI player issues, unfair game mechanics, and poor UX design. Multiplayer issues and feeling ignored by developers also contribute to this anger.
- Engagement (weight 0.02): Players are engaged by the strategic gameplay and resource management. The desire to crush opponents and the engaging experience despite some monotony contribute to this engagement.
- Happy (weight 0.02): Players are happy with the enjoyable campaign and multiplayer modes. The charming and satisfying gameplay, along with fun moments related to stock prices, contribute to this happiness.
- Excited (weight 0.01): Players are excited by the enjoyable gameplay loop and the game being more fun than expected. The thrill and engagement of the game contribute to this excitement.
- Happiness (weight 0.01): Players feel happiness when enjoying the game with family and streaming it. The progress made in the game also contributes to this feeling of happiness.
- Hope (weight 0.01): Players hope for more content or a sequel, as well as richer plot developments in the future. The desire for DLC in multiplayer mode also contributes to this hope.
- Addiction (weight 0.01): Players find the oil-drilling loop addictive and enjoy the game as a time-killing activity. The desire to try new techniques to optimize oil digging contributes to this addiction.
- Regret (weight 0.01): Players feel regret due to the need for purchasing additional DLCs for full achievements. Some players also regret purchasing the game or not buying the DLC earlier.
- Interest (weight 0.01): Players are interested in the different character features and multiple game modes. The unique theme of the game also piques their interest.}