Info about A Game About Feeding A Black Hole: Official game description: **A short incremental game about feeding a Black Hole matter by destroying Asteroids, Planets, and Stars.** **Destroy Asteroids, Planets, and Stars** ----------------------------------------------- **Play Additional Game Modes** ------------------------------------ Use Dark Mode ------------- **Buy Upgrades** ---------------- Release date: Dec 15, 2025 Categories: Incremental Game, Clicker, Casual, Idler, Semi-idle Game, Achievement Hunting, Speedrunning Feature scans: - MTX: score 10; verdict: Fair; summary: The game is criticized for being overpriced given the amount of content and gameplay length. However, it is praised for not having any microtransactions or cash shop, which is a significant positive. Some users find the gameplay boring, which affects the overall experience. - Proton/Linux: score 10; verdict: Works Well; summary: The game runs flawlessly on Linux and Steam Deck according to user reviews. There are no reported issues with launch reliability, performance, or compatibility. - Steam Deck: score 10; verdict: Seamless; summary: The game generally receives positive feedback for its performance and user experience on the Steam Deck. Most users reported a seamless experience with minimal issues. However, there were some mentions of performance issues with the demo version and minor UI scaling needs. Overall, the game is well-received and compatible with the Steam Deck. - Hardware Profile: - Summary: The game generally performs well across most hardware configurations, with positive feedback on lower-end PCs and high-end setups, though there are some issues reported on specific configurations. - Sample size: 36 (1% coverage) - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based. - Windows <8GB VRAM (positive, 16 reports): Runs well on lower-end PCs. - Caveats: 36 of 2801 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 its price due to the amount of content and enjoyment they derive from it. Several reviews mention that the game is worth the price due to the hours of gameplay and the additional modes that are planned or already available. This suggests that the community considers the game to be fairly priced within a range that reflects good value for money. - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: 5.0h - Story completion: 2.0h - Session length: 0.5h - Endgame: 0.5h - Reasoning: The evidence provides multiple direct references to playtime metrics. The first quote mentions beating the main game in approximately 1 hour and 58 minutes, which aligns with the story completion time. The second quote indicates that it took a bit over 5 hours to get all achievements, suggesting a total game completion time. The third quote explicitly states that it took 4.8 hours to 100% complete the game, reinforcing the game completion time. The fourth quote mentions the game being a small time killer, which supports the idea of shorter session lengths and overall playtime. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: The game starts fun with its initial upgrade mechanics but quickly becomes repetitive and tedious due to its linear progression and lack of meaningful choices. - Stance: Fun then drops - Anchor: Early game upgrade interactions - Time to anchor: 0h 15m - Friction: linear upgrade path; lack of meaningful choices; repetitive gameplay - Unlock drivers: initial upgrade interactions - Conditions: early stages of the game; satisfaction of early upgrades - Player Archetypes: - Developer Supporter (sale) - Motivation: Supporting admired developers - Playstyle: Casual, supportive - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: fan; supporter - Reference games: Nodebuster; SPACEPLAN - Casual Incremental Enthusiast (sale) - Motivation: Enjoying the core gameplay loop - Playstyle: Relaxed, casual - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: casual gamer; incremental fan - Reference games: Katamari Damacy; Tasty Planet; Donut County - Completionist Achiever (sale) - Motivation: Completing achievements and collecting content - Playstyle: Goal-oriented, thorough - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: achievement hunter; completionist - 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: - Enjoyable and satisfying gameplay (weight 0.61): Players find the game enjoyable and satisfying, with many describing it as fun and addicting. The simplicity of the game contributes to its satisfying nature. - Variety of game modes (weight 0.52): The game offers a wide range of game modes, adding variety and enhancing replayability. Players appreciate the different modes that provide unique experiences and additional fun beyond the main game. - Casual and low commitment (weight 0.28): The game is suitable for casual play with short sessions, making it easy to pick up and play without a significant time commitment. Players appreciate the casual yet challenging nature of the game. - Relaxing experience (weight 0.23): The game offers a relaxing and stress-free experience, with relaxing music and sounds contributing to the overall calming atmosphere. Players find it a perfect game to relax and unwind. - Fun incremental game (weight 0.22): The game is praised for its incremental gameplay, which is described as short, sweet, and enjoyable. Players appreciate the quick and fun nature of the incremental aspects. - Good progression system (weight 0.2): The progression system in the game is well-received, with players finding it satisfying and stress-free. The natural and enjoyable progression adds to the overall positive experience. - Meaningful upgrades (weight 0.17): Upgrades in the game allow for player choice and significantly impact gameplay, making them enjoyable and rewarding. Players appreciate the finely tuned upgrades that make a difference. - Good for background play (weight 0.17): The game is suitable for playing while doing other activities, such as watching videos or listening to podcasts. Players find it enjoyable to play mindlessly in the background. - No excessive clicking (weight 0.16): The game features convenient controls that do not require constant clicking, including an auto-click feature. Players appreciate the lack of excessive clicking. - Easy to understand (weight 0.14): The game is easy to learn and play, with a simple interface that is easy to understand. Players appreciate the straightforward controls and gameplay. - Easy achievements (weight 0.14): The game features an achievement system that is easy to complete, with players able to unlock all achievements without much trouble. This makes it easy to achieve 100% completion. - Looking forward to updates (weight 0.12): Players are excited about future updates, with promises of new content and features, such as an AFK mode. The anticipation of updates adds to the overall positive outlook on the game. Common complaints: - Repetitive and boring gameplay (weight 0.58): Many players found the gameplay to become repetitive and boring quickly, with a lack of replayability and monotonous tasks. - Linear skill and upgrade trees (weight 0.36): The skill and upgrade trees are criticized for being too linear, offering limited choices and feeling on-rails. - Zen mode is poorly received (weight 0.34): The Zen mode is widely criticized for being boring, tedious, and lacking any meaningful upgrades or enjoyment. - Game is too short (weight 0.28): The game is considered short for its price, with many players completing it in a relatively short amount of time. - Not worth the price (weight 0.21): Many players feel that the game does not offer enough content or value for its price, suggesting it should be cheaper. - Lack of depth and content (weight 0.09): The game is seen as lacking significant content and depth, with shallow gameplay and a lack of story. Gameplay feedback: - Incremental and clicker mechanics (weight 0.33): The game features incremental and clicker mechanics, providing a simple yet engaging gameplay loop with incremental progression and upgrades. - Progression and skill tree systems (weight 0.33): The game includes a progression system with a skill tree that allows for upgrades and in-game growth, similar to prestige mechanics in idle games. - Black hole feeding mechanic (weight 0.25): A core gameplay mechanic involves feeding and growing a black hole by breaking debris and prioritizing different elements to feed it. - Linear and addictive gameplay (weight 0.21): The gameplay is described as linear and addictive, with a main mode that takes about 2 hours to complete and involves cursor-based mechanics. - Semi-idle and idler modes (weight 0.1): The game has semi-idle and idler modes, providing a more relaxed gameplay experience. - Roguelike mode in development (weight 0.09): A roguelike mode is mentioned as being in development, promising additional gameplay variety. - Achievements and challenges (weight 0.08): The game features achievements and challenges, adding an extra layer of goals for players to complete. - Speedrunning and timer-based runs (weight 0.08): The game includes a speedrun timer and focuses on speedrunning, allowing players to compete for the best times. - Simple and easy controls (weight 0.06): The game is noted for its simple and easy-to-learn controls, making it accessible to a wide range of players. - Autoclicking feature (weight 0.05): The game includes an autoclicking feature, which is a common mechanic in clicker games. - Exponential growth curve (weight 0.05): The game features an exponential growth curve, which is typical in incremental games. - Short and fast-paced rounds (weight 0.05): The game includes short and fast-paced rounds, providing quick gameplay sessions. Performance notes: - Good performance on various platforms (weight 0.17): The game runs well across different devices, including Steam Deck and lower-end PCs. The light visual style contributes to its smooth performance on most systems. - High technical state (weight 0.04): The game's technical aspects are highly rated, indicating a stable and well-optimized experience for players. - Poor physics engine (weight 0.04): The physics engine in the game is criticized for its poor performance, affecting the overall gameplay experience. - Visual effects mentioned (weight 0.04): The game's visual effects are noted in the reviews, though specific details about their quality or impact are not provided. Recommendations: - Highly recommended game (weight 0.19): Many players highly recommend the game, especially for those who enjoy this style of game. It is frequently suggested as a good purchase. - Desire for more game modes (weight 0.15): Players express a desire for additional gameplay modes, including short incrementals, roguelike modes, and unlimited mass modes. - Worth buying on sale (weight 0.14): Several reviews mention that the game is worth the price, especially when purchased on sale. It is recommended to buy it during discounts. - Recommended for relaxing play (weight 0.13): The game is often recommended for stress-free and relaxing gameplay, making it a good choice for unwinding. - Good for killing time (weight 0.12): The game is often recommended for time-wasting and killing time, making it a good choice for casual play. - Recommended for incremental game fans (weight 0.12): The game is particularly recommended for fans of incremental games. It is suggested for those who enjoy this specific genre. - Try the demo first (weight 0.06): Some players recommend trying the demo before deciding to purchase the full version of the game. - Good for playing alongside media (weight 0.06): The game is recommended for people who like to play while watching videos or listening to music, making it a good choice for multitasking. - Fun concept with odd design (weight 0.04): The game has a fun concept despite some odd design choices, making it an interesting but flawed experience. - Easy achievement completion (weight 0.03): The game is recommended for those who enjoy easy achievement completion, making it appealing to achievement hunters. Other player notes: - Short completion time (weight 0.07): Players reported finishing the game in a few hours of casual play, with one specifically mentioning completion within 3.8 hours. - Preference for other games (weight 0.04): Some players prefer other incremental games like Digseum and Keep on Mining over this one. Emotions: - Satisfaction (weight 0.21): Players enjoy the game's rewarding progression systems, such as rapid upgrades and varied strategies. The destruction mechanics, visuals, and animations are particularly satisfying, and the game is seen as a good value for its price. - Disappointment (weight 0.2): Players feel disappointed due to the lack of depth and variety in game modes, linear progression, and unrewarding upgrades. The absence of idle mechanics and a prestige system also contributes to this sentiment. - Enjoyment (weight 0.2): Players find the game enjoyable due to its interesting and unique gameplay concept, variety of game modes, and relaxing nature. The incremental gameplay and regular updates also contribute to the enjoyment. - Frustration (weight 0.11): Frustration stems from the game's linear progression, lack of meaningful choices, and repetitive gameplay. Issues with visibility, achievements, and game mechanics also contribute to player frustration. - Excitement (weight 0.04): Players are excited about the game's future updates and new game modes. The anticipation of new content, such as the Roguelike mode, adds to this excitement. - Relaxation (weight 0.04): The game's relaxing music, sounds, and casual gameplay provide a chill and soothing experience. Players appreciate the game's suitability for relaxation after work or during a chill evening. - Boredom (weight 0.03): Players find the game boring due to its repetitive and monotonous gameplay, particularly in the Zen mode. The linear progression and lack of variety contribute to this boredom. - Happy (weight 0.02): Players are happy with the game's fun and addictive gameplay, which provides a positive and enjoyable experience. The game is seen as a wonderful way to destress. - Contentment (weight 0.01): Players feel content with the game's stress-free progression and relaxing music and sound effects. The grind is described as almost Zen-like, contributing to this contentment. - Joy (weight 0.01): Players experience joy from the fun and engaging gameplay, earning achievements, and having an overall positive experience with the game. - Addiction (weight 0.01): The game's strong dopamine rush and engaging gameplay loop contribute to its addictive nature, keeping players hooked. - Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the developer's efforts in adding post-launch content, the game's nice music and visuals, and the good quality of life options. - Anticipation (weight 0.01): Players are anticipating new updates and more content, looking forward to future additions to the game. - Relaxed (weight 0): Players feel relaxed due to the game's casual and chill experience, which is suitable for unwinding and destressing. - Amusement (weight 0.01): Players are amused by the game's funny game modes and humorous tone, adding a light-hearted and entertaining aspect to the gameplay. - Love (weight 0.01): Players love the game for its overall quality and enjoyable experience, finding it a great way to spend time and have fun.}