Info about VoiceBot: Official game description: Take command of your games with your voice using VoiceBot! Sending commands to your games and applications is as easy as saying the command out loud. Use your voice to run keyboard shortcuts, click and move your mouse, and even execute complicated macros and scripts. Advanced Voice Control ---------------------- Take control over your favourite games with VoiceBot's advanced voice recognition. Bind voice commands to in-game actions and perform simple or complex actions with a single word. Full VR Compatibility --------------------- Fully compatible with your favourite VR headsets, including the Oculus Rift. Take your VR gaming to the next level of immersion! Ready-to-Use Game Profiles -------------------------- Packed with hundreds of premade game profiles ready for you to use. Old games, new games, indie games and big-budget games, VoiceBot has you covered! Scriptable Game Macros ---------------------- Create custom game macros to bind to voice commands. Use our simple editor to create basic sequences, or code your own complex scripted macros using the built-in C# code editor. The only limit is your imagination! Sync Between Computers ---------------------- Sign-in to your Binary Fortress account and sync your game profiles between your computers automatically. Share with the Community ------------------------ Create and share your own custom game profiles with the VoiceBot community. Have a favourite game that doesn't have a profile? Set one up and we'll help you share it with the incredible VoiceBot community so everyone can enjoy it! Global Macros ------------- Global Macros provide always-on commands, even when a profile is loaded. Commands like 'close window', 'volume up', 'mute', 'lock desktop' and many more. Use the built-in Global Macros or create your own for full control. Release date: Jun 4, 2015 Categories: Voice-Activated Gameplay, Utility Software, Accessibility Features, Customization, Macro Creation, Scripting Support, Multi-platform Support, VR Compatible Feature scans: - Steam Deck: score 10; verdict: Positive; summary: The overall user feedback highlights the positive aspects of accessibility and control features. Users appreciate the flexibility of switching between different control methods and the ability to manage files effectively. Additionally, the software is praised for its usefulness for users with disabilities, providing an enjoyable gaming experience. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: No data - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: N/A - Story completion: N/A - Session length: 3.0h - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The evidence provided shows that users typically use VoiceBot for extended periods of time while gaming. One user mentions using it for 90% of their gaming time, which suggests long sessions. Another user reports that the program has run in the background for 100+ hours, indicating extensive use. Additionally, a user mentions playing for about three hours in a session. However, specific metrics for game completion, story completion, and endgame are not explicitly mentioned in the reviews. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: The game becomes fun and productive after overcoming initial setup and learning curve with VoiceBot, particularly in a work environment. - Stance: Clicks after - Anchor: Effective use of voicebot - Time to anchor: 3h 0m - Friction: Precise mouse control issues; Unintended commands from speech recognition; Tedious weapon and skill switching - Unlock drivers: Learning and customizing VoiceBot commands; Adapting to VoiceBot's functionality - Conditions: Using VoiceBot in a work environment; Specific tasks that benefit from VoiceBot - Player Archetypes: - Casual Multitasker (buy) - Motivation: Convenience and ease of use. - Playstyle: Casual gaming while multitasking. - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: casual gamer; multitasker - Reference games: Diablo 2; Arma 2 - Competitive Critic (sale) - Motivation: Precision and competitive edge. - Playstyle: Competitive gaming with a focus on performance. - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: competitive gamer; critic - Reference games: CS:GO 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: - Extensive voice command functionality (weight 0.6): The software allows for a wide range of voice commands, including global and custom commands, and even recognizes Japanese voice commands. It is particularly useful for controlling games and desktop applications, making it beneficial for people with disabilities or those who prefer voice commands. - Robust macro creation and editing (weight 0.58): Users can create, edit, and share macros for various commands. The software offers many options for creating custom macros, which can range from simple to complex, and it works better than Windows speech recognition macros alone. - Positive user experience (weight 0.45): Users report that the software works well and is handy. It enhances the gaming experience, making gaming much more fun and immersive. - User-friendly and intuitive setup (weight 0.43): The software is easy to set up and use, with an intuitive operation that makes it user-friendly. It is also fun to set up and cheap, adding to its appeal. - Easy profile management (weight 0.32): It is easy to set up, share, and configure game profiles. The interface for setting up and making new profiles is sensible and un-fussy, allowing for multiple profiles for different games. - Versatile application usage (weight 0.28): The software is useful for various applications and games, including simulation and strategy games, and games with predictable patterns. It is also beneficial for both games and desktop operations. - Continuous updates and development (weight 0.24): The software is continuously updated and developed, with frequent updates and fixes. Developers are actively improving the program and are active in discussion boards. - Extensive pre-made profiles (weight 0.2): The software comes with a large list of pre-configured profiles, including 30 languages and 300 pre-made profiles. There are tons of premade profiles for games to choose from. - Flexible profile creation (weight 0.2): Users can create profiles for any program, and settings and profiles are transferable to the paid version. The software comes with specific in-game and out-of-game voice profiles. - Multifunctional utility (weight 0.19): The software can perform various tasks like taking screenshots and starting applications, enhancing gameplay by reducing manual key presses. - Good for complex controls (weight 0.16): The software is particularly good for games with many controls, including VR games and software with many key commands. - Enjoyable and satisfying to use (weight 0.15): Users find the software satisfying and fun to use. It is simple to use and really cool. - Wide game compatibility (weight 0.15): The software is compatible with various games and microphones, allowing users to create various profiles for different games. - Useful for controlling media (weight 0.15): The software is useful for controlling specific programs like Spotify and other media players. - Highly customizable (weight 0.11): The software is highly customizable and versatile, with a wide range of commands and options for customization. - Good customer support (weight 0.11): The software offers excellent customer support with a quick response time and good attention to customer needs. Common complaints: - Poor voice recognition accuracy (weight 0.97): The software heavily relies on Windows' voice recognition, which is reported to be inaccurate and inconsistent. It struggles with non-native English accents and often misinterprets voice commands, making it frustrating to use. - Delay in command execution (weight 0.5): There is a noticeable delay between issuing voice commands and their execution. This lag makes the software less responsive compared to manual controls, affecting the overall user experience. - Unsuitable for fast-paced games (weight 0.29): The software is not suitable for fast-paced or action games due to latency and poor response time, making it less versatile for different gaming genres. - Language limitations (weight 0.28): The software primarily understands English and requires the English version of Windows. This limitation makes it difficult for non-English speakers to use the software effectively. - Command recognition issues (weight 0.2): Users experience occasional problems with command recognition. Some commands are harder to recognize, leading to frustration and a less efficient user experience. - Language settings issues (weight 0.19): Changing language settings for profiles can be difficult, and the software may not work well with certain accents or non-English versions of Windows. - Frustration with functionality (weight 0.12): Users express frustration with the software's overall functionality, including issues with command recognition, delays, and general performance. - High cost (weight 0.11): Some users find the software to be a bit expensive, which may deter potential buyers looking for more affordable options. - Background noise interference (weight 0.11): Background noise can trigger unwanted commands or macros, leading to unintended actions and potential frustration. - Limited simultaneous actions (weight 0.06): The software has difficulty performing multiple actions simultaneously, which can limit its functionality and efficiency. - Repetition of commands (weight 0.06): Users often need to repeat commands multiple times for the software to recognize and execute them, which can be time-consuming and frustrating. - Limited usability (weight 0.06): Some users find the software barely usable due to various issues, including poor voice recognition and command execution delays. - Difficulty with training (weight 0.06): The software can be difficult to train, requiring significant time and effort to improve voice recognition accuracy. - No support for gamepads and joysticks (weight 0.06): The software lacks support for gamepads and joysticks, limiting its compatibility with different gaming peripherals. - High CPU usage (weight 0.06): The software can cause partially high CPU peaks, which may affect the performance of other applications running simultaneously. - Limited content (weight 0.06): Users report that the software has little content, which may limit its overall usefulness and versatility. Gameplay feedback: - Voice command integration (weight 0.63): Players frequently request voice command integration for various in-game actions, such as managing squads, casting spells, and controlling desktop applications. This feature is highly desired for enhancing gameplay and accessibility. - Customizable macros (weight 0.23): There is a significant demand for the ability to create and customize macros for different in-game tasks. This includes macros for weapon switching, skill execution, and other repetitive actions. - Profile creation and sharing (weight 0.17): The creation and sharing of customizable profiles for different games and applications is a sought-after feature. This allows players to tailor their gaming experience and share settings with others. - Automation of repetitive tasks (weight 0.13): Automating repetitive tasks is a desired feature to reduce manual input and navigation, improving efficiency and gameplay experience. - Versatile game genre compatibility (weight 0.07): There is a desire for the software to work with different game genres, ensuring a wide range of compatibility and usability. - Specific voice commands for actions (weight 0.06): Players have requested specific voice commands for in-game actions, such as throwing grenades in CS:GO. This highlights the need for precise and game-specific voice control. - Multiple word commands (weight 0.06): The ability to use multiple word commands for the same button is requested. This feature can enhance the flexibility and usability of voice commands. Performance notes: - High CPU usage (weight 0.14): The software exhibits high CPU usage, with idle usage between 6-9% and spikes up to 25% during command execution. - Software conflicts and performance (weight 0.08): Users report software conflicts and general performance issues, indicating potential compatibility or optimization problems. - Dependency on updates (weight 0.07): The software heavily depends on voice recognition updates, which may affect its functionality and user experience. - Moderate RAM usage (weight 0.07): The software uses around 115 MB of RAM, which is moderate and should not cause significant performance issues on most systems. Recommendations: - Consider alternative voice software (weight 0.12): Some players suggest using alternative voice recognition software such as Voice Attack or Dragon Naturally Speaking for potentially better performance or features. - Developer should improve recognition (weight 0.07): There are suggestions for the developer to enhance the speech recognition system, possibly by creating their own database. - Wait for a sale (weight 0.06): A few reviews recommend waiting for the game to be discounted before purchasing. - Check out other developer products (weight 0.06): Players with multi-monitor setups are recommended to try Display Fusion, another product by Binary Fortress. Other player notes: No miscpoints Emotions: - Satisfaction (weight 0.24): Users are satisfied with the software's functionality, which meets their gaming needs and enhances their experience. Features such as ease of use, customization options, and synchronization capabilities are particularly appreciated. - Frustration (weight 0.18): The primary cause of frustration is the software's inadequate voice recognition, which fails to meet user needs and expectations. Additional issues include bugs, limitations, and poor performance, exacerbating the overall negative experience. - Satisfied (weight 0.08): Users are satisfied with the overall functionality, performance, and customer support of the software. The software's usability, content quality, and effectiveness in managing in-game tasks are also highlighted as positive aspects. - Positive (weight 0.08): Reviewers are impressed with the program's capabilities, finding it very useful and fun to use. The software's customization options, ease of use, and ability to enhance gaming experiences contribute to the positive sentiment. - Excitement (weight 0.06): Users feel excited about the powerful and practical uses of the software, particularly the control via voice commands. The potential for discovery and various applications in games add to the excitement. - Hope (weight 0.05): Users express hope for future improvements and customization options that could enhance the software's functionality. The potential usefulness and frequent updates also contribute to this hopeful outlook. - Anger (weight 0.03): Poor voice recognition and usability issues are the main causes of anger among users. Despite using professional equipment, the software's performance and command recognition issues persist, leading to frustration. - Impressed (weight 0.03): Users are impressed with the software's functionality, ease of use, and effectiveness. The potential and effectiveness of the software are also noted as significant positive aspects. - Disappointment (weight 0.03): Users are disappointed with the software's issues with word recognition and background noise. Limited testing opportunities and lack of significant benefits also contribute to the disappointment. - Frustrated (weight 0.02): The software's poor recognition ability is the primary cause of frustration among users. - Pleased (weight 0.02): Users are pleased with the program's functionality, ease of use, and active development. These aspects contribute to a positive overall experience. - Amusement (weight 0.01): The humorous misinterpretations of voice commands by the software amuse users, providing a light-hearted and entertaining experience. - Gratitude (weight 0.01): Users express gratitude as the software has made gaming possible again for them, highlighting its significant positive impact. - Surprised (weight 0.01): Users are surprised by the software's versatility and effectiveness, which exceed their initial expectations. - Excited (weight 0.01): Users are excited that the program worked well on specific games like CSGO, enhancing their gaming experience. - Enthusiastic (weight 0.01): Users are enthusiastic about the software's capabilities and affordability, which provide great value and potential. - Appreciative (weight 0.01): Users appreciate the program's capabilities despite its limitations, recognizing its potential and usefulness. - Disappointed (weight 0.01): Users are disappointed due to the program's compatibility issues, which hinder their overall experience. - Amused (weight 0.01): Users are amused by the humorous reactions of friends and family to the software, adding a fun and entertaining element to their experience.}