Info about Sky Rogue:

Official game description:
  
Sky Rogue is a fwooshy rogue-lite action flight simulator! Blow things up over land, sea, and air, on an infinite number of procedurally-generated islands. Choose one of a diverse set of aeros and kit it out with a dizzying array of weaponry. Go toe-to-toe with enemy aces or assault giant flying aircraft carriers and battleships, but watch out for volleys of missiles; when you die, you're dead.  
*   2 player splitscreen local co-op  
*   Infinite procedurally-generated missions  
*   Rogue-lite gameplay paired with permanent unlocks  
*   12+ pilotable aircraft, 30+ weapons, customizable loadouts  
*   Secret technologies unlockable after completing the game once

Release date: Aug 24, 2017

Categories: Roguelike, Flight Simulation, Arcade, Shooter, Procedural Generation, Local Co-op, Mod Support, Aircraft Customization

Feature scans:
- Proton/Linux: score 10; verdict: Works Well; summary: The game exhibits excellent performance and compatibility with Linux systems, including older hardware and the Steam Deck. Users report smooth gameplay and successful use of controllers, indicating a positive experience with minimal to no issues.
- Steam Deck: score 10; verdict: Seamless; summary: The overall user feedback for the game on the Steam Deck is highly positive. Users have reported that the game runs well with controllers, performs excellently on the Steam Deck, and offers an immersive offline gameplay experience. The visuals are clear and suitable for the Steam Deck's small screen, making it a highly recommended game for Steam Deck users.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $10.00 - $15.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence consistently suggests that the game is considered worth around $10, especially when purchased on sale. Multiple reviews mention $10 as a fair price point, and one review indicates that even a 25% discount making the game $15 is reasonable. This suggests that the community finds the game's value to be around $10 to $15.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 30.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: 35.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides direct statements about the time players spent on the game. The first quote indicates that it took the player over 20 hours to beat the game, suggesting a typical game completion time. The second quote mentions spending about 40 hours playing through the entire game, which also supports the game completion time. The third and fourth quotes mention 35 and 70 hours of playtime, respectively, which further support the game completion time and suggest high replayability and endgame content.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game has an initial learning curve and repetitive elements that can be boring, but it becomes fun and addictive once players unlock more exciting weapons and vehicles. Co-op mode significantly enhances the enjoyment.
  - Stance: Clicks after
  - Anchor: Unlocking more exciting weapons and vehicles
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: No tutorial; Repetitive early missions; Slow targeting reticle; Repetitive soundtrack
  - Unlock drivers: Unlocking exciting weapons and vehicles; Co-op mode
  - Conditions: Playing with friends in co-op; Experimenting in free flight; Toggling soundtrack on/off
- Player Archetypes:
  - Action-Seeking Dogfighter (sale)
    - Motivation: Quick and engaging dogfighting action.
    - Playstyle: Prefers fast-paced, arcade-style combat with minimal story elements.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: flight combat fans; arcade gamers
    - Reference games: Ace Combat; Strike Vector; HAWX; Crimson Skies
  - Nostalgic Arcade Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Nostalgic gameplay with modern roguelike elements.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys arcade-style combat with a focus on customization and nostalgia.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: old-school gamers; arcade enthusiasts
    - Reference games: Starfox; Ace Combat; shmups
  - Ace Combat Fan (sale)
    - Motivation: Flight mechanics and gameplay similar to Ace Combat.
    - Playstyle: Prefers games with flight mechanics and combat similar to Ace Combat.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Ace Combat fans; flight combat enthusiasts
    - Reference games: Ace Combat
  - Co-op Multiplayer Fan (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoyable local co-op and split-screen multiplayer experience.
    - Playstyle: Prefers playing cooperatively with others, enjoying the social aspects of the game.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: co-op gamers; multiplayer enthusiasts
    - Reference games: Ace Combat; Strike Vector


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 arcade flight experience (weight 0.95): The game is widely praised for its fun and engaging arcade-style flight mechanics. Players enjoy the fluid and enjoyable flying controls, making it a great flight simulator.
- Simple and clear visuals (weight 0.4): The game features simple and clear visuals that are elegant in their simplicity. The clean and nice graphics contribute to an excellent visual experience.
- Variety of weapons (weight 0.39): The game offers a wide array of equipment and weaponry. The variety of weapons and aircraft characteristics prevent boredom and add depth to the gameplay.
- Supports various controllers (weight 0.34): The game supports a variety of controllers, including Xbox USB controllers and gamepads. The controls are easy to learn and work well with different types of controllers.
- Wide selection of aircraft (weight 0.33): Players appreciate the wide selection of original planes and diverse aircraft available in the game. The variety of planes adds to the gameplay experience.
- Positive overall experience (weight 0.33): Many players express a strong overall positive sentiment about the game, highlighting its fun, replay value, and excellent gameplay experience.
- Steam Workshop support (weight 0.33): The game supports Steam Workshop, allowing players to access a variety of mods and extra content. The workshop community adds to the game's replayability and enjoyment.
- Responsive and tight controls (weight 0.29): The controls are highly praised for being tight, responsive, and smooth. Players find the controls to be superb and well-suited for the gameplay.
- Good value for money (weight 0.15): Players feel that the game offers good value for its price. It is considered well worth the cost for the entertainment and enjoyment it provides.
- Split-screen co-op feature (weight 0.14): The game includes a split-screen co-op feature, which is highlighted as a positive aspect by players. This feature enhances the multiplayer experience.
- Runs well on Steam Deck (weight 0.13): The game is noted to run well on the Steam Deck, providing a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience on this platform.
- Similar to Ace Combat (weight 0.13): The game is noted to have a similar feel to Ace Combat but with its own unique changes. This comparison is highlighted by some players.
- Combines flight shooter and roguelike genres (weight 0.12): The game effectively combines flight shooter and roguelike genres. It is appreciated by fans of both genres for its unique blend.

Common complaints:
- Punishing difficulty curve (weight 0.48): The game features an incredibly steep and unbalanced difficulty curve, often described as more of a cliff than a curve. This makes the gameplay experience frustrating for many players.
- Repetitive gameplay elements (weight 0.44): Players find the combat, soundtrack, and missions repetitive, leading to a lack of variety and enjoyment. This repetitiveness extends to the music and mission types.
- Lack of online co-op (weight 0.22): The game only offers local co-op and lacks online multiplayer options, which is a significant drawback for players looking to enjoy the game with friends remotely.
- Underpowered weapons (weight 0.2): Some weapons in the game are underpowered and lack impact, making them less effective and enjoyable to use.
- Unpolished and buggy (weight 0.15): The game feels unfinished with some bugs and unpolished elements remaining, particularly in the menu and UI.
- Not for hardcore flight-sim fans (weight 0.1): The game may not be suitable for hardcore flight-sim fans and is recommended only for those who enjoy extremely challenging flight combat.
- AI behavior problems (weight 0.1): The game suffers from poor enemy AI behavior, which affects the overall gameplay experience.
- Instant death mechanics (weight 0.1): Certain collisions result in instant death or destruction, adding to the game's difficulty and frustration.
- Limited game content (weight 0.1): The game content is perceived as lacking and limited, providing less variety and replayability.
- Cockpit view issues (weight 0.09): There are issues with the cockpit view, including it blocking the HUD or being completely absent.
- Lack of roguelite elements (weight 0.09): The game lacks sufficient 'moving parts' for a roguelite, including weapon drops and other roguelike elements.
- Not worth full price (weight 0.09): Many players feel that the game is not worth its full price, suggesting it may be overvalued.
- Inconsistent damage mechanics (weight 0.09): The game has issues with inconsistent damage from missiles and collisions, leading to unpredictable gameplay.

Gameplay feedback:
- Variety of aircraft and weapons (weight 0.53): Players can choose from a diverse range of aircraft and weapons, each with unique characteristics and roles, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- Customization and upgrades (weight 0.49): Players can customize their aircraft and weapons, as well as upgrade them through a progression system, adding depth to the gameplay.
- Roguelike and roguelite elements (weight 0.46): The game features roguelike and roguelite mechanics, including procedural generation and permadeath, which add replayability and challenge.
- Arcade-style flight combat (weight 0.41): The game offers an arcade-style flight combat experience, combining action-packed shooting with accessible mechanics.
- Diverse mission objectives (weight 0.29): Missions feature a variety of objectives, including destroying high-value targets, engaging in aerial combat, and targeting ground-based enemies.
- Procedurally generated content (weight 0.26): The game includes randomly generated levels, missions, and objectives, providing a unique experience each playthrough.
- Co-op and multiplayer support (weight 0.25): The game supports cooperative and multiplayer modes, allowing players to team up and enjoy the experience together.
- Mods and community content (weight 0.17): The game supports mods and community-created content via Steam Workshop, expanding the game's replayability and customization options.
- High difficulty and scaling (weight 0.15): The game is known for its high difficulty, which scales as players progress, providing a challenging experience.
- Fun and engaging gameplay loop (weight 0.11): The gameplay loop is designed to be fun and engaging, keeping players invested in the experience.
- Dogfighting and aerial combat (weight 0.1): Aerial combat and dogfighting are central to the gameplay, providing intense and exciting action.
- Variety of camera views (weight 0.1): Players can choose from a variety of camera views, including cockpit view, enhancing immersion and gameplay experience.
- Low-poly art style (weight 0.09): The game features a low-poly art style, which contributes to its unique visual aesthetic.
- Settings and volume adjustment (weight 0.08): Players can adjust settings, including music volume, to tailor the game to their preferences.

Performance notes:
- Low system requirements (weight 0.36): The game can run on very low-end systems, including old laptops and desktops, making it accessible to a wide range of hardware configurations.
- Optimized for Steam Deck (weight 0.24): The game runs exceptionally well on Steam Deck, with multiple reviews highlighting its smooth performance and compatibility.
- Good controller support (weight 0.06): The game works well with Xbox USB controllers, providing a good experience for players who prefer using controllers.
- Good HOTAS support (weight 0.06): The game has good support for HOTAS (Hands On Throttle-and-Stick), which is appreciated by players using flight simulation controllers.

Recommendations:
- Suggested gameplay improvements (weight 0.22): Players suggest various improvements such as a radar for better orientation, an improved landing screen, more control over upgrades, better weapon management, and a bestiary for target information.
- Desire for multiplayer modes (weight 0.19): Players express a strong desire for PvP multiplayer and online multiplayer modes. There is also a mention of potential improvements with multiplayer functionality.
- Recommended for specific genres (weight 0.15): The game is recommended for fans of flight shooting and roguelike genres. It is suggested for those who enjoy flight games.
- Additional game modes (weight 0.14): Suggestions include a ribbon mode replay, an attitude button for leveling out, and a test mode for weapon selection.
- Controller recommendations for better gameplay (weight 0.11): Players suggest getting the game on Switch for better controller and motion controls. Using a small stick with a z-axis or a PS5/Steam controller with arcade mode is also recommended.
- High recommendations (weight 0.11): Several players highly recommend the game, calling it a hidden gem.
- Value for money concerns (weight 0.1): Some players suggest not spending more than 100 rubles on the game and recommend waiting for a 60%+ sale.
- General improvements needed (weight 0.06): Suggestions for improvement include a better flight model, more interesting mechanics, and better enemy AI.
- Suitable for short sessions (weight 0.06): The game is recommended for high-octane, short-burst gaming sessions.
- Campaign and mission variety (weight 0.06): Players wish for a distinctly designed campaign with varied mission types.
- Custom BGM recommendation (weight 0.05): Players recommend playing the game with custom background music.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Enjoyment (weight 0.29): Players find the game highly enjoyable due to its fun and accessible arcade-style aerial combat. The variety of planes, weapons, and missions, along with the charming low-poly art style and cooperative mode, contribute to a satisfying and addictive gameplay experience.
- Frustration (weight 0.13): Players experience frustration due to the game's high difficulty, balance issues, and tedious mechanics. Problems such as aircraft imbalance, control difficulties, and swarming enemies add to the overall challenge and monotony.
- Excitement (weight 0.07): Players are excited about the game's addictive nature, potential for updates, and features like online co-op. The variety of weapons, strategies, mod support, and customization options also contribute to this excitement.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.06): Players are satisfied with the game's ease of play, enjoyable features, and combat mechanics. The game's engine, controls, and visual experience are also highlighted as positive aspects.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.06): Players feel nostalgic due to the game's retro aesthetic and similarities to classic games like Ace Combat and old Nintendo 64 titles. The game's development journey from alpha to release also evokes a sense of nostalgia.
- Excited (weight 0.05): Players are excited about the game's fun arcade shooter style, excellent gameplay, and hidden depth. The game's release on Steam and great music also contribute to this excitement.
- Disappointment (weight 0.04): Players express disappointment due to underpowered aircraft, lack of advertised co-op features, and repetitive missions. Design and physics issues, along with a lack of variety, also contribute to this sentiment.
- Frustrated (weight 0.02): Players feel frustrated with the annoying enemy guns and the slow, sluggish feel of the jets.
- Anger (weight 0.01): Players express anger specifically towards the final boss, indicating a particularly challenging or unsatisfying experience.
- Disappointed (weight 0.01): Players feel disappointed as the game quickly becomes unfun to play, suggesting a lack of lasting engagement or enjoyment.}