Info about YAPYAP:

Official game description:
A magic-themed co-op horror game where you and up to 5 friends are minions summoned by a wizard to break into their rival's towers to cause mayhem. Try to fufill your vandalism target with an assortment of spells while avoiding magical beasts and monsters that protect the tower.
VANDALIZE
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Break their piano, clog their toilets, pee on their rug - do anything in your power to ruin the archmage’s day. Every inconvenience you create gives you more points towards your vandalism target for the night.
CAST UNIQUE SPELLS
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Find and use magic way beyond your understanding to push, pull, smash, launch, float, teleport, clone, confuse, disguise, fishify and more. Work together with your teammates to create a sandbox of chaos.
USE YOUR VOICE
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Use your voice to cast wizardly incantations - enunciation matters so you better keep your voice steady no matter how dire the circumstances.
ESCAPE THE TOWER
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You are not alone in the tower - there are all sorts of creatures patrolling the halls. Some are created to protect their study. Others are horrifying results of their magical experiments. There are even creatures of darkness unbeknownst to the archmage themselves. Stay quiet, cause distractions, hide and finally when all else fails - run.

Release date: Feb 3, 2026

Categories: Cooperative Multiplayer, Voice-Activated Gameplay, Magic System, Destruction Mechanics, Stealth Gameplay, Horror, Survival, Action

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 10; verdict: Mixed Sentiments with Concerns; summary: The reviews indicate a mix of concerns and positive sentiments. While some users are worried about the game being a cash grab and express frustration over technical issues, others show a strong desire for additional content and are willing to purchase DLC. The overall sentiment suggests potential for improvement and expansion, but also highlights significant concerns about the game's current state and the developers' intentions.
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: Needs Improvement in Instructional Data; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals several key themes. Users are frustrated by the lack of in-game information, leading them to rely on external resources for understanding game mechanics, quest outcomes, and hidden secrets. There is a strong desire for a built-in wiki or encyclopedia to provide detailed information about enemies and game systems. Additionally, users have encountered bugs and issues with game navigation, such as problems with alt-tabbing.
- Proton/Linux: score 30; verdict: Minor Tweaks; summary: The game has mixed experiences on Linux. While some users report crashes and performance issues, others have a smooth experience with minor issues. The overall sentiment suggests that the game is playable on Linux with some tweaks and workarounds.
- Steam Deck: score 75; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game suffers from frequent crashes and instability, particularly on certain platforms like Linux and when using Proton. Additionally, the lack of native controller support is a significant issue for Steam Deck users. Performance and optimization issues, such as overheating and lag, further detract from the user experience. Addressing these technical barriers is crucial for improving the overall gameplay experience.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: Performance varies significantly across hardware cohorts, with higher VRAM generally yielding better results. Lower VRAM setups struggle with crashes and lag, while higher VRAM configurations report smoother gameplay but still encounter some issues.
  - Sample size: 133 (2% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM (mixed, 63 reports): Reports range from playable with minor crashes to significant lag and crashes.
  - Windows 8-11GB VRAM (positive, 26 reports): Generally positive with occasional crashes.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (mixed, 24 reports): Mixed reports of crashes and performance issues.
  - Windows 16GB+ VRAM (positive, 11 reports): Mostly positive with good performance, though some multiplayer issues are reported.
  - Caveats: 133 of 7358 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $7.00 - $10.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence shows that users generally find the game worth its price, especially when on sale. Several reviews mention that the game is worth around $7 to $10, with some suggesting that the full price is fair but others indicating that a slight discount makes it more appealing. This suggests a consensus that the fair price range for the game is between $7 and $10.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 6.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 2.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides direct and indirect indications of playtime. Several reviews mention that the game can be completed or fully experienced within a range of 2 to 10 hours. For example, one review states, 'I've had 9 hours of fun for €8, and while I believe I've already seen everything the game has to offer,' suggesting that the game's content can be exhausted within 9 hours. Another review mentions, 'Basically you will run out of things to do and experience and do in this game in just 10 hours,' indicating a similar playtime for completion. Additionally, reviews like 'After playing for four hours with my friends, it feels like there's not much left to do...' suggest that significant progress or completion can be achieved in around 4 hours. These quotes collectively support the conclusion that the typical total time to finish the game is around 6 hours.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is most fun when played with friends, with the enjoyment starting almost immediately due to the cooperative and chaotic gameplay. However, the fun may drop after a few hours due to repetitiveness.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: Playing with friends
  - Time to anchor: 0h 0m
  - Friction: Repetitive gameplay; Lack of content variety; Difficulty in solo play
  - Unlock drivers: Cooperative gameplay; Chaotic and fun atmosphere; Social interaction with friends
  - Conditions: Playing with friends; Initial sessions; Cooperative and chaotic gameplay
- Player Archetypes:
  - Polish-Seeking Strategist (sale)
    - Motivation: Seeking a well-polished and functional game.
    - Playstyle: Strategic and methodical, prefers guided experiences.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: veteran gamer; strategist
    - Reference games: Lethal Company; REPO
  - Creative Chaos Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Seeking creative and humorous gameplay experiences.
    - Playstyle: Chaotic and experimental, enjoys mixing spells and causing mayhem.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: casual gamer; spellcaster
    - Reference games: Magicka; Mage Arena
  - Aesthetic Appreciator (buy)
    - Motivation: Seeking visually appealing and immersive gaming experiences.
    - Playstyle: Exploratory and appreciative, enjoys discovering new content and customizations.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: art enthusiast; explorer
    - Reference games: Magicka; Mage Arena
  - Social Co-op Gamer (buy)
    - Motivation: Seeking enjoyable multiplayer experiences with friends.
    - Playstyle: Cooperative and social, prefers playing with friends.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: social gamer; co-op enthusiast
    - Reference games: Lethal Company; REPO


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 fun gameplay (weight 0.49): Players consistently describe the game as fun and enjoyable, highlighting its engaging mechanics and entertaining experience. The game is praised for its enjoyable learning curve and addictive gameplay loop.
- Great multiplayer experience (weight 0.43): The game is highly recommended for playing with friends, offering a chaotic and humorous experience. Players enjoy the fun interactions and moments with friends, making it a great choice for social gaming.
- Unique and creative concept (weight 0.19): The game stands out for its cool and interesting concept, with funny characters and a lot of potential. Players appreciate the core concept and its potential for expansion.
- Highly recommended (weight 0.12): Players highly recommend the game, stating it is worth the price and offers a great experience. The game is suggested for those looking for a good time.
- Unique voice-controlled spells (weight 0.12): The game features unique voice-controlled spells, allowing players to cast spells using voice commands. This adds a unique and immersive aspect to the gameplay.
- Enjoyable single-player experience (weight 0.09): The game is fun and enjoyable in single-player mode, offering a great experience for solo players. It is praised for its engaging gameplay even when played alone.
- Hilarious spell casting (weight 0.07): Casting spells in the game is described as hilarious and fun, especially with the use of a microphone. Players enjoy the endless laughs that come with spell casting.
- Visually appealing graphics (weight 0.07): The game is visually appealing, with promising and stunning graphics. Players appreciate the great look and visual quality of the game.
- Creative and humorous mechanics (weight 0.07): The game features creative and humorous gameplay mechanics, with great and amusing interactions. Players appreciate the creative suggestions and fun mechanics.
- Potion brewing adds depth (weight 0.07): The potion brewing mechanic adds depth and content to the game, providing players with additional activities and strategies.
- Variety of spell interactions (weight 0.07): The game offers a variety of spells and interactions, with spells that interact with each other in unique ways. This adds depth and variety to the gameplay.
- Potential for improvements (weight 0.06): The game has potential for improvements and expansions, with players noting that it could be enhanced further with mods and additional content.
- Interesting variety of puzzles (weight 0.06): The game offers a good variety of puzzles, with well-designed and interesting maps. Players enjoy the challenging and engaging puzzle mechanics.
- Lots of secrets to discover (weight 0.06): The game features many secrets and things to explore, providing players with a sense of discovery and hidden content.

Common complaints:
- Limited content and depth (weight 0.36): Many players feel the game lacks sufficient content, depth, and variety in gameplay. There are repeated calls for more content, including more enemies, spells, and a clearer sense of progression.
- Performance and optimization problems (weight 0.29): The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance issues, crashes, and long loading times. Players also report frequent bugs and crashes that disrupt gameplay.
- Voice recognition issues (weight 0.27): The voice recognition system is frequently criticized for being inaccurate and unreliable. Players report difficulties with microphone detection and precise voice command recognition.
- Insufficient wand variety (weight 0.23): Players express a need for more variety in wands and spells. The current selection is seen as limited, leading to boredom and repetitive gameplay.
- Map and navigation issues (weight 0.14): Players report issues with map variety and navigation, including the lack of an in-game map, limited map themes, and difficulties in finding their way around.
- Accessibility and font issues (weight 0.1): The game's default font is criticized for being unfriendly to players with dyslexia. Additionally, some areas are too dark even with adjusted brightness settings.
- Graphical discomfort (weight 0.1): The game's graphics, including film grain effects and overall visual style, are reported to cause eye strain and discomfort for some players.
- Lack of noticeable progression (weight 0.06): Players feel that the game lacks a clear sense of progression, making the gameplay feel unrewarding and stagnant.
- Language support issues (weight 0.06): The game lacks support for certain languages, such as Portuguese and Spanish, which limits accessibility for non-English speaking players.
- Accidental spell casting (weight 0.06): Players report issues with accidental spell casting, which can disrupt gameplay and cause unintended actions.

Gameplay feedback:
- Wands as central gameplay elements (weight 0.32): Wands play a crucial role in the game, serving as primary weapons with various spells and effects. Players can acquire and develop new wands, each with limited spells and advanced usage methods.
- Voice-based spellcasting system (weight 0.25): The game features a unique magic system where spells are cast using voice commands through a microphone. This includes various mechanics and improvements tied to voice recognition for spell activation.
- Cooperative and multiplayer gameplay (weight 0.24): The game supports cooperative gameplay, allowing players to team up with friends for unique events and challenges. It also includes competitive multiplayer modes, enhancing the overall multiplayer experience.
- Variety in gameplay elements (weight 0.15): The game offers a wide range of wands, spells, objects, and items, providing players with numerous options for customization and strategy. This variety extends to maps and enemy types as well.
- Procedurally generated maps (weight 0.12): Maps in the game are procedurally generated, offering a variety of different layouts and challenges. This includes random seed generation for diverse gameplay experiences.
- Exploration and discovery (weight 0.1): Players are encouraged to explore and discover secrets hidden within the game. This includes finding Easter eggs, experimenting with different mechanics, and uncovering developer-coded secrets.
- Progression and difficulty system (weight 0.1): The game features a progression system with increasing difficulty, challenging players as they advance. This system ensures that the game remains engaging and challenging over time.
- Gameplay loop and mechanics (weight 0.09): The core gameplay loop involves entering castles, completing challenges, experimenting, and repeating the process with new equipment. This emergent gameplay keeps players engaged with its repetitive yet varied structure.
- Unique art and graphics style (weight 0.09): The game features a distinctive old-school graphics style, contributing to its unique visual appeal. The art style is a notable aspect that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- Potion brewing mechanics (weight 0.07): Players can brew potions using various ingredients, adding another layer of strategy and customization to the gameplay. This mechanic involves collecting items and experimenting with different combinations.
- Destruction and chaos mechanics (weight 0.07): The game includes mechanics for destroying items and causing chaos within the environment. This adds a dynamic and interactive element to the gameplay.
- Solo and multiplayer suitability (weight 0.06): The game is designed to be enjoyable for both solitary and multiplayer experiences, accommodating solo, duo, or group play. This versatility enhances its appeal to a wide range of players.

Performance notes:
- Optimization and performance issues (weight 0.2): The game suffers from optimization problems, leading to performance issues and unoptimized graphics. Players on lower-end hardware experience crashes and lag, affecting gameplay quality.
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.19): The game experiences constant crashes and freezes, which significantly disrupt gameplay. This issue is widespread and affects various platforms, including Windows and Linux.
- General bugs and technical issues (weight 0.16): Players encounter various bugs and technical issues, ranging from minor glitches to significant problems that disrupt gameplay. These issues include accidental potion consumption, double jumping problems, and collision issues.
- Microphone and audio issues (weight 0.15): Players report various problems with microphone functionality, including delayed input, non-working voice chat, and inconsistent sound detection. These issues affect communication and overall gaming experience.
- Graphical problems and eye strain (weight 0.15): Graphics are reported as glitchy, grainy, and pixelated, causing eye strain for some players. The visual fidelity issues and the film grain effect contribute to an unpleasant visual experience.
- Network and connectivity issues (weight 0.09): The game experiences network and connectivity problems, including high ping after spell casting, connection stability issues, and hosting problems. These issues affect the multiplayer experience.
- Language and speech recognition issues (weight 0.06): Players report problems with language and speech recognition, affecting the game's accessibility and communication features.
- Map generation and scene modeling issues (weight 0.04): There are issues with map generation and scene modeling, which can affect the game's environment and player experience.
- Darkness and font visibility issues (weight 0.03): Players report issues with darkness in the game and difficulty in reading the game's font, which can affect visibility and readability.
- Lack of audio/visual cues (weight 0.03): There is a lack of audio and visual cues for certain game elements, such as the Bottled Fairy or Revive Potion. This can lead to confusion and difficulty in gameplay.
- Adjustable sliders for performance (weight 0.02): The game includes adjustable sliders for performance, allowing players to customize their experience based on their hardware capabilities.
- Game runs well on low-end computers (weight 0.02): Despite some performance issues, the game runs well on low-end computers, providing a smooth experience for players with lower hardware specifications.
- Automatic resolution detection (weight 0.02): The game detects the player's PC and sets the resolution automatically, which can be convenient but may also lead to issues if the detection is not accurate.
- Lack of achievements (weight 0.02): Players note the lack of achievements in the game, which can affect the sense of progression and accomplishment.

Recommendations:
- Recommended to play with friends (weight 0.18): Many players suggest that the game is more enjoyable and highly recommended when played with friends.
- Highly recommended purchase (weight 0.18): The game is frequently recommended as a purchase for various types of players, including those who enjoy adventure, horror, and multiplayer party games.
- Desire for more variety (weight 0.14): Players express a desire for more variety in maps, spells, enemies, and wands to enhance gameplay.
- Need for updates (weight 0.09): There is a common sentiment that the game needs updates, including new content and features.
- Suggestions for game improvements (weight 0.08): Various specific suggestions for game improvements, such as adding different game modes, eliminating or weakening certain characters, and improving microphone recognition.
- Requests for additional content (weight 0.06): Players request additional content like a singleplayer campaign, basement/alchemy den building, and more puzzle rooms.
- Language and accessibility options (weight 0.06): Suggestions for adding different language options and improving accessibility, such as adding Greek language and removing filters.
- Add achievement and progression systems (weight 0.05): Players suggest adding an achievement system and a progression system to provide more goals and rewards.
- Comparisons to other games (weight 0.04): The game is compared to other popular games, indicating its appeal to fans of similar genres.
- Recommend despite bugs (weight 0.03): Players recommend the game despite the presence of bugs, indicating that the overall experience is enjoyable.

Other player notes:
- Educational tool for pronunciation (weight 0.03): The game is being used as a teaching tool for word pronunciation and reading, which players find beneficial.
- Request for workshop feature (weight 0.03): There is a strong request from players for the addition of a workshop feature.
- Font accessibility suggestion (weight 0.03): There are suggestions to change the font to improve accessibility for players.
- Early Access mention (weight 0.02): The game is currently in Early Access, which has been noted by several players.
- Available for MacOS (weight 0.02): Players have noted that the game is available for MacOS users.
- Trivia about kanji incantations (weight 0.02): Players have shared interesting trivia related to kanji incantations in the game.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.24): Players are frustrated primarily due to technical issues such as game crashes, voice recognition problems, and various bugs. Additionally, the lack of tutorials, unclear game mechanics, and repetitive gameplay contribute to the frustration. Specific gameplay mechanics like overpowered enemies, progress resets, and inventory limitations also cause significant frustration.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.16): Players enjoy the fun and unique gameplay mechanics, especially when playing with friends. The spell-casting mechanics and the variety of spells and wands add to the enjoyment. The game's charming and humorous atmosphere, along with its creative and engaging gameplay, contribute to a positive experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.14): Players are excited about the game's potential for future updates and additional content. The unique gameplay mechanics, such as using the microphone for spells and discovering new spell combinations, add to the excitement. The game's depth, replayability, and the anticipation of new maps, wands, and mobs also contribute to this emotion.
- Joy (weight 0.11): Players experience joy from the funny and creative gameplay, especially when playing with friends. The humorous interactions, chaotic moments, and the unique mechanics of casting spells with a microphone bring a lot of laughter and enjoyment. The game's engaging atmosphere and the fun of discovering hidden spells and features add to the joy.
- Disappointment (weight 0.05): Players feel disappointed due to the lack of content and the game's performance issues. The limited variety in spells, wands, and maps, along with the high price relative to the content offered, contribute to this disappointment. Technical issues such as voice recognition problems and the game feeling like a tech demo also add to the dissatisfaction.
- Hope (weight 0.05): Players express hope for the game's future, anticipating more content and improvements through updates. The potential for additional maps, wands, and enemies, along with the expectation of continued support from the developers, fuels this hope. Players believe in the game's potential and look forward to its further development.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.04): Players are satisfied with the enjoyable gameplay and the unique mechanics, especially when playing with friends. The game's polished feel, good movement control, and the fun ramp-up in difficulty contribute to this satisfaction. The overall positive experience and the ease of learning the game's mechanics also add to the sense of satisfaction.
- Amusement (weight 0.03): Players find the gameplay funny and enjoyable, especially the humorous interactions with friends. The silly and goofy gameplay mechanics, such as turning into a gnome or a fish, bring a lot of laughter. Accidental spell activations and the unique character reactions and movements add to the amusement.
- Hopeful (weight 0.03): Players are hopeful about the game's future development and the addition of more content. The potential for future updates, improvements, and the expectation of more variety in maps and spells contribute to this hope. Players also hope for fixes to crashes and the addition of new features.
- Boredom (weight 0.01): Players experience boredom due to the monotonous and repetitive gameplay. The lack of variety in wands and maps, along with the repetitive content, contributes to this feeling. Playing alone without much variation in gameplay elements can also lead to boredom.
- Excited (weight 0.01): Players are excited about future updates and additions to the game. The enjoyment of playing with friends and the discovery of secrets and potential for VR add to this excitement. The expectation of new content and the game's potential to be even better with a workshop feature also contribute to this emotion.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Players express high enthusiasm for the game despite its issues. The fun of playing with friends and the detailed description of gameplay mechanics contribute to this enthusiasm. Suggestions for game improvements and the overall positive experience add to the sense of enthusiasm.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the great soundtrack and sound design, along with the variety of magic and alchemy. The developers' active updates and balance changes to the game also contribute to this appreciation. The overall good quality of the game is recognized and appreciated.
- Frustrated (weight 0.01): Players are frustrated with specific issues such as the statistics reset bug, difficulty, and lack of guidance. Voice control issues and the overall lack of clear instructions contribute to this frustration.
- Happy (weight 0.01): Players are happy with the whimsy and chaos of the game, along with the enjoyment of using unique magic. The addition of a map and the overall fun and engaging gameplay mechanics contribute to this happiness.
- Anticipation (weight 0.01): Players anticipate future updates and new content, such as new wands, monsters, and maps. The expectation of further developments and improvements from the developers adds to this anticipation.
- Love (weight 0): Players express love for the game and its potential. The unique mechanics, enjoyable gameplay, and the overall positive experience contribute to this love.
- Hopefulness (weight 0): Players are hopeful about future improvements and suggestions for the game. The potential for more content and updates adds to this hopefulness.
- Happiness (weight 0): Players are happy with the enjoyable gameplay mechanics and the fun of playing with friends. The overall positive experience and the engaging atmosphere contribute to this happiness.
- Disappointed (weight 0): Players are disappointed with the performance issues and lack of depth in the game. The limited content and repetitive gameplay contribute to this disappointment.}