Info about Scrap Mechanic:

Official game description:
PLEASE NOTE: We’re still hard at work on Scrap Mechanic! New content is being added and optimizations being made regularly. Get started right away in Survival Mode, Creative Mode and Challenge Mode! Please watch the latest Scrap Mechanic trailers to see the game’s latest state.
**Tool up and enter the creative paradise of Scrap Mechanic! Build fantastic machines, go on adventures with your friends and defend against evil Farmerbots in this imaginative multiplayer survival sandbox. With Scrap Mechanic’s powerful creation tools you can engineer your own adventures!**
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‘Be a robot mechanic’, they said. ‘Easy money’, they said. We’re pretty sure the job description didn’t mention crash landing on a far away planet, with thousands of crazed worker robots out for blood! You’re stranded on a faraway agriculture planet where the Farmbots working the fields have gone haywire. With your tool belt tightly fastened, there’s only one way to survive: using your quick thinking, creativity and a wily knack of turning your surroundings to your advantage!  
**Survival Mode!**  
In Survival Mode mechanics explore a dynamically generated open-world environment filled with enemies, treasure and dangerous robots! Team up with friends and build bases to protect yourself and your valuables. The most creative will survive!  
**Challenge Mode!**  
Put your imagination to the test in the Master Mechanic Trials, an amazing roster of 40 fun and testing challenges which every wannabe mechanic should master before embarking on the wide-open world. Plus create your own challenges and share them with friends!  
**Creative Mode!**  
Choose from over 400+ building parts and create a transforming vehicle, a walking house or anything you and your friends can imagine! Scrap Mechanic mod support offers an easy way to download over 1000+ new player made building parts for your creations!   
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Release date: 19 Jan, 2016

Categories: Sandbox Creation, Base Building, Survival, Cooperative Multiplayer, Open-World Exploration, Resource Management, Physics Simulation, Mod Support


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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:
- Highly Fun & Engaging Gameplay (weight 0.88): Players consistently praise the game for being fun, engaging, and highly addictive, often leading to long play sessions. Many consider it a masterpiece and one of the best sandbox or survival games available, offering significant value for its price.
- Unmatched Creative Building Freedom (weight 0.47): The game's core strength lies in its unparalleled creative freedom and robust building system. Players can construct virtually anything imaginable, from complex machines and vehicles to entire cities, limited only by their imagination. This fosters engineering skills, logical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Strong Modding Community Support (weight 0.16): The active and extensive modding community significantly enhances the game's content and replayability. Mods are easy to access and provide a vast array of new parts, mechanics, and even alternative game modes, greatly enriching the player experience.
- Excellent Creative & Survival Modes (weight 0.13): Both Creative and Survival modes are highly praised. Creative mode offers unrestricted building, while Survival mode provides a challenging and engaging experience with elements like farming, crafting, and combat, often exceeding player expectations.
- Advanced & Humorous Physics (weight 0.13): The game features an advanced and often humorous physics engine that allows for realistic interactions and unpredictable, entertaining outcomes. Recent updates have improved physics, making it a satisfying sandbox for mechanical experimentation.
- Enhanced Fun with Friends (weight 0.09): Playing with friends significantly enhances the game's enjoyment and replayability. Multiplayer allows for collaborative building, competitive challenges, and chaotic fun, making it a highly recommended social experience.
- Pleasing Graphics & Optimization (weight 0.09): The game is noted for its pleasant, colorful, and cartoonish art style, which contributes to an inviting atmosphere. It is also well-optimized, ensuring smooth performance even on lower-spec systems.
- Minecraft-like with Advanced Mechanics (weight 0.04): The game is often compared to Minecraft but is noted for its more complex mechanical and engineering focus. It appeals to players who enjoy block-based building but desire more intricate physics and moving parts.

Common complaints:
- Repetitive and Lacks Content (weight 0.35): Many players find the game quickly becomes boring and repetitive, especially in survival mode, due to a lack of clear objectives, limited content, and excessive grinding. This leads to a short engagement period for many.
- Slow Updates & Poor Communication (weight 0.32): A significant number of players are frustrated by the extremely slow and infrequent update schedule, particularly the long-awaited Chapter 2. There's also a perceived lack of communication and transparency from the developers regarding future content and delays.
- Performance, Physics, & Lag Issues (weight 0.22): The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to significant lag and performance issues, especially with complex builds or in multiplayer. The physics engine is frequently criticized for being janky, unrealistic, and contributing to desynchronization issues in online play.
- Limited and Clunky Building (weight 0.11): Both creative and survival modes have limitations. Creative mode is clunky and lacks content without mods, while survival mode's building mechanics are tedious, resource-intensive, and restrict creative freedom, especially for large structures.
- Overpowered and Destructive Bots (weight 0.07): The enemy bots are perceived as overly aggressive and powerful, capable of quickly destroying player creations and killing players in a few hits. This makes base defense and exploration frustrating.
- Tedious Farming Mechanic (weight 0.03): The farming mechanic is widely criticized as poorly designed, tedious, and frustrating. It often forces players to stay at their base to defend crops, detracting from the core building gameplay.
- Poor Solo Play Experience (weight 0.03): The game is significantly less enjoyable when played solo, with many players finding it boring, difficult, and punishing without friends or mods. This suggests a strong reliance on multiplayer for a good experience.
- Limited Mod Support (weight 0.03): There is a notable lack of official mod support for survival mode, limiting player customization and content expansion in this key game mode. This forces players to rely on unofficial or cumbersome methods for modding.
- Creations Easily Broken (weight 0.03): Players are frustrated by their creations being frequently broken or ruined, either by enemy bots, game updates, or physics issues. The lack of an intuitive backup system exacerbates the demoralizing loss of significant building time.

Gameplay feedback:
- Robust Building System (weight 0.25): The game's core strength lies in its highly flexible and robust building system, allowing players to construct a vast array of complex machines, vehicles, and structures. This includes everything from simple cars to intricate automated systems, emphasizing engineering and creative design.
- Diverse Modes & Multiplayer (weight 0.17): The game offers multiple modes, including Creative, Survival, and Challenge, catering to different playstyles. It also features strong multiplayer support, allowing friends to cooperate on builds or compete, and extensive Steam Workshop integration for community-created content and mods.
- Combat Against Robots (weight 0.11): A central element of the game, particularly in Survival mode, is combat against various types of aggressive farming robots. These bots pose a constant threat, attacking players, their bases, and especially their crops, often leading to challenging raids.
- Steep Learning Curve (weight 0.09): The game has a significant learning curve, requiring players to figure out mechanics and engineering principles largely on their own. This self-discovery aspect can be rewarding, making players feel smart, but it also means the game is easy to learn but hard to master.
- Farming & Resource Gathering (weight 0.08): Farming and resource gathering are key activities in Survival mode, involving planting crops, managing irrigation, and collecting resources like milk from cows. This system often leads to robot raids, requiring players to defend their gardens.
- Basic Tools & Combat (weight 0.03): The game provides basic tools like a sledgehammer for resource gathering (e.g., hitting trees and stones) and combat. Players can also use weapons like guns and even hit friends, adding a playful or destructive element.
- Open World Exploration (weight 0.02): Beyond core mechanics, the game offers general exploration, looting, and interaction with some NPCs. Players have the freedom to engage in various activities and create their own narratives within the open world.

Performance notes:
- Inconsistent Performance & Crashes (weight 0.1): Player feedback on general performance is mixed, with some reporting good framerates even on lower-end systems, while others experience significant lag, FPS drops, and crashes, especially on less powerful hardware. This suggests inconsistent optimization across different system configurations.
- Recent Performance Improvements (weight 0.02): Recent updates have reportedly improved game performance and reduced lag for some players, even allowing them to run the game on higher graphics settings without issues.
- Overheating Issues (weight 0.01): Running the game, especially on maximum graphics settings, can cause computers, particularly laptops, to overheat.
- Inconsistent Physics System (weight 0.01): The game's physics system, particularly concerning suspension and bearings, is inconsistent and can sometimes function unexpectedly or poorly.
- Window Management Issues (weight 0.01): The game has issues with window management, such as fighting with other windows in fullscreen mode and causing GPU/CPU spikes when alt-tabbing.
- Long Load Times & Large Size (weight 0.01): The game has long loading times after a computer reset and occupies a considerable amount of hard drive space.
- Missing/Poor Audio (weight 0.01): A significant number of players report that the game's audio is either non-existent or severely lacking.

Recommendations:
- Highly Recommended & Worth Price (weight 0.29): The overwhelming sentiment is positive, with many players strongly recommending the game and stating it's worth its price, especially if purchased on sale. Some also highlight its value for specific player types or as a time-killer.
- Ideal for Creative Builders (weight 0.21): The game is particularly recommended for players who enjoy building, crafting, and creative expression, especially those interested in mechanics, engineering, and physics-based sandbox experiences. It appeals to those who like to experiment and solve problems creatively.
- Better with Friends (weight 0.11): Many players emphasize that the game is significantly more enjoyable when played with friends, suggesting it enhances the overall experience.
- Anticipating Chapter 2 & Mods (weight 0.05): Players are eagerly awaiting Chapter 2 of the survival mode and suggest that community mods, like Fant Mod, can enhance the experience. There's also a desire for more in-game tutorials and content updates.
- Specific Version & Intellect (weight 0.01): Based on limited and somewhat vague feedback, there's a minor suggestion about playing on a specific game version (0.6.6) and a general comment about needing 'live brain cells' to enjoy it.
- Single-Player One-Off (weight 0): One reviewer noted the game is suitable for a single-player experience that can be played once and then forgotten, indicating it might not have long-term solo replayability for everyone.

Other player notes:
- Slow Updates & Chapter 2 Anticipation (weight 0.19): Players are eagerly awaiting Chapter 2 and other significant updates, expressing frustration over slow development and infrequent communication. There's a strong desire for the game to exit early access and receive more consistent content, with some humorously predicting very long waits.
- Creativity & Broad Appeal (weight 0.07): The game is perceived as highly creative and suitable for players with imagination, appealing to a wide age range from kids to adults. Its mechanics, while initially challenging, allow for complex creations once understood.
- Pirated Playtime & Support (weight 0.04): Many players have spent significant hours on pirated versions of the game before purchasing it, often to support the developers. This indicates strong long-term engagement and loyalty despite initial unauthorized access.
- Needs Improvement & Content (weight 0.04): Some players feel the game's frustrations persist over time and hope for future improvements and content additions. There's a general sentiment that the game is 'just okay' in its current state and needs further development to truly shine.
- Generally Positive Reception (weight 0.03): Overall player sentiment is positive, with many giving high ratings and considering it their most played game. This indicates a strong core experience for those who enjoy it.
- Similar to Other Games (weight 0.03): The game is frequently compared to other popular titles like Minecraft, Rust, and Factorio, suggesting it shares elements of crafting, survival, and base-building genres.
- Decent & Unique Graphics (weight 0.02): Graphics are generally considered decent and functional, with a distinct blocky aesthetic that is appreciated for its unique style.
- Good Value for Price (weight 0.02): The game's price is considered ideal and good value for money, making it an accessible purchase for many players.
- Core Story Premise (weight 0.01): The game's premise involves players as mechanics crashing on a planet owned by Wonk Enterprises, tasked with repairing robots, only to find their destination deserted and themselves stranded.
- Desire for Digging Mechanic (weight 0.01): Players desire new mechanics such as the ability to dig earth and stone, and to create mines for resource extraction.
- Demanding PC Requirements (weight 0.01): The game can be demanding on hardware, with some players feeling it requires a fast PC or even prompts them to consider upgrading their system.

Emotions:
- Satisfaction (weight 0.32): Players feel satisfied primarily due to the extensive creative freedom and robust building mechanics, allowing them to design and construct complex machines and vehicles. The game's overall quality, engaging gameplay, and the rewarding experience of seeing creations work as intended also contribute significantly to this emotion. Additionally, multiplayer experiences and the active modding community enhance long-term enjoyment and replayability.
- Frustration (weight 0.12): Frustration stems mainly from technical issues such as poor optimization, frequent bugs, and significant FPS drops, especially with complex builds. Slow and infrequent updates, coupled with janky physics and challenging survival mode mechanics (like resource grinding and aggressive bots destroying creations), also contribute to player annoyance and a sense of wasted effort.
- Disappointment (weight 0.1): Disappointment is largely driven by the perceived lack of developer activity, slow update cycles, and unfulfilled promises, particularly regarding Chapter 2. Players express dissatisfaction with the game's prolonged early access status, lack of new content, and persistent bugs, leading to a feeling that the game has not reached its full potential or has been abandoned.
- Excitement (weight 0.1): Excitement is generated by the game's core creative freedom and endless building possibilities, allowing players to bring imaginative contraptions to life. The anticipation of future updates, especially Chapter 2, and the engaging nature of survival mode, including challenging encounters and the thrill of making machines, also contribute to this positive emotion. The active modding community further amplifies the game's potential and replayability.
- Joy (weight 0.07): Joy is primarily experienced through the game's fun and addictive gameplay, particularly the creative building mechanics and the limitless possibilities they offer. Playing with friends in multiplayer enhances this feeling, as does the satisfaction of seeing one's creations come to life and function as intended. The game's ability to provide a relaxing and entertaining sandbox experience also contributes to overall happiness.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.05): Players experience enjoyment through the game's engaging core gameplay, which combines creative building with problem-solving and exploration. The variety offered by both survival and creative modes, along with the freedom to experiment and the overall positive experience, contribute to sustained interest and fun. The game's unique concept and the ability to re-engage with it also foster enjoyment.
- Amusement (weight 0.05): Amusement arises from the game's creative freedom, which often leads to the construction of crude or humorous objects and unexpected physics outcomes. Humorous scenarios, such as robots attacking tomatoes or chaotic multiplayer interactions, also contribute to this emotion. The game's occasional wackiness and the ability to create absurd situations provide lighthearted entertainment.
- Anticipation (weight 0.02): Anticipation is primarily driven by the long wait for significant updates, especially Chapter 2, and the desire for new content. Players look forward to future developments and promising updates that could introduce new features and expand the game's possibilities.
- Hope (weight 0.02): Hope is centered on the desire for future improvements, including bug fixes, optimization, and the release of new content like Chapter 2. Players express optimism for continued developer activity and the potential for the game to reach its full potential with desired features and better performance.
- Admiration (weight 0.01): Admiration is felt for the game's innovative sandbox nature, its advanced physics engine, and the sheer genius behind its creation and building capabilities. Players are impressed by the game's uniqueness, its ability to foster creativity, and the high quality of community-made content.
- Anger (weight 0.01): Anger is caused by severe technical issues like persistent lag, poor optimization, and game-breaking bugs, especially those introduced by updates. Players also express frustration with developer inaction, repeated deaths from overwhelming enemies, and the loss of valuable items or progress due to game flaws.
- Desire (weight 0.01): Desire stems from the perceived lack of content, features, and a cohesive storyline, particularly in survival mode. Players wish for more updates, new gameplay mechanics like PvP, and a richer, less monotonous world to explore.
- Boredom (weight 0.01): Boredom sets in due to content exhaustion, repetitive gameplay loops, and a lack of defined objectives, especially when playing alone. The game can become monotonous after completing initial goals or without the dynamic interaction of friends.
- Confusion (weight 0.01): Confusion arises from the game's initial difficulty, particularly with complex building mechanics and logic gates, and a lack of clear tutorials or progression. Players also express bewilderment over robot motivations and the game's overall state after certain updates.
- Love (weight 0.01): Love for the game is expressed through long-term enjoyment, deep affection for its content, and appreciation for its overall quality and features, including game modes, mods, and creative freedom. The survival mode is often highlighted as a key aspect contributing to this strong positive emotion.
- Engagement (weight 0.01): Engagement is driven by the game's addictive nature, its ability to stimulate creative thinking, and the immersive experience of building and problem-solving. Players find themselves engrossed for hours, drawn in by the game's depth and the continuous opportunities for creativity.
- Concern (weight 0): Concern is primarily related to the game's future, including potential performance issues on lower-end PCs, the risk of gameplay becoming stale, and perceived developer inactivity. There is also worry about the long-term viability of updates and the overall health of the player base.
- Nostalgia (weight 0): Nostalgia is triggered by the game's ability to evoke childhood memories and past enjoyment, particularly for players who have followed its development or played older versions. The game's unique style and mechanics contribute to a sense of remembering earlier experiences.
- Creativity (weight 0): Creativity is a direct result of the game's core design, which offers extensive freedom to build and design various vehicles and objects. The open-ended nature of the building mechanics allows players to bring unique and imaginative ideas to life.
- Caution (weight 0): Caution is expressed as a warning to potential buyers about the game's current development status, including infrequent updates and the presence of bugs. Players also advise others about specific in-game challenges, such as dangerous farmbots or potential data loss.}