Info about Concrete Jungle:

Official game description:
A city planning deck-building game!
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**Concrete Jungle** is a new take on the city building genre that swaps micro-management for a more strategic and puzzle-orientated style of city planning.  
You have a deck of selected cards which you can use to place buildings. Each building will affect it's surroundings in different ways. The aim of the game is to clear city blocks by gathering the required number of points from your residents, giving more room to build. As the city grows, bigger and better new buildings can be added to your deck!  
As you get opportunities to hone and refine your deck, residents will demand more from you. You'll find yourself inadvertently creating zoning puzzles- playing against your own past planning decisions.  
Alternatively engage in competitive city planning against challenging AI or local players. Take it in turns to place buildings in the same city and battle over the affection of your citizens!
Features
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*   Over 230 cards available (no micro-transactions)  
*   8 Playable characters each with their own skill trees, unique cards and play style.  
*   Hilarious fully voice-acted story mode!  
*   Competitive city planning featuring challenging AI in 'Versus' mode.  
*   Local competitive/co-op multiplayer for up to 4 players or AI.  
*   Gorgeous vibrant, detailed isometric graphics, day/night and weather effects.  
*   Rich and atmospheric soundtrack featuring Xerxes, Saad Ali, D.P. Kaufman & Mokhov.  
*   Steam achievements, stats, trading cards & leaderboards.  
*   Support for any resolution, border-less window full-screen and controller support.
Featuring voice talent from Angela Mayans, Ben Britton, Ruth Rosen, Ed Bretten, Kyle Chapple, John Mondelli and Barbara Hawkins.

Release date: Sep 23, 2015

Categories: Deckbuilding, City Building, Puzzle, Strategy, Turn-based Strategy, Card-based Gameplay, Grid-based Placement, Cooperative Gameplay


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $5.00 - $15.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that the community finds the game to be a good value when purchased on sale, particularly under $5. One user explicitly states that the game is worth the full price if you enjoy puzzle games, while another mentions that the game provides good value for the money based on the hours played. Additionally, a review in Japanese indicates that the full price might be considered a bit high. Combining these points, it can be inferred that the community considers a fair price range to be between $5 and $15, with the lower end being a more attractive sale price and the higher end being the full price that some users find acceptable.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 30.0h
  - Story completion: 20.0h
  - Session length: 0.5h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides direct statements about the time taken to complete the campaign and overall playtime. The first quote mentions over 15 hours to finish the campaign, including custom games. The second quote specifies around 25 hours to complete the campaign with three stars in each level. The third quote indicates an overall playtime of 30 hours. The fourth quote states that the main game was completed in about 12 hours. These quotes help to derive the typical playtime metrics for the game.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game becomes fun after players get past the initial tutorial and campaign, with co-op mode adding to the enjoyment.
  - Stance: Clicks after
  - Anchor: Completion of tutorial and campaign
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: poor tutorial; tedious mechanics; overpowered AI
  - Unlock drivers: completing the tutorial; starting the campaign; playing co-op mode
  - Conditions: playing with friends; using controllers; playing in co-op mode
- Player Archetypes:
  - Competitive Strategist (buy)
    - Motivation: Competition and improving scores
    - Playstyle: Competitive, strategic, and focused on multiplayer modes
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: strategy buff; competitive player
    - Reference games: Tetris; SimCity; Carcassonne
  - Puzzle Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of puzzle and strategy mechanics
    - Playstyle: Focused on solo puzzle-solving and strategic planning
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: puzzle gamer; strategy fan
    - Reference games: Tetris; Civ6; Carcassonne
  - Casual Gamer (sale)
    - Motivation: Relaxation and casual enjoyment
    - Playstyle: Casual, relaxed, and enjoying short bursts of gameplay
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: casual player; relaxed gamer
    - Reference games: SimCity; Tetris


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:
- Visually appealing art style (weight 0.71): The game features a visually pleasing art style with nice animations and transitions, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience.
- Innovative blend of genres (weight 0.63): The game uniquely combines deck-building, city-building, and puzzle elements, reminiscent of Tetris, creating a refreshing and innovative gameplay experience.
- Fun and addictive gameplay (weight 0.55): Players find the game highly enjoyable and engaging, with many describing it as fun and addictive, making it a compelling experience.
- Simple yet deep gameplay (weight 0.53): The gameplay is easy to learn but offers a surprising depth and complexity, providing a challenging and rewarding experience.
- Challenging puzzle mechanics (weight 0.51): The game offers interesting and challenging puzzle mechanics, making it a creative and thought-provoking experience.
- Intelligent AI opponents (weight 0.25): The game features intelligent and competent AI opponents, offering a fair and formidable challenge.
- Strategic and complex gameplay (weight 0.22): The game provides a unique and complex strategic gameplay experience, offering depth and challenge for players.
- Interesting and unique concept (weight 0.17): Players appreciate the game's interesting premise and unique concept, which sets it apart from other games.
- Great voice acting (weight 0.16): The voice acting in the game is highly praised, with the voice actor for the NPC receiving particular commendation.
- Variety of characters and cards (weight 0.16): The game features a wide variety of cards and character abilities, adding depth and diversity to the gameplay.

Common complaints:
- High game difficulty (weight 0.55): The game is perceived as too difficult and complex, with a steep learning curve and abrupt difficulty ramp-up.
- Balance and RNG issues (weight 0.43): The game has balance issues and is heavily reliant on RNG, leading to unfair and unpredictable gameplay.
- Misleading city builder aspect (weight 0.41): The game is criticized for misleading players with a city builder theme that doesn't deliver satisfactory city-building experiences.
- Poor tutorial experience (weight 0.29): The tutorial is difficult, too brief, and poorly executed, leading to player failure and confusion.
- Slow card unlocking and grind (weight 0.26): Unlocking cards is slow and grindy, with unclear mechanics and hidden caps on building allowances.
- Lack of multiplayer options (weight 0.23): The game lacks networked or online multiplayer options, which is a significant drawback for many players.
- Weak story elements (weight 0.21): The story is considered average or not a strong point, failing to engage players meaningfully.
- Versus mode problems (weight 0.21): Versus mode is criticized for being annoying, pointless, and having issues with AI opponents having better decks.
- Repetitive and skippable dialogue (weight 0.21): The game has repetitive dialogue, and players find themselves skipping through much of it, wishing for quicker access to gameplay.
- Technical and control issues (weight 0.2): The game has technical issues such as black screens in window mode, resolution issues, and mouse control problems.
- Short campaign (weight 0.18): The campaign is too short, leaving players wanting more content and levels.
- UI issues and lack of features (weight 0.18): The game has numerous UI issues and lacks essential features, such as an undo button.
- Overwhelming and confusing (weight 0.16): The game can feel overwhelming at first and has a confusing city-builder theme, with a lot to click through at the beginning.
- High price point (weight 0.13): The current full price of the game is considered steep and may be seen as too high by potential buyers.
- Lack of strategic advice and unclear mechanics (weight 0.12): The game lacks strategic advice and has unclear mechanics, making it difficult for players to understand and enjoy.
- Mixed quality in graphics and music (weight 0.11): The game has mixed quality in graphics and the music is not inspiring, detracting from the overall experience.
- Lack of language support (weight 0.07): The game lacks support for certain languages, such as Chinese, limiting its accessibility.

Gameplay feedback:
- Deck-building mechanics (weight 0.77): The game features deck-building mechanics, allowing players to strategically build and manage their decks. This adds a layer of depth and customization to the gameplay.
- Multiple game modes available (weight 0.53): The game offers a variety of modes including solo, versus, co-op, multiplayer, campaign, and endless mode. This diversity caters to different player preferences and enhances replayability.
- Grid-based building placement (weight 0.42): The game features a grid-based system for placing buildings, adding a strategic layer to city-building. Players must carefully plan and place their buildings on a grid.
- City-building and puzzle elements (weight 0.41): The game combines city-building with puzzle mechanics, creating a unique gameplay experience. Players can enjoy both strategic planning and puzzle-solving within a city-themed environment.
- Strategic city-building gameplay (weight 0.4): Players engage in strategic city-building, requiring careful planning and management. The game includes strategic tile placement and resource management, offering a challenging and engaging experience.
- Puzzle-solving with deck-building (weight 0.39): The game integrates puzzle-solving with deck-building mechanics. Players can enjoy the challenge of solving puzzles while also building and managing their decks.
- Hybrid of multiple game genres (weight 0.32): The game is a hybrid that combines elements of city-building, deck-building, puzzle, and strategy games. This blend creates a unique and multifaceted gaming experience.
- Unlocking and leveling cards (weight 0.18): Players can unlock and level up new cards, adding a progression system to the game. This feature encourages continued play and strategic deck-building.
- Turn-based strategic gameplay (weight 0.13): The game offers turn-based strategic gameplay, requiring players to think carefully about their moves. This adds a layer of depth and challenge to the game.
- Campaign mode with story (weight 0.12): The game features a campaign mode with a story and unique characters. This adds a narrative element to the gameplay, making it more immersive.
- Column clearing mechanics (weight 0.12): The game includes mechanics for clearing columns and earning points. This adds a strategic element to the gameplay, requiring players to plan their moves carefully.

Performance notes:
- Smooth game performance (weight 0.14): The game runs well and smoothly on various systems, providing a good experience for players.
- Black screen issue (weight 0.08): Some players experience a black screen when switching windows, which can be disruptive to gameplay.
- Resolution compatibility issues (weight 0.08): The game has problems with unusual screen resolutions, affecting the display quality for some users.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for strategy and puzzle fans (weight 0.49): The game is highly recommended for fans of strategy and puzzle games, as well as those who enjoy deck-building and city-building themes. It offers a unique mix of these elements, making it appealing to a wide range of gamers.
- Wait for a sale (weight 0.13): Some players suggest waiting for a discount or sale before purchasing the game. This indicates that while the game is enjoyable, it might not be worth the full price for everyone.
- Potential for multiplayer modes (weight 0.07): Players see potential for online multiplayer and coop modes, indicating a desire for more social and interactive gameplay options.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Enjoyment (weight 0.33): Players appreciate the game's addictive and strategic gameplay, which combines deck-building and puzzle mechanics. The engaging and well-paced gameplay, along with charming visuals and innovative mechanics, contributes to a fun and enjoyable experience.
- Frustration (weight 0.14): Frustration stems from the game's luck-dependent card system and the lack of an undo button. Players also struggle with the steep learning curve, challenging AI, and balance issues, leading to a sense of losing through no fault of their own.
- Disappointment (weight 0.11): Disappointment arises from the game's failure to meet expectations, particularly in the city-building aspects and story. The lack of a multiplayer option and the presence of a boring grind also contribute to this sentiment.
- Joy (weight 0.11): Joy is derived from the game's unique and challenging puzzle gameplay, as well as its strategic depth. Players also enjoy the beautiful art, music, and the overall presentation of the game.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.07): Satisfaction comes from the game's relaxing puzzle experience, voice acting, and visual appeal. The smooth integration of city builder and deck building mechanics, along with a well-done campaign, also contribute to this feeling.
- Excitement (weight 0.05): Excitement is generated by the game's innovative and strategic gameplay. The fun combo mechanics and high replayability add to the overall enjoyment and anticipation of the game's possibilities.
- Surprise (weight 0.03): Surprise comes from the game's depth and the seamless integration of deck building and city building. The broad variety of challenges also contributes to this unexpected delight.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Appreciation is felt for the game's interesting and challenging puzzle mechanics. Players value the unique and engaging aspects of the gameplay.
- Interest (weight 0.01): Interest is piqued by the game's unique combination of game mechanics. The innovative blend of different gameplay elements captures the players' attention.
- Admiration (weight 0.01): Admiration is expressed for the game's design and production value. Players appreciate the high-quality visuals, mechanics, and overall presentation.}