Info about Conan Exiles:

Official game description:
Conan Exiles is an online multiplayer survival game, now with sorcery, set in the lands of Conan the Barbarian. Enter a vast, open-world sandbox and play together with friends and strangers as you build your own home or even a shared city. Survive freezing cold temperatures, explore loot-filled dungeons, develop your character from scavenging survivor to mighty barbarian and powerful sorcerer, and fight to dominate your enemies in epic siege wars.
**Conan Exiles can be played in full single-player, co-op, or persistent online multiplayer.**
After Conan himself saves your life by cutting you down from the corpse tree, you must quickly learn to survive. Weather scouring sandstorms, shield yourself from intense temperatures and hunt animals for food and resources. Explore a vast and seamless world, from the burning desert in the south to the snow-capped mountains of the north.
Forge the legacy of your clan as you fight to reclaim and dominate the Exiled Lands. Use the powerful building system to create anything from a small home to entire cities piece by piece. Wage war using swords, sorcery, bows, and siege weapons, even taking control of giant avatars of the gods to crush the homes of your enemies in epic battles.
SURVIVE IN A SAVAGE LAND
------------------------
Dress well or light a campfire to stay warm and make sure to cool yourself down in the heat. Hunt, cook, eat, and drink to stay alive. Build a shelter to weather scouring sandstorms. Be careful when exploring darkened ruins or you might become corrupted by foul sorcery.
BUILD A HOME AND A KINGDOM
--------------------------
Harvest resources to craft tools and weapons, then build anything from a small home to entire cities piece by piece using a powerful building system. Place traps, elevators, and defenses, then deck out your creations with furniture, crafting stations, and more.
DOMINATE THE EXILED LANDS
-------------------------
Carve out your piece of the Exiled Lands, taking it from other players if you must! Build siege weapons and use explosives to break down the walls of your enemy’s city. Place traps, recruit thralls, and build defenses to keep your enemies from invading you.
CORRUPT YOURSELF TO WIELD DARK SORCERY
--------------------------------------
Discover insidious sorceries and corrupt your body to wield them. Special perks are awarded to those who give up a portion of their life force. Sacrifice thralls to summon demons and the undead and bend them to your will. Conjure darkness, soar the skies on winged monstrosities, and call down lightning to strike your foes.
AGES ARRIVE IN THE EXILES LANDS
-------------------------------
Updates in Conan Exiles now come in Ages. Each Age has its own theme, free gameplay updates, and Battle Passes. This model allows us to add features and improvements for free, while providing an easy way for any player to support the game’s growth and receive exclusive themed cosmetics.
EXPLORE A VAST, OPEN WORLD
--------------------------
Journey through a massive and seamless open world, from the rolling sand dunes of the southern desert to the mysterious eastern swamp and the snow-capped mountains of the frozen north. Climb anywhere and experience full freedom of exploration.
BRUTAL, BLOODY COMBAT
---------------------
Fight vicious monsters and other players using an action-oriented, combo-based combat system. Dodge, block, and learn to master the true art of combat to become the greatest fighter in the Exiled Lands. Slay using bows, daggers, swords, axes, and more.
ENSLAVE THRALLS TO DO YOUR BIDDING
----------------------------------
Enslave the criminals of the Exiled Lands and make them join your cause and defend your territory. Put them through the grueling Wheel of Pain to break their will, then turn them into archers, fighters, crafters, entertainers, and more.
DISCOVER THE RUINS OF ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
-------------------------------------------
From the Black Keep in the north to the Dregs along the southern river, discover the ruins of ancient civilizations and solve their mysteries to gain access to their treasure. Uncover the history of the Exiled Lands you as you explore, uncover lore, and meet NPCs.
BECOME A TOWERING GOD
---------------------
Alight yourself with one of four deities such as Derketo, the goddess of lust and death. Bring your sacrifices to the altar of your god then summon and take control of their huge, towering avatar. Crush enemies and entire buildings under your avatar’s feet.
PLAY TOGETHER OR ALONE
----------------------
Play alone locally or fight for survival and dominance in persistent multiplayer on public servers. You can also host your own server and invite others to join you in a world where you have full control of the rules and settings. Want to play with just handful of friends? Try co-op mode!
CONTROL YOUR EXPERIENCE
-----------------------
When playing alone locally or on a server you are the administrator of your world, with access to a range of in-game tools. Change your progression speed, spawn monsters, turn yourself invisible, deactivate avatars, and much more. Be the dungeon master of your own server.
PLAY WITH MODS
--------------
Download Conan Exiles mods directly from the Steam workshop to customize your game experience. You can also download the custom Conan Exiles Unreal Editor and start creating your own. Countless mods await your discovery!

Release date: May 8, 2018

Categories: Survival, Open-World Exploration, Base Building, Crafting, Action RPG, Cooperative Multiplayer, Competitive Multiplayer, Character Progression, Character Customization, Mod Support


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price: No data
- Playtime Metrics: No data
- Time-to-fun: No data
- Player Archetypes: No data


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:
- Rich and immersive open world (weight 0.97): The game features a vast, diverse world with biomes like deserts, jungles, and ruins, along with dungeons, secrets, and NPC quests. The atmosphere and lore, inspired by the Conan universe, create a deeply immersive experience.
- Deep crafting and building systems (weight 0.88): The game offers one of the best building systems in the survival genre, allowing players to construct everything from huts to fortified cities. Crafting is equally robust, with a sense of accomplishment tied to rare resource gathering and upgrades.
- Exceptional solo and multiplayer experience (weight 0.78): The game excels in both solo and multiplayer modes, offering a flexible and engaging experience. Players highlight the freedom to explore, build, and face challenges, with strong social features like co-op and PvP enhancing the fun.
- Regular updates and expansions (weight 0.76): The game receives consistent updates and DLCs, such as 'Age of Sorcery' and 'Isla de Siptah,' which add new content, mechanics, and improvements. This keeps the game fresh and engaging over time.
- Thriving modding community (weight 0.56): The game boasts a strong modding scene with active developer support, offering mods for customization, quality-of-life improvements, and new content. This extends replayability and allows players to tailor the experience to their preferences.
- Rewarding exploration and discovery (weight 0.52): The world encourages exploration with hidden dungeons, lore, and exotic technologies. Players are rewarded for experimentation and self-guided discovery, making exploration a core and satisfying aspect of the game.
- Accessible yet deep mechanics (weight 0.5): The game strikes a balance between accessibility and depth, with simple building and crafting mechanics that are easy to learn but offer extensive customization. This makes it enjoyable for both beginners and experienced players.
- Brutal and strategic combat (weight 0.48): Combat is challenging and requires strategy, with a variety of weapons, armor, and mechanics. Boss fights and PvP are particularly engaging, offering a dynamic and immersive experience akin to Souls-like games.
- Strong role-playing potential (weight 0.41): The game excels as a role-playing platform, with RP servers and mods offering deep storytelling opportunities. The Conan-inspired setting and flexible gameplay mechanics make it ideal for immersive role-playing experiences.

Common complaints:
- Unstable Multiplayer Experience (weight 0.69): Multiplayer is marred by lag, disconnections, and poor server stability. Official servers often crash or become unplayable, while private servers suffer from performance issues and mod-related conflicts.
- Severe Bugs and Glitches (weight 0.66): The game suffers from countless bugs, including game-breaking issues like enemies disappearing, inventory glitches, and server crashes. These problems persist despite repeated updates, making the game unplayable for many users.
- Rampant Hacking and Cheating (weight 0.63): Official servers are plagued by hackers and cheaters, with weak anti-cheat measures and little developer intervention. This ruins the multiplayer experience and drives players away from PvP.
- Poor Developer Support (weight 0.62): Developers are criticized for slow bug fixes, neglecting core issues, and prioritizing monetization over gameplay improvements. Many players feel the game has been abandoned despite its long-standing problems.
- Outdated Graphics and Optimization (weight 0.55): The game’s graphics feel outdated, and performance issues like lag, stuttering, and poor optimization persist. These problems are exacerbated on official servers and high-population areas.
- DLC and Mod Conflicts (weight 0.24): DLCs clutter menus, cause file conflicts, and often feel incomplete or overpriced. Mods can also introduce bugs or require manual syncing, complicating the multiplayer experience.
- Grindy and Repetitive Gameplay (weight 0.23): The game requires excessive grinding for resources, thralls, and progression, which many players find tedious. Combat and boss fights are also criticized for being repetitive and unbalanced.
- Forced Online Dependency (weight 0.23): The game requires a constant internet connection, even for single-player modes, and offline play is no longer supported. This limits accessibility and frustrates players with unstable connections.
- Lack of Guidance and Tutorials (weight 0.19): New players struggle with the steep learning curve due to poor in-game guidance, outdated wikis, and unclear mechanics. The lack of tutorials and quests makes early progression frustrating.
- Thrall and NPC System Flaws (weight 0.19): Thralls and NPCs frequently glitch, disappear, or behave unpredictably, breaking immersion and wasting player time. The system is also criticized for being overly grindy and bug-prone.
- Aggressive Monetization (weight 0.17): The game heavily relies on microtransactions, battle passes, and overpriced DLCs, which lock essential or cosmetic content behind paywalls. Players feel exploited by predatory pricing and incomplete DLC offerings.

Gameplay feedback:
- Open-world survival core (weight 0.64): The game centers on survival mechanics like hunger, thirst, and temperature management in a vast open world. Players gather resources, build bases, and explore diverse biomes to progress.
- Thrall/slave system mechanics (weight 0.6): Players capture NPCs (thralls) to serve as crafters, defenders, or companions. The system includes taming, training, and role-based mechanics, with modding enhancing customization.
- Dark Souls-inspired combat (weight 0.5): Combat emphasizes positioning, stamina management, and weapon variety, with brutal melee-focused mechanics. Boss fights and mounted combat add depth.
- Role-playing and customization (weight 0.45): Players customize characters (e.g., disciples of Derketo), build unique bases, and engage in RP servers. Mods further expand role-playing options.
- Technical and balance issues (weight 0.45): Criticisms include loading times, hit detection problems, and PvP balance. Mods often address these gaps, but base mechanics can feel unpolished.
- Limited story/quest content (weight 0.41): While the game has lore and regional quests (Journeys), traditional story-driven content is minimal. Endgame activities rely on exploration and player-driven goals.
- Survival and crafting loop (weight 0.28): The core loop involves gathering resources, crafting gear, building bases, and surviving environmental threats. Thralls and pets assist in efficiency.
- Base defense and raiding (weight 0.07): Players build defensible bases with traps and siege engines, while PvP servers feature raids (e.g., Purge events) and full-loot mechanics for high-stakes conflict.

Performance notes:
- Severe game crashes and instability (weight 0.3): Players report frequent crashes, freezes, and fatal errors, often requiring restarts or manual fixes (e.g., deleting .json files). These issues persist even with clean installs and affect both modded and vanilla gameplay.
- Memory leaks and hardware strain (weight 0.26): Memory leaks degrade performance over time, and the game demands low settings even on high-end PCs. Stuttering worsens with many NPCs nearby, indicating CPU dependency.
- Mod-related instability (weight 0.25): Mods introduce crashes, sync errors, and increased load times. Modded servers are less stable, and conflicts arise from DLC or file corruption.
- Multiplayer lag and desync (weight 0.12): Online play suffers from lag, rubberbanding, and teleportation due to poor netcode. These issues are exacerbated in PvP and during raids or large base loading.
- Minor but persistent bugs (weight 0.04): Annoying but non-critical issues include graphical quirks, movement bugs on login, and inventory glitches. These affect immersion without breaking gameplay.
- Engine and design limitations (weight 0.01): Hardcoded limitations (e.g., player caps) and janky mechanics (e.g., finicky character interactions) highlight underlying technical debt in the game engine.

Recommendations:
- Buy on sale due to bugs (weight 0.38): While the game offers value, it is frequently recommended only at steep discounts (e.g., $10 or lower) due to persistent bugs, stability issues, and a steep learning curve. Full-price purchases are discouraged by many reviewers.
- Avoid if seeking polished AAA experiences (weight 0.33): The game is niche and lacks the polish of AAA titles, with reviewers warning against expectations of narrative depth or technical refinement. It is better suited for players tolerant of jank, grindy mechanics, or hardcore survival challenges.
- Mods critical for long-term enjoyment (weight 0.27): Mods are widely considered necessary to address core issues (e.g., solo play, thrall customization) or to unlock the game’s full potential. Players are advised to carefully select modded servers to avoid instability or pay-to-win scenarios.
- Best experienced with friends or mods (weight 0.27): The game shines in co-op or private server settings, especially with a fixed group of friends. Mods are often cited as essential for enhancing solo play or addressing core gameplay gaps, making unofficial servers a preferred choice for many.
- Ideal for survival and crafting fans (weight 0.26): The game is highly recommended for players who enjoy survival, exploration, crafting, and base-building mechanics, particularly those inspired by ancient mythology or games like *ARK* and *Valheim*. It appeals to both solo and co-op players seeking a challenging open-world experience.
- Unique appeal for Conan and fantasy fans (weight 0.24): The game’s setting and lore, particularly its *Conan the Barbarian* inspiration, are major draws for fans of fantasy, barbarian themes, and ancient mythology. However, some note the game’s flaws may overshadow its thematic strengths.
- Developer neglect and monetization concerns (weight 0.17): Criticism is directed at the developers for poor support, anti-consumer practices (e.g., monetization, DLC quality), and unresolved issues like hacking in PvP. Some reviewers suggest avoiding purchases until significant improvements are made.
- Solo or PvE servers recommended for beginners (weight 0.05): New players are advised to start in single-player or PvE servers to learn mechanics before engaging in PvP. Unofficial servers with active admins are often preferred to avoid hackers or toxic communities.
- Content and economy expansion needed (weight 0.02): Players suggest adding more points of interest (POIs), purchasable items, and maps to enrich the in-game economy and exploration. Some propose allowing independent server operations to reduce reliance on centralized services.
- Gameplay workarounds for common issues (weight 0.01): Players share practical workarounds, such as keeping the game running to avoid disconnections or taking breaks from servers with cheaters. These highlight persistent technical and social challenges in the game.

Other player notes:
- Time investment too high (weight 0.03): Players frequently mention the game requires excessive free time and is overly time-consuming, which may deter casual or busy players. The large game size exacerbates this issue.
- DLC clutter and bloat (weight 0.02): Downloaded content includes unused resolution files and DLC items that unnecessarily clutter the crafting menu, disrupting gameplay flow. Players have shared workarounds to hide these items.
- Rich dark fantasy lore (weight 0.02): The game’s lore draws heavily from Robert E. Howard’s Conan, Lovecraftian themes, and classic sword-and-sorcery elements, including mature topics like slavery and demonic rituals. This appeals to fans of grimdark settings.
- Private server fees controversial (weight 0.02): Players criticize the mandatory monthly fee for private servers, with speculation that developers are forcing this model to monetize multiplayer access. This has sparked frustration over perceived greed.
- MMO potential unfulfilled (weight 0.01): Players suggest the game could expand its world and server capabilities to rival MMOs like *Dune Awakening* or *Rust*, but current limitations and monetization focus hinder this vision.
- Slow customer support (weight 0.01): Players report waiting up to three weeks for support responses, indicating poor post-launch service and unresolved technical or account issues.
- Mod dependency for solo play (weight 0.01): The mod 'WayStones' is described as essential for solo players, suggesting core gameplay lacks sufficient accessibility or balance for single-player experiences.
- RP and campaign flexibility needed (weight 0.01): Feedback calls for varied role-playing options and adjustable campaign lengths to cater to different playstyles, from short sessions to long-term immersion.
- Community dynamics criticized (weight 0.01): The game’s community includes controversial elements like ERP (erotic roleplay), which some players find disruptive or off-putting to the intended dark fantasy tone.
- Crom as optimal religion (weight 0.01): Players humorously or seriously note that Crom is the most effective religion in-game, highlighting potential balance issues or design quirks in the faith system.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.29): Players experience frustration primarily due to pervasive technical issues, including bugs, glitches, crashes, and poor server performance. These problems disrupt core gameplay mechanics, such as thrall systems, crafting, and combat, often leading to lost progress or wasted time troubleshooting. Additionally, the lack of in-game guidance, outdated resources, and poor AI exacerbate the difficulty of navigating the game’s systems.
- Disappointment (weight 0.13): Disappointment stems from unmet expectations regarding game quality, developer support, and content delivery. Players feel let down by the focus on monetization (e.g., microtransactions, DLC pricing) over fixing long-standing issues like bugs, hackers, and server instability. The decline in game polish, lack of meaningful updates, and perceived abandonment by developers further contribute to this sentiment.
- Excitement (weight 0.08): Excitement is driven by the game’s immersive world, creative freedom, and engaging multiplayer experiences. Players highlight the depth of exploration, customization (e.g., armor designs, thrall appearances), and emergent gameplay moments like PvP raids or co-op chaos. The variety of mods and activities, such as dungeon crawling and base-building, also amplify this emotion.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.07): Satisfaction arises from the game’s rewarding progression, survival mechanics, and creative building systems. Players enjoy overcoming challenges, constructing elaborate bases, and tailoring their gameplay experience through mods or customization. The sense of achievement from long-term play, cooperative experiences, and the game’s evolving content contributes to this positive sentiment.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.06): Enjoyment is derived from the game’s core mechanics, such as exploration, crafting, and combat, as well as its immersive atmosphere. Players appreciate the freedom to build, decorate, and strategize, often citing the game’s addictive and therapeutic qualities. Multiplayer interactions, modding support, and the vast open world enhance the overall fun and replayability.
- Anger (weight 0.04): Anger is directed at the game’s technical instability, exploitative monetization, and developer neglect. Players express outrage over lost progress due to crashes, hackers, or server issues, as well as the prioritization of cosmetic DLCs over critical bug fixes. Anti-consumer practices, such as aggressive microtransactions or tethering mechanics, further fuel this emotion.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.03): Nostalgia reflects fond memories of past experiences with the game, such as early access playthroughs, modding communities, or shared adventures with friends. Players reminisce about removed mechanics, improved versions of the game, or the unique stories they created, often contrasting these memories with the game’s current state.
- Hope (weight 0.03): Hope centers on the desire for future improvements, such as bug fixes, content updates, or a sequel. Players express optimism about developer-led modding support, multilingual updates, or potential overhauls (e.g., Unreal Engine 5). Some suggest merging mechanics with other games or focusing on quality-of-life changes to revitalize the experience.
- Amusement (weight 0.02): Amusement arises from the game’s humorous or absurd moments, such as chaotic physics, unconventional gameplay scenarios, or roleplaying antics. Players find joy in the game’s quirks, like jiggling mechanics, NPC re-education, or dying from multiple causes in a single session, often sharing these experiences lightheartedly.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Appreciation is directed toward the game’s unique features, such as its Hyborian Age aesthetics, building freedom, and modding community. Players admire the depth of world-building, the thrall system, and the developer’s support for mods. The game’s core identity, creative potential, and atmospheric design are frequently praised.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Enthusiasm stems from the game’s engaging combat, open-world exploration, and modding support. Players highlight the atmosphere, crafting mechanics, and the freedom to create unique experiences. Long-term enjoyment, multiplayer interactions, and the game’s immersive survival elements contribute to this positive outlook.
- Love (weight 0.02): Love reflects a deep emotional attachment to the game’s setting, lore, and core mechanics. Players express affection for the Conan universe, brutal combat, and the sense of adventure. Despite flaws, many remain loyal to the game, citing its potential, genre-defining qualities, and personal connections (e.g., playing with a spouse).
- Joy (weight 0.01): Joy is derived from revisiting the game’s immersive world, playing with friends or family, and engaging in self-directed exploration. Players find happiness in building bases, discovering new items, and overcoming challenges, often describing the experience as satisfying and atmospheric.
- Admiration (weight 0.01): Admiration is directed toward the game’s uniqueness, artistic design, and developer responsiveness. Players respect the game’s influence on the survival genre, its immersive world-building, and the thrall/building systems. Some also appreciate the developer’s willingness to listen to community feedback and implement changes.
- Sadness (weight 0.01): Sadness arises from the game’s decline due to hackers, neglect, or lost progress. Players mourn the loss of the game’s former atmosphere, trust in developers, or personal milestones (e.g., pet deaths, wasted hours). The erosion of the game’s potential and community further contribute to this emotion.
- Distrust (weight 0.01): Distrust stems from perceived developer neglect, anti-consumer practices, or unresolved issues. Players fear future problems with the company’s products, speculate about developer motives (e.g., wanting the game to fail), or express skepticism about the game’s long-term viability due to past experiences.
- Concern (weight 0.01): Concern revolves around the game’s reliability, community, and future. Players worry about hackers, unexpected disconnections, or the game’s addictive nature. Some express anxiety about the game’s direction without modding support or the potential for negative experiences (e.g., ERP communities).
- Disappointment (weight 0.01): Разочарование вызвано неспособностью разработчиков поддерживать стабильные серверы, исправлять критические баги и сбалансировать сложность игры. Игроки сталкиваются с невозможностью пройти боссов в соло-режиме или теряют прогресс из-за технических проблем, что подрывает доверие к игре.
- Disgust (weight 0.01): Disgust is directed at the game’s unpolished state, aggressive monetization, and perceived developer neglect. Players express revulsion toward the bazaar system, battle pass, or the game’s reliance on DLCs, as well as the overall decline in quality and developer responsiveness.
- Gratitude (weight 0.01): Gratitude is expressed toward communities, friends, or modders who enhance the game experience. Players appreciate private server creators, shared adventures with friends, or the efforts of modders to improve gameplay. Some also thank the game for sticking with them despite initial struggles.}