Info about Vanquish:

Official game description:
From master director Shinji Mikami of Resident Evil fame, SEGA brings PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter to PC. Unlocked framerate, unlocked HD resolutions, extensive graphics options: the definitive way to play. War has accelerated.
Gear up in the Augmented Reaction Suit as government operative Sam Gideon and become the ultimate weapon. Combine unrivalled firepower with superhuman speed and agility to take down a huge variety of deadly robots.
**Features**
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*   Fast, fluid and frenetic combat – PlatinumGames bring their signature action mechanics to the shooter genre: boosting, evading, Augmented Reaction mode, and more
*   Kinetic melee moves – unique offensive and defensive moves that vary with your loadout
*   Deadly firepower – command a vast arsenal of high-tech weapons, including all DLC weapons
*   Legions of enemies – a huge variety of enemies to take down, from robot grunts to epic giant boss battles, all with smart AI
*   Spectacular environments – fight your way through SC-01 Providence space colony, high-tech sci-fi battleground of the future
*   Challenge and competition – race to the top of the online leaderboards with a rewarding scoring system and multiple difficulty modes that ensure challenging replayability
*   Full Steam Support – Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud Save, Trading Cards, and Big Picture Mode
*   Unlocked resolutions – play at 4K and beyond
*   Unlocked framerates – push it as far as your rig will take you; PC gaming at its most liberating
*   Enhanced PC graphical options – anti-aliasing, anisotropic filtering, SSAO lighting, scalable texture and shadow quality, post-processing effects and more
*   Full EFIGS + Japanese support – voice overs, subtitles, and game menus in any language combination

Release date: May 25, 2017

Categories: Third-Person Shooter, Action, Sci-fi, Cover Shooter, Fast-paced Gameplay, High Difficulty, Single-player Campaigns, Boss Fights

Feature scans:
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: Needs Improvement; summary: The primary user complaints revolve around complex mechanics and technical issues. Users find the game's mechanics difficult to understand without external resources, and there are notable technical disruptions affecting gameplay.
- Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback for the Steam Deck experience reveals several key themes. While the game performs well on the Steam Deck with smooth gameplay and high frame rates, there are notable issues with the small screen size, gameplay mechanics, and overheating mechanics. These issues can affect the overall user experience, with overheating being a significant concern due to its impact on gameplay.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $5.00 - $20.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence indicates that the game is frequently on sale for prices ranging from $5 to $7. Additionally, users mention that even at full price, the game is worth it, but it is often recommended to purchase it on sale. The frequent sales and the consensus that the game is worth buying at these discounted prices suggest that the community considers the fair price range to be between $5 and $20.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: 5.5h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence consistently mentions the game's campaign length, which is around 5-6 hours. This duration is frequently cited as the typical time to complete the main story. There is no strong evidence provided for the typical total time to finish the game, session length, or endgame hours.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is generally fun immediately, with some players needing about an hour to fully appreciate the combat system.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: Comfort with the combat system
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: Repetitive gameplay; Long cutscenes; Bland environment
  - Unlock drivers: Getting used to the combat system; Finishing the tutorial
  - Conditions: Appreciation for fast-paced action; Willingness to push through initial learning curve
- Player Archetypes:
  - Mechanics-Focused Customizer (sale)
    - Motivation: Customization and control over gameplay mechanics.
    - Playstyle: Flexible and adaptive, focusing on optimizing their playstyle.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: veteran; customizer
    - Reference games: Gears of War; Metal Gear Solid
  - Nostalgic Classic Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Nostalgia and the enjoyment of classic gameplay.
    - Playstyle: Casual and relaxed, focusing on the enjoyment of familiar mechanics.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: old-school player; classic enthusiast
    - Reference games: Gears of War; Metal Gear Solid
  - Casual Relaxed Gamer (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment and relaxation.
    - Playstyle: Casual and laid-back, focusing on fun and ease of play.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: casual gamer
    - Reference games: DOOM


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:
- Fast-paced and fun gameplay (weight 0.55): The gameplay is consistently described as fast-paced, fun, and enjoyable. Players appreciate the fluid and dynamic combat system, which includes a variety of movements and mechanics that keep the action intense and engaging.
- Entertaining shooter experience (weight 0.39): The game is praised for being an entertaining and enjoyable shooter. Players highlight the fun and straightforward third-person shooter mechanics, as well as the enjoyable action and gunplay.
- Impressive graphics and design (weight 0.29): The game features good graphics, beautiful visuals, and impressive design elements. Players also appreciate the good voice acting, soundtrack, and audio, which contribute to an overall visually and auditorily pleasing experience.
- Awesome story and concept (weight 0.15): The story and concept of the game are praised as awesome and incredible. Players enjoy the good story with a lot of action and the amazing and fun overall experience.
- Memorable boss fights (weight 0.14): The game features interesting and well-designed boss fights. Players appreciate the inventive and fun boss encounters, which add to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Arcade-style third-person shooter (weight 0.14): The game is described as an arcade-style third-person shooter with a mix of home console and Japanese arcade gameplay. Players appreciate the fun and unique third-person movement and shooter mechanics.
- Well-optimized for PC (weight 0.14): The game is well-optimized for PC, with good performance and controls. Players appreciate the outstanding PC port, which runs smoothly and supports high resolutions and frame rates.
- Enjoyable slow-motion mechanic (weight 0.12): The game features a enjoyable slow-motion mechanic that players find really cool and fun. This ability adds a unique and enjoyable aspect to the gameplay.
- Unique gameplay mechanics (weight 0.12): The game features unique and cool shooter mechanics, with unusual and dynamic gameplay. Players appreciate the impressive and unique mechanics that make the game stand out.
- High replay value (weight 0.1): The game is described as replayable with good replayability and different difficulty levels. Players enjoy the high replay value and the enjoyable experience of playing the game multiple times.
- Short but intense experience (weight 0.1): The game is described as a short but intense experience that is fast-paced and not tedious. Players appreciate the rewarding and intense gameplay within a shorter playtime.
- Dynamic and aggressive combat (weight 0.1): The game features dynamic and aggressive combat with a fast and intense combat system. Players enjoy the frenetic and exciting combat mechanics that keep the action intense.
- Fun sliding mechanic (weight 0.1): The game includes a fun and enjoyable sliding mechanic that players find super fun and great. Sliding around and through enemies adds a unique and enjoyable aspect to the gameplay.
- Unique shooter experience (weight 0.1): The game offers a unique and enjoyable shooter experience with a unique action feel. Players appreciate the very unique third-person shooter mechanics and the fun and unique overall experience.

Common complaints:
- Generic and forgettable story (weight 0.64): The story is widely criticized as being unoriginal, clichéd, and lacking depth. Many players find it forgettable and not a strong point of the game.
- Short campaign duration (weight 0.29): The campaign is noted to be relatively short, lasting around 4 to 6 hours. This brevity may not satisfy players looking for a longer gaming experience.
- Repetitive gameplay elements (weight 0.27): Players report that the gameplay becomes repetitive, including repetitive bosses and environments. This repetitiveness affects the overall enjoyment and replayability of the game.
- Poor voice acting and dialogues (weight 0.15): The voice acting and dialogues are criticized as being underdeveloped and poorly implemented, detracting from the overall narrative experience.
- Challenging and unexpected QTEs (weight 0.14): The game features Quick Time Events (QTEs) that can be challenging and may result in instant game over, which some players find frustrating.
- Forgettable characters and music (weight 0.13): Characters and music in the game are described as forgettable and lacking depth, failing to leave a lasting impression on players.
- Cliffhanger ending (weight 0.12): The game ends on a cliffhanger, which some players find unsatisfying and incomplete.
- Limited melee combat (weight 0.11): Melee combat is described as limited and not very useful, with mechanics that feel underdeveloped.
- Stereotypical and shallow characters (weight 0.11): Characters are often seen as stereotypical, shallow, and lacking emotional depth, contributing to a less engaging story.
- Lack of enemy variety (weight 0.09): The game is criticized for its lack of variety in enemies, which can make the gameplay feel monotonous.
- Excessive cutscenes (weight 0.09): A significant portion of the gameplay is taken up by cutscenes, which some players find excessive and disruptive to the flow of the game.
- Outdated weapon upgrade system (weight 0.09): The weapon upgrade system is seen as outdated and cumbersome, feeling tacked on rather than integrated smoothly into the gameplay.
- Laggy cinematics (weight 0.07): Some cinematic scenes experience slowdowns and lag, affecting the overall presentation and immersion.
- Difficult enemies (weight 0.07): Enemies are often described as too hard and bullet sponges, making the game overly challenging.

Gameplay feedback:
- Cover-based shooter mechanics (weight 0.4): The game is a third-person shooter with a strong emphasis on cover mechanics, blending fast-paced action with strategic cover usage.
- Slow-motion and bullet time mechanics (weight 0.32): The game features slow-motion and bullet time mechanics, allowing players to strategically slow down time during combat for tactical advantages.
- Stylish third-person shooter (weight 0.21): The game is a third-person shooter with stylish action elements, offering fast-paced and varied gameplay with unique and dynamic mechanics.
- Fast-paced and dynamic combat (weight 0.19): The combat system is fast-paced, dynamic, and action-packed, providing an exciting and rewarding gameplay experience.
- Challenging and hardcore gameplay (weight 0.18): The game features challenging and hardcore gameplay with different difficulty modes, providing a tough and rewarding experience.
- Sliding and shooting mechanics (weight 0.17): The game includes unique sliding mechanics that enhance combat, allowing players to slide and shoot or use slow-motion for tactical advantages.
- Smooth and fluid gameplay (weight 0.16): The game is praised for its smooth and fluid gameplay, offering a seamless and enjoyable experience.
- Movement boosts and rocket boosters (weight 0.15): The game features movement boosts and rocket boosters, enabling fast and fluid movements with a mecha suit.
- Unique movement and strategy (weight 0.14): The game encourages varied movement and strategy, combining elements like evasion, dashing, and slow-motion mechanics for a unique combat experience.
- Weapon upgrade system (weight 0.12): The game includes a weapon upgrading system, allowing players to enhance their weapons through items and upgrades.
- Sci-fi shooter setting (weight 0.12): The game is set in a futuristic sci-fi environment, offering a high-octane third-person shooter experience.
- Enemy weak points (weight 0.09): Enemies have different weak points that players need to target for effective combat, adding a strategic layer to the gameplay.
- Strong and challenging enemies (weight 0.07): The game features strong and challenging enemies, providing a tough combat experience with hordes of enemies.
- Diverse mission design (weight 0.07): The game offers diverse mission types and good level design, enhancing the variety and replayability of the gameplay.

Performance notes:
- Good optimization (weight 0.24): The game is well-optimized, providing a steady 60 FPS on max settings and solid performance across various hardware configurations.
- 4K resolution support (weight 0.16): Native 4K support is available, with players appreciating the high-resolution capabilities and smooth performance at 4K.
- Excellent PC performance (weight 0.15): The game runs exceptionally well on PC, with many players noting its outstanding performance and perfect port quality.
- High framerate support (weight 0.12): The game supports high framerates and 4K resolution, though some players experienced frame drops.
- Good graphics and visuals (weight 0.12): The game features good graphics for its time, with serviceable visuals and some graphical upgrades in the PC version.
- Good port quality (weight 0.1): The PC port is of high quality, offering many options and solid performance, including support for 1080p/60fps.
- Steam Deck performance (weight 0.1): The game runs well on Steam Deck, with a locked 60 FPS and overall positive performance feedback.
- Issues with V-sync and framerate (weight 0.09): There are some issues related to V-sync and framerate, including bugs and excessive damage caused by unlocked framerates.
- Stable engine and fluid gameplay (weight 0.08): The game engine is stable, providing a fluid and smooth gaming experience, especially noted in fast-paced action sequences.
- Input and hardware issues (weight 0.05): Using a mouse and keyboard can cause the game to freeze, and there are performance issues with integrated graphics.
- Minor performance issues (weight 0.05): There are minor performance issues, such as a half-second lag after tabbing out and back in, and FPS drops in the last act.
- No major crashes (weight 0.03): The game is reported to have no major crashes or glitches, contributing to a stable gaming experience.
- Adjustable resolution and framerate (weight 0.03): Players can adjust resolution and framerate settings, providing flexibility in optimizing the game's performance.
- Linux compatibility (weight 0.03): The game has been noted to have Linux compatibility, adding to its versatility across different platforms.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended for action shooter fans (weight 0.29): The game is frequently praised as a must-play for fans of action shooters and third-person shooters. It is often compared to other popular titles in the genre and is considered ideal for those who enjoy fast-paced action games.
- Worth buying on discount (weight 0.28): Many reviews suggest that the game is worth purchasing, especially when it is on sale. This indicates that while the game is valued, it is particularly recommended at a discounted price.
- Hidden gem with unique elements (weight 0.15): The game is often described as a hidden gem that deserves more recognition. It is recommended for its unique elements and action-packed gameplay, making it a standout title.
- Recommended for fans of specific games (weight 0.12): The game is recommended for fans of specific titles like Metal Gear Rising, Dead Space, and Bayonetta. It is also suggested for those who enjoy games from the Xbox 360 era.
- Good value for money (weight 0.08): The game is considered a good value for money, especially during sales. It is recommended for those looking for a fun and engaging experience without spending too much.
- Recommended for achievement hunters (weight 0.08): The game is suggested for those looking to complete challenges and achieve easier achievements. It is also recommended for players aiming for no-death achievements on easier difficulty settings.
- Desire for a sequel (weight 0.03): There is a notable desire among players for a sequel to the game. This indicates that the game has left a positive impression and players are eager for more content.

Other player notes:
- Inspired by 'Casshern Sins' (weight 0.03): The game draws inspiration from the anime 'Casshern Sins', which was noted by players.
- Humorous Russian stereotypes (weight 0.03): Some players made humorous comments about Russian stereotypes found in the game.

Emotions:
- Excitement (weight 0.19): Players are thrilled by the fast-paced, high-adrenaline gameplay, which includes dynamic combat, unique mechanics, and well-designed bosses. The engaging and fun gameplay mechanics, along with impressive environments and character designs, contribute to the excitement.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.16): Players enjoy the fast and fun gameplay, dynamic mechanics, and entertaining shooter experience. The fluid gameplay, cool action sequences, and unique mechanics contribute to a positive and enjoyable experience.
- Disappointment (weight 0.16): Players feel let down by repetitive bosses, underdeveloped stories, and lack of progression. The game's short length, lack of multiplayer, and technical issues such as poor optimization and performance problems also contribute to disappointment.
- Frustration (weight 0.12): Players are frustrated by game-breaking bugs, difficulty issues, and poor implementation of mechanics. Technical issues, unfair enemy mechanics, and cumbersome upgrade systems add to the frustration.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.06): Players are satisfied with the game's stability, quality, and unique gameplay mechanics. The good graphics, high replay value, and well-made combat systems contribute to a satisfying experience.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.06): Players feel nostalgic due to the game's similarity to classic high-adrenaline games and personal history with the game. The reminiscent gameplay and references to classic game elements evoke a sense of nostalgia.
- Angry (weight 0.05): Players are angry due to various frustrating aspects such as repetitive combat, lack of enemy diversity, and poor level design. Unskippable sequences, difficult QTEs, and annoying gameplay mechanics contribute to the anger.
- Appreciation (weight 0.03): Players appreciate the game's unique and fresh gameplay mechanics, sleek futuristic aesthetic, and compelling narrative. The recognition of the game's unique mechanics and design choices adds to the appreciation.
- Joy (weight 0.02): Players experience joy from the fun and fast-paced gameplay, as well as the enjoyment of the game's mechanics and design. The desire for a sequel and the game's dynamics contribute to the joyful experience.
- Excited (weight 0.02): Players are excited by the frantic action, spectacular fights, and fast-paced gameplay. The unique credits sequence and exhilarating combat mechanics add to the excitement.
- Positive (weight 0.01): Players have a positive experience due to the enjoyable controls and overall gameplay. Despite the game's short length, players recommend it for its fun and engaging mechanics.
- Amusement (weight 0.01): Players find amusement in the cheesy dialogue, humorous story, and spectacular deaths. The self-aware and humorous situations described in the game contribute to the amusement.
- Interest (weight 0.01): Players are interested in the unique concept and movement mechanics of the game. The engaging AR mode and enemy design, along with the game's charm, spark interest.
- Happy (weight 0.01): Players are happy with the stylish and fun movements, dynamic combat, and cool graphics updates. The enjoyable gameplay and diverting combat contribute to the happiness.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are surprised by the unique aspect of shooting developers and the better-than-expected quality of the game. The game's quality exceeding expectations contributes to the surprise.
- Admiration (weight 0.01): Players admire the game's character style and the director's genius. The ideological output of the game also garners admiration.
- Impressed (weight 0): Players are impressed by the smooth movement, impressive visuals, and technical level of the game. The intense action and high-quality graphics contribute to the impression.}