Info about Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality:

Official game description:
Rick and Morty have teleported into your living room for a cutting-edge VR adventure from Adult Swim Games and Owlchemy Labs (Job Simulator). Play as a Morty clone as you explore Rick's garage, the Smith household, and alien worlds.  
Experience life as a clone of Morty and all the trauma that comes with it. Step through portals to strange worlds, help Rick with his bizarre experiments, and use your hands in VR to pick up and play in an interaction-filled 3D Rick-ality. Follow Rick's directions (or don't!) to solve puzzles and complete missions in this fully voice acted adventure.  
Features:  
\-It's your favorite 2D characters in 3D. It's RICK AND MORTY VR! They're 3D now!  
\-Probe, prod, throw, and smash iconic items like the Plumbus.  
\-Also, it's got this thing!  
\-Teleport around rooms and walk through portals.  
\-No really! You walk with your actual feet through virtual portals!  
\-Get yelled at by Rick, and question your own self worth.  
\-Smack Rick in the face.  
\-Real fake doors!

Release date: Apr 20, 2017

Categories: VR Gameplay, Puzzle Solving, Interactive Fiction, Comedy, Adventure, Easter Eggs, Exploration, Story-driven Gameplay


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $5.00 - $15.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence shows that users consistently mention the game being worth it only when purchased on sale, with specific mentions of prices around $5, $10, and $15. Many users express that the full price does not offer enough content or replay value to justify the cost. The general sentiment is that the game is enjoyable but too short to be worth the full price, suggesting a fair price range would be significantly lower than the current base price.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 3.0h
  - Story completion: 2.0h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides multiple reports of playtime for completing the game and its story. Many users report finishing the main story in around 1.5 to 2 hours, with total game completion taking around 3 hours. There is also mention of replay value based on achievements and hidden surprises, suggesting additional playtime for those interested in completing everything the game has to offer. However, specific session lengths and endgame hours are not explicitly mentioned, making it difficult to provide accurate estimates for those metrics.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game starts fun and immersive but becomes tedious and less enjoyable over time due to repetitive puzzles and gameplay elements.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Exploring rick's interactive garage lab
  - Time to anchor: 0h 30m
  - Friction: Tedious puzzles; Repetitive gameplay elements; Boring rhythm game section
  - Unlock drivers: Interactive playground with gadgets and artifacts; Immersive cartoony environment
  - Conditions: Exploring new areas via room portals; Discovering alternate interactions and comedic moments
- Player Archetypes:
  - Franchise Fan (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of the Rick and Morty franchise.
    - Playstyle: Casual playthrough with a focus on enjoying the humor and references to the show.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: huge Rick and Morty fan; fan of the series
    - Reference games: Accounting+; Job Simulator
  - Completionist Explorer (sale)
    - Motivation: Finding and completing all hidden content and achievements.
    - Playstyle: Thorough exploration and repeated playthroughs to uncover all secrets and achieve all goals.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: achievement hunter
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Value-Conscious Gamer (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Getting the best value for their money.
    - Playstyle: Casual playthrough, often waiting for discounts before purchasing.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: Accounting+


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:
- Faithful to Rick and Morty (weight 0.7): The game captures the spirit and feel of the Rick and Morty universe, making it a must-buy for fans. It includes lore and references that resonate with the show's audience.
- Fun and engaging gameplay (weight 0.49): Players consistently highlight the enjoyable and replayable nature of the gameplay, describing it as fun and quick with interesting activities.
- Humor and comedic elements (weight 0.4): The game's humor, including black humor and comedic identity, is frequently praised. Players appreciate the funny and entertaining aspects.
- Detailed and immersive environment (weight 0.28): The game is noted for its immersive and detailed environment, with lots of items and objects to interact with, contributing to a polished feel.
- Worth the price for fans (weight 0.23): The game is considered worth getting for fans of the show, offering a fantastic experience and great value for its price.
- Enjoyable VR experience (weight 0.17): Players find the game to be a good quality VR experience, enjoyable and simple, adding to the immersion.
- Character interactions and dialogues (weight 0.16): Players enjoy the unique interactions and dialogues with characters, adding depth to the game experience.
- Absurd and fun tasks (weight 0.13): The game includes absurd and humorous situations and tasks, adding to the fun and unique gameplay experience.

Common complaints:
- Overpriced for content (weight 0.67): Many players feel the game is not worth the price, citing the high cost relative to the amount of content and short duration.
- Short game duration (weight 0.48): Players frequently mention that the game is very short, with completion times ranging from under an hour to a couple of hours.
- Gameplay is repetitive (weight 0.45): The game becomes repetitive quickly, leading to a lack of replay value and making it feel monotonous after a few hours.
- Technical issues and bugs (weight 0.34): The game suffers from various technical issues, including crashes, bugs, and hands disappearing randomly.
- Lack of substantial content (weight 0.26): Players feel the game lacks depth in content, making it feel shallow and not worth the investment.
- Language and accessibility issues (weight 0.25): Non-English speakers may have difficulty understanding the game due to the lack of subtitles and support for other languages.
- Limited movement options (weight 0.19): Movement in the game is restricted, primarily limited to teleportation at specific spots, which can be frustrating.
- Requires large play space (weight 0.09): The game needs a very big play space, which can be a limitation for some players.

Gameplay feedback:
- Variety of puzzles and mini-games (weight 0.4): The game offers a wide range of puzzles and mini-games, providing creative problem-solving opportunities and diverse gameplay.
- Interactive environment and objects (weight 0.32): Players can interact with various objects and characters from the show, creating an immersive experience.
- Show references and Easter eggs (weight 0.3): The game includes numerous references, jokes, and Easter eggs related to the show, enhancing the experience for fans.
- VR-based interaction and experience (weight 0.23): The game offers a VR experience with playful physics and intuitive hand-based controls, requiring a large open space to play.
- Unique item combination mechanics (weight 0.22): The game features a variety of interesting items and a unique combination mechanic, adding depth to the gameplay.
- Adventure game with puzzle elements (weight 0.17): The game is an adventure action game with puzzle and mini-game elements, offering a story-driven and puzzle-based gameplay experience.
- Limited movement mechanics (weight 0.16): The game features limited movement mechanics, with roomscale movement and an open world that has restricted movement options.
- Tasks assigned by Rick (weight 0.13): Gameplay revolves around completing tasks assigned by Rick, mostly set in Rick's laboratory or garage.
- Teleportation-based movement mechanics (weight 0.13): The game uses teleportation mechanics for movement between specific points, which is a key aspect of the gameplay.
- Short story completion time (weight 0.13): The main story can be completed in less than 2 hours, making it a relatively short gaming experience.
- Captures spirit of Rick and Morty (weight 0.1): The game captures the spirit of Rick and Morty perfectly, with a setting that is true to the show.

Performance notes:
- Game fails to launch (weight 0.38): Many players report that the game does not launch or crashes immediately upon startup. This issue seems to be widespread and affects the initial gameplay experience significantly.
- High PC requirements (weight 0.17): The game requires high-end PC specifications to run smoothly. Players with lower-end systems experience performance issues.
- Compatibility issues with modern hardware (weight 0.13): The game has launch issues with newer hardware, particularly Intel 10th gen or newer CPUs, and does not open on certain VR devices like Quest 2.
- Hands disappearing randomly (weight 0.1): There is a notable bug where the player's hands can vanish randomly during gameplay, affecting the immersion and playability.
- Movement and control issues (weight 0.09): Players have reported various movement limitations and issues with specific controllers, including teleportation problems.
- Black screen issues (weight 0.09): Several players encounter black screen issues, sometimes accompanied by blue hands, which can hinder gameplay.
- Recalibration problems (weight 0.05): There are issues with the recalibration process in the game, which can affect the overall gameplay experience.
- Occasional technical hiccups (weight 0.05): Some players experience occasional technical issues, though these do not necessarily prevent the game from being playable.
- Good room-size play integration (weight 0.05): The game has been praised for its good integration of room-size play, enhancing the VR experience.
- Outdated VR settings (weight 0.05): The VR settings in the game are reported to be outdated, which may affect the overall VR experience.

Recommendations:
- Wait for a sale (weight 0.51): Many reviewers suggest waiting for the game to go on sale before purchasing it. This indicates that the game might not be worth its full price.
- Recommended for fans (weight 0.32): The game is highly recommended for fans of the TV show Rick and Morty. These players are likely to appreciate the humor and references more than those unfamiliar with the series.
- Not worth the price (weight 0.17): Several reviews mention that the game is not worth the money or time invested. This suggests that the game may not meet expectations in terms of content or quality.
- Watch the show first (weight 0.13): Reviewers recommend watching the original animation before playing the game to better understand the humor and references.
- Try Job Simulator instead (weight 0.09): Some reviewers suggest trying Job Simulator instead, indicating that it might offer a better experience or more enjoyable gameplay.
- Consider other games (weight 0.05): Some reviews suggest that money might be better spent on other games like Accounting+ for more content.
- Caution with small play areas (weight 0.04): Players with small play areas should be cautious, indicating potential issues with the game's VR requirements.
- Value beyond length (weight 0.04): Some reviews suggest that the game's value should not be measured solely by its length, indicating that there might be other positive aspects to consider.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Disappointment (weight 0.22): Players are disappointed primarily due to the game's short length and lack of content, which many feel does not justify the price. Additionally, the gameplay is criticized for being boring, repetitive, and lacking clarity, with controls that are difficult to use in smaller spaces.
- Frustration (weight 0.15): Frustration stems from technical issues such as game crashing, not launching, and loading problems. Players also struggle with the teleporting mechanic, lack of subtitles, and difficulties in achieving 100% completion due to bugs and outdated VR settings.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.09): Players enjoy the gameplay mechanics and the VR experience, finding it fun and humorous. The interactivity with the world and the inclusion of Easter eggs and funny antics contribute to a satisfying and replayable experience.
- Joy (weight 0.07): Joy is derived from the creative story and humor, interesting puzzles, and quests. Players appreciate the good use of room-size play and the overall fun experience, especially for fans of Rick and Morty.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.06): Satisfaction comes from the game being faithful to the series, offering fun gameplay, and providing a mostly satisfying 100% play-through. Players also appreciate the game's lore, jokes, Easter eggs, and the fair discounted price.
- Positive (weight 0.06): Players express overall enjoyment and positive sentiment about the game, highlighting its fun and interactive nature. The game's faithfulness to the Rick and Morty universe and its longevity are also appreciated.
- Frustrated (weight 0.04): Players are frustrated with movement limitations, difficulties in reaching certain items, and technical issues such as the game staying on a black screen or being laggy. The language barrier is also a source of frustration for non-English speakers.
- Excitement (weight 0.04): Excitement is generated by the interactive and chaotic environment, immersive VR experience, and the ability to interact with objects and characters from the show. Players feel like they are part of a Rick and Morty episode.
- Disappointed (weight 0.04): Disappointment arises from the game not being worth the price and feeling lazily made. Players are disappointed with the game's length, value, and lack of ambition, suggesting to wait for a sale.
- Excited (weight 0.03): Players are excited about the game's humor, polish, optimization, and overall quality. The unique and humorous storyline, as well as the variety of interesting items and machines, contribute to this excitement.
- Satisfied (weight 0.03): Satisfaction is derived from the game's length, replayability, and mechanics. Players appreciate the game's humor, overall experience, and adaptation to different room sizes.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Enthusiasm comes from the fully immersive virtual reality experience and the references to Rick and Morty. Players enjoy the references to the show and the immersive environment.
- Amusement (weight 0.02): Amusement is derived from character interactions and humor, including humorous self-deprecation. Players find the interactions and humor entertaining and enjoyable.
- Happy (weight 0.02): Happiness comes from enjoying the interactions and references in the game, as well as the game's experience and graphics. Players appreciate the game on different VR platforms and the overall enjoyable experience.
- Love (weight 0.01): Love for the game is expressed due to its association with Rick and Morty. Players love the game for its connection to the beloved series.
- Relief (weight 0.01): Relief comes from finding a fix for the launch issue. Players are relieved when they can resolve technical problems and enjoy the game.
- Hopefulness (weight 0.01): Hopefulness is expressed due to the solution provided to run the game on modern Intel chips. Players are hopeful that technical issues can be resolved.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Surprise comes from unexpected interactions, such as Rick looking at the player and degrading them. Players are surprised by unique and unexpected moments in the game.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Nostalgia is derived from the accurate representation of the show's universe. Players feel nostalgic due to the faithful adaptation of the Rick and Morty universe.}