Info about Bedfellows FRENZY:

Official game description:
Bedfellows FRENZY is a hard as hell, arcade style, smash and loot. Where you rage through various themed levels, demolish buildings, tear though the National Guard, and battle multiple bosses. Crushing and stomping your way up the leader boards, and to ULTIMATE VICTORY! Play as Monster Form Sheen or Fatigue as you unlock new power-ups and stack them to insane levels! Build unique style characters for each run with character bonuses, achievements, and multiple end game cut scenes.  
Based off the animated series, Bedfellows FRENZY sports an original soundtrack of chip tune goodness that sets the tone for each level and mini-game! FRENZY is a truly twisted, yet humorous homage to the city smashing arcade classics of the past.  
Key Features  
\- Single player story mode  
\- Multiplayer Co-op  
\- Hardcore mode  
\- 10 in game cut scenes with multiple endings  
\- 5 level bosses  
\- 39 Unlockable power-ups and upgrades  
\- 50+ Unlockable character bonuses  
\- Weekly global and friend leaderboards  
\- 5 Mini games  
\- Extensive stat tracking and progress graphing  
\- 12 tracks of original music  
\- Fully voiced dialog  
\- Dragon ♥️♥️♥️♥️

Release date: Feb 22, 2017

Categories: Arcade, Destruction Mechanics, Cooperative Multiplayer, Local Co-op, Rampage-inspired Mechanics, Boss Fights, Item Collection, Retro Graphics


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $5.00 - $10.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence indicates a general sentiment that the game is not worth its current price. Multiple reviews mention that the price should be lowered, suggesting that the current price is perceived as too high. One review specifically states that the game is worth it at a lower price point, implying a fair price would be lower than the current price. Given the negative sentiment around the current price and the suggestion that it should be lower, it is reasonable to infer that the community considers a fair price range to be significantly below the current price.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that completing the game is a significant time investment due to its difficulty and the need for multiple attempts, especially on hardcore settings. However, specific hour counts for game completion, story completion, session length, and endgame are not explicitly mentioned. The quotes indicate that the game is challenging and time-consuming but do not provide concrete playtime metrics.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game becomes significantly more fun and engaging when played in co-op mode rather than single player.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Co-op mode
  - Time to anchor: 0h 1m
  - Friction: Repetitive music; Boring single-player gameplay
  - Unlock drivers: Playing with friends; Co-op mode
  - Conditions: Multiplayer; Co-op gameplay; Playing with friends
- Player Archetypes:
  - Co-op Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Social interaction and shared gaming experiences.
    - Playstyle: Prefers playing with friends in local co-op mode, enjoying the challenge and fun of multiplayer.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: co-op player; multiplayer fan
    - Reference games: Bedfellows; Rampage
  - Challenge Seeker (sale)
    - Motivation: Overcoming difficult gameplay and achieving mastery.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys hard games and is willing to invest time and effort to beat them, appreciating the long-term challenge.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: hardcore gamer; achievement hunter
    - Reference games: Bedfellows; Dark Souls
  - Retro Gamer (buy)
    - Motivation: Nostalgia and appreciation for retro-style gaming experiences.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys games with old-school mechanics and aesthetics, appreciating the humor and music.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: retro gamer; old-school player
    - Reference games: Rampage; Bedfellows


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:
- Fun and Enjoyable Gameplay (weight 0.67): The game offers a fun and enjoyable experience with challenging and engaging gameplay. It is praised for its humor and frantic pace, making it entertaining to play with friends.
- Variety of Power-Ups (weight 0.34): The game offers a variety of power-ups and trinkets that are helpful and interesting. These power-ups add depth to the gameplay.
- Good Co-Op Experience (weight 0.3): The game is noted for its good co-op features, including local co-op and splitscreen multiplayer, making it a great choice for playing with friends.
- Simple Yet Engaging (weight 0.3): The game is appreciated for its simplicity and engaging gameplay. It captures the feel of classic arcade games, making it easy to pick up and play.
- Retro and Modern Graphics (weight 0.28): The game features retro arcade graphics with a modern twist. It appeals to fans of both classic arcade games and modern retro-style graphics.
- Good Value for Money (weight 0.28): The game is considered a good value for its price, offering a good amount of content and being well worth the value.
- Unique Stylization and Tone (weight 0.26): The game's stylization captures a unique and edgy tone, appealing to fans of dark comedy and irreverent humor.
- Destruction and Special Effects (weight 0.22): The game features satisfying destruction mechanics and special effects from destroying buildings, adding to the enjoyment of the gameplay.
- Solid and Tight Controls (weight 0.22): The game is praised for its tight and solid controls, which work well and enhance the overall gaming experience.
- Enjoyable Rampage Gameplay (weight 0.22): The gameplay is enjoyable and similar to classic rampage games, providing a fun and engaging experience for players.
- Boss Battles (weight 0.22): The game features boss battles that are challenging and enjoyable, adding to the overall difficulty and excitement of the game.
- Managing Difficulty Spike (weight 0.21): The game is considered pretty good if players can manage the difficulty spike, which adds to the challenge and engagement.
- Great Cutscenes (weight 0.15): The game includes humorous and well-done cutscenes that add to the overall enjoyment and storytelling of the game.
- Appeal to Series Fans (weight 0.14): The game is great for fans of the series and appeals to fans of specific content like Bedfellows.
- Exclusive Story and Content (weight 0.14): The game offers an exclusive story and a good amount of content for its price, making it a solid choice for players.
- Good Soundtrack (weight 0.14): The game features a good soundtrack and crisp audio, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- Humorous Details (weight 0.14): The game includes humorous details like building advertisements and wacky comments from main characters, adding to the overall enjoyment.
- Crude and Offensive Humor (weight 0.13): The game includes crude and offensive humor, which may appeal to some players but could be off-putting to others.
- Interesting Settings and UI (weight 0.13): The game features interesting settings and UI elements, adding to the overall visual appeal and enjoyment.
- Enjoyable Item Collection (weight 0.13): The game includes enjoyable item collection and usage mechanics, adding depth to the gameplay.
- Helpful Tutorial (weight 0.13): The game includes a helpful tutorial with commentary, aiding players in understanding the gameplay mechanics.
- Unlockables and Multiple Endings (weight 0.08): The game features unlockables and multiple endings, adding to the replay value and depth of the gameplay.
- Local and Remote Play (weight 0.08): The game offers both local and remote play options, adding flexibility for players.
- Recommends the Game (weight 0.08): Players recommend the game for its overall quality and enjoyable experience.
- Fast Download Time (weight 0.06): The game has a fast download time, making it convenient for players to start playing quickly.

Common complaints:
- Gameplay is repetitive (weight 0.46): The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive, which can make it boring and uninteresting over time.
- Poor controls and animation (weight 0.42): The controls are reported as unresponsive and poorly animated, leading to a subpar gaming experience.
- Game is too difficult (weight 0.37): Many players find the game excessively hard, which can be frustrating and may deter some from continuing to play.
- High price for content (weight 0.36): Players feel that the game is overpriced at $15, given the amount and quality of content offered.
- Unpolished and unbalanced (weight 0.3): The gameplay feels unpolished and unbalanced, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
- Lack of engaging elements (weight 0.27): The game lacks engaging elements, making it feel dull and uninspired.
- Gambling for upgrades (weight 0.24): Progression relies too much on gambling mechanics, with no guarantee of obtaining necessary upgrades.
- Game does not launch (weight 0.24): Some players report that the game does not work due to an endless loading frame at startup or other issues.
- Exploits and bugs (weight 0.23): The game has various exploits and bugs that can affect gameplay negatively.
- Graphics could be better (weight 0.22): The graphics are criticized for being inconsistent and could be improved for a better visual experience.
- Performance issues (weight 0.16): The game has performance issues, including occasional lag with high effects settings and being capped at 30 FPS.
- Lack of achievement guides (weight 0.15): There is a lack of guides for achievements, making it difficult for players to know how to unlock them.
- Audio issues (weight 0.15): There are audio issues, such as some voices being hard to hear during gameplay and lack of continuous commentary.
- Repetitive music (weight 0.15): The music becomes repetitive after long play sessions and lacks variety and quality.
- Lack of variety (weight 0.15): The game lacks variety in civilians and characters, making the gameplay feel monotonous.
- Slow economy progression (weight 0.1): The in-game economy is criticized for being too slow, making progression feel tedious.
- High in-game prices (weight 0.1): The prices for items and upgrades in the in-game store are considered too high.
- Upgrades lack impact (weight 0.1): Upgrades in the game contribute little to gameplay differences, making them feel pointless.
- Cheap enemy mechanics (weight 0.1): Enemies in the game feel cheap, making combat frustrating and unfair.
- Grinding for money (weight 0.1): The game sometimes requires grinding for money, which can be tedious and frustrating.
- Hand strain on keyboard (weight 0.09): Playing the game on a keyboard causes more hand strain compared to other games, which can be uncomfortable.
- Lack of unique artistry (weight 0.09): The artistry does not set itself apart from other games in the genre, making it feel unoriginal.
- Missing original elements (weight 0.09): The game is missing essential elements from the original game, making it feel incomplete.
- Stale references (weight 0.08): References to the show and pop culture are seen as stale and limited, failing to engage players.
- Aged poorly (weight 0.08): The game's property did not age well, making it feel outdated.
- Learning experience for progress (weight 0.08): The game offers a learning experience for making progress, which some players appreciate.
- Lack of clear theme (weight 0.08): The game lacks a clear theme or point, making it feel aimless.

Gameplay feedback:
- Rampage-inspired mechanics (weight 0.76): The gameplay is heavily inspired by the Rampage series, involving monsters destroying buildings and cities, similar to the classic arcade game.
- Arcade style gameplay (weight 0.36): The game features an arcade style with retro graphics and arcade-like difficulty, reminiscent of classic arcade games.
- Story and cutscenes (weight 0.27): The game includes a story with cutscenes and references to pop culture, providing context and depth to the gameplay.
- Co-op and multiplayer support (weight 0.24): The game includes a co-op mode, allowing for local multiplayer gameplay, enhancing the social and interactive experience.
- Boss fights and combat (weight 0.23): The game features boss battles and combat mechanics, adding a layer of challenge and strategy to the gameplay.
- Item collection and usage (weight 0.22): Players can collect and use items throughout the game, adding a layer of strategy and customization.
- Inspired by The Bedfellows series (weight 0.21): The game draws inspiration from The Bedfellows series, featuring characters and elements from that universe.
- Gambling and mini-games (weight 0.19): The game includes gambling mechanics and mini-games, providing additional ways to progress and unlock content.
- Simple controls (weight 0.15): The game has simple controls, making it accessible and easy to pick up and play.
- Crude humor (weight 0.14): The game features crude humor, adding a unique tone and style to the gameplay experience.
- Commentary during gameplay (weight 0.14): The game includes commentary during gameplay, providing context and enhancing the narrative experience.
- Violent and destructive mechanics (weight 0.1): The game features violent and destructive mechanics, allowing players to smash and destroy elements in the game world.
- Variety of enemies (weight 0.09): The game features a variety of enemies and obstacles, keeping the gameplay dynamic and challenging.
- Roguelike systems (weight 0.09): The game features roguelike systems, adding replayability and unpredictability to the gameplay.
- Unlockables and multiple endings (weight 0.09): The game includes unlockable content and multiple endings, providing incentives for replayability and exploration.
- Counterattacking enemies (weight 0.08): Players can counterattack enemies, adding a tactical element to combat.
- Unlocking special effects (weight 0.08): The game features unlockable special effects, providing incentives for progression and exploration.
- Character selection (weight 0.08): Players can select from different characters, each with unique abilities and attributes.
- Item leveling mechanics (weight 0.08): Players can level up items, adding a layer of progression and customization to the gameplay.
- Cash and drops mechanics (weight 0.08): The game includes mechanics for earning and spending cash, as well as item drops, adding a layer of strategy and progression.
- Scoring system (weight 0.08): The game features a scoring system, encouraging players to achieve high scores through destructive gameplay.
- Memory card mini-game (weight 0.08): There is a mini-game involving saving and spending money on a memory card, adding a unique gameplay element.
- Based on a show episode (weight 0.08): The game is loosely based on an episode of a show, adding a narrative context to the gameplay.
- Settings and UI (weight 0.08): The game includes various settings and UI elements, allowing for customization and ease of use.
- References to other games (weight 0.08): The game includes references to other games, adding a layer of nostalgia and intertextuality.

Performance notes:
- Performance and graphical problems (weight 0.31): There are various performance issues, including occasional lag with high effects settings and the game being capped at 30 FPS. Additionally, players mention graphical issues and suggest that graphics and controls could be polished.
- Loading and startup issues (weight 0.19): Players report an endless loading frame at startup and the game not opening at all. These issues significantly impact the ability to start and play the game.
- Fast download time (weight 0.1): Players appreciate the fast download time of the game. This is seen as a positive aspect of the game's performance.
- General bugginess (weight 0.09): Some players describe the game as buggy without providing specific details. This feedback is somewhat vague but indicates overall dissatisfaction with the game's stability.

Recommendations:
- Fans of Bedfellows and arcade games (weight 0.58): This game is highly recommended for fans of the Bedfellows series and those who enjoy classic arcade-style gameplay. It features retro graphics and is tailored for enthusiasts of these genres.
- Mixed reviews on pricing (weight 0.5): Opinions on the game's value for money are mixed. Some players find it worth the price, especially at $14.99 or less, while others suggest waiting for a sale or recommend it only for a casual playthrough.
- Positive general recommendations (weight 0.3): The game receives general positive recommendations from players. Many suggest it to friends and others who are on the fence about purchasing it.
- Not recommended for non-fans (weight 0.26): The game is not recommended for those who do not like the Bedfellows series, arcade-style gameplay, or furries. It is tailored for specific tastes.
- Fans of the web series (weight 0.25): The game is suggested for fans of the Bedfellows web series. It captures the essence of the series and is a must-have for its followers.
- Rampage fans might enjoy (weight 0.22): Fans of the classic game Rampage might enjoy this game. It is recommended for those who appreciate similar gameplay styles.
- Negative reviews on value (weight 0.14): Some players do not recommend paying for the game, suggesting it is not worth the money. These reviews indicate dissatisfaction with the game's value.
- Not recommended for serious play (weight 0.1): The game is not considered worth playing seriously or aiming for 100% completion. It is more suited for casual playthroughs.
- Enjoyable despite bugs (weight 0.1): Despite some bugs, the game is enjoyable and recommended by players. It is suggested for those who can overlook minor issues.
- Performance tips for lower-end computers (weight 0.09): For better performance on lower-end computers, it is suggested to keep max effects under half full. This can help improve the gaming experience on less powerful systems.
- Crude humor and challenging gameplay (weight 0.09): The game is recommended for those who enjoy challenging games with crude humor. It caters to a specific audience looking for this type of content.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Disappointment (weight 0.32): The game feels unpolished and unbalanced, with stiff controls and cheap enemy mechanics. Additionally, the artistry and cutscenes do not meet expectations, and the game is perceived as a cash grab with a high price for limited content.
- Frustration (weight 0.23): Players experience frustration due to the game's slow economy and reliance on gambling for upgrades, which often feel insignificant. Technical issues like bugs, loading problems, and unresponsive controls further exacerbate this frustration.
- Excitement (weight 0.23): The game's violent and destructive gameplay, along with its fast-paced and unique style, generates excitement. Its enjoyable gameplay, reminiscent of Rampage, and the mixture of web comic elements add to the thrill.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.11): Players enjoy the game's simple yet engaging gameplay, tight controls, and the fun of destroying cities. The retro arcade graphics and the charm of the game's unique format contribute to the overall enjoyment.
- Joy (weight 0.11): The game brings joy through its fun and deep gameplay mechanics. The enjoyable controls and powerups, along with the fun mechanics and premise, make the game delightful.
- Amusement (weight 0.05): The game's fun and goofy gameplay, along with humorous details like building advertisements, provide a source of amusement. The American humor adds to the overall entertainment value.
- Boredom (weight 0.04): The game quickly becomes boring due to its repetitive and unengaging gameplay style. Players find the game too boring to maintain interest.}