Info about Deep Rock Galactic:

Official game description:
Game Editions
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**STANDARD EDITION**
The standard edition is simply the base version of Deep Rock Galactic, nothing more, nothing less.
**DELUXE EDITION**
Get the DELUXE EDITION to unlock the base game as well as three packs of Cosmetic DLC: The awesome MEGACORP, DARK FUTURE, and DAWN OF THE DREAD Packs!
**MASTER EDITION**
Includes ROUGHNECK, RIVAL TECH, and ROBOT REBELLION packs, on top of everything in the DELUXE EDITION.
**DWARVEN LEGACY**
The full package - includes the base game, all Cosmetic Packs, the Supporter Pack, and the full game soundtrack split over two volumes.
About the Game
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Hello Miner, and congratulations on joining **DEEP ROCK GALACTIC**! It’s the beginning of a bright new career for you.
We’re preparing to send you and your colleagues down into the rich mines of **Hoxxes IV**. If you’re a hard worker, a good shot and a reliable team player, you should have respectable odds of survival.
**Award-winning co-op gameplay** puts **1-4 players** together to explore labyrinthian procedurally-generated cave systems, extract valuable minerals, and fight for their lives against alien hordes.
Play as four unique classes:
*   SCOUT: The nimble wayfinder. Light the way with your flare gun, zip around with your grappling hook, and be the first to fall down a really deep hole.
*   GUNNER: The heavy weapons guy. Great at turning alive things into dead things, and keeping teammates safe behind his impenetrable bubble shield.
*   ENGINEER: The defensive support specialist. Sentry guns, land mines and 40mm grenades help you keep a secure perimeter.
*   DRILLER: The living bulldozer. Carve through terrain and shape the work site with your handheld drills, and solve problems using your flamethrower and C4 charges.
Each class brings their own strengths to the team. Use your toolkits in tandem and work together to bring your whole crew home safe.
Explore an endless labyrinth of procedurally-generated caves – no two missions are alike.
You’ll need to rely on your wits and your traversal tools to navigate through narrow, snaking passages and vast caverns alike. Dig into **11 distinct biomes**, each with their own unique cave formations and colorful (sometimes deadly) flora and fauna.
And with 100% destructible environments, you can shape the terrain as you see fit. Dig tunnels, collapse stalagmites and close off choke points to make your job easier.
Your work in the mines will pit you against the many creatures of Hoxxes IV who don’t take kindly to your presence.
Keep your finger on the trigger, and learn to defend yourself against hordes of over **50 different enemy types**, all of which are keen to bite, slash and acid-spit you to death. Some fly, some crawl, some snatch you from above and below. You’ll need to keep your wits about you, and make sure your teammates have your back.
Unlock thousands of cosmetics, weapons and player upgrades, making for hundreds of hours of gameplay as you work your way up the ranks and become a star employee.
Deep Rock Galactic features six full seasons of additional content on top of the base game, and it’s all free. No time-limited battlepasses, no FOMO shop rotations, no gated content. The only extras you can buy are a couple DLC armors.
The Deep Rock Galactic Corporation isn’t known for its benefits package. But at least there’s a bar on the Space Rig.
Enough talk – it’s time to get to work, and join millions of other motivated employees!
NO DWARF LEFT BEHIND - FOR ROCK AND STONE!
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Release date: May 13, 2020

Categories: Cooperative Multiplayer, Procedural Generation, Character Progression, Class-based Combat, Resource Management, Shooter, Exploration, Crafting

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 10; verdict: Player-Friendly Monetization; summary: The game is highly praised for its player-friendly monetization practices. The battle pass system is entirely free and allows players to access content from previous seasons, eliminating any fear of missing out. The available DLCs are purely cosmetic and reasonably priced, providing good value without affecting gameplay. The game does not involve any microtransactions, ensuring that all content remains accessible without additional spending. While some players desire more interesting cosmetic options, the procedural generation of missions keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging. Overall, the game is designed to be enjoyable without pressuring players to spend extra money.
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: Needs Improvement in Instructional Data; summary: The primary user complaints revolve around the lack of clear in-game instructions and the need to rely on external resources to understand complex mechanics and quest objectives. The game's steep learning curve and poor guidance are significant barriers to a smooth user experience.
- Proton/Linux: score 10; verdict: Works Well; summary: The game generally receives positive feedback regarding its performance and compatibility on Linux systems. Users report that it runs well on various Linux setups, including less powerful hardware, and works smoothly out of the box. There are no significant reports of crashes, graphical glitches, or other major issues specific to Linux.
- Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback for the Steam Deck experience reveals several key themes. Stability issues, such as crashes and freezes, are significant concerns that severely impact the user experience. Performance issues, including frame drops and stuttering, are also frequently mentioned, affecting gameplay smoothness. Controller support receives mixed reviews, with some users finding it adequate while others struggle with specific actions. There are suggestions for improving gameplay mechanics, indicating areas where the game could be enhanced. Despite these issues, many users express overall satisfaction with the game, highlighting its fun factor and good performance on the Steam Deck.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: The game generally performs well across most hardware cohorts, with notable stability and positive feedback on higher-end systems. However, lower-end systems, particularly those with less than 8GB VRAM and 16GB RAM, experience significant crashing issues.
  - Sample size: 493 (1% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM / <16GB RAM (mixed, 180 reports): This cohort reports a mix of positive experiences and significant crashing issues.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM / 16-31GB RAM (positive, 105 reports): This cohort reports good performance and stability.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (positive, 84 reports): This cohort reports excellent performance and no major issues.
  - Windows 8-11GB VRAM (positive, 63 reports): This cohort reports stable performance with minor freezes.
  - Windows 16GB+ VRAM (mixed, 22 reports): This cohort reports both positive experiences and crashing issues with mods.
  - Linux / Proton 8-11GB VRAM (positive, 6 reports): This cohort reports that the game runs well on Linux.
  - Caveats: 493 of 38370 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $10.00 - $30.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence shows a range of opinions on the fair price of the game. Many users mention that the game is worth its full price due to the extensive content and replayability it offers. Several reviews highlight that the game is frequently on sale for around $10 to $20, which is considered a fair price. The consensus seems to be that while the game is worth its full price, it is often purchased on sale, suggesting that the community considers the sale price to be a particularly good value.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 125.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 1.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provided includes direct mentions of playtime metrics. The first quote suggests a typical total time to finish the game, indicating a 'gameCompletion' of around 125 hours. The second quote provides a personal account of extensive playtime, supporting the idea of long-term engagement with the game. The third quote reinforces the value proposition of the game, implying substantial content that justifies the price. The fourth quote highlights the social aspect and long-term engagement, suggesting significant 'sessionLength' and potential for extended 'endgame' content.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Deep Rock Galactic is generally fun immediately, especially when played with friends, due to its engaging cooperative gameplay, varied classes, and objectives. The progression system and customization options are significant factors that enhance the fun, while the game's art style, combat, and community also contribute positively.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: Playing with friends
  - Time to anchor: 0h 20m
  - Friction: Repetitive gameplay loop; Limited enemy and mission variety
  - Unlock drivers: Cooperative gameplay; Variety of classes and objectives
  - Conditions: Playing with friends; Progression system; Customization options; Art style and combat; Community engagement
- Player Archetypes:
  - Replayability Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoys the variety and replayability of missions.
    - Playstyle: Cooperative and team-oriented, enjoys procedural content.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: co-op lover; grinder
    - Reference games: Left 4 Dead; Minecraft
  - Cooperative Team Player (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoys teamwork and cooperative gameplay.
    - Playstyle: Team-oriented, enjoys social features and community interaction.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: team player; community lover
    - Reference games: Left 4 Dead; Helldivers
  - Critical Analyst (sale)
    - Motivation: Seeks improvements and changes in the game.
    - Playstyle: Analytical and critical, enjoys dissecting game mechanics.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: critic; analyst
    - Reference games: No Man's Sky; Astroneer
  - Solo Charm Seeker (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoys the solo gameplay and charm of the game.
    - Playstyle: Solo player, enjoys simple and charming gameplay.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: solo player; charm seeker
    - Reference games: Astroneer; No Man's Sky


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:
- Strong and Welcoming Community (weight 0.34): The game features a highly praised community known for its friendliness, support, and humor. Players frequently mention the welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of camaraderie.
- Excellent Cooperative Gameplay (weight 0.32): The game is noted for its exceptional cooperative gameplay mechanics, offering a fun and engaging experience for up to 4 players with different classes.
- Unique Atmosphere and Humor (weight 0.23): The game's atmosphere and humor are frequently highlighted as key strengths, contributing to its unique and enjoyable tone.
- Emphasis on Teamwork (weight 0.2): The game philosophy encourages teamwork and cooperation, fostering camaraderie and deep social interaction among players.
- Highly Enjoyable Gameplay (weight 0.2): Players describe the game as delightful, amazing, and highly polished, offering an enjoyable and engaging experience.
- Dynamic and Addictive Gameplay (weight 0.19): The gameplay is described as incredibly fun, varied, and addictive, with a variety of characters and playstyles that keep players engaged.
- Fun and Balanced Classes (weight 0.19): The game features four unique and balanced classes, each offering a ton of fun and different playstyles.
- Diverse Enemy Design (weight 0.19): The game offers a huge variety of enemies with unique behaviors, contributing to exciting and engaging combat scenarios.
- Fun with Friends (weight 0.18): Players highlight the game as extremely fun and enjoyable when played with friends, enhancing the overall experience.
- Extensive Customization Options (weight 0.16): The game provides a high level of character and weapon customization, allowing players to tailor their experience to their preferences.
- Immersive Sound Design (weight 0.15): The game features excellent sound design and a phenomenal soundtrack, contributing to an immersive audio experience.
- Procedural Generation (weight 0.15): The game uses procedural generation to create unique and varied missions, making each playthrough feel fresh and new.
- Reward Progression System (weight 0.13): The game features a rewarding progression system that allows players to access all content through their experience progress.
- Impressive Graphics (weight 0.13): The game is praised for its nice and beautiful graphics, contributing to an atmospheric and visually appealing experience.
- Free Season Passes (weight 0.13): The game offers free and accessible season passes, providing additional content and rewards to players.

Common complaints:
- Excessive grind in gameplay (weight 0.18): Players frequently mention that the game requires a significant amount of grinding, which can be tedious and frustrating.
- Repetitive missions (weight 0.18): The main missions are often repetitive, leading to a lack of variety and interest over time.
- Game feels abandoned (weight 0.18): Players feel that the game has been abandoned by developers, with infrequent updates and slow development.
- Steep learning curve (weight 0.15): New players face a steep learning curve, which can be challenging and off-putting.
- Lack of endgame content (weight 0.14): After unlocking all overclocks and weapons, there is little left to do, making the endgame feel shallow and repetitive.
- Procedural generation issues (weight 0.12): Procedural generation can sometimes create unwinnable or unfair situations, affecting mission outcomes.
- Solo play can be boring (weight 0.11): Playing solo can become boring and repetitive, lacking the excitement of multiplayer.
- Occasional bugs and performance issues (weight 0.1): Players experience occasional bugs, crashes, and performance issues, affecting gameplay stability.
- Poor guidance for new players (weight 0.08): New players often struggle due to insufficient tutorials and unclear mechanics.
- Balancing issues (weight 0.08): There are balancing issues with certain enemies and overall gameplay mechanics.
- Navigation difficulties (weight 0.08): Players can easily get lost in the mines, and the map can be difficult to use.
- Toxic community (weight 0.07): The community can be toxic and elitist, which negatively impacts the multiplayer experience.
- No crossplay (weight 0.05): There is no crossplay between different platforms, limiting multiplayer options.
- Progress loss (weight 0.05): Players report losing progress and upgrades, which can be frustrating.
- Limited mission types (weight 0.05): The game has a limited number of mission types, which can lead to monotony.
- No LAN or split-screen (weight 0.04): The game lacks LAN play and split-screen mode, limiting local multiplayer options.
- Lack of friends to play with (weight 0.04): Playing without friends can make the game feel lonely and less enjoyable.
- Team killing and friendly fire (weight 0.04): Friendly fire incidents and team killing can negatively impact the multiplayer experience.
- Cheaters ruining the game (weight 0.04): Cheaters can ruin the game for others, leading to crashes and unfair gameplay.

Gameplay feedback:
- Progression and class systems (weight 0.46): The game features a progression system that includes character progression, class ranking, and assignments. Players can access all content through their experience progress.
- Variety of biomes and missions (weight 0.31): The game features a variety of biomes and mission types, including different environments and objectives. This variety adds to the game's replayability and keeps the gameplay fresh.
- Co-op and solo gameplay (weight 0.31): The game offers both cooperative multiplayer gameplay with up to four players and a single-player mode. It is designed to be played in co-op mode but also supports solo gameplay.
- Dynamic and fun combat (weight 0.25): The game features dynamic and fun combat mechanics with a variety of enemies, including unique behaviors and giant insects. The combat is intense and varied, adding to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- Procedurally generated caves (weight 0.23): The game includes procedurally generated caves that are fully destructible. This technology allows for unique and varied exploration experiences.
- Extensive character customization (weight 0.15): Players can customize their characters with various options for weapons, equipment, and unlockable items. This allows for a high degree of personalization and character diversity.
- Weapon variety and customization (weight 0.14): The game offers a wide variety of weapons, including over 100 types, and features an overclock system for weapon modifications. This allows for extensive customization and strategic use of different weapons.
- Community and teamwork (weight 0.11): The game emphasizes community interactions and teamwork, with squad interactions and a focus on cooperative gameplay.
- Mining and resource gathering (weight 0.09): Players can engage in mining resources and gathering materials during their missions. This adds an additional layer of gameplay and strategy.
- Easy to learn gameplay (weight 0.08): The game is designed to be easy to learn and understand, with simple controls and mechanics. This makes it accessible to new players while still offering depth and complexity.
- Interactive hub area (weight 0.08): The game includes a hub area with various activities and terminals. This hub serves as a central location for players to engage in different activities and interact with the game world.
- Mod support and developer engagement (weight 0.07): The game supports mods and has an active modding community. The developers are engaged with the community and provide support for modding.

Performance notes:
- Good optimization and performance (weight 0.29): The game is well-optimized and runs smoothly on various hardware configurations, including lower-end PCs and older systems. Players have reported excellent performance and optimization, especially on lower graphics settings.
- Low system requirements (weight 0.16): The game has low PC requirements and runs well on low-end hardware. It also has a small file size and low disk space usage, making it accessible to a wide range of players.
- Connection and server issues (weight 0.11): There are reports of connection stability issues, server issues during updates, and multiplayer server lag. These issues can impact the online gameplay experience.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended for cooperative gameplay (weight 0.27): The game is frequently praised for its engaging and cooperative gameplay, making it a great choice for those who enjoy playing with friends. The unique atmosphere and exciting missions add to the overall positive experience.
- Good value for money (weight 0.07): Many players find the game to be a good value for its price, especially when purchased on sale. The variety of content and replayable missions contribute to its perceived value.
- Consider in-game purchases (weight 0.06): Players suggest considering the purchase of cosmetics and the battle pass to enhance the gaming experience. Additionally, the soundtrack is recommended for those who enjoy the game's music.
- Challenging and fun missions (weight 0.05): The game is recommended for those seeking a challenge and fun gameplay. The missions are designed to be rewarding and replayable, adding to the enjoyment.
- Join the community (weight 0.05): Players advise joining the official Discord to find people to play with, highlighting the game's strong community and teamwork aspects. This can enhance the cooperative gameplay experience.
- Backup progress and reconnect (weight 0.04): Suggestions include backing up progress and adding the possibility to reconnect and return to the game session. These features would improve the overall gaming experience.
- Easy to get into (weight 0.03): The game is noted for being easy to get into, making it accessible for new players. This ease of entry is a positive aspect for those looking to quickly start playing and enjoying the game.
- Less aggressive kicking functionality (weight 0.02): Players suggest making the kicking out functionality less aggressive. This would likely improve the social experience within the game.

Other player notes:
- Long playtime and purchases (weight 0.03): Some players reported playing for hours and spending money on in-game music, suggesting engagement and investment in the game.
- Enjoyed player interactions (weight 0.03): Players mentioned specific interactions with other players, indicating a positive social experience.

Emotions:
- Joy (weight 0.21): Players experience joy primarily due to the engaging and fun cooperative gameplay, which is enhanced by playing with friends and enjoying the game's unique atmosphere and community. The variety of missions, customization options, and the game's mechanics also contribute significantly to this positive emotion.
- Excitement (weight 0.19): The excitement stems from the game's dynamic and fun gameplay, especially when playing with friends. The variety of missions, unique classes, and procedural generation keep the experience fresh and engaging. Anticipation for future updates and seasonal events also adds to the excitement.
- Frustration (weight 0.14): Frustration is often caused by technical issues such as bugs, crashes, and server connection problems. Players also express frustration with repetitive missions, grinding for cosmetics, and balancing issues. Additionally, the lack of meaningful updates and the game's difficulty can contribute to this emotion.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.08): Satisfaction comes from the game's replayability, engaging solo and multiplayer experiences, and the progression system. Players appreciate the customization options, supportive community, and the overall quality and performance of the game.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.07): Enjoyment is derived from the cooperative gameplay, class synergy, and social interactions. Players find pleasure in the game's unique activities, such as gathering ores, fighting enemies, and the humorous elements. The friendly community and lack of microtransactions also enhance the enjoyment.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.06): Enthusiasm is driven by the game's cooperative gameplay, class interactions, and the variety of activities and features. Players are excited about the game's unique theming, addictive gameplay loop, and the positive experiences with the community and updates.
- Appreciation (weight 0.05): Appreciation is felt towards the game's beauty, community, and the developers' care for the game. Players value the supportive community, constant updates, and the pro-consumer monetization model. The variety of content and unique features also contribute to this emotion.
- Happy (weight 0.03): Happiness is often expressed due to positive experiences with the game's features, community, and developers. Players enjoy the game and recommend it to friends, finding happiness in the overall experience and interactions within the community.
- Disappointment (weight 0.03): Disappointment arises from the game not meeting expectations for depth and social interaction. Players are disappointed with the lack of interesting content in new seasons, repetitive missions, and the feeling that developers have abandoned the game.
- Amusement (weight 0.02): Amusement is derived from the game's humorous situations, funny interactions, and unique features like the beer that makes you burp. Players find the humorous theme and character customization amusing and enjoyable.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.02): Nostalgia is felt through long-term enjoyment and memories of playing the game. Players reminisce about early MMORPG days, the cooperative nature of the game, and the friendships formed. The heartwarming and enjoyable experiences contribute to this nostalgic feeling.
- Excited (weight 0.02): Players are excited about the game's content, community, and variety. The unique mix of genres and addictive gameplay, along with the action and adrenaline, contribute to this excitement.
- Gratitude (weight 0.01): Gratitude is felt for the positive influence of the game and its community. Players appreciate the developers' approach to monetization, the high-quality localization, and the formation of online friendships.
- Frustrated (weight 0.01): Frustration is caused by issues with online game sessions, sudden disruptions, and the grind. Players also express frustration with hosting issues and the focus on spin-offs.
- Anger (weight 0.01): Anger is expressed due to the perceived decline in quality from the 4th to 6th season, balance issues with enemies, and the feeling that the developer is overrated.
- Happiness (weight 0.01): Happiness is derived from the game making parts of life happier and the positive community and enjoyable gameplay.
- Loneliness (weight 0): Loneliness is felt when playing alone and lacking friends to play with, leading to a sense of isolation and fear.
- Nostalgic (weight 0): Nostalgia is felt through memories of playing the game with friends and recalling the tale of good old Karl, the dwarf left behind.
- Admiration (weight 0): Admiration is felt towards the game's atmosphere and community, as well as the character traits within the game.
- Enthusiastic (weight 0): Enthusiasm is driven by detailed and passionate descriptions of gameplay and community spirit, as well as positive evaluations of various game aspects.}