Info about BIOMUTANT:

Official game description:
BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.  
A plague is ruining the land and the Tree-of-Life is bleeding death from its roots. The Tribes stand divided. Explore a world in turmoil and define its fate – will you be its saviour or lead it to an even darker destiny?  
**Key Features:**  
*   **A NEW TAKE ON 3rd PERSON COMBAT**  
    The martial arts style combat system allows you maximum freedom of movement and agility while mixing shooting, melee and powers from your mutations. Learning new Wung-Fu combat forms through progression and learning from masters you’ll meet, will constantly add to your choices and make sure combat never gets old.  
*   **EVOLVE YOUR GAME-PLAY**  
    You’ll be able to re-code your genetic structure to change the way you look and play. This will of course affect your attributes and in addition to this, exposure to bio-contamination in the world will lead to mutations like the Turtleform and Mucus Bubble, while exposure to radioactivity found in bunkers from the old world will affect your mind and unlock psi-mutations like telekinesis, levitation and more.  
*   **NEXT LEVEL OF CRAFTING**  
    You are totally free when crafting weapons. Mix and match parts to create your own unique 1H or 2H slash and crush weapons. Revolvers, rifles and shotguns and add modifications like cork-screws and battery-powered chainsaw modules to bio-contaminated sludge vials adding to your combat arsenal. There are even characters you’ll meet that’ll craft cool stuff for you, like bionic wings, a jump-pack and even let you modify your Automaton - the scrap-toy sidekick!  
*   **GEAR UP FOR ADVENTURE**  
    You are totally free when equipping your character. Not only when it comes to choosing weapons you created, but what type of gear you wear. Equip a gas-mask and an oxygen tank for exploring the Dead Zones, thermos-resistant clothes for venturing into cryonic areas or protective gear for taking on bio-contaminated creatures, the choice is up to you.  
*   **SURVIVE IN A VIBRANT OPEN WORLD**  
    You are free to explore the world and what lies beneath its surface, by foot, mech, jet-ski, air-balloon or area unique mounts. Explore the dying wildland, the tunnels and bunker networks of the underworld, and find your way up the mountains or out in the archipelago. There are lots of discoveries to be made, mysteries to unravel, creatures to confront and weird characters to meet in this vibrant and colorful world.  
*   **AN UNUSUAL STORY WITH AN UNUSUAL END**  
    Your actions play a major part in the unfolding of a story where End is coming to the New World. A plague is ruining the land and the Tree-of-Life is bleeding death from its roots. The Tribes stand divided, in need of someone strong enough to unite them or bring them all down...  
    You are guided through the world by a Storyteller that narrates every step of your journey, but it’s your actions and choices that’ll decide how your story of survival ends.

Release date: May 25, 2021

Categories: Open-World, Action RPG, Character Customization, Crafting, Exploration, Martial Arts Combat, Post-apocalyptic, Mutant Abilities

Feature scans:
- Proton/Linux: score 10; verdict: Works Well; summary: The game generally runs well on Linux/Proton with positive feedback on performance using FSR upscaling.
- Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game has a mix of positive and negative feedback regarding its performance on the Steam Deck. While it offers responsive controls and good battery life with FSR upscaling, it suffers from resolution and upscaling issues, as well as bugs and optimization problems. These issues can negatively impact the user experience but are not severe enough to make the game unplayable.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $10.00 - $20.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence consistently suggests that the game is worth purchasing only when it is on sale. Many users mention that the full price does not reflect the value of the game, but a discounted price makes it a worthwhile purchase. The general sentiment is that the game is enjoyable but not worth the full price, indicating a fair price range would be significantly lower than the current base price.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 130.0h
  - Story completion: 20.0h
  - Session length: 0.3h
  - Endgame: 30.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct and indirect references to playtime metrics. The first quote mentions a total playtime of close to 130 hours, with the last 30 hours being repetitive, indicating a long playtime for game completion. The second quote suggests that different routes in the game do not significantly affect gameplay length. The third quote implies that the game can be completed without finishing everything, hinting at a potentially shorter story completion time. The fourth quote compares combat duration to another game, suggesting session lengths of around 15 minutes for combat sessions.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game starts fun and engaging but becomes repetitive and less enjoyable after the initial few hours of gameplay.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Completion of the tutorial and initial exploration
  - Time to anchor: 2h 0m
  - Friction: Repetitive quests; Clunky combat mechanics; Long and boring tutorial; Repetitive world design; Annoying narrator
  - Unlock drivers: Initial exploration; Unique style and beautiful environments; Creative concept
  - Conditions: Exploration mindset; Tolerance for repetitive tasks; Appreciation for unique visuals and concepts; Patience for initial tutorial
- Player Archetypes:
  - Value Seeker (sale)
    - Motivation: Getting the best value for their money.
    - Playstyle: Casual, enjoys exploring but not willing to invest too much time or money.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: bargain hunter; casual gamer
    - Reference games: Hades; The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
  - Completionist Explorer (sale)
    - Motivation: Exploring and completing all aspects of the game.
    - Playstyle: Thorough, enjoys side quests and customization.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: explorer; completionist
    - Reference games: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim; Breath of the Wild
  - Casual Gamer (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Finding a game that is easy to pick up and enjoy without too much challenge.
    - Playstyle: Relaxed, enjoys the visuals and casual gameplay.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: casual player; younger audience
    - Reference games: Fable; Zelda
  - Customization Enthusiast (sale)
    - Motivation: Customizing their character and exploring a rich open world.
    - Playstyle: Immersive, enjoys deep customization and open-world exploration.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: RPG fan; customization lover
    - Reference games: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim; Breath of the Wild


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:
- Beautiful and unique world design (weight 0.38): The game features a visually distinctive and vibrant world with a unique setting. Players appreciate the colorful and varied environments, as well as the interesting design of enemies and surroundings.
- Rewarding and extensive exploration (weight 0.33): Exploration is a key feature, with a large world to explore and many secrets to discover. Players find the exploration mechanics enjoyable and rewarding.
- Fun and enjoyable gameplay (weight 0.31): The game is described as fun and enjoyable to play, with good graphics and a unique style. Players find the gameplay addictive and entertaining.
- Unique and deep crafting system (weight 0.24): The crafting system is praised for being unique, well-implemented, and not overbearing. Players enjoy the depth and variety of the crafting mechanics.
- Enjoyable combat system (weight 0.21): The combat system is described as fun, satisfying, and enjoyable once mastered. Players appreciate the rich and rewarding combat mechanics.
- Interesting story and characters (weight 0.15): The game features an interesting story with good characters and an intriguing setting. Players appreciate the narrative and the world-building.
- Charming and enjoyable narration (weight 0.12): The narrator is appreciated for having a charming voice and adding whimsical charm to the game. Players enjoy the fully voiced narration.
- Customizable characters and weapons (weight 0.12): The game offers good character creation and customization options, allowing players to tailor their characters and weapons to their preferences.
- Choices matter in the story (weight 0.12): Players' choices have consequences and affect the story, adding depth and replayability to the game.
- Variety of weapons and gear (weight 0.1): The game offers a large number of weapons, vehicles, and gear, providing players with many possibilities and a variety of choices.
- Entertaining side quests (weight 0.07): The game features many side quests that players find interesting and entertaining. These quests add depth and variety to the gameplay.
- Easy to learn controls (weight 0.07): The controls are described as easy to learn and simple to get into, making the game accessible to new players.

Common complaints:
- Repetitive gameplay mechanics (weight 0.48): The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive, with repetitive combat, enemy types, and mechanics. This repetitiveness makes the game feel monotonous and boring.
- Combat lacks depth and excitement (weight 0.45): The combat system is widely criticized for being simplistic, repetitive, and boring. Players find it lacks variety, weight, and satisfying feedback, making it feel monotonous and unengaging.
- Weak and poorly executed story (weight 0.44): The story is frequently described as weak, boring, and poorly written. It lacks depth and coherence, with many players finding it forgettable and unengaging.
- Annoying and intrusive narrator (weight 0.37): The narrator is a significant point of frustration for players, who find the constant narration annoying, intrusive, and unable to be turned off completely. The narration is often described as tedious and poorly executed.
- Game feels unfinished and unpolished (weight 0.28): Many players feel that the game is unfinished, with clunky gameplay, bugs, and a lack of content. The overall design and execution are seen as flawed and unpolished.
- Empty and monotonous world (weight 0.17): The game world is described as vast but empty, with monotonous locations and loot. Side quests are often seen as meaningless and repetitive, contributing to the overall emptiness.
- Excessive hand-holding and tutorials (weight 0.12): Players find the game to be excessively hand-holdy with long, boring, and overly explanatory tutorials. This can make the game feel tedious and patronizing.
- Lack of character development (weight 0.09): Characters in the game are seen as lacking depth, personality, and development. This makes the story and interactions feel shallow and unengaging.
- Poor graphics and optimization (weight 0.06): The graphics are described as ugly, poorly aged, and mediocre. The optimization is also criticized, contributing to a less enjoyable visual experience.
- Unsatisfying ending (weight 0.06): The ending of the game is frequently described as unsatisfying, cheap, and lacking closure. This leaves players feeling disappointed and unfulfilled.

Gameplay feedback:
- Detailed crafting system (weight 0.22): The game features a comprehensive crafting system that includes weapon and armor crafting, as well as unique customization options for accessories and weapon parts.
- Open-world exploration focus (weight 0.22): The game emphasizes open-world exploration with various activities, side quests, and a large environment to discover. Players appreciate the freedom and marked objectives within the open world.
- Unique combat mechanics (weight 0.21): The combat system is praised for its complexity and variety, offering melee, ranged, and special attacks. It includes targeting and parrying mechanics, as well as a mix of guns, swords, and martial arts.
- Character customization and upgrades (weight 0.2): Players can customize their characters extensively, including upgrades for gear and attributes. The game offers a leveling system with skill points and ability upgrades.
- Narrative style and story clarity (weight 0.14): The game includes a unique narrative style with a narrator translating animal language and improved language support. It also features a variety of quests and abilities.
- Action RPG elements (weight 0.14): The game is an action RPG with a post-apocalyptic setting, featuring RPG elements and looter genre mechanics.
- Meaningful story choices (weight 0.12): The game includes a moral choice system where player decisions impact the story and abilities. Choices can be good or bad, affecting the narrative.
- Large and detailed map (weight 0.11): The game includes a large and detailed map with various content and navigation options, rewarding exploration.
- Diverse side quests (weight 0.07): The game offers a variety of side quests and assignments, enhancing the exploration experience and providing additional content.
- Adjustable enemy difficulty (weight 0.06): The game features scalable enemy difficulty, allowing players to adjust the challenge level to their preference.
- Freedom in exploration and combat (weight 0.06): Players have freedom and choice in both exploration and combat mechanics, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- Relaxed and varied playstyles (weight 0.05): The game offers multiple playstyles, including a relaxed and easy gameplay option, catering to different player preferences.
- Music and sound effects (weight 0.05): The game features notable music and sound effects, contributing to the overall atmosphere and immersion.
- Criticism of mediocre story and characters (weight 0.05): Some players criticize the game for having a mediocre story and characters, describing various aspects as lackluster.

Performance notes:
- Performance and technical issues (weight 0.21): Many players experience performance issues including sound problems, frame rate drops, and general technical issues.
- Optimization problems (weight 0.19): There are numerous complaints about poor optimization, with some players experiencing long loading times and performance issues on various hardware.
- Mixed feedback on bugs (weight 0.15): Players report a range of experiences with bugs, from no bugs or crashes to frequent glitches and crashes.
- Graphics quality concerns (weight 0.14): Opinions on graphics are mixed, with some praising the visuals while others criticize them as outdated or subpar.
- Positive performance on certain systems (weight 0.12): Some players report that the game runs well on specific systems like PC and Steam Deck, with high FPS and smooth performance.
- Controller and cursor issues (weight 0.05): There are reports of bugs related to controllers and cursor pointing, affecting gameplay experience.
- Video and resolution issues (weight 0.05): Some players encounter problems with video resolution and fullscreen mode, including videos not playing in cutscenes.
- AI and animation issues (weight 0.04): There are reports of bugs with enemy AI and issues with animations and models looking unrefined.

Recommendations:
- Worth buying on sale (weight 0.31): Many reviewers suggest that the game is worth purchasing, especially when it is on sale. It is often recommended to wait for a significant discount before buying.
- Recommended for specific audiences (weight 0.2): The game is recommended for specific audiences, such as those who enjoy RPG elements, animals, relaxing gameplay, or unique artistic solutions. It is also suggested for fans of experiments in the action-RPG genre and those who appreciate a bright, fairy-tale post-apocalyptic world.
- Recommended for open-world exploration fans (weight 0.12): The game is highly recommended for players who enjoy open-world exploration, lush post-apocalyptic environments, and creative customization. It offers a unique visual style and a meaningful story, making it a must-play for those looking for a fresh take on open-world games.
- Good for passing time (weight 0.07): The game is seen as a good option for passing time, offering a fun and engaging experience. It is recommended for those looking for a game to enjoy casually.
- Recommended for fans of looter shooters (weight 0.02): The game is worth trying for fans of looter shooters, offering a unique experience within the genre. It is recommended for those who enjoy the mechanics and gameplay style of looter shooters.
- Suitable for mature audiences (weight 0.02): The game is considered suitable for mature audiences, offering content and themes that may be more appropriate for older players.
- Play on extreme difficulty (weight 0.02): Some reviewers suggest that the game should be played on extreme difficulty for the best experience, adding an extra layer of challenge and excitement.
- Turn off narrator (weight 0.02): A suggestion to turn off the narrator for a better gaming experience, indicating that some players may find the narration distracting or unnecessary.

Other player notes:
- Add Ukrainian language (weight 0.03): Players are requesting the addition of the Ukrainian language to the game.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.26): Players are frustrated with the game due to a variety of issues, including repetitive gameplay elements such as combat, quests, and excessive narration. Technical problems like game crashes, bugs, and poor performance also contribute significantly to this frustration. Additionally, the lack of polish, unbalanced combat mechanics, and annoying narrator are frequently cited as major sources of dissatisfaction.
- Disappointment (weight 0.22): Players feel disappointed due to the game not meeting their expectations in various aspects such as story, character development, and overall polish. The game is often described as feeling unfinished, with repetitive content and a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics. Technical issues, poor execution of ideas, and unfulfilled potential also contribute to this disappointment.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.15): Players enjoy the game for its unique and beautiful world, engaging story, and fun combat mechanics. The exploration and crafting aspects are particularly rewarding, and the game's visual style and character customization are also highlighted as enjoyable features. The humorous and serious balance, along with the game's charm, contribute to a positive experience.
- Joy (weight 0.05): Players experience joy from the game's beautiful and unusual world, enjoyable combat, and unique storytelling. The exploration and crafting systems, along with the game's charming and colorful world, contribute to a delightful experience. The overall positive experience and the game's ability to bring happiness are frequently mentioned.
- Positive (weight 0.03): Players have a positive experience with the game due to its enjoyable combat mechanics, character customization, and engaging story. The graphics, music, and overall gameplay freedom are also appreciated. Despite some flaws, the game's unique features and mechanics contribute to a satisfying experience.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.03): Players feel satisfied with the game's exploration, side content, and overall experience. The combat mechanics, music, and voice acting are particularly praised. The freedom to explore the open world and the game's ability to keep players engaged contribute to this satisfaction.
- Boredom (weight 0.02): Players experience boredom due to the game's repetitive combat, bland story, and monotonous gameplay. The lack of engaging content and the annoying narration contribute to a tedious experience. The predictability and repetitiveness of the game's elements lead to a sense of boredom.
- Excitement (weight 0.02): Players feel excited about the game's interesting story, character choices, and intense combat sequences. The game's content and frequent updates, along with the customization and super powers, contribute to this excitement. The overall quality and features of the game generate a sense of anticipation and enthusiasm.
- Interest (weight 0.01): Players are interested in the game's unique world, art style, and crafting systems. The inventive character creation and fun leveling system, along with the beautiful world and extensive loot, contribute to this interest. The game's universe and player choices affecting the story are also intriguing aspects.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Players feel nostalgic about the game, recalling positive memories and experiences from playing it. The game's ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia and the fond memories associated with it contribute to this emotion. The game's reminiscent qualities and the desire to play it again after some time enhance this feeling.
- Anger (weight 0.01): Players feel anger due to the game's poor quality, lack of updates, and empty world. The game's combat mechanics and overall design are criticized, and the loss of save files and progress contributes to this anger. The game's perceived lack of effort and poor execution lead to a sense of frustration and anger.
- Love (weight 0.01): Players express deep affection for the game, mentioning it as their comfort game and appreciating its unique qualities. Despite its flaws, the game's charming aspects and overall experience contribute to this love. The game's ability to evoke a strong emotional connection and fondness enhances this feeling.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Players are highly enthusiastic about the game's unique post-apocalyptic world, stunning atmosphere, and crafting system. The combat system, customization options, and overall experience are praised. The game's effects and fights, described as the best seen, contribute to this enthusiasm.
- Annoyance (weight 0.01): Players are annoyed by the continuous and repetitive narration, which is often described as irritating and overwhelming. The in-game commentator and the lack of varied voice acting contribute to this annoyance. The game's repetitive elements and excessive dialogue lead to a sense of irritation.
- Admiration (weight 0.01): Players admire the game's unique setting, creative design, and originality. The game's ambition, creativity, and artistic aspects are particularly praised. The colorful world and artistic design contribute to this admiration.}