Info about Star Renegades:

Official game description:
Steam Deck
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About the Game
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RESIST. RECLAIM. REVIVE. REPEAT.
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A service robot named J5T-1N has arrived in your dimension to warn of impending doom from an overwhelming force known as the Imperium.  
Fight for survival across a procedurally generated and emergent mission-based campaign through reactive, tactical turn-based battle system that emphasizes interrupts and counters. Standing in your way is an intelligent Adversary system with enemy officers that evolve and move up in the ranks.  
As your band of heroes fall in the fight against invading Imperium and hope is all but lost, J5T-1N must be sent to the next dimension with everything you’ve learned to give the next group of heroes a chance to prevail. Each dimension, and each playthrough is unique, challenging, and never the same.  
*   **Outwit your foes with interrupts, counters, and combos in our fast-paced Reactive Time Battle System**  
*   **Survive the relentless onslaught of an Intelligent Adversary system that generates unique enemies and bosses that evolve as you play**  
*   **Unlock dozens of alternate characters as your surviving squad members form bonds and create progeny**  
*   **Battle your way into the heart of the Empire as our Rebellion Engine creates a unique experience with each playthrough via emergent gameplay and events, procedurally generated missions, shifting priorities, evolving enemies, and tons of equipment/upgrades for your squad**

Release date: Sep 8, 2020

Categories: Turn-based RPG Mechanics, Roguelike, Character Progression, Procedural Generation, Tactical, Pixel Art Style, Strategy, Permadeath

Feature scans:
- Wiki: score 10; verdict: Needs Improvement in In-Game Information; summary: The primary issues highlighted by users revolve around the need for external resources to understand item properties and game mechanics due to incomplete or unclear in-game information. Additionally, the lack of a complete wiki and the need for improvements in item shops are significant points of frustration.
- Proton/Linux: score 10; verdict: Works Well; summary: The game runs great on Steam Deck with no notable issues, indicating strong compatibility with Proton/Linux. Users have reported smooth performance and enjoyable gameplay experiences.
- Steam Deck: score 40; verdict: Mixed Stability, Good Controller Support; summary: The analysis of user feedback for the Steam Deck experience with the game reveals mixed reviews on stability, with some users experiencing bugs while others find it runs great. Controller support is consistently praised, indicating a positive aspect for Steam Deck users. There are no significant mentions of technical barriers like small text, external launchers, or battery drain.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $20.00 - $25.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence shows that users generally find the game worth its full price of around $25, especially if they enjoy strategy games and roguelites. Several reviews explicitly state that the game is worth its full price, indicating that the community considers this a fair price point.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 70.0h
  - Story completion: 50.0h
  - Session length: 2.0h
  - Endgame: 30.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct mentions of playtime metrics. The first quote mentions a total playtime of 70 hours, which can be used to estimate game completion time. The second quote indicates that it took about 50 hours to meet certain in-game prerequisites, which can be associated with story completion and endgame content. The third quote mentions a playtime of over 20 hours, which can be used to support the session length and overall playtime. The fourth quote discusses the length of a single run, which can be used to estimate session length.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game has a steep learning curve and a lengthy tutorial, but once players understand the mechanics, it becomes enjoyable and engaging with a meaningful progression system.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Understanding game mechanics
  - Time to anchor: 0h 45m
  - Friction: Steep learning curve; Lengthy tutorial; Harsh progression system
  - Unlock drivers: Understanding time manipulation; Meaningful progression system
  - Conditions: Patience to learn; Willingness to adapt playstyle; Appreciation for tactical gameplay
- Player Archetypes:
  - Strategic Hardcore Player (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoys the challenge and strategic depth of the game.
    - Playstyle: Plans actions carefully and enjoys the hardcore strategic elements.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: hardcore gamers; veteran
    - Reference games: Darkest Dungeon; Into the Breach
  - Turn-Based Tactical Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoys the tactical and turn-based combat mechanics.
    - Playstyle: Focuses on tactical decisions and enjoys the turn-based combat system.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: turn based lovers
    - Reference games: Darkest Dungeon; Gloomhaven
  - Price-Conscious Gamer (sale)
    - Motivation: Seeks value for money and enjoys the game only when it is reasonably priced.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys the game but is cautious about spending full price.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: fans of sci-fi; fans of pixel art
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Grind-Averse Critic (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Seeks engaging gameplay without excessive grinding.
    - Playstyle: Prefers games with less repetitive tasks and more varied content.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: N/A


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:
- Stunning pixel art and visuals (weight 0.65): The game features gorgeous and unique pixel art with beautiful graphics and visual effects. The art style is vibrant and well-animated, adding to the overall aesthetic appeal.
- Tactical turn-based combat (weight 0.33): The turn-based combat system is praised for its tactical depth and strategic elements. It includes mechanics like break, critical, and stagger, making it one of the most interesting and fun turn-based RPG systems.
- High replayability and customization (weight 0.29): The game offers high replayability with many hours of playtime. It features high customization and a variety of builds and gear.
- Character relationships and synergies (weight 0.29): The game features character relationships and synergies that add depth to the gameplay. Players enjoy figuring out character synergies and combo attacks.
- Phenomenal music and soundtrack (weight 0.26): The music in the game is highly praised for being phenomenal and incredible. It enhances the overall experience and fits well with the gameplay.
- Engaging boss battles (weight 0.21): Boss battles are challenging and rewarding, adding to the game's engagement. The battle system is addictive and enjoyable.
- Strategic and rewarding gameplay (weight 0.18): The game rewards careful thought and deliberation, with strategy at the forefront. Combat requires proper preparation and strategy.

Common complaints:
- UI and menu issues (weight 0.3): The game has various UI and menu-related problems, including minor visual bugs, unintuitive interfaces, and clunky menu systems. These issues make navigation and overall user experience less enjoyable.
- Repetitive gameplay content (weight 0.28): The game features highly repetitive gameplay, including combat, dialogues, and overall content. This repetition makes the experience feel tiresome and reduces replayability.
- Unengaging and weak story (weight 0.27): The game's story is criticized for being lackluster, shallow, and uninteresting. Many players find the storyline to be simple, bland, and unfinished.
- Long and tiring runs (weight 0.27): Players find the runs to be excessively long, often taking several hours to complete. This can be frustrating, especially when runs are lost quickly despite the significant time investment.
- Uninteresting and stale dialogue (weight 0.21): The dialogue in the game is often criticized for being uninteresting, pointless, and lacking uniqueness. Many players find the dialogue to be stale and in need of improvement.
- Unenjoyable roguelike elements (weight 0.16): The roguelike elements in the game are not enjoyable for many players. These elements can make the game feel repetitive and tedious, especially when starting over frequently.
- Pathfinding and map navigation issues (weight 0.15): The game has problems with pathfinding on the overworld map, making navigation slow and frustrating. Players find the map traversal to be annoying and time-consuming.
- Punishing and unforgiving difficulty (weight 0.15): The game is criticized for its punishing and unforgiving difficulty. The high difficulty levels can be particularly challenging and may be a stumbling block for some players.
- Poorly explained mechanics (weight 0.14): The game does not explain its mechanics well, leading to confusion and difficulty in understanding how certain effects and mechanics work.
- Grindy progression (weight 0.14): The game features a grindy progression system, which can make the experience feel repetitive and tedious. Players find the grind to be difficult and time-consuming.
- Balancing and performance issues (weight 0.12): The game suffers from balancing issues, including poor hero balance and class imbalances. Additionally, there are performance issues that affect the gameplay experience.
- Presence of bugs (weight 0.09): The game has several bugs that affect the overall experience. Players have reported encountering various bugs while playing.
- Unfair and frustrating mechanics (weight 0.07): The game includes mechanics that players find unfair and frustrating. These mechanics can hinder the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Limited gameplay variety (weight 0.07): The game lacks variety in its gameplay, leading to a limited and repetitive experience. Players find the gameplay to be too similar and unvaried.
- Weak meta progression (weight 0.07): The meta progression in the game is weak and not very powerful. Players find the lack of substantial meta progression to be disappointing.

Gameplay feedback:
- Turn-based combat system (weight 0.48): The game features a turn-based combat system that includes mechanics such as breaking, critical hits, and staggering enemies. Players can strategize using a timeline and positioning characters in front and back rows.
- Roguelike elements (weight 0.38): The game incorporates roguelike elements, including procedural content, permadeath, and a structure that encourages multiple runs. This adds replayability and challenge to the gameplay.
- Character unlocks and progression (weight 0.34): Players can unlock new characters and upgrade them, adding depth to the gameplay. The progression system includes meta-currency and various upgrades that enhance the gaming experience.
- Character interactions and relationships (weight 0.23): Character interactions, dialogues, and relationships play a significant role in the game. These elements enhance the storytelling and team-building aspects, making the gameplay more engaging.
- Party composition and management (weight 0.2): The game allows for strategic party building and management, enabling players to experiment with different team compositions and strategies. This adds a layer of tactical depth to the gameplay.
- Complex combat mechanics (weight 0.18): The combat system is detailed and strategic, involving damage and stun mechanics. Players need to plan and strategize, making the combat challenging and engaging.
- High difficulty and challenge (weight 0.15): The game is known for its high difficulty levels, requiring players to think strategically and adapt to challenging gameplay mechanics. This makes the game appealing to those seeking a hardcore experience.
- Long playtime and runs (weight 0.13): The game is designed for long play sessions and multiple runs, which can be both a positive and negative aspect depending on player preferences. This can lead to a sense of repetition and trial-and-error gameplay.
- Overworld map navigation (weight 0.11): The game features an overworld map that players can navigate, adding a strategic layer to the gameplay. This allows for exploration and planning between combat encounters.
- Unique mechanics and systems (weight 0.1): The game includes unique mechanics such as a nemesis system and various strategic elements that set it apart from other games. These systems add depth and complexity to the gameplay.
- Camping system (weight 0.09): The camping system allows players to customize their characters temporarily, providing buffs and healing. This system adds a layer of strategy and preparation to the gameplay.
- Pixel art style (weight 0.05): The game features a distinctive pixel art style, which contributes to its visual appeal. This artistic choice enhances the overall aesthetic and nostalgia factor of the game.

Performance notes:
- Performance and optimization issues (weight 0.15): Many users experience poor performance and optimization problems. The game feels slow at times and suffers from lags, particularly when fast-forwarding.
- Frequent bugs and crashes (weight 0.13): Multiple players report bugs and crashes that significantly impact gameplay. These issues range from minor glitches to game-breaking crashes during battles.
- Movement input bugs (weight 0.06): Several players encounter issues with movement inputs not being received. This recurring bug affects the overall gameplay experience.
- UI and turn preview bugs (weight 0.06): Players have noted inaccuracies in the UI and bugs in the turn preview system, affecting the overall user experience.
- Beautiful art and style (weight 0.04): The game is praised for its beautiful art and style, particularly in 4K resolution, enhancing the visual experience.
- Resolution settings not saved (weight 0.03): The game fails to save screen resolution settings, causing inconvenience for players who need to adjust their settings frequently.
- Ultrawide resolution support (weight 0.03): The game supports ultrawide resolution, which is appreciated by players using ultrawide monitors.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for tactical roguelite fans (weight 0.54): This game is highly recommended for fans of tactical roguelites, turn-based combat, and those who enjoy a challenge. It offers a unique blend of sci-fi setting, striking visuals, and engaging gameplay that appeals to fans of JRPGs, cyberpunk, and strategy games.
- Ideal for turn-based RPG lovers (weight 0.24): If you enjoy turn-based RPGs and strategy games, this game is a must-try. It is highly recommended for its tactical combat and engaging gameplay mechanics.
- High replayability and content variety (weight 0.18): This game is recommended for players looking for high replayability and a variety of content. It offers deep and complex gameplay systems that can be rewarding for those who enjoy challenging experiences.
- Highly recommended by many (weight 0.17): Many reviewers highly recommend this game, especially if it is on sale. It is praised for its unique and engaging gameplay.
- Recommended on sale (weight 0.17): This game is highly recommended when it is on sale. It offers good value for money, especially at a discounted price.
- Worth the money (weight 0.12): This game is considered worth the money, especially if you enjoy unique and original games. It offers good value for its price.
- Worth trying once (weight 0.1): This game is recommended for everyone to try at least once. It offers a unique experience that is worth checking out.
- Not worth full price (weight 0.09): Some reviewers suggest that the game might not be worth the full price. It is recommended to wait for a discount before purchasing.
- Casual play recommended (weight 0.09): This game is recommended for casual play. It is suitable for playing while watching something or listening to music, but not for those looking to pour hours into it.
- Recommend with caution (weight 0.07): This game is recommended only if you are willing to tolerate some frustrations or if it is on a deep discount. It has significant issues that might affect the gameplay experience.
- Not for streamlined experience seekers (weight 0.07): This game is not recommended for players who prefer a more streamlined and focused experience. It may not be suitable for those who like to save and retry fights.
- Not recommended for Steam Deck (weight 0.06): Due to potential bugs and an unfinished state, this game is not recommended for Steam Deck users. It may have significant flaws and lack of developer support.
- High ratings from reviewers (weight 0.06): This game has received high ratings from reviewers, indicating a positive reception. It is praised for its unique gameplay and engaging mechanics.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.38): Players are frustrated primarily due to the game's high difficulty, repetitive gameplay, and numerous bugs. Issues such as unclear combat mechanics, unreliable mechanics, and the lack of checkpoints contribute significantly to this frustration. Additionally, the game's steep learning curve, long and grindy sessions, and RNG-based mechanics exacerbate the problem.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.21): Players enjoy the game's unique visual style, engaging combat system, and strategic depth. The tactical turn-based combat, beautiful pixel art, and memorable characters contribute to a fun and rewarding experience. The game's music, animations, and overall presentation also enhance the enjoyment.
- Excitement (weight 0.21): The game's unique combat mechanics, strategic depth, and beautiful pixel art generate excitement among players. The tactical combat system, character development, and engaging gameplay mechanics contribute to a thrilling experience. Additionally, the variety of characters, builds, and high customization options keep players excited and invested.
- Disappointment (weight 0.16): Players express disappointment due to the game's repetitive and grindy nature, lack of meaningful progression, and poor writing. The underwhelming narrative, derivative story, and lack of content variety contribute to a sense of letdown. Additionally, the game's bugs, crashes, and unbalanced character progression exacerbate the disappointment.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.08): Players feel satisfied with the game's challenging but rewarding boss fights, deep combat system, and strategic gameplay. The variety of available strategies, fine-tuned turn-based mechanics, and high difficulty balance contribute to a sense of accomplishment. The game's pixel art style, music, and characters also enhance the overall satisfaction.
- Joy (weight 0.07): Players experience joy from the game's fun and engaging gameplay, charming aspects, and interesting characters. The enjoyable combat system, strategic decisions, and stunning pixel graphics contribute to a delightful experience. The game's humor, cool art, and enemy designs also bring joy to players.
- Boredom (weight 0.02): Players feel bored due to the repetitive nature of the game's combat, bosses, and maps. The tedious gameplay and long run times contribute to a sense of monotony. After extended play sessions, the repetitive loop concept becomes tiresome.
- Amusement (weight 0.02): Players are amused by the game's humorous and witty interactions, tongue-in-cheek parody elements, and quirky dialogues. The game's writing and sense of humor provide a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- Love (weight 0.02): Players love the game's beautiful pixel art, engaging combat mechanics, and world-building. The addictive gameplay, fun combat mechanics, and overall incredible gameplay experience contribute to a deep affection for the game.
- Admiration (weight 0.02): Players admire the game's pixel art, visuals, and soundtrack. The stunning graphics and impressive music create a visually and aurally appealing experience that players appreciate.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are surprised by the game's originality and uniqueness, which exceed their expectations. The game's innovative mechanics and fresh approach to the genre create a sense of pleasant surprise.
- Fatigue (weight 0.01): Players feel fatigued due to the game's long and repetitive gameplay sessions. The tiring runs and repetitive loop concept contribute to a sense of exhaustion and weariness.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Players feel nostalgic due to the game's retro visuals and the mix of science fiction and mythology elements. The overworld map exploration evokes memories of classic games, creating a sense of nostalgia.
- Happy (weight 0.01): Players are happy because they gave the game a chance and ended up enjoying it. The positive experience and fun gameplay contribute to their overall happiness.
- Longing (weight 0.01): Players long for more content or DLC, indicating a desire for additional gameplay experiences and expansions.
- Inspired (weight 0.01): Players are inspired by the game's 2D pixel animations, which spark creativity and appreciation for the art style.
- Approval (weight 0.01): Players approve of the game's long-form roguelike structure and the inclusion of a nemesis system, which adds depth and replayability.
- Sadness (weight 0.01): Players feel sadness due to the game being discontinued, leading to a sense of loss and disappointment.
- Interest (weight 0.01): Players are interested in the game's story, which plunges into a sci-fi universe with interdimensional war, creating intrigue and curiosity.
- Overwhelmed (weight 0.01): Players feel overwhelmed due to the game's tough-to-follow mechanics, which can be complex and difficult to understand.}