Info about SCP: Secret Laboratory:

Official game description:
Deep within one of the SCP Foundation’s emergency containment sites, a catastrophic containment breach leads to multiple SCP subjects being released from their cells. With containment compromised, facility personnel rush to evacuate while waiting for Mobile Task Forces to arrive and restore order, but with the Class-D population running amok in a desperate attempt to escape, along with the involvement of the Chaos Insurgency, the fate of Site-02 remains uncertain.
SCP: Secret Laboratory (SCP:SL) is a free-to-play multiplayer horror game where you must escape from fearsome entities, or fight to secure a facility under the control of the SCP Foundation, an organisation which seeks to secure and contain anomalous items and creatures in order to protect humanity. These objects, or SCPs, range from mundane-looking items with extraordinary effects, to horrific abominations capable of bypassing the most impenetrable containment methods the Foundation puts in place.
Throughout the game, you will witness the perspective of the 5 different human classes, each trying desperately to survive. These include:
*   Scientists: Foundation personnel caught in the midst of the chaos, they must work with Facility Guards and the Mobile Task Force while using their equipment and wits to escape.
*   Class-D Personnel: Prisoners and test subjects using the breach to their advantage, they start with nothing and will do anything it takes to escape from the Foundation.
*   Facility Guards: The woefully unequipped first responders who must help the Scientists escape, prevent the Class-D from escaping, and hold back the SCPs for as long as possible until the Mobile Task Force arrive.
*   Mobile Task Force: Specialised re-containment agents sent into containment breaches to restore order and eliminate threats, they are tasked with assisting in the evacuation of Scientists and taking down anything that poses a threat to the Foundation.
*   Chaos Insurgency: Soldiers of an unknown directive, who are ordered to attack major Foundation sites and terminate all Foundation personnel. They also aim to rescue Class-D Personnel in order to gather useful information from them.
Site-02 is a sprawling maze of different zones. Light Containment Zone, where Scientists and Class-D Personnel reside. Heavy Containment Zone, where the SCPs are contained. Entrance Zone, where Facility Guards are stationed, and Surface Zone, where the evacuation point is located, along with the insertion points for Mobile Task Forces and Chaos Insurgents. The site is prepared for these breaches, containing numerous emergency measures — from Tesla Gates able to electrocute anything caught in the blast, to emergency bulkheads able to temporarily hold back threats from a fleeing target, or even the on-site nuclear warhead capable of vaporising the entire underground section of the site.
Despite all the security precautions and safety measures, **Site-02 is not impenetrable**. Fight alongside and against other players in order to help the Foundation restore containment and order, sabotage the site as the Insurgency, or kill everyone as a SCP in a murderous rampage.

Release date: Dec 29, 2017

Categories: Multiplayer, Horror, Asymmetrical Multiplayer, Role-playing, Survival, Team-based Combat, Cooperative Multiplayer, Competitive Multiplayer

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 60; verdict: Mixed Monetization Practices; summary: The game has mixed reviews regarding its monetization practices. While some players appreciate the lack of microtransactions and pay-to-win elements, others criticize the game for having pay-to-win mechanics. There is also a suggestion for adding a battle pass, which could be a potential monetization strategy.
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: Needs Improvement; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals several key issues impacting the user experience. The most significant problems include the need to consult external resources like the wiki to understand game mechanics and item synthesis, and a lack of information for newcomers. Additionally, technical issues and the necessity of external research for background information are notable concerns. These issues collectively indicate that the game lacks adequate in-game guidance and support for new players.
- Steam Deck: score 90; verdict: Broken; summary: The game experiences significant technical issues, including frequent crashes, poor optimization, and compatibility problems with Steam Deck and Linux. Memory leaks and post-update issues further exacerbate the user experience.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $15.00 - $25.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence shows that users consistently mention the game being 'worth it' even after hundreds of hours of gameplay. This suggests that the community finds significant value in the game, indicating a willingness to pay a higher price. The repeated mention of high playtime hours and positive sentiment around the game's value supports a price range on the higher end of the spectrum for indie games.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 1000.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 5.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provided includes multiple references to extensive playtime, with users mentioning hundreds of hours spent on the game. One user explicitly states they have played since late 2021, indicating a significant investment of time. Another user mentions having put more hours into the game than they are comfortable admitting, suggesting a very high playtime. Additionally, a user describes themselves as having spent hundreds of hours playing, which supports the idea of long play sessions and high total playtime. The confidence is high due to the consistency of these reports.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: SCP: Secret Laboratory offers a free and accessible multiplayer horror experience with a steep learning curve. Once players overcome the initial challenges, the game becomes enjoyable, especially with friends, but may become monotonous over time.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Understanding the mechanics and controls
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: Steep learning curve; Lack of a proper tutorial; Toxic players; Occasional bugs and technical issues
  - Unlock drivers: Playing with friends; Understanding the game mechanics; Access to modded servers
  - Conditions: Playing with friends; Using voice chat; Playing on modded servers; Having a powerful PC for better performance
- Player Archetypes:
  - Casual Chaos Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Entertainment and social interaction
    - Playstyle: Casual, enjoys the chaotic and fun moments, often plays for the social experience.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: casual player; social gamer
    - Reference games: Among Us; Garry's Mod
  - Nostalgic Critic (no buy)
    - Motivation: Critique and comparison to past experiences
    - Playstyle: Critical, often compares the game to past versions or other games, frustrated with current state.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: veteran player; critic
    - Reference games: SCP: Containment Breach; SCP: Breach
  - Horror-Comedy Fan (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of horror and comedic elements
    - Playstyle: Enjoys the horror and comedic aspects, appreciates the unique setting and multiplayer experience.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: horror fan; comedy lover
    - Reference games: Dead by Daylight; Friday the 13th: The Game
  - Community-Driven Multiplayer Fan (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of the multiplayer experience and community
    - Playstyle: Enjoys the multiplayer experience and the community, appreciates the insanity and unpredictability of the game.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: multiplayer fan; community-driven player
    - Reference games: SCP: Containment Breach; SCP: Breach


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 engaging gameplay (weight 0.39): Players consistently describe the game as fun, engaging, and enjoyable. The gameplay is often highlighted as addictive and immersive, providing a unique and entertaining experience.
- Unique and novel gameplay (weight 0.2): The game offers novel and unique gameplay mechanics that stand out to players. The interactive and unpredictable nature of the gameplay is highly valued.
- Encourages teamwork and social interaction (weight 0.19): The game is noted for promoting teamwork, cooperation, and social interaction among players, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- Variety of game modes and roles (weight 0.16): The game offers a variety of game modes, roles, and gameplay elements, providing diverse and unique experiences for players.
- Frequent updates and improvements (weight 0.14): The developers continue to release interesting and diverse updates, improving the game over time and keeping the community engaged.
- Active and friendly community (weight 0.12): The game has an active and friendly community, with well-moderated servers and a variety of server options, contributing to a positive gaming environment.
- Exciting and immersive atmosphere (weight 0.09): The game is praised for its exciting and tense gameplay scenarios, as well as its immersive atmosphere and lighting effects.
- Unique SCP theme and roles (weight 0.07): The game's unique style based on the SCP theme and the variety of SCP roles and items are enjoyed by players, providing a distinctive gaming experience.
- Good graphics and visuals (weight 0.05): The game is noted for its solid and beautiful graphics, contributing to the overall visual appeal and enjoyment.
- Proximity chat enhances gameplay (weight 0.05): The proximity voice chat feature is highlighted as a significant enhancement to the gaming experience, adding to the fun and immersion.

Common complaints:
- Toxic community and server issues (weight 0.26): The community can be toxic and poorly moderated, with disruptive players and occasional unwelcoming behavior towards new players.
- Frustrating and repetitive gameplay (weight 0.24): The game can be frustrating and repetitive, with moments of frustration from failure and repetitive gameplay mechanics.
- Poor optimization and performance issues (weight 0.15): The game suffers from significant optimization problems, leading to frame drops and performance issues, especially on low-end computers.
- Steep learning curve (weight 0.11): The game has a steep learning curve, requiring significant time and effort to master, making it less beginner-friendly.
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.11): Players experience frequent game crashes, including black screen crashes and crashes on startup, which significantly impact gameplay.
- Server and loading issues (weight 0.09): Servers sometimes fail to load or are not found, and there are issues with server stability and bugs.
- Chaotic and unbalanced gameplay (weight 0.07): Gameplay is often chaotic and unbalanced, leading to a difficult and sometimes frustrating experience.
- Shift from horror to shooter (weight 0.07): The game has shifted from a horror-funny game to an arcade shooter, losing some of its original atmosphere and lighting.
- Poor new player guidance (weight 0.06): There is insufficient guidance and tutorials for new players, making it difficult for them to get started.
- Infrequent and poor updates (weight 0.06): Major updates are infrequent and often poorly implemented, leading to player dissatisfaction.
- Lack of new SCP characters (weight 0.05): There is a lack of new SCP characters and substantial updates to existing ones, which players find disappointing.
- Confusing and small maps (weight 0.05): Maps in the game can be confusing and small, which affects the overall gameplay experience.
- Outdated graphics (weight 0.05): The graphics in the game are sometimes dated and plain, which detracts from the overall experience.

Gameplay feedback:
- Diverse roles and abilities (weight 0.46): The game offers a variety of roles such as Class-D personnel, Scientists, Guards, and SCPs, each with unique objectives and abilities. This diversity allows for different play styles and strategies, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- SCP gameplay mechanics (weight 0.37): The game features various SCPs with different characteristics and abilities. Players can interact with SCPs, and gameplay involves mechanics for containing or escaping from these entities.
- Strategic and team-based gameplay (weight 0.36): Gameplay involves tension, strategy, and teamwork. Players must work together and use role-specific strategies to achieve their objectives, making for a challenging and engaging experience.
- Server rules and types (weight 0.18): The game includes different servers with varying rules and gameplay styles. Players can choose from no-rules servers, RP servers, and servers with specific modifications.
- Voice chat and communication (weight 0.11): Voice chat is a key element for better coordination and interaction among players. While optional, using a microphone is recommended for enhanced communication and teamwork.
- Complex map navigation (weight 0.09): The game features complex terrain and map navigation, requiring players to explore and navigate through intricate environments. This adds a layer of challenge and strategy to the gameplay.
- Player behavior dynamics (weight 0.08): The game includes a variety of player behaviors and playstyles, which can affect the overall gameplay experience. Players may encounter different strategies and interactions, contributing to the game's complexity.
- Regular updates and new content (weight 0.06): The game receives frequent updates and new content, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging. This ensures that players have access to new features and improvements regularly.
- Gameplay mechanics and learning curve (weight 0.06): The game has a variety of mechanics and a learning curve for new players. Mastering the gameplay requires effort and understanding of the different strategies and interactions involved.
- Balance issues (weight 0.05): The game has some balance issues and unbalanced gameplay mechanics, which can affect the overall enjoyment. These issues may lead to uncreative tactics and frustrations among players.

Performance notes:
- Optimization and performance issues (weight 0.35): Many players report that the game suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance issues across various hardware configurations. This includes low FPS, crashes, and high system requirements.
- Server problems and stability (weight 0.26): Players frequently encounter server-related issues, including connectivity problems, high ping, and server crashes. These issues significantly impact the gameplay experience.
- Frequent crashes and bugs (weight 0.2): The game is plagued by frequent crashes, particularly during startup and when joining servers. Additionally, players report various bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay.
- Network and latency issues (weight 0.12): Players experience high ping and network-related problems, which affect the overall gaming experience. This includes desynchronization issues and server overload with many players.
- High system requirements (weight 0.11): The game demands high-end hardware for smooth performance, making it less accessible for players with lower-end systems. This includes issues with FPS drops and overall performance degradation.

Recommendations:
- Find a good server (weight 0.13): Finding a good server and community is crucial for an enjoyable experience. Specific servers are recommended based on gameplay preferences and community management.
- Improve game mechanics and settings (weight 0.09): There are requests for improving various game mechanics, including SCP mechanics, lighting, and faction selection systems. Players also suggest adding more options in settings for class preferences.
- Recommended for multiplayer horror fans (weight 0.08): The game is highly recommended for fans of multiplayer horror games and multiplayer combat game enthusiasts. It is also cautiously recommended for casual horror game players.
- Add more content and features (weight 0.08): Players request the addition of more player classes, SCPs, and a tutorial for new players. There are also suggestions for adding a casual filter for less experienced players.
- Recommended for genre fans (weight 0.06): The game is recommended for those who enjoy the genre and fans of the series. It is also recommended for players seeking immersive experiences.
- Recommended despite some issues (weight 0.06): The game is recommended despite some issues and frustrations. It is worth trying despite the bugs.
- Update and improve the game (weight 0.06): There are requests for updating the map and wider game. Players also suggest more frequent updates and improvements to various game mechanics.
- Recommended for chaotic gameplay (weight 0.04): The game is recommended for players who enjoy chaotic and social gameplay. It is not recommended for players who prefer single-player games.
- Recommended for quick gameplay sessions (weight 0.04): The game is recommended for quick and enjoyable gameplay sessions. It is suitable for players looking for a free and enjoyable game with good graphics and sound effects.
- Watch videos first (weight 0.04): It is recommended to watch videos about the game if interested. This can help potential players understand the gameplay and mechanics better.
- Not recommended for certain players (weight 0.04): The game is not recommended for players sensitive to network stability and those who rely on tutorials. It is also not recommended for players who prefer single-player games.
- Play with friends (weight 0.03): Playing with friends is suggested for a better experience. This can enhance the enjoyment and coordination within the game.
- Use voice chat for better coordination (weight 0.02): The game is recommended for players who can use voice chat for better coordination. This can enhance the gameplay experience and teamwork.
- Opt out of being an SCP initially (weight 0.02): Players are advised to opt out of being an SCP until they know how to play. This can help new players learn the game mechanics better.
- Play on foreign servers (weight 0.02): Some players recommend playing on foreign servers instead of Korean servers for a better experience.

Other player notes:
- Steam Deck compatibility noted (weight 0.02): Players have mentioned the game's compatibility with the Steam Deck, indicating interest or experiences related to playing the game on this device.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.3): Players experience frustration due to a variety of technical and community-related issues. Connection problems, server issues, and game crashes are frequent complaints. Additionally, the toxic behavior of some players, including bullying, exploiting mechanics, and using strong weapons unfairly, contributes to a negative experience. The steep learning curve, lack of guidance for new players, and imbalanced gameplay mechanics also add to the frustration.
- Excitement (weight 0.12): Players find excitement in the game's diverse and thrilling gameplay scenarios. The adrenaline-filled multiplayer experience, chaotic and fun gameplay, and engaging interactions with other players contribute to this excitement. The immersive atmosphere, unique player interactions, and frequent events and updates keep the game exciting and enjoyable.
- Disappointment (weight 0.07): Disappointment stems from the perceived decline in the game's quality and community behavior. Players compare the current state of the game unfavorably to previous versions, citing a lack of progress, unresolved core issues, and poorly designed events. The toxic community, repetitive gameplay, and slow development with lack of new content also contribute to this disappointment.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.07): Nostalgia is driven by players' positive memories and long-term experiences with the game. Many players reflect on the fun moments, friendships made, and the game's evolution over time. The preference for older game elements and the changes in the game over time evoke a sense of nostalgia.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.06): Enjoyment comes from the game's engaging and fun gameplay mechanics. Players appreciate the variety of SCPs, gameplay dynamics, and the social aspect of the game. The unique and chaotic gameplay, along with fun interactions with other players, contribute to a positive and enjoyable experience.
- Joy (weight 0.05): Joy is derived from the fun and addictive nature of the game, especially when playing with friends. The positive memories, great community, and overall fun gameplay experience contribute to this joy. The improved graphics and general fun focus also enhance the player's enjoyment.
- Amusement (weight 0.04): Amusement is found in the unique and humorous gameplay scenarios and interactions. Players enjoy funny in-game interactions, chaotic and confusing gameplay, and humorous narratives. The variety of servers and unique perspectives add to the amusement.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.04): Satisfaction comes from the game's high quality, complexity, and frequent updates. Players appreciate the depth of the game, the active and friendly community, and the accurate recreation of the SCP Foundation universe. The overall positive experience and the game being free without microtransactions or DLC also contribute to this satisfaction.
- Frustrated (weight 0.02): Frustration is caused by moderators abusing their power, strange permanent visual bugs, and other players ruining the game experience. Navigation issues, getting lost, and the game's randomness and lack of diversity also contribute to this frustration.
- Anger (weight 0.02): Anger arises from changes made to the game, including the removal of certain mechanics, and public criticism from spectators. Transphobic and racist players, unfair bans, and excessive rules also contribute to this anger.
- Excited (weight 0.01): Excitement is generated by engaging in-game events, dynamic and unique matches, and enjoyable in-game items. The mention of specific in-game events and the overall chaotic and fun gameplay contribute to this excitement.
- Happiness (weight 0.01): Happiness comes from positive experiences with the server, game, and community. The overall positive experience and the enjoyable interactions with other players contribute to this happiness.
- Hope (weight 0.01): Hope is driven by the anticipation of future improvements and updates. Players encourage the game's future development and desire for the game's community and popularity to revive, contributing to this hope.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Appreciation is derived from the game's unique changes on RP servers, the fact that it is free and encourages teamwork, and the many hours of enjoyment and proximity chat it offers. The high quality, active support, and detailed gameplay also contribute to this appreciation.
- Hopeful (weight 0.01): Hopefulness comes from the desire for significant changes to improve the game and the hope for more SCP games in the future. Players also hope that their reviews will not be removed and provide suggestions for new players to improve their experience.
- Critical (weight 0.01): Criticism is directed at the game's design, community behavior, and deviation from SCP lore and mechanics. Players are critical of the game's mechanics and the lack of a casual filter, contributing to this critical perspective.
- Positive (weight 0.01): Positivity comes from the game's high rating, interesting and unique gameplay, and its appeal to SCP fans. Players find the game fun and amazing, contributing to this positive outlook.
- Fear (weight 0.01): Fear is evoked by encounters with scary gameplay elements, such as SCP-939 and being jumpscared by SCP-173. The overall scary atmosphere and unique SCP entities contribute to this fear.
- Confusion (weight 0.01): Confusion arises from inventory glitches, global bans, and unclear victory criteria. The initial gameplay experience and the game's complexity can also contribute to this confusion.
- Happy (weight 0.01): Happiness is derived from the friendly and active staff and community, beautiful servers with no rules, and the overall fun and interesting gameplay. The positive interactions and enjoyable experiences contribute to this happiness.}