🔬 VaporLens
Positives:
Exceptional writing and atmospheric text
High replayability and content depth
Rewarding learning curve and discovery
Strong Lovecraftian and occult themes
Unique card-based mechanics
Negatives:
Time-consuming and grindy
Repetitive and unfun gameplay loop
Tedious timer-based gameplay
Punishing RNG and luck mechanics
Over-reliance on external guides
Gameplay:
High difficulty with punishing mechanics
No in-game tutorials or guidance
Card-based mechanics core to gameplay
Exploration and discovery focus
Complex and obscure mechanics
Performance:
Excessive CPU usage
Crashes and save corruption
Steam Deck verification error
Limited game speed options
Recommendations:
Mixed recommendations due to frustration
Text-heavy and narrative-driven
Niche appeal for patient players
Not for casual or relaxed play
Time management and high stakes
Miscellaneous:
Frequent game comparisons
Localization gaps frustrate players
Platform preferences affect playstyle
DLC content flaws noted
Author behavior risks localizations