Info about Achievement Clicker 2018:

Official game description:
Achievement Clicker 2018 is the new 2018 version of Achievement Clicker, its a game in the genre timekiller-clicker, where your main objective is to get the most Achievements!  
Start out by clicking and get the Achievements!  
The game has a store where you can buy Achievements!  
Features:  
\- 5000 Achievements!  
\- More items / upgrades!  
\- Amazing design.  
\- Amazing music.

Release date: Jan 26, 2018

Categories: Clicker Game, Achievement Hunting, Casual Game, Idle Game, Incremental, High Replayability

Feature scans:
- Steam Deck: score 90; verdict: Broken; summary: The game has significant technical issues, including CPU overheating, frequent crashes, and anti-cheat problems. These issues severely impact the user experience and require immediate attention.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $0.50 - $2.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that the community generally finds the game to be worth purchasing only when it is on sale or available at a discounted price. The mentions of the game being worth it at less than a dollar or with a discount coupon indicate that the fair price range is considered to be quite low. Additionally, the recommendation to buy it on sale further supports the idea that the base price is seen as too high by the community.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 6.0h
  - Story completion: 0.5h
  - Session length: 0.5h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provided includes several direct references to the playtime required for Achievement Clicker 2018. One review mentions it took about 6 hours to finish everything, which includes some idle time. Another review states that the game takes around 15 minutes to complete, with an additional 10 minutes for the last achievement. Multiple reviews suggest that idling the game for about 30 minutes to 1 hour will unlock most achievements. These quotes provide a range of playtimes for different types of completion, from quick sessions to full completion.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Achievement Clicker 2018 is initially fun due to quick upgrades and a constant stream of rewards, but the fun diminishes over time as the game becomes more repetitive and upgrades slow down.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Initial quick upgrades and constant stream of rewards
  - Time to anchor: 0h 2m
  - Friction: Repetitive and mindless gameplay; Diminishing returns on upgrades over time
  - Unlock drivers: Steady progression and unlocking milestones; Constant stream of rewards
  - Conditions: Using tools like an X mouse to speed up clicking; Enjoyment of casual idle games with a focus on progression
- Player Archetypes:
  - Achievement Hunter (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Accumulating achievements quickly and easily.
    - Playstyle: Uses autoclickers or simple scripts to maximize achievement gain with minimal effort.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: achievement hunters; collectors
    - Reference games: Achievement Clicker; Achievement Clicker 2019
  - Casual Clicker (sale)
    - Motivation: Relaxation and simple, repetitive gameplay.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys clicking and watching progress without the need for deep engagement or strategy.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: casual players; relaxed gamers
    - Reference games: Cookie Clicker; Idle Games


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:
- Easy achievement unlocking (weight 0.69): The game offers a large number of achievements that are very easy to unlock, making it simple for players to earn a high number of achievements quickly and with minimal effort.
- Relaxing and simple gameplay (weight 0.5): The game is described as easy, relaxing, and simple, with pleasant music that adds to the overall relaxing atmosphere. The gameplay is straightforward and accessible, making it easy to pick up and play.
- Affordable and worth the price (weight 0.22): The game is noted for its low price point, making it very affordable. Many players find it worth the price, especially if you have spare money to spend.
- Minimalist and user-friendly interface (weight 0.1): The game has a minimalist user interface that is user-friendly and easy to navigate. This simplicity adds to the overall accessibility of the game.
- Bright and colorful graphics (weight 0.1): The game features bright and colorful graphics, which are vibrant and visually appealing. This adds to the overall pleasant experience of the game.
- Positive overall impression (weight 0.1): Some players have a very positive overall impression of the game, describing it as absolutely incredible and an amazing sequel.
- Lack of story and side quests (weight 0.09): The game is noted for its lack of a story and side quests, which may be a drawback for some players looking for more depth and content.

Common complaints:
- Steam performance issues (weight 0.39): The game causes significant performance issues with Steam, including freezing, crashing, and lagging, which negatively impacts the overall experience.
- Excessive achievement grinding (weight 0.37): Players are frustrated by an achievement that requires opening the game an excessive number of times, ranging from 50 to 5000 times, which is seen as tedious and unnecessary.
- Shallow and repetitive gameplay (weight 0.36): The game is criticized for its lack of depth and engaging content, with repetitive tasks and mindless clicking being the primary gameplay mechanics.
- Poor gameplay experience (weight 0.23): The game is criticized for its poor gameplay, including performance issues, lack of fun, and bad animations, leading to a generally negative player experience.
- Lack of meaningful story (weight 0.23): Players find the game lacking in story and meaningful content, resulting in a lack of enjoyment and engagement with the game's plot or purpose.
- Low-quality visuals and sound (weight 0.22): Players report that the game has poor graphics and an unremarkable soundtrack, contributing to an overall poor quality experience.
- Overwhelming number of achievements (weight 0.18): Players find the number of achievements required for completion to be overwhelming, which can lead to performance issues such as lag and crashes.
- Minimal changes from previous version (weight 0.15): The game is criticized for being too similar to the previous version, with only minor changes, leading to a lack of substantial updates or improvements.
- Minor bugs present (weight 0.1): While not a major issue, players have reported encountering minor bugs during gameplay.

Gameplay feedback:
- Clicking for achievements (weight 0.51): The game heavily relies on clicking mechanics to earn achievements. Players often use auto-clickers to automate progress and unlock achievements more efficiently.
- Casual and simple gameplay (weight 0.47): The gameplay is described as casual, minimalist, and simple. It is easy to pick up and play, requiring minimal interaction and effort from the player.
- Achievement hunting focus (weight 0.45): The game is designed with a strong emphasis on collecting achievements. It includes a wide variety of achievements, appealing to players who enjoy achievement hunting.
- Unique mechanics and resetting (weight 0.2): The game includes unique mechanics such as resetting the game to earn achievements faster. Some achievements require a high number of resets, adding a different layer of challenge.
- Repetitive and meaningless tasks (weight 0.18): Some players find the game repetitive, with minimal interaction and meaningless upgrades. The lack of real purpose or meaningful rewards is a common criticism.
- Upgrade system present (weight 0.15): The game features an upgrade system where players can buy upgrades to enhance their clicking power and automate progress. Upgrades quickly become affordable, allowing for steady advancement.
- Similar to other achievement clickers (weight 0.1): The game is compared to other achievement clicker games like 'Achievement Clicker 2019' and 'Achievement Clicker'. It offers a similar experience with minor changes from previous versions.
- Fluid gameplay and gunplay (weight 0.09): The gameplay is described as fluid, similar to DOOM, with gunplay that has accuracy comparable to Destiny 2. This adds a dynamic and engaging combat system.
- Boss fights and scaling difficulty (weight 0.08): The game includes boss fights and scaling difficulty, providing challenges that increase as the player progresses, adding depth to the gameplay.
- Story changes based on decisions (weight 0.05): The game features a story that changes based on player decisions, adding a layer of replayability and personalization to the experience.
- Improved graphics and gameplay (weight 0.05): The game features improved graphics and gameplay mechanics, enhancing the overall visual and interactive experience for players.
- Competitive and cooperative modes (weight 0.05): The game offers both competitive and cooperative modes, allowing players to engage in different types of gameplay experiences with others.
- Multiple routes available (weight 0.05): Players can choose from multiple routes, offering different paths and strategies to complete the game, enhancing replayability.
- Skill development focus (weight 0.05): The game emphasizes skill development, encouraging players to improve their abilities and strategies as they progress.
- Anti-cheat system in place (weight 0.04): The game includes an anti-cheat system to ensure fair play and maintain the integrity of the gameplay experience.

Performance notes:
- Steam crashes and freezes (weight 0.34): The game frequently causes Steam to crash or freeze. This issue is prevalent and affects the overall gaming experience.
- High CPU usage and overheating (weight 0.19): The game leads to high CPU usage and overheating problems. These performance issues can potentially damage hardware and disrupt gameplay.
- Various bugs reported (weight 0.17): Players have reported various bugs, including music and sound issues. While some bugs are minor, they collectively affect the gaming experience.
- Game causes significant lag (weight 0.11): Players experience significant lag while playing the game. This lag affects both the game and the Steam client, leading to a poor gaming experience.
- Game freezes the computer (weight 0.07): The game can freeze the entire computer, requiring a restart. This issue is severe and impacts the usability of the computer beyond just the game.
- Steam restart needed for achievements (weight 0.05): Due to the number of achievements, Steam may need to be restarted. This issue is specific and less common but notable.
- Can run on old systems (weight 0.05): The game can run on older systems, which is a positive aspect. This makes the game accessible to a wider range of players.

Recommendations:
- Ideal for achievement hunters (weight 0.97): This game is highly recommended for players who enjoy collecting achievements and boosting their achievement count. It is particularly suited for those who want to easily and quickly earn many achievements.
- Not recommended due to technical issues (weight 0.19): The game is not recommended due to various technical issues and a lack of enjoyment. Players have reported performance issues and the absence of cloud saves, making the experience tedious.
- Avoid the game (weight 0.12): Some reviews strongly advise against buying the game, calling it garbage and not worth the investment. These reviews suggest staying away from the game entirely.
- Casual and relaxing gameplay (weight 0.11): This game is recommended for players seeking a casual and relaxing experience. It is ideal for those who enjoy idle games with a focus on progression and unlocking.
- Delivers on its promise (weight 0.11): The game is highly recommended because it delivers on its promises. Players have found it to be a satisfying experience overall.
- Boosts Steam profile (weight 0.1): Recommended for players looking to enhance their Steam profile. It is particularly useful for those who want to improve their profile showcase.
- Inspirational and fun (weight 0.1): Recommended for those seeking inspiration and a pleasant way to spend time. It offers a fun and engaging experience for players.
- Positive reviews and recommendations (weight 0.1): Some players describe the game as perfect and highly recommend it. These reviews highlight the game's positive aspects and overall satisfaction.
- Only if you have spare money (weight 0.09): The game is recommended only if you have spare money to spend. It is not considered a priority purchase.
- Technical tips for better performance (weight 0.09): Players recommend closing all applications before starting the game and restarting the device after playing. These steps are suggested to improve the gaming experience.
- Sarcastic or humorous reviews (weight 0.07): Some reviews are sarcastic or humorous, such as calling it the game of the year or suggesting the studio deserves more money. These reviews should be taken with a grain of salt.
- Minimal investment required (weight 0.06): Suited for players looking for a game that requires minimal investment of both money and time. It is ideal for those who want a low-commitment gaming experience.
- Worth completing once (weight 0.06): The game is considered good but only worth completing once. Players find it enjoyable but not necessarily replayable.
- Not for normal players (weight 0.05): The game is not recommended for normal players. It is more suited for specific types of players, such as achievement hunters.
- Avoid using autoclicker (weight 0.05): It is advised not to use an autoclicker while playing the game. This tip is given to ensure a better and more legitimate gaming experience.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.3): Players are frustrated due to the game's technical issues, such as frequent crashes, freezing, and Steam client instability. Additionally, the repetitive and tedious nature of achieving goals, such as launching the game multiple times and excessive clicking, contributes to this frustration.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.22): Players feel satisfied with the ease of unlocking achievements and the steady progression it offers. The game's focus on achievements and its appeal to achievement hunters provide a sense of accomplishment and profile decoration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.2): Players express disappointment due to the game's lack of meaningful content, poor graphics, and absence of engaging gameplay. The game is criticized for being shallow, repetitive, and not offering any substantial evolution or new mechanics.
- Amusement (weight 0.06): Some players find the game amusing due to its simplicity and the joke of selling the same game under different names. The ease of obtaining achievements and the humorous aspect of the game's concept contribute to this emotion.
- Excitement (weight 0.06): Players are excited about the game's potential to compete with other major games and its engaging story and fluid gameplay. The unique and engaging gameplay, along with the ease of getting achievements and relaxing music, also contribute to this excitement.
- Boredom (weight 0.05): Players experience boredom due to the repetitive and tedious nature of the game. The mindless clicking and lack of engaging content make the game extremely boring for some players.
- Joy (weight 0.03): Players feel joy from the game's bright and colorful graphics, pleasant music, and the ease of achieving goals. The vibrant visuals and relaxing atmosphere contribute to this positive emotion.
- Anger (weight 0.03): Players feel anger due to the game causing Steam to crash and high CPU usage. The technical issues and poor performance significantly disrupt the gaming experience.
- Relaxation (weight 0.02): Some players find the game relaxing due to its simple and non-demanding nature. The pleasant music and easy gameplay contribute to a calming experience.
- Confusion (weight 0.02): Players feel confused due to unclear achievement descriptions. The lack of clarity in the game's goals and instructions contributes to this confusion.}