Info about Turmoil - The Heat Is On:

Official game description:
_Turmoil - The Heat Is On_ is a brand new campaign with tons of oil to dig up and convert into cash! It is designed to make you feel right at home, but at the same time offer lots of new mechanics and fun features. Here's what you can expect!  
*   A new town (and mayor!) and a new oil-rich map divided into three areas.  
*   In each area, new drilling mechanics are introduced, powered by a new underground substance: magma.  
*   You'll see familiar faces like Edward and Fred and William. They brought their goods with them in train wagons, so you can instantly stock up on all your favorite drilling gear.  
*   There are also new people, like Philip, who runs a shady card game in the saloon.  
*   Jack is a new character that runs a magma tools operation from his shed. He likes chicken.  
*   Anthony is also back from last time. Instead of dealing in diamonds, he has his own store where you can sell and buy all sorts of underground treasures.  
*   The new mayor is not quite like the old one. His tips are free, and he uses a different auction system. But shares still cost money!  
*   There's a cat walking around the village! He doesn't do a whole lot, but what can you expect from these creatures?  
*   And last but not least: a couple of brand new music tracks!
Evolution
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A lot of the content in _The Heat Is On_ is based on learnings from Turmoil. We noticed that not all of the players used natural gas to its full potential. That's why we've lowered the entry level for using gas. From the start, Left and Right Inc. will have built-in gas intake capabilities. No more expensive upgrades needed, high oil prices for everyone! Overall, the exploitation of gas has been made more straightforward. Experienced players should however not be afraid that the game has become less challenging. Playing the drilling game is still all about making smart decisions under time pressure, especially in the final area!  
The metagame in this new DLC-campaign offers more depth. Instead of diamonds, a total of 9 underground treasures are available. Collecting them all (by trading or digging them up) will offer great benefits. Besides this, the village offers even more things to do, like playing a card game for money.  
Creating The Heat Is On has been a joy for us, we hope you'll have as much fun playing it!

Release date: Mar 21, 2018

Categories: Simulation, Resource Management, Economic Simulation, Strategy, Trading, Single-player, Casual Game

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 10; verdict: Positive Reception; summary: The user reviews for the DLC indicate a generally positive reception regarding its value for money and pricing structure. Many users feel that the DLC offers a fair amount of content for its price and appreciate the option to bundle it with the base game. However, there are some concerns about the quantity of new content added, with a few users feeling that it does not justify the price. Overall, the sentiment is largely positive, with users recommending the DLC for its additional campaign and gameplay features.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $10.00 - $15.00
  - Reasoning: The reviews consistently mention that the game is worth its base price or even at a moderate discount. This suggests that the community finds the base price fair and reasonable. The phrases 'excellent buy for the money' and 'worth the money' further reinforce the idea that the current pricing is acceptable to the community.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 15.0h
  - Story completion: 10.0h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides direct and indirect indications of playtime for the target game. The first quote mentions the base game, which is necessary for context but does not provide specific playtime for the DLC. The second and fourth quotes explicitly mention the DLC's playtime, suggesting it takes about 10-15 hours to complete. The third quote provides context about the base game's campaign length, which helps in understanding the additional time the DLC might take.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is generally fun and engaging from the start, with players finding it addictive and enjoyable despite its simplicity. The lack of multiplayer is a noted friction point.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: N/A
  - Time to anchor: 0h 0m
  - Friction: Lack of multiplayer mode
  - Unlock drivers: Community building; New features reducing repetitiveness
  - Conditions: Suitable for solo play; Enjoyable for those who like simple yet addictive games
- Player Archetypes:
  - Content-Seeking Veteran (sale)
    - Motivation: Seeking additional content and depth in a game they already enjoy.
    - Playstyle: Strategic and critical, focusing on new features and replayability.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: fan; veteran player
    - Reference games: Turmoil
  - Casual Relaxation Seeker (sale)
    - Motivation: Looking for a fun and relaxing gaming experience.
    - Playstyle: Casual and laid-back, enjoying short play sessions.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: casual player
    - Reference games: Turmoil


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:
- Magma mechanics introduced (weight 0.97): The addition of magma as a new element that can increase gas pockets and oil pump speed, adding a new layer to mining and energy production.
- New and improved mechanics (weight 0.58): The game introduces new mechanics and improves upon old ones, adding freshness to the gameplay.
- DLC adds significant value (weight 0.56): The DLC is considered great and interesting, adding new content and features that enhance the gameplay.
- Enjoyable gameplay experience (weight 0.5): Players find the game very fun and enjoyable, with engaging gameplay that keeps them interested.
- New story campaign (weight 0.4): A new story campaign has been added, which players find fun and engaging.
- Good value for money (weight 0.36): Players feel that the game and its additional content offer good value for the price.
- Easy to learn, hard to master (weight 0.26): The game is designed to be easy for new players to pick up but offers depth and complexity for those looking to master it.
- Improved auction system (weight 0.2): The auction system has been enhanced, providing a better method for stock auctions.
- Minimal grind (weight 0.14): The game has minimal grind, making it more enjoyable and less repetitive.
- Convenient use of gas (weight 0.14): The game fully utilizes gas mechanics, making it a convenient and integral part of the gameplay.
- More content for base game lovers (weight 0.14): The game offers more content for those who loved the base game, providing additional hours of gameplay.
- Mini-game added (weight 0.14): A new mini-game or card game has been added, providing additional content and variety.
- Starting bonus (weight 0.13): Players receive a starting bonus of $200,000, which helps them get started in the game.

Common complaints:
- DLC content not worth price (weight 0.41): The new DLC content is criticized for not being worth the price, offering little new content and not adding much value.
- DLC causes errors (weight 0.37): The DLC is reported to cause errors and issues, including problems with saving progress and game crashes.
- AI lacks competition (weight 0.35): The AI in the game is not competitive, making it too easy for players to steamroll through the campaign.
- Similar to base game (weight 0.25): The game is considered too similar to the base game, with minor differences and not enough new possibilities.
- Auction format less exciting (weight 0.24): The auction method in the game is found to be less enjoyable and exciting compared to previous versions.
- Low difficulty level (weight 0.22): Many players find the game too easy to win, with low difficulty levels making it less challenging and engaging.
- Game feels too short (weight 0.21): The game is criticized for feeling slightly short, with players wanting more content and longer gameplay.
- Gameplay becomes repetitive (weight 0.2): The game is criticized for becoming repetitive and boring quickly, especially after mastering the mechanics.
- No multiplayer mode (weight 0.16): Players are disappointed by the absence of a multiplayer mode, limiting the game to single-player only.
- Save game issues (weight 0.16): Players report issues with saving game progress, including data corruption and lost progress.
- Expert mode lacks variety (weight 0.14): The expert mode uses the same character roster as the main campaign, leading to a lack of variety and new challenges.
- Lacks significant progress (weight 0.14): The game is criticized for lacking significant progress and meaningful updates, making it feel stagnant.
- Game crashes on Windows 10 (weight 0.09): The game is reported to crash on Windows 10, causing frustration among players.
- DLC menu not appearing (weight 0.09): Some players are unable to access the DLC menu, making it difficult to enjoy the new content.
- Oil extraction is boring (weight 0.08): The oil extraction mechanic is criticized for being boring and not engaging.
- Expert difficulty is challenging (weight 0.08): The expert difficulty level is noted for being particularly challenging, providing a steeper learning curve.
- Buying 100% shares is difficult (weight 0.08): Players find it difficult to buy 100% shares, adding an extra layer of challenge to the game.

Gameplay feedback:
- Magma as a new feature (weight 0.72): Magma is introduced as a new feature with various uses, including energy source, mining, and interaction with oil and gas mechanics.
- New mechanics and content (weight 0.54): The game introduces new mechanics and content, including geological features, gas systems, and interactions between different elements like magma, oil, and gas.
- Oil extraction and selling (weight 0.48): Players can drill for oil, drive oil prices, and sell oil at high prices. Magma can also speed up oil extraction and convert oil to gas.
- Treasure hunting system (weight 0.33): A treasure hunting system is introduced, where players can find hidden treasures and collect artifacts for rewards.
- Auction and stock systems (weight 0.3): The game features auction systems, including stock auctions and English auctions, adding depth to the economic aspects of the game.
- Campaign and career mode (weight 0.24): The game includes a campaign with expansions and a career mode, providing a structured progression system.
- Difficulty levels and expert mode (weight 0.24): The game offers different difficulty levels, including an expert mode with character powers, adding complexity and replayability.
- Resource management and tactical depth (weight 0.2): Resource management and tactical depth are emphasized through new mechanics and challenges, requiring strategic planning.
- Strategy and simulation elements (weight 0.14): The game is described as a strategy/simulation game with old-school mechanics, appealing to fans of the genre.
- City shares and buying mechanics (weight 0.14): Players can buy city shares and participate in share buying mechanics, adding a layer of strategy to the game.
- Leaderboard and weekly challenges (weight 0.14): Leaderboard challenges and weekly challenges are featured, encouraging competitive gameplay.
- New card game and bar (weight 0.13): A new bar with card games is introduced, adding a social and recreational aspect to the game.
- New features and characters (weight 0.08): The game introduces new features and characters, expanding the gameplay and narrative elements.
- Easter eggs and hidden content (weight 0.08): Easter eggs and hidden content, such as references to old-school Nintendo, are included for players to discover.

Performance notes:
- Game crashes frequently (weight 0.17): Players are experiencing frequent game crashes, particularly during the first action, which significantly disrupts gameplay.

Recommendations:
- Positive reviews on game value (weight 0.22): Many players found the game to be well worth the price of $6.99 and recommended purchasing it. The second expansion was also noted to be better, adding more value to the game.
- Saving issue warnings (weight 0.16): There were warnings about a saving issue in the game. Players advised disabling cloud sync to avoid data corruption, highlighting a significant technical problem.
- Game is relaxing (weight 0.16): Several reviews mentioned that the game is good for stress relief and serves as a nice little side game, indicating its relaxing nature.
- Multiplayer and ranked matches requested (weight 0.09): Players suggested that adding multiplayer and ranked matches could increase the game's popularity, indicating a desire for more competitive gameplay options.
- Desire for PvP mode (weight 0.09): Some players expressed interest in a player versus player mode, suggesting a demand for more interactive and competitive features.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.32): Players are frustrated due to technical issues such as data corruption, game crashes, and DLC not saving progress. Additionally, some feel misled by the purchase and find the game's difficulty and mechanics unsatisfying.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.32): Players enjoy the addictive gameplay and the new content introduced, such as the magma concept, new territories, and improved mechanics. The new campaign and features add to the overall fun and relaxing experience.
- Disappointment (weight 0.12): Players feel disappointed due to the lack of significant new content and ineffective gameplay mechanics in the DLC. The game is also criticized for being too easy and lacking competition from AI.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.1): Players are satisfied with the new gameplay mechanics and improvements, such as the auction and treasure hunting systems. The engaging and calming gameplay, along with new features, contributes to a positive experience.
- Disappointed (weight 0.1): Players are disappointed due to the lack of significant changes and the short length of the game content. The DLC content is not substantially different from the base game.
- Excited (weight 0.07): Players are excited about the fun gameplay and new mechanics. They are also looking forward to future series and extended content.
- Positive (weight 0.07): Players have a positive outlook due to the new elements, campaign, and clear progression path. The new features and improvements are well-received.
- Excitement (weight 0.07): Players are excited about the positive experience with the DLC, including new towns, lands, and faces.
- Satisfied (weight 0.05): Players are satisfied with the good value for money and find the DLC better than the original game.
- Confused (weight 0.02): Players are confused due to issues with accessing the second version of the game after purchasing the bundle.
- Confusion (weight 0.02): Players are confused because the DLC menu does not appear after purchase.
- Anger (weight 0.02): Players are angry due to the perceived lack of sincerity from the developers.}