Info about SCP: Blackout:

Official game description:
Disclaimer!
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You can play this game with or without VR! It is designed to be playable both ways.
About the Game
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**READ THIS!**  
SCP: Blackout is no longer being developed, that is why it is now free! The hard drive that had the project got corrupted, so I no longer have the project or any backups to be able to work on it!  
The game is fully playable, though VR will likely slowly go out of date. I'm sorry if you run into bugs or small issues, I won't be able to fix them, I'm sorry.  
**Overview:**  
SCP: Blackout is a Desktop/VR game. It is a surreal horror game with a branching narrative. As a new D-Class transferred to Site-50, you must decide what you want to do as you navigate through the facility trying to survive various malicious SCP entities, determining what choices to make, and collecting pieces of the story to truly understand what is going on.  
**Features:**  
*   VR (Vive and Oculus) OR normal desktop.  
*   An immersive horror atmosphere.  
*   Branching narrative with semi-rouge-like features to ensure every play through is different.  
*   Different story lines resulting in eight different endings.  
*   Choices that impact the game world itself, rewarding or punishing the player for their actions.  
*   Over 10 SCP monsters to learn and evade.  
*   Different back stories on SCPs to collect and learn about through written, audio, and computer logs.  
*   Secondary story arcs and mysteries to uncover about the site, the true motives of Dr. Slate and Dr. Millar, and more.  
*   Multiple gamemodes.  
*   Tons of secrets to uncover and keep you busy and guessing.
\-Licensing-  
Content relating to the SCP Foundation, including the original SCP Foundation logo, is licensed under Creative Commons ShareAlike 3.0 – the base concept originates from the SCP Wiki and its authors. SCP: Blackout, being derived from this content, is released under Creative Commons ShareAlike 3.0 The source files of Unreal Engine 4 and all other third party software are the properties of their respective owners and not released under CC-BY SA. In addition, certain third-party and first-party assets are the properties of their creators and not released under CC-BY SA

Release date: Mar 26, 2024

Categories: Survival Horror, Branching Narrative, Exploration, First-Person Perspective, Virtual Reality, Roguelike, Multiple Endings, Atmospheric Horror


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $5.00 - $10.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that the community generally feels the game is not worth a high price, with specific mentions that it is not worth $20. Several reviews indicate that the game should be purchased at a discount or on sale, implying that the fair price is lower than the current or initial price. The sentiment that the game is 'barely worth it free' further supports the idea that the community considers the fair price to be very low.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 1.8h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides some direct mentions of playtime. The first quote mentions 0.9 hours of playtime, the second mentions 1.8 hours, and the third mentions 2 hours spent troubleshooting. The fourth quote implies a longer playtime to figure out and beat the game but does not provide a specific number. Given the lack of specific evidence for most metrics, many fields are set to null.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game offers immediate fun when played with friends but has initial friction due to tedious gameplay and lack of a proper tutorial. Fun increases once key items are obtained.
  - Stance: Clicks after
  - Anchor: Obtaining keycards
  - Time to anchor: 0h 30m
  - Friction: Tedious initial gameplay; Lack of a proper tutorial; Disconnect between main menu and tutorial; Boring and confusing story
  - Unlock drivers: Obtaining keycards; Playing with friends
  - Conditions: Co-op play; Playing with friends
- Player Archetypes:
  - SCP Universe Explorer (buy)
    - Motivation: Exploration and discovery within the SCP universe.
    - Playstyle: Explores and reads documents to understand the game's unique elements and similarities to other SCP games.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: SCP fan; horror fan
    - Reference games: SCP: Containment Breach; Deadspace 1
  - Casual Horror Gamer (sale)
    - Motivation: Entertainment and enjoyment of atmospheric horror games.
    - Playstyle: Plays for fun and atmosphere, willing to overlook flaws and unfinished aspects.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: casual gamer; horror fan
    - Reference games: SCP: Containment Breach
  - Critical Gamer (no buy)
    - Motivation: Seeking a complete and polished gaming experience.
    - Playstyle: Critical of game performance and content, expects high standards.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: critical gamer; performance-conscious
    - 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:
- Game praised for quality and fun (weight 0.46): The game is frequently described as good, scary, and fun. Players appreciate the horror elements and the overall enjoyable experience.
- Unique and interesting SCPs (weight 0.38): The introduction of new and unique SCPs is highlighted as a positive aspect. Players find the SCPs interesting and enjoyable.
- Awesome survival mode (weight 0.22): The survival mode is highlighted as a standout feature, described as awesome and interesting with fun gameplay.
- Good VR support (weight 0.21): The game is praised for its good VR support, providing an immersive VR atmosphere.
- Beautiful graphics (weight 0.18): The game's graphics are praised for being beautiful and stunning, enhancing the overall visual experience.
- Great voice acting (weight 0.18): The voice acting in the game is noted for its high quality and positive reception among players.
- Great early access experience (weight 0.13): The game is praised for being great even in its early access stage, providing an amazing experience.
- Similar to Containment Breach (weight 0.12): The game is compared to SCP: Containment Breach but is noted for having its own unique style.
- Secrets and Easter eggs (weight 0.12): Players enjoy the secrets and Easter eggs in the game, finding them worth looking for.
- Good short story (weight 0.12): The game's story is described as good and interesting, adding to the overall experience.
- Fully interactive main menu (weight 0.12): The main menu is noted for being fully interactive, adding to the game's immersive experience.

Common complaints:
- Game Abandoned by Developer (weight 0.43): The game appears to have been abandoned by the developer, with no future updates or continued development.
- Unclear Goals and Plot (weight 0.41): The game lacks clear goals, objectives, and a coherent plot or story mode, making it difficult for players to understand what they are supposed to do.
- VR-Specific Issues (weight 0.37): The VR version of the game has significant lag, bugs, and immersion issues, with some players unable to move at all.
- Poor Optimization and Performance (weight 0.35): The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to laggy performance and frequent crashes.
- Confusing and Poor Controls (weight 0.3): Players report poor control mapping and confusing controls, with no options to change control settings.
- Dark and Confusing Gameplay (weight 0.25): The game is criticized for being too dark and confusing, which affects the overall gameplay experience.
- Lack of SCP Variety (weight 0.24): The SCPs in the game behave similarly and lack variety, with some notable SCPs missing and poor SCP models.
- Flashlight and Animation Bugs (weight 0.2): There are bugs related to the flashlight getting stuck on and animations not matching up properly.
- Clunky Gameplay and Movement (weight 0.18): The gameplay feel is described as clumsy, with poor VR controls and clunky movement.
- No Save Feature (weight 0.17): There is no save feature in the game, which frustrates players who want to save their progress.
- Limited Content (weight 0.12): Players report that the game has very little content, which affects its overall value.
- Not Worth the Price (weight 0.11): Some players feel that the game is not worth the price, though it is now free.

Gameplay feedback:
- Survival horror gameplay (weight 0.53): The survival mode and horror elements create a tense and engaging experience.
- SCP encounters and spawn rates (weight 0.46): The game includes various SCP encounters with specific spawn rates, providing unique challenges.
- Progression and unlocking mechanics (weight 0.25): Players can level up and unlock doors, adding a sense of progression and achievement.
- Game difficulty and settings (weight 0.22): The game offers various difficulty settings, affecting the overall gameplay experience significantly.
- Interactive and atmospheric elements (weight 0.21): The game includes interactive elements and a strong atmospheric horror setting.
- SCP theme and lore (weight 0.18): The game is rich in SCP theme and lore, appealing to fans of the SCP universe.
- Inventory and resource management (weight 0.17): Players must manage their inventory and resources carefully, adding a layer of strategy to the gameplay.
- Early access with community input (weight 0.17): The game is in early access but has enough content to keep players invested, with community input shaping its development.
- Navigation and mechanics (weight 0.17): Players must navigate dark maps and use flashlight mechanics, adding to the challenge and atmosphere.
- Voice acting and story elements (weight 0.16): Voice acting and story elements enhance the immersive experience of the game.
- Roguelike and horror elements (weight 0.13): The inclusion of roguelike elements and horror game mechanics adds replayability and tension.
- Branching narrative and endings (weight 0.13): The game features a branching narrative with multiple endings, providing a rich story experience.
- First-person controls and physics (weight 0.12): The game features first-person controls and physics interactions, enhancing the realism and immersion.
- Game length and grind (weight 0.12): The game offers a long playtime without excessive grinding, providing a balanced experience.
- Linear path with exploration (weight 0.07): The game balances a linear path with opportunities for exploration, catering to different playstyles.
- Player freedom and objectives (weight 0.07): Players have the freedom to explore and ignore objectives, adding to the game's flexibility.

Performance notes:
- Performance and optimization issues (weight 0.46): Many players report low FPS, laggy performance, frequent crashes, and poor optimization. The game is noted to not run well on various systems.
- Graphical and visual issues (weight 0.22): Players have noted poor graphics quality and issues with graphics settings. There are also reports of artifacts on the screen and problems with cinematics being buggy.
- Settings and technical glitches (weight 0.17): There are issues with graphics settings resetting and screenshake problems. Some players also experience reprojection issues.

Recommendations:
- Mixed purchase recommendations (weight 0.26): Players have varying opinions on whether to buy the game, with some suggesting to buy it on sale or only if you have spare money, while others recommend buying it outright.
- Recommended for specific audiences (weight 0.18): The game is highly recommended for fans of SCP or horror genres. It is also suggested for those who enjoy VR experiences.
- Lack of story mode (weight 0.12): Some players recommend the game despite the lack of a story mode, while others suggest waiting for the story mode to be added.
- Gameplay improvements needed (weight 0.12): Suggestions for gameplay improvements include allowing saving through the menu and toning down spawn rates.
- No updates expected (weight 0.07): Players advise not to expect any updates for the game, which could be a deciding factor for potential buyers.
- Worth trying as it is free (weight 0.07): Players mention that the game is worth trying since it is free, which could attract a wider audience.
- Wait for discount or updates (weight 0.07): Players suggest waiting for a discount or a big content update unless you own a VR set, indicating that the game might not be worth the full price at the moment.
- Misleading VR support (weight 0.07): Players suggest removing VR support from the store page, indicating potential issues or misleading information about VR compatibility.
- Negative developer sentiment (weight 0.06): Some players express strong dissatisfaction, stating they will never buy another game from this developer.
- Consider alternative games (weight 0.06): Some players recommend considering alternative games like SCP: Labrat instead of this one.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Disappointment (weight 0.3): Players are disappointed due to the game's poor performance, lack of updates, and unmet expectations. Issues such as motion sickness, low FPS, lack of notable SCPs, and the absence of a story mode contribute to this sentiment. Additionally, the game's controls, entities, and overall quality do not meet the advertised standards.
- Frustration (weight 0.26): Players are frustrated with the game's lack of tutorials, difficult puzzles, and numerous bugs. Poor game design, performance issues, and broken VR controls add to the frustration. The game's difficulty in progression, glitchy controls, and lack of explanations for mechanics further exacerbate this emotion.
- Excitement (weight 0.09): Players are excited about the game's atmosphere, exploration, and good story. The multiple paths, deep lore, and memorable horror experiences contribute to this excitement. Anticipation for future updates and the game's development also play a significant role.
- Joy (weight 0.07): Players enjoy the game's mechanics, SCPs, secrets, and voice acting. The gameplay is fun and engaging, with a good story and SCP theme. The VR support and the amount of content also contribute to the joy.
- Anger (weight 0.05): Players are angry due to the developer's actions, lack of refunds, and perceived lack of dedication. The game's poor quality, bugs, and the feeling that it is not worth the price tag contribute to this anger. Specific issues like SCP-096 spawning near save points and killing the player add to the frustration.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.05): Players are satisfied with the good gameplay and atmosphere. The game offers a new SCP experience with unseen creatures and anomalies. The interactive start menu, save points, and the developer's efforts are also appreciated.
- Appreciation (weight 0.03): Players appreciate the game's solid voice acting and branching story narrative. The developer's creation of new and undiscovered SCPs is also highly valued. The unique take on SCPs adds to the appreciation.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.02): Players enjoy the fun gameplay and the game's progression and exploration aspects. The overall experience is engaging and entertaining.
- Sadness (weight 0.02): Players feel sad because they believe the game and story mode will never be finished. The project being abandoned contributes to this sentiment.
- Hope (weight 0.02): Players are hopeful about potential future updates. They believe the game will improve over time with continued development.
- Hopefulness (weight 0.01): Players hope for improvements in the game's popularity and realism. They are optimistic about the game's future prospects.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are surprised because the game exceeded their expectations. The overall experience was better than anticipated.
- Optimism (weight 0.01): Players are optimistic about future co-op gameplay and additional content. They look forward to new updates and improvements.}