Info about Super Meat Boy Race Mode:

Official game description:
You know how you have that one annoying friend who would always be like "I'm so much better at Super Meat Boy than you" and "If we could race I would destroy you!" well guess what, get some potato chips, grab some controllers, and reluctantly call that friend over so you can shove his undeserving feelings of superiority over you into his dumb stupid face!  
Super Meat Boy RACE MODE is here!  
That's right! Now you can sit on the couch with a buddy (or enemy) and try to see who is the better Meatsmen. Split Screen race through chapters in order, or randomly, or race through the whole game its up to you!  
BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!!!  
If you want a real challenge, test out our artisanal Race Mode chapters hand forged by some of the most sadistic lunatics in our wonderful Super Meat World community! We made a few chapters and we'll rotating out these chapters every once in a while. Find them under the "Featured" chapter when selecting chapters in Race Mode.  
THAT'S NOT ENOUGH OF A CHALLENGE YOU SAY????  
Well...crap...I guess you could try "Enter The Unknown" in Race Mode. In this race, we just throw a ton of Super Meat World levels at you randomly...so you don't know what you're going to get! Warning: This'll probably be a mess the first couple of days until we get some solid moderation down:)  
AND IF THAT'S NOT ENOUGH....umm...just wishlist Super Meat Boy Forever and wait a bit???

Release date: Oct 24, 2018

Categories: Precision Platformer, Local Multiplayer, Split-screen Multiplayer, Couch Co-op, Competitive Multiplayer, High Score Chasing, Speedrunning, Action Platformer

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 10; verdict: Caution Advised; summary: The user reviews highlight significant technical issues with the DLC, particularly the corruption of save files upon purchase. There are also mixed opinions on the value of the DLC, with some users finding it worthwhile and others considering it a waste of money.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $1.00 - $5.00
  - Reasoning: The reviews suggest that the game is perceived as very inexpensive. The mention of 'tan barato' (so cheap) and the sarcastic comment about owing '50 cents' indicate that users consider the game to be worth very little, likely in the range of a few dollars.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provided does not contain explicit mentions of playtime hours for any of the specific metrics. However, some general inferences can be made. The first quote suggests that players have invested significant game time, implying that game completion could be substantial. The second quote implies that the DLC is more suitable for new players, suggesting that the main story/campaign might not be very long. There is no direct evidence for session length or endgame hours.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game can be fun in couch co-op mode but suffers from significant technical issues in multiplayer that hinder enjoyment.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Successful co-op sessions without technical issues
  - Time to anchor: 0h 30m
  - Friction: Screen cropping in multiplayer; Progress loss in multiplayer; Technical issues with DLC
  - Unlock drivers: Playing with friends; Stable technical performance
  - Conditions: Couch co-op mode; Playing with friends; Stable game performance
- Player Archetypes:
  - Cautious Progressor (sale)
    - Motivation: Preserving progress and avoiding technical issues.
    - Playstyle: Methodical and cautious, ensuring data is backed up and progress is not lost.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: cautious gamer; progress-focused
    - Reference games: Super Meat Boy
  - Social Competitor (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoying competitive and social gameplay with friends.
    - Playstyle: Competitive and social, focusing on multiplayer and co-op experiences.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: social gamer; competitive player
    - Reference games: Super Meat Boy


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:
- Enjoyable co-op experience (weight 0.41): Many players appreciate the ability to play with friends, finding it fun and engaging. The co-op mode is highlighted as a significant positive aspect of the game.
- Positive reception of DLC (weight 0.25): The DLC is well-received, with players enjoying the new content and finding it worth the purchase, especially during discounts.
- Strategic gameplay elements (weight 0.2): The game introduces strategic elements, such as the respawn of bandages and the ability to skip levels, which players find adds depth and replayability.
- Recommendations and value (weight 0.2): The game is frequently recommended to friends, and its cheap price point makes it an attractive purchase.
- Great soundtrack (weight 0.19): Players enjoy the original soundtrack and the option to use the PS4 soundtrack, enhancing their overall gaming experience.
- Cool additions (weight 0.12): Players appreciate the small but impactful additions to the game, which enhance the overall experience.
- Hopes for future updates (weight 0.08): Players express a desire for future updates, indicating a positive outlook and continued interest in the game.
- Competitive play with friends (weight 0.07): The game allows players to challenge and prove their superiority over friends, adding a competitive edge to the co-op experience.
- Incentive to replay (weight 0.07): The game provides incentives for players to replay, enhancing its longevity and enjoyment.
- Appreciation for game difficulty (weight 0.07): Players like the difficulty level of the game, finding it challenging yet enjoyable.

Common complaints:
- DLC corrupts save files (weight 0.62): The DLC is reported to corrupt save files, causing various issues such as messed-up progress, strange game behaviors, and permanent save file corruption.
- Game crashes and bugs (weight 0.43): The game is reported to be extremely buggy, with issues such as game crashing, character disappearing, and various other bugs affecting gameplay.
- Level completion issues (weight 0.39): Players report that levels are incorrectly marked as completed or uncompleted, affecting their progress and completion percentages.
- Bandage count inconsistencies (weight 0.37): There are reports of bandage amounts being incorrect, duplicating, or changing unexpectedly, affecting gameplay.
- Progression and data loss (weight 0.29): Players report losing game time investment, random changes in game progress, and loss of data such as time records and level data.
- Multiplayer setup issues (weight 0.25): The game requires a specific setup with two controllers and two players, and lacks online co-op and matchmaking features.
- Lack of updates and fixes (weight 0.25): Players are frustrated with the lack of updates and fixes for long-standing issues, with some reporting no fixes for up to 9 years.
- Connectivity and multiplayer issues (weight 0.23): There are issues with connectivity, including lack of Steam connectivity, inability to play with friends from different PCs, and no Remote Play Together.
- Content and mode limitations (weight 0.22): The game lacks exciting content, and certain modes have limitations such as a limited level pool and lack of rotating featured chapters.

Gameplay feedback:
- Multiplayer modes highly requested (weight 0.46): Players frequently mention the desire for co-op and competitive multiplayer modes, including local multiplayer and versus modes.
- Progress and character systems (weight 0.21): There is a significant interest in progress tracking and character progression, including unlocking new characters.
- Level completion metrics (weight 0.15): Players are interested in level completion metrics such as grades and time records.
- Bandages for skipping levels (weight 0.15): The use of bandages to skip difficult levels is mentioned, indicating a desire for accessibility options.
- Game pace and difficulty (weight 0.14): The game is noted for its rapid pace and difficult phases, which are key elements of the gameplay experience.
- Collectibles in levels (weight 0.08): Players mention collectibles as part of the game, suggesting an interest in exploration and rewards.
- Level and chapter structure (weight 0.07): The game's structure, including levels and chapters, is noted by players.
- Accessibility in levels (weight 0.07): There is some mention of level accessibility, indicating a concern for how easy or difficult it is to navigate through the game.

Performance notes:
- Game stability issues (weight 0.22): Players report various stability problems, including game crashes and broken save files. These issues significantly impact the gameplay experience.
- Graphics problems (weight 0.16): There are notable graphics issues, such as black pixel bars and other unspecified graphics-related problems. These issues detract from the visual experience of the game.
- Reinstallation needed (weight 0.08): Some players have found it necessary to reinstall the game, which can be a time-consuming and frustrating process.

Recommendations:
- Avoid purchase warnings (weight 0.26): Multiple reviews strongly advise against buying or downloading the game due to various issues.
- Save game issues (weight 0.21): Players report problems with save games, suggesting caution and backups to avoid losing progress.
- Consider for new players (weight 0.2): The content might be worth considering for new players but is not recommended for those who have already played a lot.
- Recommendations despite issues (weight 0.13): Despite the issues, there are recommendations for the game, especially if purchased at a significant discount.
- Linux compatibility request (weight 0.07): There is a request for the game to be made compatible with Linux.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.47): Players are primarily frustrated due to technical issues such as save file corruption, game crashes, and progression problems. Additionally, DLC-related bugs and the inability to access or complete levels contribute significantly to this frustration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.21): Disappointment stems from the lack of expected features like online co-op and matchmaking, as well as issues with DLC and save file corruption. Players also feel let down by the lack of developer support and exciting content.
- Anger (weight 0.19): Anger is mainly caused by DLC issues, including significant bugs and progress loss. Save file corruption and general save file issues also contribute to this intense emotion.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.09): Players enjoy the game due to the fun mode and the ability to play with friends. The race mode and replay incentives add to the overall enjoyment.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.02): Satisfaction comes from the enjoyment of the DLC, which players find worth the purchase.
- Joy (weight 0.02): Joy is derived from playing the game with a girlfriend, highlighting the positive social aspects of the game.}