Info about SUCCUBUS: Official game description: CHECK OUT THIS HORRORS... ========================= About the Game ============== TO BE CONTINUED IN... --------------------- UNLEASH YOUR RAGE ----------------- Become a demonic priestess of lust - Vydija, and use her unique skills to take revenge on your enemies. Regain your kingdom making hell tremble under your hooves! Leave no one alive if they won't bend the knee. SURVIVE THE DOWNFALL -------------------- You are the Succubus – a wild and lustful demon who rejected the role of the queen of the infernal abyss. ­With the disappearance of the legitimate rulers of Hell, the remaining demons recognized Nimrod as their ruler, because he was the only soul who could dominate the mind of the mighty Beast. By raising his new empire from the corpses of sinners, the new king, along with his new queen – you – managed to control the chaos left by former rulers. The life of luxury and walking on rugs sewn from the skins of martyrs was not for you though, and so you have chosen a life in the wilderness. You inflict pain by hurting everyone and everything in your path to satisfy your apetites and primal instincts The moment you meet the powerful Baphomet who, together with his army, is going to get the soul of Nimrod, you are captured and maimed. Betrayed by your own species you are left with only one goal that matters – revenge! DOMINATE HELL ------------- You are the greatest terror in this brutal world. Teach your opponents that standing in your way is the biggest mistake they could make. Become the judge and the executioner and unleash your rage both on the damned souls and the demons that will challenge you. Climb the steep rocks, seduce your opponents and avoid the traps of this living, pulsating hell. Inflict suffering, mutilate, murder and free your wrath to regain your rightful rule of the hellish dominion! CUSTOMIZE YOUR SUCCUBUS ----------------------- Use the advanced character editor to modify the appearance of the main character to suit your preferences. CUSTOMIZE YOUR MAIN HUB ----------------------- Develop the cave of the main character by modifying its appearance and the possibilities it gives. Use the training arena to test new weapons and powers. Navigate hell by using the world map and unlock new levels and ranking arenas. UNWIND YOUR SKILLS ------------------ Gain experience by killing other beings and then use it to upgrade your basic skills and unlock additional, more powerful and brutal ones. Unlock new special powers to control the fight more effectively. RIP AND TEAR! ------------- Use your weapons and unique armor to deal with your opponents. Attack enemies with your claws or wield the bone swords, clubs and other weapons. Massacre your enemies, leaving behind the ocean of cut limbs and charred corpses. SUCCUBUS - main features: ------------------------- • Intense and brutal action using 40 different weapons and 20 special powers • Diversified opponents • World Map • Character Customization • Main Hub with customization option • Rank Arenas with Online Leaderboards • A system of weapons and armor that affect a player's statistics • A rich and diverse world of Hell • A multi-story plot combining horror with action and survival • A hostile environment full of traps and enemies • Surreal visual setting and gore • Boss fights --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Release date: Oct 5, 2021 Categories: First-Person Shooter, Action Horror, Character Customization, Base Building, Gore-focused Combat, Survival Horror, Atmospheric Horror, Character Progression Feature scans: - MTX: score 90; verdict: Predatory; summary: The game has significant issues related to predatory monetization practices. Multiple reviews highlight that the DLCs feel like cash grabs and that there are technical issues requiring additional purchases to resolve. Additionally, there are concerns about paying extra to remove censorship, which should be part of the base game. - Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis reveals significant technical and performance issues, such as black screen errors and game freezes, which severely impact the user experience. However, there are also positive aspects, such as the game working well on Linux and having good control dynamics. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: - Community fair range: $5.00 - $10.00 - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that the community finds the game enjoyable only when purchased at a significant discount, often mentioning that it is not worth the full price of $24.99. Several reviews indicate that the game is worth a few dollars, with specific mentions of not being worth more than 5 euros (approximately $5.50 USD). The general sentiment is that the game is only recommended at a steep discount, implying a fair price range much lower than the current base price. - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: 13.0h - Story completion: 10.0h - Session length: N/A - Endgame: 4.0h - Reasoning: The evidence provided includes several direct statements from players about their playtime experiences. One player mentions it took them about thirteen hours to finish the game with all challenges, indicating a typical game completion time. Another player states that their 100% playthrough took about 16 hours, which includes completing the story, side missions, collectibles, and all achievements, suggesting a comprehensive playtime for full completion. Additionally, a player mentions it took them 20 hours to complete the game with all side-quests, further supporting the estimate for full completion. The final quote highlights the game's overall polished experience and suggests a typical playtime range of 10-20 hours, which aligns with the other evidence provided. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: The game quickly becomes repetitive and boring, failing to maintain player engagement. The combat and gameplay mechanics are criticized for being tedious and unengaging. - Stance: Never clicks - Anchor: N/A - Time to anchor: 0h 30m - Friction: Repetitive gameplay; Boring combat; Tedious mechanics; Repetitive enemies and objects - Unlock drivers: N/A - Conditions: Willingness to overlook repetitive gameplay; Interest in customization options - Player Archetypes: - Violence Enthusiast (buy) - Motivation: Enjoys the violent and chaotic gameplay. - Playstyle: Aggressive and immersive, focusing on the violent aspects of the game. - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: Violence lover; Chaos enjoyer - Reference games: DOOM; Dark Messiah - Budget-Conscious Gamer (sale) - Motivation: Seeks value for money and enjoys the game when it is priced appropriately. - Playstyle: Casual, plays when the game is on sale and offers good value. - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: Budget gamer; Sale hunter - Reference games: N/A - Adult Content Enthusiast (buy) - Motivation: Enjoys the explicit and uncensored adult content. - Playstyle: Explorative and indulgent, focusing on the adult themes and customization. - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: Adult content fan; Uncensored content enjoyer - 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: - Controversial and provocative content (weight 0.24): The game tackles controversial themes and features provocative content, including violence, nudity, and adult themes. - Diverse weapons and armor (weight 0.15): Players have access to a variety of weapons and armor, including different types of weaponry and magic, enhancing combat options. - Well-designed maps and puzzles (weight 0.13): Maps and levels are well-made and detailed, with well-crafted puzzles and event scenes that enhance the gameplay experience. - Spectacular finishing moves (weight 0.11): Finishing moves are well-animated, fast, and brutal, adding a unique and satisfying element to combat. - Doom-like action and inspiration (weight 0.08): The game draws inspiration from popular titles like Doom and Mortal Kombat, offering similar fast-paced and action-oriented gameplay. - Regular updates and community feedback (weight 0.08): Developers provide frequent updates and actively incorporate community feedback, ensuring a continuously improving experience. Common complaints: - Poor gameplay mechanics (weight 0.5): The gameplay is frequently described as clunky, janky, and monotonous. Players find the combat system unengaging and repetitive, leading to a lack of enjoyment. - Optimization and performance issues (weight 0.36): The game suffers from poor optimization, frequent crashes, and bugs. Some players report that the game is unplayable due to these issues. - Lack of engaging storyline (weight 0.27): The story is criticized for being short, bland, and lacking interesting twists. Players find the plot weak and confusing. - Generic and uninspired content (weight 0.2): The game is seen as another generic FPS with lack of weapon variety and basic graphics. Players find the content bizarre and not meeting expectations. - Animation problems (weight 0.14): The animations in the game are described as weird, glitched, and choppy, detracting from the overall experience. - Censorship concerns (weight 0.1): Players are frustrated with the presence of censorship in the game, particularly the use of mosaics that cannot be removed. - Lack of adult content (weight 0.09): Players find the adult content in the game to be mediocre and not meeting their expectations, with a lack of relevant content. - Feels unfinished (weight 0.09): The game is criticized for feeling like an unfinished product, with many aspects seeming unpolished and incomplete. - Large game size (weight 0.07): Players question the large game size, feeling that it is too large for the amount of content provided. - Mediocre music (weight 0.07): The music in the game is described as lacking and uninspired, not adding much to the overall experience. - Disturbing content (weight 0.07): Some players find the content in the game to be disturbing and grotesque, with offensive themes. Gameplay feedback: - First-person slasher combat (weight 0.4): The game is a first-person slasher with a focus on melee combat. Players engage in hack-and-slash mechanics, using a variety of weapons and spells to defeat enemies. - Hellish and gory theme (weight 0.28): The game features a strong theme of hell, demons, blood, and gore. This includes controversial and adult-oriented content that some players find disturbing. - Fast-paced combat mechanics (weight 0.27): Combat is fast-paced and involves a combination of melee attacks, magic, and various weapons. The game also features execution animations and arena-style matches. - Variety of weapons and upgrades (weight 0.23): Players have access to a wide variety of weapons, spells, and upgrades. This includes different types of weapons with unique effects and the ability to upgrade weapons and skills. - Similar to Doom (weight 0.16): The gameplay and style are frequently compared to Doom, with a focus on fast-paced action and a hellish setting. Some players find it simpler than Doom but with added adult content. - Exploration and collectibles (weight 0.15): The game features exploration elements where players can find collectibles, secrets, and new weapons. There are also side quests and unlockable content. - Movement and interaction mechanics (weight 0.1): The game includes various movement mechanics, though some players have noted the absence of a jump mechanic. Interaction mechanics are also present but not extensively detailed. - Wave-based enemy encounters (weight 0.08): Combat often involves waves of enemies with simple intelligence, swarming the player. This can lead to repetitive encounters but also provides a challenging experience. Performance notes: - Optimization and performance issues (weight 0.4): Many players report poor optimization, frequent crashes, and performance issues across various hardware configurations. These issues affect gameplay and overall user experience significantly. - Frequent crashes and bugs (weight 0.4): Players experience frequent crashes in various parts of the game, including the main menu and after completing levels. Buggy gameplay and glitches are also commonly reported. - Graphical and animation quality (weight 0.35): The game's graphics and animations are criticized for being outdated or poorly executed. Some players mention detailed graphics and smooth animations, but others report texture issues and animation quality problems. - Specific technical glitches (weight 0.15): There are reports of specific technical glitches such as screen flickering, frame rate issues, and enemies glitching into walls. These issues can disrupt gameplay and immersion. - High system requirements (weight 0.13): The game has high system requirements, leading to performance issues even on high-end and mid-range hardware. This includes high memory usage and large file size. - User interface and movement issues (weight 0.13): Some players report issues with the user interface and movement controls. These issues can hinder gameplay and overall user experience. - Platform-specific performance (weight 0.08): Performance and stability vary across different platforms. Some players report that the game works perfectly on Linux, while others experience crashes on different platforms. - Game progression and saving issues (weight 0.06): Some players have experienced issues with game progression, including wiped progress and the game not loading properly. This can be frustrating and disrupt the gaming experience. Recommendations: - Recommended for fans of disturbing content (weight 0.26): This game is highly recommended for players who enjoy intense, adult-oriented themes, including violence, sex, and disturbing content. It is suited for those who appreciate boundary-pushing and unusual themes in their games. - Recommended for horror and action fans (weight 0.16): The game is recommended for fans of horror and action, particularly those who enjoy first-person shooters and intense combat scenarios. - Worth buying on sale (weight 0.11): Many reviewers suggest that the game is worth trying when it is on sale. This indicates that while the game has its merits, it might not be worth the full price for everyone. - Highly recommended by fans (weight 0.09): Several reviewers highly recommend the game, indicating a strong positive reception among certain players. - Recommended for specific themes (weight 0.06): The game is recommended for fans of specific themes and studios, such as Mad Mind Studio, and for those who enjoy extreme games with a short and sweet experience. - DLC recommendations (weight 0.06): Reviewers recommend the free adult DLC for additional content and challenges, suggesting that the DLC adds significant value to the game. - Not for serious gamers (weight 0.06): The game is not recommended for those looking for a serious gaming experience. It may not meet the expectations of players seeking depth and complexity. Other player notes: - Limited development resources (weight 0.04): The game is developed by a small indie team with limited staff and resources, which may impact the scale and frequency of updates. - NSFW content on main account (weight 0.03): Some reviewers mention that they play NSFW games on their main account, which might influence their reviews or the type of games they engage with. Emotions: - Disappointment (weight 0.25): Players are disappointed due to the game's repetitive combat mechanics, poor graphics, and lack of depth in gameplay and story. The game's frequent crashes, unappealing character models, and lack of meaningful content also contribute to this sentiment. - Frustration (weight 0.22): Frequent game crashes, bugs preventing progression, and poor optimization lead to significant frustration. Players are also frustrated with repetitive gameplay, censorship issues, and the need to pay extra for DLC to remove censorship. - Satisfaction (weight 0.14): Players are satisfied with the game's enjoyable combat mechanics, customization options, and unique ambiance. The game's detailed levels, engaging gameplay, and good story also contribute to this positive sentiment. - Excitement (weight 0.1): The game's intense combat, unique graphics, and customization options generate excitement among players. The brutal gameplay, provocative content, and detailed environment also add to the thrill. - Enjoyment (weight 0.09): Players enjoy the game's engaging combat, unique visual design, and customization options. Despite some flaws, the immersive atmosphere and fun combat mechanics provide an enjoyable experience. - Disgust (weight 0.04): The game's misogynistic content, ugly character models, and excessive gore evoke feelings of disgust. The depraved and disturbing content, along with unattractive character designs, contribute to this negative reaction. - Anger (weight 0.02): Players are angry due to the game's frequent crashes, misleading DLC practices, and poor quality. The game being considered a poor imitation of other games and overpriced also fuels this anger. - Mixed feelings (weight 0.02): Players have mixed feelings due to the game's combination of positive aspects, such as enjoyable gameplay, and negative aspects, like controversial content and sound issues. This duality creates a complex emotional response. - Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the game's unique ambiance, detailed atmosphere, and character customization options. The game's well-designed vision and approach to controversial themes are also valued. - Amusement (weight 0.01): The game's funny lines, unique concept, and the protagonist's resemblance to personal experiences amuse players. The combination of hacking through monsters and visual elements adds to the entertainment. - Hope (weight 0.01): Players express hope for the potential of the game's concept and future improvements. The possibility of future games by the same developers being more polished also inspires hope. - Confusion (weight 0.01): Players are confused by the game's large size and difficult-to-explain graphics. These aspects create a sense of bewilderment and uncertainty. - Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Players are enthusiastic about the game's detailed content, engaging combat mechanics, and unique character. The game's potential for improvement and sharing methods to enhance the experience also generate enthusiasm. - Interest (weight 0.01): The game's unique concept, customization options, and controversial content spark interest among players. The uncensored and intriguing content keeps players engaged. - Boredom (weight 0.01): Players feel bored due to the game's monotonous gameplay and repetitive attacks. The lack of variety and engaging content leads to this sentiment. - Surprise (weight 0.01): The game's ability to exceed initial expectations and offer better content than anticipated surprises players. The unexpected quality and presence on platforms like Steam contribute to this feeling. - Joy (weight 0): The game's beautiful graphics bring joy to players. The visual appeal and aesthetic quality create a sense of happiness. - Fascination (weight 0): The game's unique atmosphere and engaging combat mechanics fascinate players. The detailed and immersive environment captures their interest. - Relaxation (weight 0): The game provides stress relief for players. The relaxing and enjoyable aspects of the game help players unwind. - Admiration (weight 0): Players admire the game's well-crafted character and unique approach to controversial themes. The detailed and thoughtful design elements evoke admiration.}