API Reference

Example request

curl https://vaporlens.app/api/app/730

Example response

{
  "name": "Example Game",
  "categories": ["RPG", "Singleplayer"],
  "summary": [
    "Tight combat loop with strong build variety.",
    "Performance is stable on most modern GPUs."
  ],
  "positives": [
    {
      "point": "Combat depth",
      "explanation": "Players praise build choices and pacing.",
      "importance": 0.81
    }
  ],
  "negatives": [],
  "gameplay": [],
  "performance": [],
  "recommendations": [],
  "misc": [],
  "emotions": [
    {
      "point": "satisfaction",
      "explanation": "Players report consistent enjoyment.",
      "importance": 0.62
    }
  ],
  "hardware": {
    "summary": "High-end PC reports are mostly positive overall, while enthusiast pc reports mixed performance.",
    "sampleSize": 214,
    "coveragePct": 34,
    "audienceSkew": "Review sample is heavily weighted toward high-end Windows PCs.",
    "segments": [
      {
        "label": "High-end PC",
        "count": 42,
        "outcome": "positive",
        "note": "Most reports mention stability and high fps."
      },
      {
        "label": "Enthusiast PC",
        "count": 27,
        "outcome": "mixed",
        "note": "Reports split between high fps and complaints about stutter."
      }
    ],
    "caveats": [
      "214 of 626 reviews expose hardware metadata.",
      "Review sample is heavily weighted toward high-end Windows PCs."
    ]
  },
  "featureScans": {
    "reviewMix": {
      "score": 28,
      "verdict": "Mostly positive",
      "summary": "Positive 72% · Negative 28%."
    },
    "mtxScan": { "score": 18, "summary": "Low monetization pressure." },
    "modScan": {
      "score": 21,
      "summary": "Mods are helpful but not required.",
      "verdict": "Optional"
    },
    "wikiScan": { "score": 22, "summary": "Some optional guide usage." },
    "protonLinuxScan": {
      "score": 36,
      "summary": "Mostly works on Proton, but some users mention minor launch tweaks."
    },
    "steamDeckScan": { "score": 14, "summary": "Mostly smooth on Deck." }
  },
  "featureExtractions": {
    "priceExtraction": { ... },
    "playtimeExtraction": { ... },
    "timeToFunExtraction": { ... },
    "playerArchetypesExtraction": { ... }
  }
}

Notes

• CORS is enabled with Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *.
• Non-existent apps return 404 with an error object.

Example request

curl https://vaporlens.app/app/1808500/arc_raiders.md

Example response

Info about Example Game:

Official game description:
Fast-paced extraction shooter with high-stakes runs and squad play.

Release date: Coming soon

Categories: Action, Multiplayer

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 18; verdict: Low pressure; summary: Monetization concerns are limited.
- Mods: score 21; verdict: Optional; summary: Mods are helpful but not required.
- Wiki: score 22; verdict: Optional; summary: Some players reference guides, but not required.
- Proton/Linux: score 36; verdict: Minor Tweaks; summary: Most Linux users get in with small setup adjustments.
- Steam Deck: score 14; verdict: Runs Great; summary: Most feedback reports smooth handheld performance.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: High-end PC reports are mostly positive overall, while enthusiast pc reports mixed performance.
  - Sample size: 214 (34% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is heavily weighted toward high-end Windows PCs.
  - High-end PC (positive, 42 reports): Most reports mention stability and high fps.
  - Enthusiast PC (mixed, 27 reports): Reports split between high fps and complaints about stutter.

Feature extractions:
- Community Price: ...
- Playtime Metrics: ...
- Time-to-fun: ...
- Player Archetypes: ...

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.
Positive remarks:
- Tight gunplay (weight 0.81): Weapon handling feels responsive.

Notes

• Returns 404 markdown when game data is unavailable.
• Uses latest processed snapshot for the specified app id.