Make critical decisions to help your customers defeat their inner demons by entering their minds and leading them to safety through challenging card-based reverse tower defense levels. Choose your routes and cards wisely or lose your customers forever!

Get to know customers from all walks of life. Lend them a listening ear, hear their stories, step into their minds and help them resolve their troubles. Forge special bonds with those you feel an affinity toward and become the approachable sorceress you've always aspired to be.

Plan each day with care and manage your time wisely. Will you focus on bringing in moolah for your café, honing your skills as a barista, learning stronger spells or bridging closer bonds with your customers? Remember that the clock is ticking and that every decision you make costs time in Affogato!

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-2300
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 570, 1 GB
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 2 GB available space

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OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-2300
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 2 GB available space

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About the Game

Affogato is a RPG revolving around a sorceress juggling with the running of her new café, managing her debts, meeting customers from all walks of life and ultimately helping them overcome their greatest fears and secrets by burrowing deep into their minds. Enjoy a story rich RPG featuring an innovative 'reverse tower defense' mechanic and beautiful anime graphics.

Making a good cup of coffee is the cornerstone of being a barista. To be a truly great barista, however, you need to understand your customers and figure out which brews are perfect for them. Affogato features realistic coffeemaking simulation. Master the art of making great coffee and you can unlock hidden conversations and storylines!","is_public","latest_result",{"_28":330,"_14":15,"_331":332,"_333":334,"_335":336,"_397":398,"_418":419,"_464":465,"_483":484,"_538":539,"_587":588,"_664":665,"_746":747,"_750":751,"_752":753,"_778":57,"_327":57},"be3f8371-6d03-4273-be06-5583adf5bb3a","created_at","2025-07-18T12:12:44.153873","updated_at","2025-07-25T19:20:07.951","positiveSummary",[337,348,354,360,365,371,376,382,387,392],{"_338":339,"_340":341,"_342":343,"_344":345,"_346":347},"point","Highly enjoyable and engaging experience","weight",0.5451705150519508,"importance",0.95,"clusterSize",82,"explanation","Players found the game to be highly enjoyable, offering a fun, relaxing, and engaging experience. Many highlighted its unique qualities and overall high quality, exceeding expectations and providing significant replayability.",{"_338":349,"_340":350,"_342":351,"_344":352,"_346":353},"Stunning art and visual design",0.3020921177158179,0.9,38,"The game's art style, including character designs, 2D art, and overall visual presentation, received widespread praise for being beautiful, charming, and cohesive. The graphics were consistently highlighted as a strong positive.",{"_338":355,"_340":356,"_342":357,"_344":358,"_346":359},"Excellent and extensive voice acting",0.2824312643009798,0.88,35,"The extensive and high-quality voice acting, particularly the Japanese and Chinese performances, was a significant highlight. Players appreciated the full voice-over for main and side stories, noting its emotional depth and how it elevated the overall experience, with Mephista's voice being a standout.",{"_338":361,"_340":362,"_342":363,"_344":205,"_346":364},"Innovative reverse tower defense combat",0.2533470212026333,0.82,"The unique 'reverse tower defense' combat mechanism was a major draw, described as innovative, creative, and genuinely fun. Players enjoyed the strategic depth and novelty of this core gameplay loop, finding it engaging and well-executed.",{"_338":366,"_340":367,"_342":368,"_344":369,"_346":370},"Outstanding and fitting music",0.23047224030355135,0.85,27,"The game's music and soundtrack were consistently praised for their quality, with many specifically mentioning the jazz, blues, and funky genres. The music was described as magnificent, excellent, and a key factor in player enjoyment and immersion.",{"_338":372,"_340":373,"_342":374,"_344":140,"_346":375},"Engaging and well-paced story",0.19156818974131523,0.75,"The game's story was generally well-received, described as good, interesting, and engaging. Players appreciated its pacing, emotional depth, and ability to keep them intrigued throughout.",{"_338":377,"_340":378,"_342":379,"_344":380,"_346":381},"Memorable and well-developed characters",0.1619831938153404,0.7,18,"The characters were a strong point, with players finding them interesting, distinct, and likable. Their well-developed personalities and enjoyable interactions contributed significantly to the game's charm.",{"_338":383,"_340":384,"_342":385,"_344":193,"_346":386},"High quality for an indie game",0.08655395119698758,0.65,"Many players acknowledged the game's high quality, especially considering its status as a small-scale indie title. They praised its completeness, attention to detail, and active developer support.",{"_338":388,"_340":389,"_342":390,"_344":181,"_346":391},"Effective visual novel elements",0.0583524700624462,0.55,"The game was recognized for its qualities as a visual novel, including high-quality CGs, excellent translation with natural language, and an overall anime-like feel that enhanced immersion.",{"_338":393,"_340":394,"_342":395,"_344":177,"_346":396},"Cute, charming, and cozy atmosphere",0.0481979496241018,0.5,"The game's overall aesthetic and gameplay were described as cute, charming, and comforting, providing a cozy and pleasant experience for players.","negativeSummary",[399,404,409,415],{"_338":400,"_340":401,"_342":343,"_344":402,"_346":403},"Unpolished & Frustrating Gameplay",0.9872585449014338,181,"Players frequently reported that the core gameplay mechanics, including combat, level design, and overall controls, felt unpolished, clunky, and often frustrating. This led to an inconsistent and often overly difficult experience, particularly with significant difficulty spikes and poorly balanced stages and boss fights.",{"_338":405,"_340":406,"_342":351,"_344":407,"_346":408},"Weak Story & Characters",0.8796188172271704,158,"The game's narrative and character development received strong criticism. Players found the story bland, unengaging, and often rushed, especially towards the end. Characters were perceived as shallow, stereotypical, and lacking meaningful interaction or consistent presence after their initial arcs.",{"_338":410,"_340":411,"_342":412,"_344":413,"_346":414},"Shallow Coffee Shop Mechanics",0.34402258833658134,0.8,47,"The coffee shop management and coffee-making mini-games were consistently described as superficial and underdeveloped. They lacked depth, meaningful impact on gameplay, and felt like a perfunctory addition rather than an integrated or engaging system, often serving only as a plot device.",{"_338":416,"_340":373,"_342":374,"_344":140,"_346":417},"Restrictive Time & Content","Players found the game's time management system overly strict, making it nearly impossible to complete all side quests in a single playthrough without a guide. This, combined with a lack of post-story content and limited exploration in unlocked areas, contributed to a feeling of restricted freedom and incompleteness.","gameplaySummary",[420,425,430,434,439,444,448,452,455,459],{"_338":421,"_340":422,"_342":343,"_344":423,"_346":424},"Unique Reverse Tower Defense Combat",0.48416735099555175,70,"The core combat system is a unique 'reverse tower defense' or 'tower offense' where players guide units through paths to eliminate enemies. This system is described as innovative, puzzle-like, and evolves with new mechanics introduced in later stages, offering strategic depth.",{"_338":426,"_340":427,"_342":351,"_344":428,"_346":429},"Deep Card-Based Strategy",0.3822118995038026,52,"The strategic depth comes from card-based mechanics, including deploying 'Witch Cards' with unique abilities, managing limited 'Penta' currency, and upgrading cards. Players also engage in real-time tactical decisions like unit pathing, team splitting, and using special abilities.",{"_338":431,"_340":432,"_342":368,"_344":358,"_346":433},"Engaging Coffee Shop Management",0.2799927806027902,"A significant portion of the gameplay involves managing a coffee shop, including brewing coffee, customizing drinks, and interacting with customers. This aspect serves as a daily life simulator and a means to earn in-game currency.",{"_338":435,"_340":436,"_342":374,"_344":437,"_346":438},"Meaningful Social Link System",0.12158844918445896,12,"Players can build relationships with other characters through a 'social link' or 'bond' system, similar to Persona. This involves exploring the city, interacting with NPCs, and raising character attributes, which can unlock new powers or sub-stories.",{"_338":440,"_340":441,"_342":442,"_344":197,"_346":443},"Unique 'Delivery' Game Mode",0.09267460924193528,0.6,"The game includes a unique 'Delivery' mode, which is a special mini-game involving self-destructing packages and character death if packages are carried. This mode adds variety and potential for unique gameplay scenarios.",{"_338":445,"_340":446,"_342":379,"_344":189,"_346":447},"Witch Cafe Owner Fights Demons",0.07976991124926608,"The game's narrative premise involves a witch cafe owner who, along with an archdemon, helps clients by diving into their minds to solve problems and exorcise demons. This forms the context for the combat encounters.",{"_338":449,"_340":450,"_342":385,"_344":181,"_346":451},"Challenging Stage Mechanics",0.060841079520718495,"The game features challenging stages with unique mechanics, such as enemies dealing inescapable damage on death or requiring switch puzzles. Some stages also have multi-layered enemy designs, adding complexity to combat.",{"_338":453,"_340":389,"_342":390,"_344":181,"_346":454},"Core Attribute System","The game incorporates an attribute system with three main parameters: charm, courage, and intelligence. These stats can be improved through various in-game activities and likely influence character interactions or combat effectiveness.",{"_338":456,"_340":457,"_342":395,"_344":181,"_346":458},"Underwater Level Mechanics",0.05697850803519006,"Specific stages feature 'Underwater World' mechanics, including water levels, unique underwater monsters, and an oxygen depletion system. This adds environmental variety and new tactical considerations.",{"_338":460,"_340":461,"_342":462,"_344":181,"_346":463},"Limited RPG Depth",0.05388694586780103,0.4,"While the game has RPG elements like leveling and parameters, they are not the central focus. Tactical freedom can feel limited due to a restricted variety of gimmicks and enemies, and some random elements exist in combat.","performanceSummary",[466,471,475,479],{"_338":467,"_340":468,"_342":351,"_344":469,"_346":470},"Numerous bugs impact gameplay",0.16524882770887214,17,"Players report a variety of bugs, ranging from minor visual glitches and sound issues to more severe progression blockers and save file corruption. While some bugs are minor, others necessitate game restarts or can prevent completion.",{"_338":472,"_340":473,"_342":412,"_344":137,"_346":474},"Excellent Steam Deck performance",0.032231911530860066,"The game performs exceptionally well on the Steam Deck, with players noting a smooth experience and well-optimized controls for both keyboard/mouse and controller inputs. This indicates good portability and accessibility.",{"_338":476,"_340":477,"_342":442,"_344":137,"_346":478},"Poor optimization detected",0.029995173488767367,"Players have noted poor optimization, leading to high resource usage and increased fan activity, even for a game that is not graphically intensive. This suggests potential performance issues on some systems.",{"_338":480,"_340":481,"_342":395,"_344":166,"_346":482},"Loud skill sound effects",0.017040548509244996,"A specific issue with skill sound effects being excessively loud and not respecting in-game volume settings has been reported. This can be disruptive to the player experience.","recommendationSummary",[485,490,494,498,503,507,512,516,519,523,528,533],{"_338":486,"_340":487,"_342":351,"_344":488,"_346":489},"Mixed to positive reception",0.5719317430444045,89,"Overall sentiment for the game is mixed to positive, with many players recommending it, especially if expectations are managed. Some found it enjoyable and worth the time, while others found it mediocre or frustrating, leading to varied scores.",{"_338":491,"_340":492,"_342":374,"_344":380,"_346":493},"Niche appeal and target audience",0.16480134944833638,"The game appeals to specific player preferences, particularly those who enjoy a mix of genres like Persona, Coffee Talk, and tower defense, or those who appreciate puzzle-like challenges and anime aesthetics. It's noted as not being for casual play.",{"_338":495,"_340":496,"_342":368,"_344":469,"_346":497},"Sequel potential and desire",0.16290427872120739,"Many players express a desire for a sequel, hoping it will expand upon the current game's concepts and optimize existing mechanics. There's a clear belief in the potential for future titles from the developer.",{"_338":499,"_340":500,"_342":379,"_344":501,"_346":502},"Divisive reverse tower defense",0.11195927892389836,11,"The reverse tower defense mechanic is a point of contention; some find it unique, while others are disappointed or suggest it should be removed or improved. There's a sentiment that the game might have been better as a pure visual novel.",{"_338":504,"_340":505,"_342":412,"_344":185,"_346":506},"Recommended on sale",0.07347286979373759,"A significant number of players recommend purchasing the game primarily when it is on sale. This suggests that while the game has merit, its full price might be a barrier for some.",{"_338":508,"_340":509,"_342":510,"_344":173,"_346":511},"Specific gameplay improvements needed",0.0378342507924266,0.45,"Specific suggestions for improvement include adding a coffee order mini-game, optimizing boss battles, and implementing mouse-click movement for characters.",{"_338":513,"_340":514,"_342":442,"_344":166,"_346":515},"Watch gameplay before buying",0.017835236864291573,"Players are advised to watch gameplay videos before purchasing. This indicates that the game's unique blend of mechanics might not be for everyone and a preview can help set expectations.",{"_338":517,"_340":481,"_342":395,"_344":166,"_346":518},"Underdeveloped world-building","The game establishes an interesting world, but players feel that its potential is not fully realized, suggesting a shallow exploration of its lore and setting.",{"_338":520,"_340":521,"_342":462,"_344":166,"_346":522},"Fails to capture genre essence",0.016115955765430033,"Some players feel the game fails to capture the essence of the popular titles it draws inspiration from, such as Persona and Cyberpunk Bartender Action.",{"_338":524,"_340":525,"_342":526,"_344":166,"_346":527},"Limited replay value",0.014997586744383683,0.3,"A lack of replayability is noted, indicating that once completed, there isn't much incentive for players to return to the game.",{"_338":529,"_340":530,"_342":531,"_344":166,"_346":532},"Specific quest completion tip",0.011395701607038013,0.1,"A specific tip is provided for completing a side quest by saving and reloading at particular dates, suggesting a potentially convoluted or missable quest design.",{"_338":534,"_340":535,"_342":536,"_344":166,"_346":537},"Small budget title",0.009582604630659259,0.05,"The game is acknowledged as a small-budget title, which might influence player expectations regarding its scope and polish.","miscSummary",[540,544,549,553,557,562,566,571,575,580,584],{"_338":541,"_340":542,"_342":351,"_344":380,"_346":543},"Strong Persona & VA-11 Hall-A Influence",0.17248688335186665,"The game heavily draws inspiration from the Persona series, evident in its daily schedule, social stats, tarot cards, and overall atmosphere. It also incorporates elements reminiscent of VA-11 Hall-A, such as phone articles and room interactions, alongside various pop culture references and memes.",{"_338":545,"_340":546,"_342":374,"_344":547,"_346":548},"Short & Casual-Friendly Playtime",0.15086773549566165,16,"The game is relatively short, with a single playthrough taking 8-10 hours and full completion around 15-18 hours. This concise length, combined with a straightforward plot and limited replayability, makes it a casual-friendly experience at an affordable price.",{"_338":550,"_340":551,"_342":379,"_344":437,"_346":552},"Passionate Indie Development",0.11950924792716677,"Despite being the development team's first title and having a limited budget, players recognize the significant effort and passion invested in the game. The developers are also noted for being communicative and actively working on improvements.",{"_338":554,"_340":555,"_342":442,"_344":185,"_346":556},"Feels Like a Large Demo",0.06837420964222807,"Some players feel the game, despite its qualities, feels more like a large demo than a fully polished product, lacking certain features like a CG appreciation gallery. There's also a sentiment that the game is undervalued due to irrelevant negative reviews.",{"_338":558,"_340":559,"_342":560,"_344":181,"_346":561},"Chinese Buy-to-Play Model",0.045313339609204854,0.2,"The game is a Chinese-made, buy-to-play anime-style game that uses dollar currency. Players appreciate its move away from gacha and pay-to-win models common in the genre.",{"_338":563,"_340":564,"_342":462,"_344":173,"_346":565},"Stats Unlock Side Quests",0.03673643489686879,"Character stats (courage, wisdom, charm) primarily serve as thresholds to unlock side quests and character branch stories, with limited other purposes in gameplay.",{"_338":567,"_340":568,"_342":569,"_344":173,"_346":570},"Mephista Character & Lore",0.028747813891977773,0.15,"The character Mephista is highlighted for being funny and providing interesting stories and tidbits through phone news and articles.",{"_338":572,"_340":573,"_342":526,"_344":137,"_346":574},"Rent System Present",0.025222833861617736,"The game features a rent system requiring players to pay 10,000 units every half month, which is generally easy to manage.",{"_338":576,"_340":577,"_342":578,"_344":137,"_346":579},"Underdeveloped Demon Lore",0.0240989748120509,0.25,"The game's portrayal of demons, contracts, and corruption is underdeveloped, leading to a minimal and unconvincing worldview regarding these concepts.",{"_338":581,"_340":582,"_342":531,"_344":137,"_346":583},"Sensitive Content Warning",0.019165209261318518,"The game includes a content warning for sensitive themes, specifically attempted suicide and suicidal ideation, which some players found to be at odds with the otherwise cute art style.",{"_338":585,"_340":521,"_342":536,"_344":137,"_346":586},"Active Developer Support","The development team is actively working on fixes and optimizations, and bugs reported by players seem to have been promptly addressed.","emotionsSummary",[589,594,599,604,609,613,617,621,624,628,631,635,638,642,645,648,652,655,658,661],{"_338":590,"_340":591,"_342":591,"_344":592,"_346":593},"Frustration",0.2465277777777778,71,"Players experienced frustration primarily due to the game's challenging and often unbalanced combat system, including difficulty spikes and underdeveloped mechanics. Other significant causes included repetitive tasks, unskippable cutscenes, and various bugs, all contributing to a sense of tedium and lack of player freedom. There were also mentions of frustration stemming from review bombing, which negatively impacted the game's perception.",{"_338":595,"_340":596,"_342":596,"_344":597,"_346":598},"Satisfaction",0.21180555555555555,61,"Satisfaction stemmed from the game's high overall quality, particularly its unique art style, engaging music, and well-executed voice acting. Players also appreciated the innovative gameplay mechanics, strategic depth, and the game's unique blend of genres. The developer's responsiveness to feedback and timely bug fixes further contributed to positive sentiment.",{"_338":600,"_340":601,"_342":601,"_344":602,"_346":603},"Disappointment",0.1875,54,"Disappointment arose from unfulfilled expectations, particularly regarding the game's story, character development, and overall potential. Players felt that many mechanics were half-baked or poorly integrated, leading to a shallow experience. Tedious gameplay loops, lack of player freedom, and persistent bugs also contributed to a sense of letdown.",{"_338":605,"_340":606,"_342":606,"_344":607,"_346":608},"Enjoyment",0.08333333333333333,24,"Enjoyment was driven by the game's core gameplay loop, engaging combat system, and the appealing combination of its art style, music, and story. Players found the characters and their progression enjoyable, contributing to an overall positive experience.",{"_338":610,"_340":611,"_342":611,"_344":380,"_346":612},"Joy",0.0625,"Joy was primarily caused by the game's well-crafted characters, their interactions, and the quality of the voice acting. The appealing art style and high-quality music also significantly contributed to players' positive emotional responses.",{"_338":614,"_340":615,"_342":615,"_344":501,"_346":616},"Excitement",0.03819444444444445,"Excitement was generated by the game exceeding player expectations, its unique gameplay experience, and the novelty of its reverse tower defense mechanics. The overall quality of the game, including its art, music, and story, also contributed to a sense of anticipation and enthusiasm.",{"_338":618,"_340":619,"_342":619,"_344":185,"_346":620},"Boredom",0.020833333333333332,"Boredom was reported due to repetitive gameplay, particularly in daily activities and conversations, and a perceived lack of meaningful progression in the story. Some players also found the genre fusion and build-up to be unengaging.",{"_338":622,"_340":619,"_342":619,"_344":185,"_346":623},"Anger","Anger was caused by perceived intentional design choices meant to annoy players, a general negative experience, and a lack of logical consistency in the plot. Specific issues included the story's handling of bullying and the protagonist's dialogue, as well as the feeling that the final product was an unfinished demo.",{"_338":625,"_340":626,"_342":626,"_344":181,"_346":627},"Confusion",0.017361111111111112,"Confusion stemmed from initial impressions of the game's design, mixed feelings about various game elements, and a lack of clarity regarding unexplained mechanics. The coffee-making system was specifically mentioned as lacking depth and contributing to confusion.",{"_338":629,"_340":626,"_342":626,"_344":181,"_346":630},"Hope","Hope was expressed for the studio's future, the potential for a sequel, and the growth of domestic buy-to-play single-player games. Players also hoped for more non-gacha anime games in the future.",{"_338":632,"_340":633,"_342":633,"_344":173,"_346":634},"Mild frustration",0.010416666666666666,"Mild frustration was caused by minor issues such as combat jankiness, initially lacking direction, and forced side quests. These elements, while not game-breaking, created slight annoyances for players.",{"_338":636,"_340":633,"_342":633,"_344":173,"_346":637},"Mild disappointment","Mild disappointment was attributed to rough edges in the game, a limited focus on cafe management, and a perceived lack of freedom within the cafe system. These aspects did not meet players' minor expectations.",{"_338":639,"_340":640,"_342":640,"_344":137,"_346":641},"Mixed",0.006944444444444444,"Mixed emotions arose from a combination of satisfaction with the game's novelty and frustration with its flaws. Players also felt a mix of appreciation for small details and disappointment with the overall scope or impact of the game.",{"_338":643,"_340":640,"_342":640,"_344":137,"_346":644},"Neutral","Neutral sentiment was associated with reviews that were primarily informative or analytical in nature, focusing on objective observations rather than strong emotional responses.",{"_338":646,"_340":640,"_342":640,"_344":137,"_346":647},"Surprise","Surprise was expressed due to the unexpected high quality of the game, particularly its music, art, and overall polish, especially considering it was an indie title.",{"_338":649,"_340":650,"_342":650,"_344":166,"_346":651},"Challenge",0.003472222222222222,"Challenge was identified as a cause related to the game's gameplay, indicating that players found certain aspects of the game to be difficult or demanding.",{"_338":653,"_340":650,"_342":650,"_344":166,"_346":654},"Mild annoyance","Mild annoyance was caused by minor bugs and excessive micro-management within the game, leading to slight irritation for players.",{"_338":656,"_340":650,"_342":650,"_344":166,"_346":657},"Encouragement","Encouragement was directed towards the developer, indicating positive support and a desire for their continued success or improvement.",{"_338":659,"_340":650,"_342":650,"_344":166,"_346":660},"Disgust","Disgust was reported as a result of an overall negative experience with the game, suggesting a strong aversion to its content or quality.",{"_338":662,"_340":650,"_342":650,"_344":166,"_346":663},"Mild discomfort","Mild discomfort was specifically linked to the game's controls, indicating that some players found them awkward or unintuitive.","gameInfo",{"_666":667,"_674":675,"_684":685},"usage",{"_668":669,"_670":671,"_672":673},"totalTokens",6214,"promptTokens",5232,"completionTokens",982,"gameCategories",[676,677,678,679,680,681,682,683],"Single-player Story","Management Simulation","Life Simulation","Character Progression","Visual Novel","Time-based Mechanics","Strategic Combat","Reverse Tower Defense","mostRequestedFeatures",[686,690,693,696,700,704,707,710,714,718,721,725,729,732,735,739,743],{"_338":687,"_342":688,"_346":689},"Improved combat balancing",0.99,"Address difficulty spikes and poorly balanced stages/boss fights in reverse tower defense combat.",{"_338":691,"_342":357,"_346":692},"Enhanced story depth and pacing","Improve the narrative to be less bland, more engaging, and better paced, especially towards the ending.",{"_338":694,"_342":357,"_346":695},"Deeper character development and interactions","Make characters less shallow, more distinct, and ensure consistent presence and meaningful interactions throughout the game.",{"_338":697,"_342":698,"_346":699},"More depth in coffee shop management",0.34,"Enhance the coffee shop mechanics to have more depth, meaningful impact on gameplay, and better integration.",{"_338":701,"_342":702,"_346":703},"Less restrictive time management system",0.19,"Adjust the time management system to allow players more freedom to complete side quests without requiring a guide or multiple playthroughs.",{"_338":705,"_342":702,"_346":706},"Addition of post-story content","Introduce new content or activities available after the main story concludes to increase replayability.",{"_338":708,"_342":702,"_346":709},"Expanded exploration in unlocked areas","Increase the scope and interactivity of previously unlocked areas to provide more freedom and content.",{"_338":711,"_342":712,"_346":713},"Bug fixes and stability improvements",0.17,"Address various bugs, including progression blockers, save file corruption, visual glitches, and sound issues, to improve overall game stability.",{"_338":715,"_342":716,"_346":717},"Refinement of reverse tower defense mechanics",0.11,"Improve the core reverse tower defense combat system to address player disappointment and enhance its appeal.",{"_338":719,"_342":716,"_346":720},"Option for a pure visual novel mode","Provide a game mode that focuses solely on the visual novel aspects, potentially allowing players to bypass or minimize combat.",{"_338":722,"_342":723,"_346":724},"CG appreciation gallery",0.07,"Add a gallery to view unlocked CGs and artwork.",{"_338":726,"_342":727,"_346":728},"Addition of coffee order mini-game",0.04,"Introduce a dedicated mini-game for taking and fulfilling coffee orders to enhance the cafe management experience.",{"_338":730,"_342":727,"_346":731},"Optimized boss battles","Improve the design and balance of boss encounters to make them less frustrating and more engaging.",{"_338":733,"_342":727,"_346":734},"Mouse-click movement for characters","Implement an option for character movement using mouse clicks for improved control.",{"_338":736,"_342":737,"_346":738},"Improved game optimization",0.03,"Reduce high resource usage and improve performance to ensure smoother gameplay on various systems.",{"_338":740,"_342":741,"_346":742},"Expanded world-building and lore",0.02,"Deepen the game's 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This game is a free casual tower defense game.

The pioneers have been salivating at your trash can for a long time! They have formed a garbage can army and are preparing to launch an attack on your home! Reasonably use your characters to resist the repeated attacks of the Garbage Can Legion! Or ...... Join the Garbage Can Legion!

Rich characters and enemies!

● 18 available characters, choose characters reasonably to resist enemies!
● Over 30 different enemies, the game will be more challenging!
● Two giant bosses, powerful bosses will make the battle more intense!

42 independent levels!

● 27 standard levels to resist the attack of the Garbage Can Legion!
● 9 attack levels, join the trash can legion!
● Six small game levels, experience different gameplay!
● Two boss battle levels, detonate your adrenaline in a big scene!
● Multiple uniquely designed maps bring you a brand new experience!

Random mode

● Using your character card will randomly appear any character, even enemies! This will make your gaming experience full of surprises!

Endless mode

● How long can you persist under the relentless attacks of enemies?

There is more to it......

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Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows10,Windows11
Processor: i3-12100
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX1050
Storage: 600 MB available space

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Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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The game provides a dynamic and engaging challenge with varied levels, bosses, and new units introduced progressively, keeping players highly involved.",{"_338":871,"_340":872,"_342":166,"_344":413,"_346":873},"Innovative IP Integration",0.46357490897722947,"The game successfully blends elements from Plants vs. Zombies and Honkai: Star Rail, creating a unique and innovative hybrid. It goes beyond simple reskins by integrating character traits, abilities, and lore from Honkai: Star Rail into the classic tower defense formula, enhancing the experience for fans of both IPs.",{"_338":875,"_340":876,"_342":877,"_344":140,"_346":878},"Casual & Accessible Gameplay",0.26101775968311086,0.98,"The game is well-suited for casual play, offering a moderate difficulty that is neither too easy nor overly challenging. Quality-of-life features like fast-forward and an easy mode contribute to a comfortable and accessible experience, making it ideal for passing fragmented time.",{"_338":880,"_340":881,"_342":343,"_344":882,"_346":883},"Appealing Art & Visuals",0.19433269516871754,15,"Reviewers appreciate the game's appealing and cute art style, particularly the Q-version anime character designs. The visual execution is strong, with good modeling and well-done animations that contribute to the overall charm and aesthetic quality.",{"_338":885,"_340":886,"_342":351,"_344":189,"_346":887},"Pleasant Music & Sound",0.10825069308103856,"The game features pleasant and engaging background music that enhances the gameplay experience. Reviewers note the well-designed tracks, which effectively build atmosphere from soothing preparation phases to exciting climaxes during intense moments.",{"_338":889,"_340":890,"_342":368,"_344":173,"_346":891},"Fan Service & QoL Features",0.05652521211294071,"The game includes thoughtful fan service elements that resonate with players familiar with the original IPs, such as recognizable settings and a built-in OST. Quality-of-life features like a 2x speed option further enhance the experience, restoring a familiar feel.",{"_338":893,"_340":894,"_342":374,"_344":173,"_346":895},"Consistent Game Updates",0.05478387971912815,"Players acknowledge and appreciate the game's consistent and continuous updates, indicating ongoing developer support. This commitment to progress and new content contributes positively to the game's longevity and player satisfaction.",{"_338":897,"_340":898,"_342":363,"_344":137,"_346":899},"Generous In-Game Economy",0.04133067404806123,"The game's in-game economy is perceived as generous, with players noting a fast growth rate for 'Stellar Jades' (in-game currency). This allows for ample spending and progression without feeling restrictive.",{"_338":901,"_340":902,"_342":903,"_344":137,"_346":904},"Nostalgic Appeal",0.0385404647481549,0.62,"The game evokes a sense of nostalgia and amusement, particularly for adult players who grew up with the original Plants vs. Zombies. It offers a surprising and enjoyable modified version of a beloved classic, appealing to long-time fans.",[906,911,914,919,922,927],{"_338":907,"_340":908,"_342":166,"_344":909,"_346":910},"Excessive Difficulty & Imbalance",0.7229540958666637,85,"Many players find the game's overall difficulty, especially in later stages and endless mode, to be excessively high and poorly balanced. This leads to a frustrating experience, often relying on luck rather than strategy, and can be physically tiring due to required hand speed.",{"_338":912,"_340":908,"_342":166,"_344":909,"_346":913},"Poor Performance & Lag","The game suffers from significant performance issues, including frequent frame drops, lag, and freezing, particularly when many enemies or characters are on screen. This negatively impacts the gameplay experience, especially on lower-spec PCs.",{"_338":915,"_340":916,"_342":343,"_344":917,"_346":918},"Unclear UI & Information",0.6820165599428468,80,"The user interface is often unclear, making it difficult to navigate level selection, understand character functions, or access character information. This lack of clarity hinders player understanding and decision-making, contributing to a less intuitive experience.",{"_338":920,"_340":916,"_342":343,"_344":917,"_346":921},"Specific Gameplay Mechanics & Bugs","Several specific mechanics are problematic, such as the randomness and design of 'smash pots' and the ineffectiveness of 'Ash' cards against certain enemies. There are also critical bugs like monsters getting stuck and save files disappearing, alongside issues with resource management and misleading in-game information.",{"_338":923,"_340":924,"_342":379,"_344":925,"_346":926},"Limited Content & Features",0.540761863203748,65,"The game is criticized for its limited content, including a short duration and too few levels. Additionally, the lack of English language support and achievements restricts accessibility and engagement for a broader audience.",{"_338":928,"_340":929,"_342":166,"_344":930,"_346":931},"Character Balance & Utility Issues",0.2887363982885842,25,"Many characters are perceived as underpowered, quickly becoming obsolete, or having repetitive functions, leading to a lack of strategic depth and limited team composition options. Specific units like 'Trailblazers' are often overpowered, while 'Ash' characters struggle against certain shielded enemies.",[933,938,942,946,949,953,956,960,964,968,972,975,978,982,985,989,992],{"_338":934,"_340":935,"_342":166,"_344":936,"_346":937},"PvZ-like Tower Defense Gameplay",0.24424125620774256,20,"The game's core mechanics, such as lane-based defense, resource collection (Stellar Jades instead of sunlight), and character placement, are widely noted as being a direct adaptation or reskin of Plants vs. Zombies, but set in the Honkai Star Rail universe.",{"_338":939,"_340":940,"_342":166,"_344":193,"_346":941},"Roguelike Endless Mode & Enemy Variety",0.1228468481853481,"The game features an endless roguelike mode, which contributes to replayability. Difficulty is often achieved through stacking waves of monsters and unique enemy types with instant-kill, reflect, or area-explosion abilities.",{"_338":943,"_340":944,"_342":351,"_344":185,"_346":945},"Challenging Game Difficulty",0.09643187105576449,"Players found the game's difficulty to be significant, particularly in later stages, with an increasing number of tasks and a fast pace that can make it hard to keep up. Some \"developer\" levels were noted as having lowered difficulty.",{"_338":947,"_340":890,"_342":368,"_344":173,"_346":948},"Complex \"Defend Space Station\" Level","The \"Defend the Space Station\" level presents a unique challenge, requiring players to manage two front lines simultaneously against a third-party enemy, often necessitating a split offensive/defensive strategy.",{"_338":950,"_340":951,"_342":412,"_344":173,"_346":952},"Permanent Conveyor Belt Mechanic",0.05567496671250491,"Unlike some other tower defense games, conveyor belts are a permanent and integrated feature in normal levels, influencing strategy, especially in faster-paced levels like 42.",{"_338":954,"_340":894,"_342":374,"_344":173,"_346":955},"Unique \"Trash Can\" Mechanics","The game introduces unique \"Trash Can\" enemies and a \"trash can blind box\" mechanic, adding a distinct and memorable element to the gameplay.",{"_338":957,"_340":958,"_342":379,"_344":173,"_346":959},"Honkai: Star Rail Fan Game",0.053847057904594195,"The game is recognized as a strategic tower defense fan creation, specifically built around the Honkai: Star Rail universe and its aesthetics.",{"_338":961,"_340":962,"_342":385,"_344":173,"_346":963},"Star Rail Currency Collection",0.052858618515773316,"The game incorporates \"Star Rail currency\" which can be collected, sometimes automatically, and is even tied to an enemy type (\"Star Rail currency collector\"), adding a unique resource management layer.",{"_338":965,"_340":966,"_342":390,"_344":173,"_346":967},"Direct Level Selection",0.0506965191739172,"The game allows players to directly select and choose specific levels, providing flexibility in progression and replayability.",{"_338":969,"_340":970,"_342":368,"_344":137,"_346":971},"2x Speed Improvement",0.04170362016841139,"The 2x speed feature is useful, especially in certain modes, but players suggest changing its adjustment from manual to a keybind for better usability.",{"_338":973,"_340":970,"_342":368,"_344":137,"_346":974},"Dr. Ratio Impacts Difficulty","The use of Dr. Ratio, especially in conjunction with conveyor belts, can significantly lower the game's difficulty, leading some players to intentionally ban him for a greater challenge.",{"_338":976,"_340":970,"_342":368,"_344":137,"_346":977},"Overpowered Character Combination","The combination of Topaz and Kafka is identified as an overpowered strategy, with Topaz being particularly essential due to her unique delayed damage utility.",{"_338":979,"_340":980,"_342":412,"_344":137,"_346":981},"Busy Baseball Bat Mechanic",0.041076319360430956,"The baseball bat mechanic, once understood, requires active player engagement and can make the gameplay feel very busy, adding to the game's pace.",{"_338":983,"_340":980,"_342":412,"_344":137,"_346":984},"\"Ash\" One-Time Use Cards","The game includes \"Ash\" characters or cards, which are described as one-time use, high-damage area-of-effect abilities, providing powerful tactical options.",{"_338":986,"_340":987,"_342":385,"_344":137,"_346":988},"42 Levels & Fast Pace",0.03899845160782865,"The game features 42 levels, with level 42 specifically noted for its rapid monster appearance, contributing to the overall challenging pace.",{"_338":990,"_340":987,"_342":385,"_344":137,"_346":991},"Modified Core Mechanics","While the game's core gameplay is similar to its inspiration, it introduces both minor and major changes to mechanics, offering a fresh take on the familiar formula.",{"_338":993,"_340":994,"_342":395,"_344":137,"_346":995},"Gacha-like System Design",0.03652258647941877,"The game's design and system are noted to have similarities with gacha games like ZZZ and Honkai, and also 'Youtan: Hyakkiyakou', suggesting familiar progression or monetization patterns.",[997],{"_338":998,"_340":940,"_342":166,"_344":193,"_346":999},"Performance drops with crowds","Players frequently experience significant frame rate drops, lag, and stuttering when a large number of enemies or characters are present on screen. This performance degradation is particularly noticeable in later levels and dense combat scenarios, affecting even high-end systems.",[1001,1006,1010,1014,1018,1022,1027],{"_338":1002,"_340":1003,"_342":166,"_344":1004,"_346":1005},"Desire for New Content",0.1869143113558998,14,"Players express a strong desire for ongoing game development, including new levels (fog, water, night), characters (air units), mini-games, and specific content updates (Penacony). There's also an observation that the developer seems to plan continuous updates.",{"_338":1007,"_340":1008,"_342":412,"_344":501,"_346":1009},"Ideal for Casual Play",0.1475242919419287,"The game is frequently recommended for its ability to fill short periods of boredom and serve as a casual time-killer. It's seen as a good option for quick play sessions.",{"_338":1011,"_340":1012,"_342":442,"_344":437,"_346":1013},"Strong Positive Recommendation",0.14654475372464554,"Many reviewers highly recommend the game, expressing overall positive sentiment and suggesting it's a \"must-play\" or \"worth trying.\" This is supported by high numerical ratings.",{"_338":1015,"_340":1016,"_342":351,"_344":173,"_346":1017},"Adjust Difficulty Balance",0.05733873358627004,"Reviewers consistently suggest that the game's difficulty levels need adjustment to provide a more balanced and enjoyable experience. This is a specific area for improvement.",{"_338":1019,"_340":1020,"_342":351,"_344":166,"_346":1021},"Localization Required",0.025154005736165424,"There is a clear request for the game to be translated into other languages, indicating a barrier for non-native speakers and a desire for broader accessibility.",{"_338":1023,"_340":1024,"_342":1025,"_344":177,"_346":1026},"Conflicting Playability Feedback",0.023098911863086734,0.01,"Reviews in this cluster are highly contradictory, ranging from \"unplayable\" to \"worth playing,\" often using emotional language without specific details. This indicates inconsistent or unsubstantiated feedback.",{"_338":1028,"_340":1029,"_342":395,"_344":166,"_346":1030},"Prefer Official PVZ",0.02171645984981349,"Some players suggest that the official Plants vs. Zombies game is a preferable alternative, implying this game falls short in comparison.",[1032,1036,1040,1044,1047,1050,1053,1057],{"_338":1033,"_340":1034,"_342":343,"_344":437,"_346":1035},"Desire for Future Updates",0.16438544593468551,"Players frequently express a strong desire for continued game updates, including new characters (e.g., Xianzhou, Stellaron Hunters), tutorials, and general improvements, indicating engagement and hope for the game's longevity.",{"_338":1037,"_340":1038,"_342":379,"_344":193,"_346":1039},"Free Fan-Made Game",0.11236693334505839,"Many reviews highlight that the game is a free, fan-made creation, often implying that its completeness is acceptable given this context. This characteristic is a significant positive for players.",{"_338":1041,"_340":1042,"_342":166,"_344":185,"_346":1043},"Specific Feature Suggestions",0.0990056469594499,"Reviewers provided concrete suggestions for quality-of-life improvements and new mechanics, such as a time stop button, custom hotkeys, a more noticeable mouse cursor, and a save feature for roguelike mode. These are highly actionable.",{"_338":1045,"_340":970,"_342":368,"_344":137,"_346":1046},"Request English Translation","A specific request was made for an English translation, even if it's an automatic one, suggesting a desire for broader accessibility.",{"_338":1048,"_340":994,"_342":395,"_344":137,"_346":1049},"Great for Passing Time","The game is noted as being very suitable for playing during fragmented periods, indicating it's a good casual experience.",{"_338":1051,"_340":1020,"_342":351,"_344":166,"_346":1052},"Invincible Shield Bug","A specific bug was reported where exiting and re-entering the game can remove an invincible shield from \"developer\" side characters in endless mode, which is critical for game balance.",{"_338":1054,"_340":1055,"_342":368,"_344":166,"_346":1056},"Sun Generation Exploit",0.024797120912822903,"A reviewer noted that pressing the spacebar in 'I am a Zombie' mode adds 100 sun, which could be an unintended exploit or a hidden 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The Story

The stupid elves have captured you, the most powerful necromancer in the kingdom, and locked you in a tower! Thankfully, you've managed to smuggle in your Necronomicon, and have hatched a plan to escape by summoning your armies back from the dead.

Gameplay

Assess the enemy's defenses in planning mode with the threat heatmap layer to choose a safe path for your snake ...

... and your minions will follow it!

Features

Assemble a team of minions and utilize their diverse abilities to navigate and escape intricate mazes
Customize and upgrade your minions with a variety of upgrades and abilities to enhance their performance
Combine minions to create more formidable versions and discover powerful combinations of abilities
Collect powerful relics to further enhance your runs and make each playthrough unique
Uncover hidden secrets, including new minions and relics, as you progress through the game
Experience a different challenge each time with procedurally generated mazes
Earn accomplishments and showcase your skills with Steam Achievements
Save your progress and pick up where you left off with Steam Cloud Saves

Manage your minions to build the perfect wave!

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Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated Graphics
Storage: 200 MB available space

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Gem variety is limited, and spell synergies require a developed team, but spells become irrelevant once the team is strong.",{"_338":1420,"_340":1421,"_342":526,"_344":177,"_346":1422},"Feels incomplete",0.05437105912383685,"Several reviewers felt that the game felt incomplete, even after playing for a few hours. This may be due to a lack of content or polish.",[1424,1428,1432,1436,1440,1443,1447,1451,1454,1457,1461,1465],{"_338":1425,"_340":1426,"_342":412,"_344":930,"_346":1427},"Strategic route planning is key",0.2746439199135044,"The core gameplay revolves around strategic route planning through levels to collect keys, gold, and items while avoiding enemy towers. Players must balance risk and reward, optimizing paths to progress and escape the tower. 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Understanding unit cohesion and strategic sacrifices are viable tactics.",{"_338":1437,"_340":1438,"_342":442,"_344":193,"_346":1439},"Repeated playthroughs with unlocks",0.1087421182476737,"The game is designed around repeated playthroughs, with defeated monsters reviving in the next wave. Losing all hearts results in a game over, unlocking new items for future runs. This encourages strategic use of monsters and resource collection.",{"_338":1441,"_340":1417,"_342":462,"_344":177,"_346":1442},"Roguelite and deckbuilding elements","The game incorporates roguelite elements reminiscent of Hades and deckbuilding mechanics similar to Slay the Spire. However, the gameplay mechanics are quite different from Slay the Spire, despite similarities in the underlying mechanisms.",{"_338":1444,"_340":1445,"_342":395,"_344":173,"_346":1446},"Monsters scavenge for resources",0.04978814295961708,"Monsters are the primary means of acquiring resources, with each limited to carrying one item. Calculating monster mortality rates and available item quantities is a key element of gameplay.",{"_338":1448,"_340":1449,"_342":395,"_344":137,"_346":1450},"Difficulty increases over time",0.036733091752575386,"Floors become progressively harder, and enemies gain experience from killing monsters. This increasing difficulty can lead to stages becoming impossible to clear if keys are not obtained quickly enough.",{"_338":1452,"_340":1449,"_342":395,"_344":137,"_346":1453},"Gems and skills are race-dependent","Effective use of gems is race-dependent, with different races benefiting from different gem combinations. Different units also have unique skills that are important for higher difficulties.",{"_338":1455,"_340":1449,"_342":395,"_344":137,"_346":1456},"Prioritize passive skills and relics","Prioritize purchasing passive skills as they are more useful than gold, monster cards, or gem cards. Also, prioritize the acquisition of relics early on to improve money farming and purchasing efficiency.",{"_338":1458,"_340":1459,"_342":462,"_344":137,"_346":1460},"Clans offer unique gameplay",0.034740013297741935,"The game features four clans, each with different gimmicks, offering varied gameplay experiences. Two clans are available at the start, with the other two unlockable: the Enchanted, the Damned, the Undead, and the Corrupted.",{"_338":1462,"_340":1463,"_342":526,"_344":166,"_346":1464},"Horde versus elite strategy",0.01922307230337987,"Players can choose between a horde strategy or an elite strategy, offering different approaches to gameplay.",{"_338":1466,"_340":1463,"_342":526,"_344":166,"_346":1467},"Remove gems before synthesizing","When synthesizing monsters, remember to remove equipment gems from the monsters first, otherwise they will be lost after synthesis.",[1469,1473],{"_338":1470,"_340":1471,"_342":379,"_344":177,"_346":1472},"Runs well on Steam Deck/Linux",0.06719887296240536,"The game is reported to run well on both Steam Deck and Linux, indicating good cross-platform compatibility. Specifically, one user reports a smooth 60 FPS experience on Steam Deck at 1280x720 resolution.",{"_338":1474,"_340":1475,"_342":395,"_344":166,"_346":1476},"Performance issues on low-end hardware",0.02184162703410521,"One reviewer experienced performance issues on a lower-end laptop, with the game becoming unplayable during intense action sequences with many enemies. This suggests that the game's performance may be highly dependent on hardware capabilities.",[1478,1483,1487,1491,1495,1499,1502],{"_338":1479,"_340":1480,"_342":374,"_344":1481,"_346":1482},"Good value for the price",0.3987904682564676,42,"Many reviewers find the game to be a good value for its price, often describing it as 'worth it' or even a 'steal'. They recommend it, especially to fans of the genre or those seeking a challenging but fun experience. Some suggest it's a safe purchase, unlikely to disappoint.",{"_338":1484,"_340":1485,"_342":442,"_344":1404,"_346":1486},"Lacks depth and content",0.12855243234746067,"Some reviewers feel the game lacks depth, content, and replayability, making it feel more like an early access title. They express a desire for more content, such as additional races, enemies, and difficulty levels, and suggest waiting for updates before purchasing.",{"_338":1488,"_340":1489,"_342":385,"_344":197,"_346":1490},"Innovative reverse tower defense concept",0.12118607146430391,"The game's unique 'reverse tower defense' concept is praised as innovative and well-executed. Reviewers recommend it to those seeking a different experience within the tower defense or roguelike genres, highlighting its blend of stress and fun.",{"_338":1492,"_340":1493,"_342":578,"_344":185,"_346":1494},"Casual, small-scale, easy to learn",0.070411067018861,"The game is described as a small-scale, casual title with an easy-to-learn gameplay loop. Replayability is subjective and depends on individual preferences for roguelikes. It's considered suitable for short play sessions in between other activities, similar to 'Goblin Pinball'.",{"_338":1496,"_340":1497,"_342":531,"_344":137,"_346":1498},"Developers praised for innovation",0.024564898981344157,"The reviewer praises the developers for their innovation, comparing it to the creativity of \"Before Your Eyes.\"",{"_338":1500,"_340":1463,"_342":526,"_344":166,"_346":1501},"Anticipation for future updates","Several reviewers are looking forward to future updates, patches, and additions to the game. This indicates a positive outlook on the game's potential and the developers' commitment to improving the player experience.",{"_338":1503,"_340":1504,"_342":531,"_344":166,"_346":1505},"Better as part of a bundle",0.014606376323968783,"One reviewer expressed hope that the game was acquired in a bundle rather than purchased separately. This suggests that the reviewer may not have found the game to be worth the full price on its own.",[1507,1510,1514,1518,1521,1524,1527,1530,1534],{"_338":1508,"_340":1459,"_342":462,"_344":137,"_346":1509},"Necromancer escapes prison tower","The game follows a captured necromancer's attempt to escape a prison tower after being captured by elves. This sets the stage for the gameplay and narrative.",{"_338":1511,"_340":1512,"_342":379,"_344":166,"_346":1513},"Tower offense, not defense",0.023758389379905084,"The game is tagged as tower defense, but it is actually a tower offense game. Players navigate through enemy tower attacks to reach the exit.",{"_338":1515,"_340":1516,"_342":442,"_344":166,"_346":1517},"Simple to learn, hard master",0.02286021435539109,"The game is easy to pick up but difficult to master. This suggests a shallow learning curve with a high skill ceiling.",{"_338":1519,"_340":1475,"_342":395,"_344":166,"_346":1520},"Heavily mechanics-driven gameplay","The game is heavily driven by its mechanics, suggesting that gameplay is focused on strategic execution and understanding of systems.",{"_338":1522,"_340":1475,"_342":395,"_344":166,"_346":1523},"Strategies for rare achievements","The review provides strategies for obtaining rare achievements. This indicates a focus on completionism and mastering the game's challenges.",{"_338":1525,"_340":1463,"_342":526,"_344":166,"_346":1526},"Four starting races available","The game offers four starting races, providing players with initial choices that may affect gameplay and strategy.",{"_338":1528,"_340":1463,"_342":526,"_344":166,"_346":1529},"Pixel graphics, catchy music","The game features pixel graphics and catchy background music. These elements contribute to the game's overall aesthetic and atmosphere.",{"_338":1531,"_340":1532,"_342":560,"_344":166,"_346":1533},"Made for 'Backwards' game jam",0.017370006648870968,"The game was created for a game jam with the theme \"Everything is Backwards.\" This context may explain unusual or unconventional gameplay elements.",{"_338":1535,"_340":1504,"_342":531,"_344":166,"_346":1536},"Characters can be renamed","Players can rename their characters, allowing for customization and personalization of their in-game experience.",{"_666":1538,"_674":1542,"_684":1547},{"_668":1539,"_670":1540,"_672":1541},5508,4581,927,[683,40,1128,1543,1127,1544,1545,1546],"Minion Management","Procedural Generation","Puzzle Solving","Character Customization",[1548,1552,1556,1560,1563,1567,1570,1574,1577,1580,1583,1586,1590,1593,1597,1600],{"_338":1549,"_342":1550,"_346":1551},"More strategic depth and viable build options",0.47,"Players desire more strategic depth and a wider array of viable build options to prevent gameplay from feeling repetitive and shallow.",{"_338":1553,"_342":1554,"_346":1555},"More map variety",0.44,"The current map variety is limited, leading to repetitive gameplay and a monotonous experience across runs.",{"_338":1557,"_342":1558,"_346":1559},"More rewarding permanent upgrades",0.22,"The progression system feels unrewarding due to limited and unimpactful permanent upgrades.",{"_338":1561,"_342":1558,"_346":1562},"More impactful new unit unlocks","Unlocking new units has minimal impact on gameplay, making the progression feel less meaningful.",{"_338":1564,"_342":1565,"_346":1566},"Reduced reliance on RNG for key placement and map layouts",0.23,"Excessive reliance on RNG for key placement and map layouts leads to inconsistent difficulty and can make runs feel unwinnable.",{"_338":1568,"_342":716,"_346":1569},"Clearer tutorials and explanations of game mechanics","The game lacks clear tutorials and explanations of its mechanics, leading to initial confusion and frustration for new players.",{"_338":1571,"_342":1572,"_346":1573},"Improved graphics and visual variety",0.12,"The graphics are considered uninspired, and players desire more visual variety.",{"_338":1575,"_342":1572,"_346":1576},"Improved sound design and soundtrack variety","The sound effects are repetitive, and the soundtrack is limited, detracting from the immersive experience.",{"_338":1578,"_342":1572,"_346":1579},"Improved readability of enemy information","Information about enemies is difficult to read, hindering strategic planning.",{"_338":1581,"_342":1554,"_346":1582},"More enemy variety","Players desire more variety in enemy types to combat repetitive encounters.",{"_338":1584,"_342":1572,"_346":1585},"More tower variety","Players desire more variety in tower types to enhance strategic planning and combat repetitiveness.",{"_338":1587,"_342":1588,"_346":1589},"More playable races",0.13,"Players express a desire for additional playable races to increase content and replayability.",{"_338":1591,"_342":1588,"_346":1592},"More difficulty levels","The game's difficulty curve is unbalanced, and players desire more difficulty levels to support a wider range of player skill.",{"_338":1594,"_342":1595,"_346":1596},"More gem variety",0.06,"The variety of gems is limited, impacting strategic options for builds.",{"_338":1598,"_342":1595,"_346":1599},"Improved gem and spell strategies and synergies","Gem and spell strategies are considered weak and limited, with spells becoming irrelevant once a team is strong.",{"_338":1601,"_342":1558,"_346":1602},"Option to disable forced permadeath in Endless Mode","The forced permadeath in endless mode is frustrating for some players, who desire an option to disable it.",[1604,1605,1606,1607,1608,1609],"Innovative reverse tower defense gameplay.","Deep unit customization and synergies.","Balanced, engaging, and accessible gameplay.","Strategic route planning is key.","Repetitive gameplay and level 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