A nomad wanders the far reaches of an overgrown megastructure, a world built for a forgotten purpose in which countless civilizations have lived entombed for ages.

But when the mech they use to traverse it's vast distances breaks, they remain stranded in it's hostile wilds beneath a concrete sky.

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Travel through an overgrown megastructure, and discover what lies beyond it. Metal Garden is a short, atmospheric singleplayer FPS game that can be finished in a single sitting (one to three hours).

Explore architectual relics of eras near and long gone, meet mysterious and powerful factions that have emerged inside the megastructure, and fight your way through varied encounters in this tight and compact FPS campaign.

FEATURES:

A short, tightly designed shooter campaign.
Unique setting filled with massive industrial structures taken over by nature.
Atmospheric visuals inspired by mid-00s games.
Responsive movement and combat.
A sci-fi mystery story revealed through exploration of the game's spaces.
An injury system that asks you to manage not only your health, but also your individual body parts.
Multiple modifiers to change up your playthrough, from health system modifiers to enemy and item randomizers.

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Processor: Intel Pentium G4560 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (or equivalent)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD RX 560 (or equivalent)
DirectX: Version 11
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Its lore is subtly delivered, often through environmental storytelling, allowing players to piece together mysteries and speculate about its ancient, dystopian history, a concept that strongly resonates with fans of similar sci-fi works.",{"_310":331,"_312":332,"_313":333,"_314":334,"_316":335},"Exceptional Scale & Level Design",0.7550352724217818,0.9,559,"Players are consistently awed by the game's sense of scale, which is masterfully conveyed through its expansive and intricately designed environments. The level design is praised for being clever, non-linear, and encouraging exploration, making players feel small within the immense megastructure while providing memorable vistas.",{"_310":337,"_312":338,"_313":321,"_314":339,"_316":340},"Engaging & Fluid Core Gameplay",0.7004216510702749,526,"Despite often being described as simple, the game's core loop of combat, platforming, and exploration is consistently fun and satisfying. 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Players found the shooting lacked impact, weapons felt weak, and overall combat was not engaging, contributing to a sense of the game being unfinished or rudimentary.",{"_310":367,"_312":368,"_313":356,"_314":369,"_316":370},"Poor Enemy AI & Variety",0.21539733323419724,107,"Feedback indicates a significant lack of enemy variety, often limited to just a few types, and universally simple AI. Enemies are criticized for stiff animations, predictable behavior (like rushing or shooting through walls), and generally not posing a meaningful challenge.",{"_310":372,"_312":373,"_313":321,"_314":374,"_316":375},"Outdated Visuals & Lack Polish",0.18166016053912554,87,"Players frequently noted the graphics as being poor, comparable to older console generations (PS1/PS2-tier), and the overall aesthetic as bland or overly grey. Animations were often described as stiff or simple, with visual glitches and a general lack of polish, making the game feel rough around the edges.",{"_310":377,"_312":378,"_313":350,"_314":379,"_316":380},"Unsatisfying & Abrupt Ending",0.08875100930820784,35,"The game's ending was a common point of disappointment, described as abrupt, confusing, and anticlimactic. Players felt the narrative either ended too quickly or relied on an unsatisfying exposition dump, failing to provide a clear resolution or visual payoff for the story.",{"_310":382,"_312":383,"_313":384,"_314":385,"_316":386},"Tedious Movement & Platforming",0.07954215756818968,0.65,31,"Movement mechanics were criticized for being slow and floaty, making exploration tedious. Platforming sections were often seen as annoying, featuring obtuse jumping puzzles and finnicky controls, with a lack of interesting movement mechanics.",{"_310":388,"_312":389,"_313":390,"_314":391,"_316":392},"Underutilized Megastructure Setting",0.05284496693859011,0.55,19,"The game's unique megastructure setting was felt to be largely underutilized throughout much of the experience. Players desired more visual grandeur, environmental threats, and narrative engagement with the setting, feeling that many areas resembled generic, claustrophobic environments rather than a truly massive structure.",{"_310":394,"_312":395,"_313":396,"_314":397,"_316":398},"Poor Checkpoint/Save System",0.03584512373707383,0.6,11,"Players experienced frustration with the game's checkpoint and save system, citing inconveniently long gaps between checkpoints (especially before boss fights) and issues leading to lost progress or keys, making certain sections tedious to replay.",{"_310":400,"_312":401,"_313":350,"_314":402,"_316":403},"Low Difficulty & Challenge",0.03468344814349507,10,"Many players found the game to be excessively easy, even on higher difficulty settings. 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Players appreciate the atmospheric environment and the sense of scale, with hidden areas and branching paths encouraging thorough exploration to discover lore and objectives.",{"_310":416,"_312":417,"_313":396,"_314":418,"_316":419},"Replay value through modifiers",0.1263352600853351,59,"The game offers built-in modifiers, sometimes referred to as 'skulls,' that allow players to customize the experience, adjust difficulty, randomize items, or introduce resource scarcity. This enhances replayability and offers challenge runs.",{"_310":421,"_312":422,"_313":396,"_314":110,"_316":423},"Key platforming elements",0.06028407210966243,"The game incorporates significant platforming challenges, often involving light puzzles and requiring precise movement. 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Players express a strong wish for expanded lore, new environments, and a longer experience, indicating satisfaction with the core game.",{"_310":469,"_312":470,"_313":321,"_314":471,"_316":472},"Appeals to Specific Aesthetic/Genre",0.1832239570612616,88,"The game is highly recommended for fans of brutalist architecture, megastructures, dystopian sci-fi, and atmospheric exploration. It particularly resonates with enthusiasts of the \"Blame!\" manga and classic FPS games like Half-Life and Halo.",{"_310":474,"_312":475,"_313":476,"_314":173,"_316":477},"Optimal Playthrough Suggestions",0.021475911278424867,0.3,"Players suggest various ways to experience the game for the first time, including taking time to explore, playing through in one sitting with headphones, or even starting on a higher difficulty. 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More secrets and optional jumping puzzles were also requested.",{"_310":491,"_312":492,"_313":384,"_314":493,"_316":494},"Experience prioritized over mechanics",0.1649819703081531,82,"Many players indicated that the game's captivating atmosphere, unique world-building, and environmental exploration were more impactful and enjoyable than its core shooter mechanics. Some even suggested they would prefer a walking simulator focused solely on the structures and vibes.",{"_310":496,"_312":497,"_313":498,"_314":157,"_316":499},"Noted solo development",0.0122237285294118,0.4,"Many reviewers were impressed by the fact that the game was developed by a single individual. 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Players appreciated the intriguing narrative and appealing art style, finding the overall experience to be a blast, especially for its price.",{"_310":513,"_312":514,"_313":514,"_314":515,"_316":516},"Excitement",0.07162842753217684,128,"Excitement was driven by anticipation for future content, such as sequels or the developer's next projects, fueled by the game's high quality and captivating atmosphere. Players also expressed eagerness to explore the intricate environments and engage with the compelling combat dynamics.",{"_310":518,"_312":519,"_313":519,"_314":520,"_316":521},"Appreciation",0.06267487409065473,112,"Players appreciated the game's unique brutalist aesthetic, effective atmosphere, and strong value for its price. The focused design, thoughtful world-building, and the developer's clear vision and effort were consistently recognized.",{"_310":523,"_312":524,"_313":524,"_314":525,"_316":526},"Disappointment",0.05875769445998881,105,"Disappointment largely centered on the game's short length and perceived lack of content. Players also cited weak combat mechanics, including poor gunplay, limited enemy variety, and unsatisfactory AI, alongside technical issues like save system limitations and a lackluster ending.",{"_310":528,"_312":529,"_313":529,"_314":530,"_316":531},"Desire",0.05484051482932289,98,"Players expressed a strong desire for more content, including longer gameplay, DLC, or a sequel, due to the game's intriguing world and engaging experience. There was also a wish for deeper lore, expanded mechanics, and more exploration opportunities within the universe.",{"_310":533,"_312":529,"_313":529,"_314":530,"_316":534},"Admiration","Admiration was frequently expressed for the game's exceptional art direction, stunning atmosphere, and masterfully crafted world-building, especially for an indie title. The impressive level design, successful execution of its unique vision, and the developer's talent were highly lauded.",{"_310":536,"_312":537,"_313":537,"_314":538,"_316":539},"Awe",0.045327364297705654,81,"Awe was primarily evoked by the incomprehensible scale of the megastructure environments and the unique, profound atmosphere they created. Players were deeply moved by the visual impact, sense of mystery, and the feeling of smallness within a vast, desolate world.",{"_310":541,"_312":542,"_313":542,"_314":543,"_316":544},"Frustration",0.03413542249580302,61,"Frustration arose from clunky or unsatisfying combat mechanics, including poor enemy AI, weak weapon feedback, and limited variety. The restrictive save/checkpoint system, difficult platforming, and occasional bugs also contributed to player annoyance.",{"_310":546,"_312":547,"_313":547,"_314":548,"_316":549},"Joy",0.03077783995523223,55,"Joy was experienced through the game's fun and satisfying gameplay, its amazing atmosphere, and successful world-building. Players loved the immersive experience, often finding it an absolute treat that delivered on all levels.",{"_310":551,"_312":552,"_313":552,"_314":553,"_316":554},"Hope",0.01846670397313934,33,"Hope centered on the potential for future content, sequels, and continued development of the game's universe. Players wished for improvements to existing mechanics and expressed support for the developer's future projects.",{"_310":556,"_312":557,"_313":557,"_314":558,"_316":559},"Anticipation",0.016787912702853944,30,"Anticipation was driven by eagerness for the developer's future projects and potential sequels, often combined with a desire for more content or expansions within the existing game world. Players also looked forward to replaying the game for additional challenges or to discover hidden secrets.",{"_310":561,"_312":562,"_313":562,"_314":563,"_316":564},"Enthusiasm",0.01566871852266368,28,"Enthusiasm was characterized by strong recommendations, high praise for the game's quality, and its affordable price. Players were highly impacted by the atmospheric experience, engaging story, and successful execution of the core concept.",{"_310":566,"_312":567,"_313":567,"_314":568,"_316":569},"Nostalgia",0.014549524342473419,26,"Nostalgia was a common feeling, as the game reminded players of classic FPS titles like Halo and Half-Life, as well as games from the PSX, PS2, and early 2000s eras. The game's aesthetic and gameplay successfully evoked a treasured old-school vibe.",{"_310":571,"_312":572,"_313":572,"_314":110,"_316":573},"Curiosity",0.012311135982092894,"Curiosity was sparked by the game's intriguing lore, mysterious atmosphere, and the questions it left unanswered. Players desired to learn more about the world, uncover its secrets, and explore every detail of the setting.",{"_310":575,"_312":576,"_313":576,"_314":128,"_316":577},"Wonder",0.010072747621712367,"Wonder was evoked by the game's surreal visuals, immense sense of scale, and unique, uncanny atmosphere. Exploring the vast, dream-like megastructures and uncovering their mysteries left players with a profound sense of awe and discovery.",{"_310":579,"_312":576,"_313":576,"_314":128,"_316":580},"Love","Players expressed deep love for the game's setting, unique brutalist aesthetics, and immersive atmosphere. The compelling world-building, engaging exploration, and overall experience contributed to a strong emotional connection.",{"_310":582,"_312":583,"_313":583,"_314":584,"_316":585},"Interest",0.009513150531617236,17,"Interest was generated by the game's intriguing premise, unique mechanics like the health system, and atmospheric world-building. The mysterious narrative and sci-fi inspirations compelled players to delve deeper and learn more.",{"_310":587,"_312":588,"_313":588,"_314":437,"_316":589},"Surprise",0.008953553441522105,"Surprise often came from the game exceeding players' expectations in terms of quality, sound design, and visual execution for its price point. 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Emergent Storytelling

Ruinarch is a simulation sandbox game where you use all the infernal tools at your disposal to manifest conflicts and toy with people's lives in procedurally generated fantasy worlds. Flipping the table on story generator games like Rimworld and Dwarf Fortress, you are now the one weaving tales full of drama and dark comedy!

Multiple Playstyles

There are many ways to be evil. Choose from three overlord Archetypes - each one provides you with a different playstyle. Do you want to focus on sheer destruction or are you into a more subtle puppetmaster approach?

Mix your own Cocktail of Evil Spells

What happens when you hurl a meteor at a poisonous puddle? Poisonous meteor explosions, that's what! And that's just one of the many nefarious ways that you can combine elemental interactions to create your personalized cocktail of destruction!

Turn villagers against each other

Simply destroying the world with ice and fire is for amateurs. The real fun begins when you meddle with villagers to create a custom made demonic soap opera! Afflict the local hero with Lycanthropy and watch as his childhood friends turn on him when the full moon rises. Afflict a previously loving husband with Unfaithfulness and then watch the fireworks once you tell his wife of his infidelity.

Spawn monsters to kidnap and harass villagers

Snatch or seize a roaming monster and then breed it to have very specific functions in your Kennel.Then unleash monster parties to snatch Villagers or raid Villages!

Spread some Gossip

Your Beholder Structure allows you to spawn Eyes all over the world to gather information. You've seen a Knight steal a Shaman's Potion? Store it as an Intel and then tell the Shaman about it!

Create a customized Plague

Build a Biolab to afflict Villagers with Plague and summon Plagued Rats. Upgrade your plague to instill it with various nasty symptoms and improve its virulence. You can even make Plagued victims explode when they die!

Infiltrate the Village secret Cultists

Captured villagers can be taken to your prison and brainwashed into cultists! Cultists will secretly worship you and aid your return into the world.

Start a Zombie Apocalypse

Make the Plagued dead rise as zombies. Other villagers that they attack may also contract the virus. Soon, the entire village will be filled with nothing but shambling zombies.

Unleash the Creatures of the Night

OS *: Windows 7 or later
Processor: 2GHz or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 1280x768 minimum resolution, post-2012 integrated graphics
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 10 compatible

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Squeaky Wheel's Next Release

About the Game

Emergent Storytelling

Multiple Playstyles

Mix your own Cocktail of Evil Spells

Turn villagers against each other

Spawn monsters to kidnap and harass villagers

Snatch or seize a roaming monster and then breed it to have very specific functions in your Kennel.Then unleash monster parties to snatch Villagers or raid Villages!

Spread some Gossip

Your Beholder Structure allows you to spawn Eyes all over the world to gather information. You've seen a Knight steal a Shaman's Potion? Store it as an Intel and then tell the Shaman about it!

Create a customized Plague

Infiltrate the Village secret Cultists

Captured villagers can be taken to your prison and brainwashed into cultists! Cultists will secretly worship you and aid your return into the world.

Start a Zombie Apocalypse

Make the Plagued dead rise as zombies. Other villagers that they attack may also contract the virus. Soon, the entire village will be filled with nothing but shambling zombies.

Unleash the Creatures of the Night

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This suggests a potential need for rebalancing to provide a more challenging experience.",[966,971,976,981,985,989,993,997],{"_310":967,"_312":968,"_313":327,"_314":969,"_316":970},"Unfinished, shallow, and abandoned",0.9872585449014338,202,"Players consistently report that the game feels unfinished, lacks content, and offers shallow, repetitive gameplay. Many believe it was released prematurely and subsequently abandoned by developers, leading to a poor value proposition for its price.",{"_310":972,"_312":973,"_313":356,"_314":974,"_316":975},"Villager AI is simplistic",0.2796659927700735,39,"The AI of villagers is criticized for being robotic, lacking meaningful interaction, and often leading to self-destructive behavior. 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This leads to repetitive gameplay loops and a lack of strategic variety.",{"_310":982,"_312":983,"_313":350,"_314":402,"_316":984},"Poor and confusing UI",0.09599773425626575,"The user interface is frequently described as unclear, cumbersome, and visually unpolished, making it difficult for players to navigate and understand important game mechanics.",{"_310":986,"_312":987,"_313":396,"_314":161,"_316":988},"Numerous and persistent bugs",0.0464589380985599,"Players report a significant number of bugs, which can accumulate over longer play sessions, negatively impacting the overall game experience.",{"_310":990,"_312":991,"_313":390,"_314":161,"_316":992},"Lacks evil mastermind feel",0.04545923664926488,"The game fails to deliver on the promise of being an 'evil mastermind' simulator, instead feeling more like a simple 'torture sandbox' without the strategic depth or grand scale expected.",{"_310":994,"_312":995,"_313":498,"_314":161,"_316":996},"Cramped and confusing map",0.04198038955144448,"The map size is often too cramped, especially with player-generated buildings, making it difficult to manage and track macro-level events and factions.",{"_310":998,"_312":999,"_313":476,"_314":161,"_316":1000},"Inconsistent AI-generated art",0.039067154503573245,"The use of AI-generated character images is criticized for lacking artistic cohesion and replacing original artwork, detracting from the game's visual style.",[1002,1007,1011,1015,1019,1023,1027,1031,1035,1039],{"_310":1003,"_312":1004,"_313":327,"_314":1005,"_316":1006},"Deep Villager Manipulation",0.27641949377638386,37,"Players highly value the deep and sophisticated villager interaction system. The ability to manipulate individual personalities, relationships, and secrets to sow discord and chaos is a core appeal, allowing for creative and indirect methods of destruction.",{"_310":1008,"_312":1009,"_313":333,"_314":553,"_316":1010},"Cults & Affliction Mechanics",0.2502836934058265,"A significant aspect of the game involves establishing and growing cults, as well as spreading various afflictions like vampirism, lycanthropy, and zombification. This allows players to convert villagers into minions or transform them into monstrous entities.",{"_310":1012,"_312":1013,"_313":356,"_314":868,"_316":1014},"Villager Extermination Focus",0.12268704846375111,"The primary objective often revolves around destroying or subverting all villagers, using a variety of destructive tools and powers. This includes direct attacks, plagues, and environmental hazards to achieve the goal of total annihilation.",{"_310":1016,"_312":1017,"_313":350,"_314":185,"_316":1018},"Threat Level & Retaliation",0.08870393070635446,"The game features a 'threat level' system that increases with player actions, leading to retaliation from villagers or external forces. This mechanic adds a strategic layer, requiring players to manage their visibility and impact to avoid overwhelming opposition.",{"_310":1020,"_312":1021,"_313":384,"_314":177,"_316":1022},"Monster & Demon Deployment",0.07971357784197666,"Players can deploy and manage various monsters and demons to carry out their will, including stealing villagers, attacking settlements, and causing general mayhem. Recent updates have improved the ability to field larger groups of these minions.",{"_310":1024,"_312":1025,"_313":396,"_314":173,"_316":1026},"Emergent Character Stories",0.0706883452794552,"The game allows for emergent narratives and unique character arcs, as demonstrated by the example of Uther. Players can influence individual villagers' fates, leading to interesting and often chaotic outcomes.",{"_310":1028,"_312":1029,"_313":476,"_314":177,"_316":1030},"Limited Building Options",0.0657028603524355,"The game features a limited number of building types and restricts construction to a hexagonal grid. Some players find the available building combinations restrictive, impacting strategic choices.",{"_310":1032,"_312":1033,"_313":635,"_314":165,"_316":1034},"Short Game Length",0.0524754869393056,"The game's objectives can typically be completed within a few hours of gameplay, suggesting a relatively short campaign length. While some players appreciate this, others might find the content limited after a few playthroughs.",{"_310":1036,"_312":1037,"_313":639,"_314":161,"_316":1038},"Portal Progression System",0.043234913543243506,"A core progression mechanic involves upgrading a 'Portal' to unlock new powers and buildings. Losing the portal results in a game over, making it a central strategic element.",{"_310":1040,"_312":1041,"_313":646,"_314":161,"_316":1042},"Overlord Archetype Variety",0.04060209822319169,"The game offers different 'overlord' archetypes with unique skillsets. However, some feedback suggests that these archetypes might not be well-conceptualized or thematic, potentially limiting strategic diversity.",[1044,1048,1052],{"_310":1045,"_312":1046,"_313":356,"_314":157,"_316":1047},"Stable performance, few bugs",0.04084906735416026,"Players report minimal technical issues, with very few crashes or significant bugs encountered during gameplay. This suggests a generally stable game experience.",{"_310":1049,"_312":1050,"_313":344,"_314":150,"_316":1051},"Charming graphics",0.017368079115628418,"The game's visual style is frequently praised for being aesthetically pleasing and comfortable to look at for extended periods.",{"_310":1053,"_312":1054,"_313":396,"_314":150,"_316":1055},"Low system requirements",0.016425715088108875,"The game is noted for its low system requirements, allowing it to run smoothly even on older or less powerful computers.",[1057,1061,1065,1069,1073,1077,1081,1085],{"_310":1058,"_312":1059,"_313":333,"_314":974,"_316":1060},"Wait for sale/updates",0.2836909982848486,"Many players do not recommend buying the game at full price in its current state, suggesting it's better to wait for a sale (around $5-$15) or for further development. Expectations should be managed as the game is not yet complete.",{"_310":1062,"_312":1063,"_313":321,"_314":402,"_316":1064},"Appeals to villainous playstyle",0.09925650290240803,"The game is highly recommended for players who enjoy being a villain, creating misfortune, or fulfilling sadistic fantasies. It appeals to those who like the concept of an 'evil godsim' or 'anti-colony' game.",{"_310":1066,"_312":1067,"_313":344,"_314":177,"_316":1068},"Limited content/playtime",0.08261697303294194,"The game offers limited content, providing about 10-20 hours of gameplay. While some find it fun for a short period, others hope for more long-term content and a longer format in the future.",{"_310":1070,"_312":1071,"_313":635,"_314":173,"_316":1072},"Casual/experimental gameplay",0.06753866999010905,"The game is recommended for casual players looking to kill time, experiment, or set their own objectives. Players should be comfortable with a less-than-optimal experience.",{"_310":1074,"_312":1075,"_313":396,"_314":169,"_316":1076},"Unique and enjoyable experience",0.06297058432716672,"Despite some criticisms, a segment of players found the game to be fantastic, unique, and highly enjoyable, with some even calling it their favorite.",{"_310":1078,"_312":1079,"_313":498,"_314":165,"_316":1080},"Support Early Access development",0.04962825145120402,"Some players recommend buying the game now to support indie developers, especially as an Early Access title before a potential price increase. There's hope for its future if the developers stick to their vision.",{"_310":1082,"_312":1083,"_313":476,"_314":107,"_316":1084},"Consider alternative games",0.02322946904927995,"Some reviewers suggest looking into or playing other games like 'Dungeon Keeper' or 'Rimworld' as alternatives, implying they might offer a more complete or preferred experience.",{"_310":1086,"_312":1087,"_313":1088,"_314":150,"_316":1089},"Modding confirmed post-1.0",0.012480844486290917,0.2,"Modding has been confirmed to be available after the 1.0 release, which could significantly extend the game's lifespan and appeal for some players.",[1091,1096,1099,1103,1106,1110,1114,1118],{"_310":1092,"_312":1093,"_313":333,"_314":1094,"_316":1095},"Premature release, Early Access feel",0.13855287584769385,15,"Many players feel the game was released prematurely and is still in an Early Access state, lacking content and polish expected from a full release. This perception is strong despite the game's official release.",{"_310":1097,"_312":1017,"_313":350,"_314":185,"_316":1098},"Potential for future development","Despite current shortcomings, players acknowledge the developers' dedication and the game's potential. There's hope for future improvements, with some noting positive changes since initial reviews and an ambitious roadmap.",{"_310":1100,"_312":1101,"_313":344,"_314":173,"_316":1102},"Unique 'Inverse Rimworld' concept",0.07474382495866037,"The game is frequently compared to 'Rimworld' and 'Dwarf Fortress', often described as an 'inverse Rimworld' where the player acts as the antagonist or random event generator. This comparison highlights its unique premise but also sets high expectations.",{"_310":1104,"_312":1079,"_313":498,"_314":165,"_316":1105},"Mixed localization status","Localization efforts are mixed; Japanese localization is mostly complete, but Chinese localization is planned for later. There were initial issues with Japanese support that have since been resolved.",{"_310":1107,"_312":1108,"_313":1088,"_314":107,"_316":1109},"Inspiration from other games",0.02099019477572224,"Some players express a desire for other developers to revisit the game's core idea or suggest drawing inspiration from similar titles like Norland and Songs of Syx to improve the experience.",{"_310":1111,"_312":1112,"_313":446,"_314":107,"_316":1113},"Marketed as 'story generator'",0.01765057954238208,"The game markets itself as a 'story generator' or 'Daniel simulator', indicating its narrative focus, though narrative implementation is noted as incomplete.",{"_310":1115,"_312":1116,"_313":446,"_314":150,"_316":1117},"Unique appeal for autistic players",0.01049509738786112,"One player found the game to be a 'pleasingly stimmy' experience, particularly as an autistic person, suggesting a unique appeal for certain players.",{"_310":1119,"_312":1120,"_313":451,"_314":150,"_316":1121},"Graphics meet expectations",0.00882528977119104,"The graphics are considered to be on par with what one might expect from a 'School Simulator' type of game.",[1123,1126,1130,1133,1137,1141,1145,1148,1151,1155,1158,1161,1164,1168,1171,1174,1177,1179,1182,1185],{"_310":523,"_312":1124,"_313":1124,"_314":119,"_316":1125},0.32098765432098764,"Players expressed disappointment primarily due to the game's unfulfilled potential, often citing a lack of significant updates, unfinished content, and shallow gameplay mechanics. High price points for the perceived quality and content volume also contributed to this emotion, alongside unfulfilled promises from developers and advertising.",{"_310":541,"_312":1127,"_313":1127,"_314":1128,"_316":1129},0.24691358024691357,60,"Frustration stemmed from the game's unfinished and buggy state, coupled with poor UI/UX design and AI issues. Players also felt frustrated by a lack of control over game elements, restrictive gameplay, and the perception that the game was overpriced for its current, unpolished state.",{"_310":513,"_312":1131,"_313":1131,"_314":568,"_316":1132},0.10699588477366255,"Excitement was generated by the game's unique concept as an 'evil god game' and the emergent storytelling possibilities it offered. Players enjoyed the freedom to cause chaos and destruction, finding the dark humor and creative systems highly engaging.",{"_310":503,"_312":1134,"_313":1134,"_314":1135,"_316":1136},0.09876543209876543,24,"Satisfaction arose from the enjoyable gameplay loop, particularly the unique experience of playing as an evil figure and watching chaos unfold. Players appreciated the emergent stories, the ability to manipulate villagers, and the developers' dedication to the game's vision and bug resolution.",{"_310":551,"_312":1138,"_313":1138,"_314":1139,"_316":1140},0.05761316872427984,14,"Hope was tied to the game's future potential, with players desiring additional content, features like multi-story buildings, and overall improvements from the developers. There was a strong wish for the indirect manipulation mechanics to be further developed and expanded upon.",{"_310":1142,"_312":1143,"_313":1143,"_314":185,"_316":1144},"Boredom",0.037037037037037035,"Boredom was a result of repetitive and unengaging gameplay, a lack of depth, and the game quickly becoming monotonous. Players found the combat and mid-game progression tedious, leading to a loss of interest.",{"_310":1146,"_312":1143,"_313":1143,"_314":185,"_316":1147},"Amusement","Amusement came from the game's chaotic and unexpected emergent gameplay scenarios, particularly the ability to torment good people and create humorous, monstrous situations. The unique and dark humor of the game contributed to this feeling.",{"_310":546,"_312":1149,"_313":1149,"_314":165,"_316":1150},0.0205761316872428,"Joy was experienced through the game's sandbox nature, customization options, and the variety of evil actions available. Players enjoyed the freedom to create chaotic scenarios and successfully become a 'Demon Lord'.",{"_310":1152,"_312":1153,"_313":1153,"_314":161,"_316":1154},"Sadness",0.01646090534979424,"Sadness was primarily caused by the game's abandonment by developers and its unfinished state. Players felt a sense of loss over the unfulfilled potential and the game's current condition.",{"_310":508,"_312":1156,"_313":1156,"_314":107,"_316":1157},0.00823045267489712,"Enjoyment was a general positive feeling derived from the personal experience with the game and its unique gimmick, particularly during initial play sessions.",{"_310":1159,"_312":1156,"_313":1156,"_314":107,"_316":1160},"Neutrality","Neutrality reflected mixed feelings about the game's current state and its gameplay, indicating an ambivalent or undecided stance.",{"_310":1162,"_312":1156,"_313":1156,"_314":107,"_316":1163},"Anger","Anger was expressed due to unacceptable base building mechanics and the desire for features that had been removed from the game.",{"_310":1165,"_312":1166,"_313":1166,"_314":150,"_316":1167},"Resignation",0.00411522633744856,"Resignation stemmed from the realization that the developers had moved on from the game, leading to a sense of acceptance regarding its current state.",{"_310":1169,"_312":1166,"_313":1166,"_314":150,"_316":1170},"Embarrassment","Embarrassment was felt due to the game's juvenile tone and perceived 'cringe' content.",{"_310":1172,"_312":1166,"_313":1166,"_314":150,"_316":1173},"Mild frustration","Mild frustration was caused by the game's low difficulty, which did not provide a sufficient challenge for some players.",{"_310":1175,"_312":1166,"_313":1166,"_314":150,"_316":1176},"Distrust","Distrust arose from the developers' handling of early access and the premature 1.0 release, leading to skepticism about their future actions.",{"_310":556,"_312":1166,"_313":1166,"_314":150,"_316":1178},"Anticipation was specifically generated by the prospect of Chinese localization being added to the game.",{"_310":1180,"_312":1166,"_313":1166,"_314":150,"_316":1181},"Approval","Approval was given for the game's core concept, indicating a positive reception of its foundational idea.",{"_310":1183,"_312":1166,"_313":1166,"_314":150,"_316":1184},"Skepticism","Skepticism was present regarding the game's current state, with some players viewing it more as a tech demo than a fully realized game.",{"_310":1186,"_312":1166,"_313":1166,"_314":150,"_316":1187},"Regret","Regret was felt because the game's promising premise was not fully realized, leading to a sense of missed opportunity.",{"_597":1189,"_607":1195,"_616":1202},{"_601":1190,"_1191":1192,"_1193":1194},6994,"promptTokens",6104,"completionTokens",890,[787,1196,1197,1198,1199,1200,1201,615],"Sandbox Creation","Emergent Storytelling","Cult Management","Strategic Planning","Character Management","Monster Management",[1203,1207,1210,1213,1217,1221,1224,1228,1231,1235,1239,1242,1245,1248],{"_310":1204,"_313":1205,"_316":1206},"More content and longer gameplay",0.99,"Players consistently report the game feels unfinished, lacks content, and offers shallow, repetitive gameplay, leading to a short campaign length. They desire more to do and a longer, more engaging experience.",{"_310":1208,"_313":1205,"_316":1209},"Continued development and updates","Many players believe the game was abandoned prematurely and desire ongoing support and improvements from developers.",{"_310":1211,"_313":1205,"_316":1212},"Deeper and more strategic gameplay mechanics","Gameplay is criticized for being shallow and repetitive, lacking strategic depth, and failing to deliver on the 'evil mastermind' feel.",{"_310":1214,"_313":1215,"_316":1216},"Improved Villager AI",0.28,"Villager AI is criticized for being robotic, lacking meaningful interaction, and often self-destructive, diminishing strategic depth.",{"_310":1218,"_313":1219,"_316":1220},"Ability rebalancing and increased strategic variety",0.16,"The game's spell and ability system is unbalanced, with overpowered options making others redundant, leading to repetitive gameplay and a lack of strategic variety.",{"_310":1222,"_313":446,"_316":1223},"Improved UI/UX","The user interface is frequently described as unclear, cumbersome, and visually unpolished, making it difficult to navigate and understand.",{"_310":1225,"_313":1226,"_316":1227},"More building types and improved base building mechanics",0.07,"The game features limited building types and restrictive hexagonal grid construction, impacting strategic choices, and base building mechanics were found unacceptable by some players.",{"_310":1229,"_313":451,"_316":1230},"Bug fixes and stability improvements","Players report a significant number of bugs that can accumulate over longer play sessions, negatively impacting the experience.",{"_310":1232,"_313":1233,"_316":1234},"Further development of indirect manipulation mechanics",0.06,"Players expressed a strong wish for the indirect manipulation mechanics to be further developed and expanded upon.",{"_310":1236,"_313":1237,"_316":1238},"Larger map size and improved map management tools",0.04,"The map is often too cramped, especially with player-generated buildings, making it difficult to manage and track macro-level events.",{"_310":1240,"_313":1237,"_316":1241},"More distinct Overlord Archetypes","Feedback suggests that the different 'overlord' archetypes might not be well-conceptualized or thematic, limiting strategic diversity.",{"_310":1243,"_313":1237,"_316":1244},"Consistent art style","The use of AI-generated character images is criticized for lacking artistic cohesion and replacing original artwork.",{"_310":1246,"_313":1233,"_316":1247},"Multi-story buildings","Players expressed hope for the addition of multi-story buildings.",{"_310":1249,"_313":1250,"_316":1251},"Reintroduction of removed features",0.01,"Some players expressed anger and desire for features that had been removed from the game.",[1253,1254,1255,1256,1257,1258],"Strong concept, initially fun evil god gameplay","Unfinished, shallow, and abandoned game state","Simplistic villager AI, unbalanced repetitive abilities","Deep villager manipulation, cults, afflictions","Numerous persistent bugs, poor confusing UI","Wait for sales or significant updates","2025-08-17T13:26:39.999",{"_660":1261,"_662":1262,"_678":732,"_680":1268,"_766":1269,"_768":584,"_769":1261,"_770":144},172,{"_664":1263,"_666":1264,"_668":1265,"_670":1266,"_672":1267,"_674":165,"_676":471},243,65,400,519,250,34,110,[1271],{"_656":1272},["D",1755437199999],"https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/909320/library_600x900.jpg","gamesCount","page","search",[1278,1280,1282,1284,1286,1288,1290,1292,1294,1296,1298,1300,1302,1304],{"_25":1279,"_16":615},"c6ae2cb7-fba6-4bb3-bfb6-17dd5948f841",{"_25":1281,"_16":1200},"6653bdf4-baa3-423b-9486-f56b385ff7de",{"_25":1283,"_16":1198},"054f5f10-67e6-49b5-9485-2c942817017b",{"_25":1285,"_16":1197},"bf22b858-438d-4392-ac33-a2b647f4d01e",{"_25":1287,"_16":613},"d1afda13-11fd-4664-9c8a-4b20829bf608",{"_25":1289,"_16":611},"1bcbd065-9d24-4f95-a4fa-d71f93bed139",{"_25":1291,"_16":609},"2e19ce37-add2-4fc1-b050-a8675b5cfc6e",{"_25":1293,"_16":1201},"ca0d7842-1afe-4a0c-9e62-29e7aae6368d",{"_25":1295,"_16":614},"4221a188-0856-4ed6-9a20-df50075f85d7",{"_25":1297,"_16":612},"1c2c7ae6-e475-4a18-aaf4-791701c23ffb",{"_25":1299,"_16":1196},"70ba42a8-868b-4566-8333-0ba43a25566b",{"_25":1301,"_16":787},"ea423bb9-134b-4f0b-9c1f-0da78f79c730",{"_25":1303,"_16":610},"4010a81e-9693-4679-a2cc-3db9b0ff2945",{"_25":1305,"_16":1199},"d9c8fd68-160c-4422-9e78-f6b2476bd576","initialCategories",[1308],{"_25":1279,"_16":615},"actionData","errors"]

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