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36BANG SCORE
Beta Runner
Skip · Strategy · 2017
Light on value at this price: free to play, 73% positive.
The verdict
Better value than 51% of Strategy games
Prepare yourself for the ultimate, "run till you die" game, which pits you against a maniacal programmer - a smart AI that intuitively adapts to your level of gameplay. Prove you're not just another one of his "guinea pigs" as he throws ever increasingly complex challenges at you. His goal is your frustration.
$/hr
Free
price ÷ main-story length
Price
Free
Reviews
73%
32 reviews
Players
10K
owners (estimate)
Released
2017
What drives the score
ValueFree
price per hour of game, the biggest driver
Reviews73% positive
gates the score. weak reviews cap it, strong reviews unlock a BANGER
Reach10K+ players
how many own it, a popularity + confidence signal
Engagement50% finish
how far players actually get (achievements), a top-end bonus
Monetization✓ None
no microtransactions, nothing drags the score down
Lime = the core BANG Score drivers, blue = supporting signals, red = what drags it down. The exact weights stay secret. These are the inputs and the direction each pushes.
The drop-off
75% start to 50% finish50% finish it. People genuinely stick with this one. Steam global achievements
DeveloperLightsoutgames
PublisherLightsoutgames
GenreStrategy
Achievements12
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