
Playtest report preview
Anomaly Inspector SimulatorWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
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Casual simulation about examining dangerous artifacts, conducting experiments, and deciding their fate.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Anomaly Inspector Simulator (7h 6m in total). The problem that came up most: property test results are hard to read and judge, in 4 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 7h 6m analysed · German, English, Russian · analysed in the week of 19 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 60
- Ideas
- 6
- Highlights
- 13
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 136 in all.
Where the moments happened
Grey bars show when the streamer was talking. Each mark is one reported moment; select a type below to hide or show it.
- Stream 1, 52 min analysed: 12 problems, 2 highlights.
- Stream 2, 1h analysed: 15 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 4 highlights.
- Stream 3, 56 min analysed: 21 problems, 3 suggestions or comparisons, 2 highlights.
- Stream 4, 47 min analysed: 15 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 7 highlights.
- Stream 5, 54 min analysed: 25 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 4 highlights.
- Stream 6, 55 min analysed: 13 problems, 3 highlights.
- Stream 7, 42 min analysed: 5 problems, 1 highlight.
- Stream 8, 1h analysed: nothing specific enough to report.
Problems (60)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #5Confusion
property test results are hard to read and judge
4 of 8 streams · 14 moments
14 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Confusion
verdict rules for objects with dirty properties are unclear
3 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Frustration
containment space runs out quickly with no easy fix
3 of 8 streams · 7 moments
7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Confusion
first day inspection steps and report stamping are hard to follow
2 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Confusion
status monitor hard to locate when tutorial points to it
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
object transforming during inspection leaves player unsure what happened
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Frustration
wrong archive or destroy press cannot be undone
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Frustration
in-game document and manual text is hard to read
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Frustration
early upgrades stay unaffordable for too long
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bugblocking
crash mid shift forces replaying the whole day
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bug
tutorial object scored as mistake after following instructions
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
unclear how long music must play to cure color blindness
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
object swapped on projector with no guidance on judging it
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
cannot turn pages in the report book
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Frustration
escaped anomaly roams the office and takes items
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Frustration
pressure bottle swap and inventory controls are unclear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Frustration
color based checks exclude colorblind players
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Frustration
end of day report ignores escaped anomaly and locks input
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Frustration
game starts at a very high volume
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
stutters and visual hiccups during inspections
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Bug
textures pop in late and default to low quality
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
newer robot models are surprisingly fast
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
containment screen and slot count are not explained
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
unclear which bin some waste items belong in
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
floor surface looks oddly shiny
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
easy to skip the report before choosing the object fate
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
new rules briefing can be skipped by accident
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
voice audio does not narrate the intro text
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
manual example image mistaken for the current object
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
pay and currency are not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
unclear how orders for dirty anomalies work
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
zoom control easy to forget during camera check
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
unclear whether running every test is rewarded
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
replacement battery location not obvious at first
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
tutorial step with comparison samples is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
purpose of xp and end of day numbers not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Confusion
containment monitor task not explained before it appears
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Confusion
elevator floor layout is puzzling
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Frustration
robots cannot reach corners or get under furniture
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Frustration
some texts and object names stay untranslated in russian
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Frustration
opening text either too long or gone too fast to read
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Frustration
default graphics look low detail until settings are raised
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Frustration
cleanliness target percentage feels arbitrary
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Frustration
floor feels too dirty to ever get fully clean
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Frustration
robot arm throws items when not intended
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Frustration
dog keeps dirtying already cleaned floor
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Frustration
first warehouse after the tutorial feels overwhelmingly large
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Frustration
door swings into the player when closing it
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Frustration
repeated identical book props in the office
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Frustration
battery must be discarded instead of recharged
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Frustration
default mouse sensitivity is too high
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Frustration
containment area cannot be visited
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Frustration
switch to pollution percentage rule feels like a setback
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Frustration
game mutes itself whenever the window loses focus
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Frustration
player camera height feels too tall for the doors
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Frustration
feather compressor runs out mid test
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Frustration
few settings for mouse speed and graphics quality
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Frustration
first days feel too easy
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Frustration
motion blur is enabled and feels annoying
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Frustration
player character grunts feel odd
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (6)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #61Suggestion
music cannot be heard in the hypercube room
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Suggestion
office has little to interact with between shifts
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Suggestion
next anomaly should load automatically
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #64Comparison
atmosphere and director feel modelled on another game
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Comparison
moving statue anomaly feels like a familiar trope
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #66Comparison
breach moments recall another anomaly containment game
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (13)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #67Highlight
unlocking upgrades and new equipment feels rewarding
3 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Highlight
escaped flamingo prop creates enjoyable tension
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Highlight
office and facility visuals make a good impression
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #70Highlight
core inspection loop draws strong enjoyment
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #71Highlight
inspection tools and their effects are fun to use
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #72Highlight
wider field of view makes driving feel much better
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #73Highlight
short cleaning jobs suit quick play sessions
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #74Highlight
anomaly screams after destruction land well
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #75Highlight
small physical details on objects draw interest
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #76Highlight
no time pressure during inspections is appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #77Highlight
retro upgrade terminal looks good
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #78Highlight
office music is enjoyable
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #79Highlight
load game after a crash avoids a full restart
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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