
Playtest report preview
CRACKWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
Co-op incremental adventure for 1 to 4 players about uncovering what's inside a giant egg.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of CRACK (7h 22m in total). The problem that came up most: tools break too often and replacing them drains money, in 5 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 7h 22m analysed · English, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese · analysed in the week of 9 Nov 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 85
- Ideas
- 4
- Highlights
- 17
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 186 in all.
Read what they actually saidFull report with quotes and VOD links · $49Where 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, 1h analysed: nothing specific enough to report.
- Stream 2, 1h analysed: 27 problems, 4 highlights.
- Stream 3, 1h analysed: 32 problems, 4 suggestions or comparisons, 5 highlights.
- Stream 4, 1h analysed: nothing specific enough to report.
- Stream 5, 48 min analysed: 34 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison.
- Stream 6, 38 min analysed: 11 problems, 6 highlights.
- Stream 7, 56 min analysed: 38 problems, 3 highlights.
- Stream 8, 1h analysed: 16 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 4 highlights.
In the full report each item below has the streamers' own words and a ▶ link to that minute of the Twitch recording. The # is the item's number in that report. See what a full item looks like in the sample report
Problems (85)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #47Frustration
tools break too often and replacing them drains money
5 of 8 streams · 12 moments
12 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Confusion
what raises egg agitation and when it reacts is unclear
4 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Frustration
shop items and upgrades cost too much for early income
4 of 8 streams · 9 moments
9 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Frustration
egg creatures and outbursts destroy or take collected material
2 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Frustration
missing bedtime costs money through fees or lost bonus
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Confusion
bucket rules for mixing materials are not explained
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Frustration
loose debris piles up on the floor and gets in the way
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bug
buckets fall through the floor or vanish from the cart
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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- #2Bug
cart jitters and pushing player teleports
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Confusion
unclear what the scanner detects and why results are sparse
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Confusion
scaffolding is hard to find and does not reach the top
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Confusion
how to collect parasites is not taught
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
filled buckets go to the pocket and seem to disappear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
no clear way to reach shell behind the egg supports
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
pipe repair needs many eggshells and is not foreshadowed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Frustration
carry and gear slots feel too limited
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Frustration
deeper egg layers blocked until the right tool is bought
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Frustration
egg agitation escalates rapidly without control options
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Frustration
sedation minigame does not appear when agitation is high
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Frustration
magnetic field event pulls away tools without warning
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Frustration
agitation pushes players off the few scaffolding spots
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Frustration
enraged creature regenerates too fast
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Frustration
constant slipping on leaked water
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
held pickaxe shows up on the floor after sleeping
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
purpose of specimen excitement and sedation is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
calming terminal blocked while creature is within tolerance
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
shop discount button is easy to miss
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
how to trigger and use scanners is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
unclear what to deliver for the membrane mission
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
tool functions and controls not explained
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
no way to remove the party hat
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
cart upgrade does not show what it changes
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
locate node task does not say if digging is required
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
pills seem unreachable until they drop
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
bucket sizes hard to tell apart
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
unclear that egg creatures can be fought
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
handbook cannot be consulted once thrown away
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
unclear whether cart unlock is permanent
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
dream bonus is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
money transfer option is unexplained in solo play
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Confusion
task text uses hard to read kanji
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Confusion
purpose of the megaphone is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Confusion
egg stress unexpectedly carries over to the next day
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Confusion
unclear how to switch off the radio
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Confusion
purpose of the grinder machine is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Confusion
scanner charge limit is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Confusion
cart upgrade limits are not clear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Confusion
vehicle bay unlock reads like an area already owned
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Confusion
unclear if slot upgrade is shared by the team
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Confusion
no hint which tool works on new materials and layers
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Confusion
tax on earnings goes unnoticed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Confusion
unclear whether failure resets run or day
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Confusion
unclear how to dispose of old buckets
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Confusion
clothing options all look identical
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Confusion
id card slot hard to find at shift start
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Confusion
unclear how broken shell pieces are collected
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Confusion
calming minigame appears without warning
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Confusion
unclear how team earnings are split
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Confusion
locked shop items without clear unlock condition
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Frustration
placing tools and items in the cart is fiddly
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Frustration
membrane removal looks and sounds unpleasant
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Frustration
nodule hunt needs constant rescanning
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Frustration
flashlight in power cut blocks tool use and gets lost
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #64Frustration
easy to forget the safety tether
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Frustration
upper parts of the egg are hard to reach
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #66Frustration
bought chisel and pickaxe feel weak for their price
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Frustration
membrane pays barely more than shell
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Frustration
players get locked inside bedrooms
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Frustration
arcade task score rule unclear and controls hard
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #70Frustration
too few buckets for a four person team
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #71Frustration
shop discounts feel badly timed after buying
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #72Frustration
new unlock arrives with no time left in the shift
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #73Frustration
no further basketball achievement after many baskets
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #74Frustration
first person view feels floaty
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #75Frustration
starting shell is harder to chip than expected
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #76Frustration
cart tether limits reach around the egg
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #77Frustration
sedation memory puzzle is easy to fail
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #78Frustration
can get stuck high up without a way down
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #79Frustration
pizza leaves an obstruction on screen that cannot be removed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #80Frustration
later discount puzzle is harder with a shorter window
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #81Frustration
carts are hard to drive
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #82Frustration
cart holds only two buckets
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #83Frustration
work area too dark and each player buys own light
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #84Frustration
creature eye blocks digging
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #85Frustration
eggs break when dropped
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (4)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #86Suggestion
rot colour hard to distinguish, colorblind mode requested
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #87Suggestion
peeling layers piece by piece feels slow
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #88Suggestion
no obvious way to empty a bucket
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #89Comparison
facility mood reminds players of scp
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (17)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #90Highlight
shop discounts feel rewarding to win
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #91Highlight
extra inventory slots after upgrading feel great
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #92Highlight
arcade and basketball minigames are a fun break
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #93Highlight
sorting material into containers is satisfying
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #94Highlight
fast tapping dream bonus feels rewarding
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #95Highlight
pickaxe breaking large chunks feels good
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #96Highlight
buckets auto loading onto the cart is appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #97Highlight
combined pick and chisel tool is welcome
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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- #98Highlight
speed boost pickup is fun to use
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #99Highlight
cart speeds up digging a lot
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #100Highlight
scanning reveals nodule locations nicely
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #101Highlight
funny idle line on productivity chart
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #102Highlight
robot collecting resources on its own
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #103Highlight
egg chamber ambient sound is enjoyable
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #104Highlight
buyable speaker in the shop is appealing
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #105Highlight
egg breathing animation noticed and liked
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #106Highlight
employee income leaderboard sparks banter
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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