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Dude, Trust MeWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
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Co-op puzzle game for three players with different sensory limitations.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Dude, Trust Me (5h 54m in total). The problem that came up most: first level objective and how to feed the fire are not explained, in 6 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 5h 54m analysed · English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, French · analysed in the week of 19 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 41
- Ideas
- 2
- Highlights
- 8
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 141 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, 48 min analysed: 18 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
- Stream 2, 44 min analysed: 10 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
- Stream 3, 48 min analysed: 20 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
- Stream 4, 45 min analysed: 7 problems.
- Stream 5, 44 min analysed: 16 problems, 7 highlights.
- Stream 6, 45 min analysed: 19 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 3 highlights.
- Stream 7, 36 min analysed: 13 problems.
- Stream 8, 44 min analysed: 20 problems, 1 highlight.
Problems (41)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #2Confusion
first level objective and how to feed the fire are not explained
6 of 8 streams · 19 moments
19 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Confusionblocking
guide book layout is hard to read and relate to the puzzle
5 of 8 streams · 13 moments
13 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Confusion
number dial purpose, feedback and relation to the book are unclear
4 of 8 streams · 12 moments
12 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Confusion
glasses item shows no visible effect when used
4 of 8 streams · 7 moments
7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Frustration
level timer expires while the team is still figuring things out
3 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Frustration
similar colour shades on the floor puzzle are hard to tell apart
3 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Frustration
role limits leave too few ways to signal or coordinate teammates
3 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Confusion
link between symbols in the fire and the totems is unclear
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Frustration
second level platform puzzle feels far too hard
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Frustration
deaf role spends long stretches idle with little to do
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Confusion
unclear which roles can hear or speak to each other
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Confusion
lobby ready step is easy to miss or misunderstand
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Frustration
random role assignment keeps giving players unwanted repeat roles
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bugblocking
game freezes for one player mid level
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
basic controls and goals are never taught
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
unclear which role holds which clue
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
role abilities and tools are not explained
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
second level colour and number puzzle is hard to understand
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
symbols hidden behind objects go unnoticed in the first ritual
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
wrong totem offered and only one totem visible
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
required totem direction is not clear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
failed runs give no hint about what went wrong
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Frustration
sound dial tones are too similar to tune by ear
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Frustration
in-game voice chat fails to connect before the first match
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Frustration
glasses seem to show nothing useful
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Frustration
blind role cannot find footprints or teammates in the dark
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Frustration
footprint trail vanishes and leaves the player without clues
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Frustration
too little time to look up a symbol in the book
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Frustration
blind role feels like it has nothing to do
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
easy to get lost in the forest away from the campfire
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
no clear hint that more stages follow after the first
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
purpose of the floor device by the platform is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
blind role purpose and item-finding ability are not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
emote wheel needs a click instead of a release
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
path puzzle solved by guessing rather than understanding
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
totem symbols too similar to tell apart
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Frustration
briefly shown symbol cannot be viewed again
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Frustration
walking near the fire drops the held item in
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Frustration
blind role feels hard to play
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Frustration
glasses get picked up by accident near levers
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Frustration
deaf role cannot tell when teammates speak
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (2)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #42Suggestion
no way to physically lead the blind teammate
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Comparison
bridge level reminds players of a glass bridge game show
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (8)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #44Highlight
playing the sensory roles feels fun and distinctive
3 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Highlight
matching the right item in the fire puzzle feels rewarding
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Highlight
french translation appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Highlight
built in voice chat is a pleasant surprise
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Highlight
nodding emote helps the deaf player confirm instructions
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Highlight
worldwide score ranking is a motivating surprise
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Highlight
new lobby room after progressing is a nice touch
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Highlight
dance emote is a fun find
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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