
Playtest report preview
Flipping is HardWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
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Action adventure where you flip, fall, and climb using rotation.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Flipping is Hard (7h 2m in total). The problem that came up most: falls lose lots of progress due to sparse checkpoints, in 5 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 7h 2m analysed · Russian, English, Chinese, Polish · analysed in the week of 19 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 63
- Ideas
- 2
- Highlights
- 20
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 188 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, 43 min analysed: 19 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 12 highlights.
- Stream 2, 38 min analysed: 25 problems, 3 suggestions or comparisons, 11 highlights.
- Stream 3, 1h analysed: 23 problems, 4 highlights.
- Stream 4, 1h analysed: 18 problems, 8 highlights.
- Stream 5, 51 min analysed: 1 problem.
- Stream 6, 1h analysed: 13 problems, 1 highlight.
- Stream 7, 1h analysed: 15 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
- Stream 8, 49 min analysed: 23 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 7 highlights.
Problems (63)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #24Frustration
falls lose lots of progress due to sparse checkpoints
5 of 8 streams · 10 moments
10 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Confusion
difficulty options and checkpoint rules are not explained
4 of 8 streams · 7 moments
7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Confusion
secret unlock codes are hard to find or work out
3 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Frustration
basic jumps and landings are hard to line up
2 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Frustration
timed cardboard box climb is unexpected and very hard
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Frustration
climbing ladders and ledges with the phone is fiddly
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Frustration
certain sections or jumps seem impossible by design
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Confusion
some collectibles appear impossible to reach
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Frustration
some spots leave no way back up except dying
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Frustration
story phone calls are annoying during play
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Confusion
magnetizer gadget purpose and effect stay unclear
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Confusion
unclear how to climb in the toy soldier challenge
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Confusion
pipe launches the phone out instead of taking it in
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Confusion
unclear how to use springs and control launch distance
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Confusion
button prompt for the bumper is confusing on keyboard
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Frustration
construction tower jumps feel inconsistent and get the phone stuck
1 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Frustration
optional climbs in the starting area feel too hard
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Frustration
wall jump needed before it is learned
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Frustration
pillar challenge target and random heights feel unfair
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Frustration
double jump feels unreliable and fails at times
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Frustration
pencil challenge takes very long and feels punishing
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Frustration
wall jumps between close walls fail just short of the top
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Frustration
difficulty rises sharply after an easy start
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Frustration
autosave timing invites quitting the game to undo falls
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Frustration
phone gets wedged in level geometry
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Frustration
easier route to a coin makes the hard climb feel wasted
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Frustration
phone feels awkward to control on tricky spots
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Frustration
phone catches on low obstacles when sliding under
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Frustration
high jump is taught after a coin that needs it
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Quit
extra hard challenge abandoned as impossible
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
unclear how to use some objects and pass obstacles
1 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
unclear how to equip cosmetics and redeem codes
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
goal, route and progress bar unclear at the start
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
launch cannon cannot be aimed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
purpose of collecting coins is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
cheese item spawned without knowing why
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
unclear whether co-op players collide
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
unexplained red dot shown on the teammate
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
lobby option on the start menu is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
speed boost from the second jump is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
door looks like a secret but cannot be opened
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
jump is not noticed early on
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
realign button is discovered late
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
challenge time limit is not shown
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
no clear movement techniques to learn
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Frustration
coins and optional trials feel pointless for a timed run
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Frustration
moving and vanishing objects add stress
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Frustration
tutorial voice lines repeat on every attempt
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Frustration
no background music in levels
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Frustration
knocked away when landing at the cardboard fort
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Frustration
briefly stuck trying to reach a roof
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Frustration
mystery packs feel like a time sink during runs
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Frustration
story text gets skipped as too long
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Frustration
timer keeps running during story interruptions
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Frustration
cape accessory looks bad
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Frustration
preferred color missing for new cosmetics
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Frustration
coins placed in awkward spots
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Frustration
other players block the view in the bird minigame
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Frustration
one pipe hit ends long bird minigame runs
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Frustration
collectible pack wedged under an object is out of reach
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Frustration
narrator annoys the player after failures
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Frustration
more levels appear when the end seems near
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Frustration
spikes cause angry deaths
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.
- #64Comparison
early game rated easier than a similar egg climbing game
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Comparison
compared with getting over it
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (20)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #66Highlight
phone cosmetics and accessories are enjoyed
4 of 8 streams · 14 moments
14 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Highlight
finding and redeeming hidden codes for skins is rewarding
2 of 8 streams · 7 moments
7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Highlight
beating the toy soldier challenge brings strong satisfaction
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Highlight
vibration move is fun to use from the first try
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #70Highlight
timed tower rerun with a gold trophy is satisfying
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #71Highlight
exercise signs hidden in levels get played along with
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #72Highlight
phone mouth syncing to the player's voice is a fun surprise
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #73Highlight
playable minigame on the phone is a nice surprise
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #74Highlight
menu music sets a strong first impression
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #75Highlight
scenery views are appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #76Highlight
death leaves broken phone parts in the level
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #77Highlight
challenge stars give generous rewards
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #78Highlight
teasing narrator is entertaining
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #79Highlight
locking onto a platform and launching feels good
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #80Highlight
old phone filter on voice chat is charming
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #81Highlight
teleport forward feels rewarding
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #82Highlight
jumps turn out simpler than they look
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #83Highlight
balancing on edges feels good when it works
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #84Highlight
sticky notes are fun to read
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #85Highlight
separate timer for the toy soldier challenge
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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