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Ignite the DepthsWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
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Dark-fantasy dungeon crawler for 1 to 4 players in a hand-crafted labyrinth.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Ignite the Depths (6h 37m in total). The problem that came up most: item, ring and weapon stat effects are hard to understand, in 4 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 6h 37m analysed · English, Polish, Japanese · analysed in the week of 19 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 85
- Ideas
- 4
- Highlights
- 33
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 208 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, 41 min analysed: 25 problems, 4 suggestions or comparisons, 10 highlights.
- Stream 2, 1h analysed: 21 problems, 1 highlight.
- Stream 3, 55 min analysed: 1 problem, 2 highlights.
- Stream 4, 41 min analysed: 38 problems, 3 suggestions or comparisons, 15 highlights.
- Stream 5, 42 min analysed: 11 problems, 4 suggestions or comparisons, 13 highlights.
- Stream 6, 39 min analysed: 18 problems, 4 highlights.
- Stream 7, 1h analysed: 2 problems.
- Stream 8, 1h analysed: 28 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 6 highlights.
Problems (85)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #13Confusion
item, ring and weapon stat effects are hard to understand
4 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
level ups never show what they change
3 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
players lose track of where to go in the dungeon
3 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
equipment screen key is hard to discover
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
class ability inputs are never taught to new players
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Frustration
enemies spawned behind doors overwhelm the party quickly
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
priest healing spell draining own health is not explained
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
closed doors and levers give no hint how to progress
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
parry input is never taught to players
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Frustration
default mouse sensitivity too high and needs lowering at start
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Frustration
skeleton archers are a constant nuisance in fights
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bugblocking
respawn away from party leaves players stuck or in the void
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bug
interact fails while a controller is plugged in
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
heal stops working on teammates
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Bug
frame rate drops and lag during fights
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Bug
skeleton kick hitbox feels wrong
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Bug
microphone not picked up by in-game voice chat
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Bug
player gets stuck on terrain and risks falling out of map
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
keys are per player and the first locked door stalls the group
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
unclear how to draw the main weapon
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
no clear way forward after the statue riddle
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
respawn location after death is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
staff special ground targeting is not obvious
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Frustration
bow feels weak, unpleasant and has no crosshair
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Frustration
crouch toggle and slide input are awkward on keyboard
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Frustration
early deaths in the catacombs to skeletons
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Frustration
jumping leads to frequent falls
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Frustration
bright light at the start gate blinds the player
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Frustration
spider web area flickers and strains the eyes
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #64Frustration
party wipe sends the group back to the very beginning
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Frustration
demo ends abruptly and loot has no use afterwards
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Bug
character arms bend or clip when holding staff or bow
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Bug
ledge climbing animation looks rough
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Bug
display issue at start until vsync is enabled
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Bug
friendly fire works only one way
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Bug
player floats above frog when standing on it
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
purpose of gold and selling loot stays unclear
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
class specific loot is invisible to teammates without explanation
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Confusion
lobby options and difficulty levels are not explained
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Confusion
melee reach shorter than expected
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Confusion
tutorial control prompts are easy to miss or misread
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Confusion
slide input is hard to remember
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Confusion
blocking and knockdown rules are unclear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Confusion
unclear how to reach creatures and chests on high ledges
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Confusion
permadeath wipes the run and save without clear warning
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Confusion
weapon names do not explain their effects
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Confusion
unclear which objects can be broken
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Confusion
coins dropping from shot objects is unexplained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Confusion
shrinking effect from an enemy is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Confusion
pixelation graphics setting is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Confusion
coin counter hard to find in co-op
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Confusion
positive item stats shown in red
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Confusion
unclear penalty after a team death
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Confusion
unclear whether health regenerates by default
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Confusion
parry window is earlier than expected
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Confusion
unclear whether headshots exist
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Confusion
unclear that breaking pots gives experience
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Confusion
secret statue switch gives no audio feedback
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Confusion
jump route through the level is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Confusion
bonfire leveling mechanic unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Confusion
unclear whether a picked up ring can be dropped
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Confusion
unclear whether fire damages allies with friendly fire off
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Confusion
mouse button abbreviation in prompts not understood
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Confusion
ring shuffle result is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Confusion
hammer reach is longer than it looks
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #66Frustration
players keep setting themselves on fire with the torch
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Frustration
item stats that the class cannot use
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Frustration
dungeon too dark without raising brightness
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Frustration
early game feels too easy with passive heal on
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #70Frustration
platform timing and sideways jump drift are tricky
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #71Frustration
loot drops roll low rarity or weak stats
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #72Frustration
stamina runs out early in the first fight
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #73Frustration
jump attacks are hard to perform for jump damage rings
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #74Frustration
one way doors cut off a locked door players saved keys for
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #75Frustration
max health upgrades are rare for some players
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #76Frustration
stamina attribute has no noticeable effect
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #77Frustration
weapon rewards keep offering bows
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #78Frustration
torch seems to have no use in combat
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #79Frustration
default audio volume is too loud
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #80Frustration
enemies keep spawning mid fight
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #81Frustration
doors require holding the interact key
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #82Frustration
intro text at the start is long to read
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #83Frustration
long axe attack animation makes blocking hard
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #84Frustration
combat room door closes and locks out teammates
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #85Frustration
checkpoint death costs nothing and feels too lenient
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
no inventory to review or carry extra items
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #87Suggestion
charge attack on a separate input feels awkward
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #88Comparison
look and feel compared to other fantasy titles
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #89Comparison
dead ends make players expect hidden breakable walls
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (33)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #90Highlight
dark retro dungeon visuals win players over early
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #91Highlight
dual axes with fast attack speed are an exciting find
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #92Highlight
moving hand platforms are a memorable gimmick
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #93Highlight
melee hits and charge attacks feel satisfying
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #94Highlight
wall climbing and parkour sections are enjoyed
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #95Highlight
smashing objects and finding loot is satisfying
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #96Highlight
guardian shield abilities feel very strong
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #97Highlight
weapon drops look cool
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #98Highlight
class choice and difficulty modes appreciated at the start
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #99Highlight
leveling and stat gains feel rewarding
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #100Highlight
torches can be knocked off walls
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #101Highlight
giant skeleton with eyes that track players
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #102Highlight
levers moving chains in the wall feel good
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #103Highlight
music starting in the arena room
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #104Highlight
skeleton wave arena is fun
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #105Highlight
lion head statue that grows when approached
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #106Highlight
maxed pixelation setting is fun to try
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #107Highlight
co-op doors held open by one player are liked
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #108Highlight
pyromancer class design draws interest at class selection
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #109Highlight
no stamina bar is welcomed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #110Highlight
movement feels smooth and agile
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #111Highlight
hidden passages reward exploration with upgrades
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #112Highlight
forgiving landing assist on risky jumps
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #113Highlight
cute frog shopkeeper
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #114Highlight
torch on its own key feels natural
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #115Highlight
skeletons rising from the floor create tension
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #116Highlight
bonfire merchant works as a relief point
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #117Highlight
in-game proximity voice chat is fun
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #118Highlight
slide move feels good
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #119Highlight
no player pushing on narrow ledges
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #120Highlight
warrior is the favorite class
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #121Highlight
hammer feels powerful
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #122Highlight
rare items with many rolled stats are exciting
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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