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First person social deduction game for up to 16 players with hidden dissidents.

We listened to 8 Twitch streams of LOCKDOWN Protocol (6h 2m in total). The problem that came up most: emote, gesture and pose keys are not discoverable, in 4 of 8 streams.

8 Twitch streams · 6h 2m analysed · English, Russian, French · analysed in the week of 5 Oct 2026 · Steam page

Problems
54
Ideas
1
Highlights
9

Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 109 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, 44 min analysed: 1 problem, 1 suggestion or comparison.
  • Stream 2, 48 min analysed: 9 problems.
  • Stream 3, 35 min analysed: 21 problems, 1 highlight.
  • Stream 4, 54 min analysed: 22 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 4 highlights.
  • Stream 5, 42 min analysed: 2 highlights.
  • Stream 6, 52 min analysed: 9 problems, 1 highlight.
  • Stream 7, 50 min analysed: 23 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison.
  • Stream 8, 37 min analysed: 11 problems, 1 highlight.
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Problems (54)

Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.

  1. #3Confusion

    emote, gesture and pose keys are not discoverable

    4 of 8 streams · 6 moments

    6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #4Confusion

    players do not expect stamina drain to be lethal

    3 of 8 streams · 5 moments

    5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #5Confusion

    task count and timer settings in lobby are hard to configure

    2 of 8 streams · 5 moments

    5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #6Confusion

    kitchen sushi task requirements and cooking steps are unexplained

    2 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #7Confusion

    readying up on the lobby tablet is hard to figure out

    2 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #33Frustration

    item drop controls are awkward and hidden behind extra steps

    2 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #34Frustration

    stamina runs out quickly and exhaustion collapses or kills players

    2 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #8Confusion

    new and returning players confused by task objectives

    2 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #9Confusion

    lobby invite option is hard to locate in menus

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #1Bugblocking

    game crashed for the whole lobby after a round

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #2Bug

    players can leave the map and die

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #10Confusion

    exploding lab flasks kill nearby players without warning

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #11Confusion

    lobby privacy option cannot be found

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #12Confusion

    how reviving works is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #13Confusion

    traitor role reveal is easy to miss

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  16. #14Confusion

    analysis task is opaque to new players

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  17. #35Frustration

    voice chat lacks per player volume and cuts out

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  18. #36Frustration

    no in game microphone selection and changes need a restart

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  19. #37Frustration

    normal preset gives too many tasks for the timer in small lobbies

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  20. #38Frustration

    delivery destinations hard to find and drop point will not open

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  21. #39Frustration

    lobby stalls without an automatic start countdown

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  22. #40Frustration

    friend invites to the lobby fail

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  23. #41Frustration

    solved gun case contained no weapon

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  24. #15Confusion

    hard to remember where task stations are on the map

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  25. #16Confusion

    ventilation repair steps and vent locations are unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  26. #17Confusion

    gun case lock and unlock timing unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  27. #18Confusion

    electricity repair is hard to start and last point hard to find

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  28. #19Confusion

    unclear how to drop a held item

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  29. #20Confusion

    expected spare supplies missing in newer area

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  30. #21Confusion

    black color only available under suit material

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  31. #22Confusion

    no obvious way to leave a lobby

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  32. #23Confusion

    backpack storage key is not taught

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  33. #24Confusion

    lobby shows colours instead of player names

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  34. #25Confusion

    purpose of the eye closing action is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  35. #26Confusion

    lab flask and sample task is hard to understand

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  36. #27Confusion

    purpose of the computer mouse item is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  37. #28Confusion

    food item looks edible but can only be used to hit

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  38. #29Confusion

    basic pickup and give controls are hard to recall

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  39. #30Confusion

    fewer tasks in the round than set by the host

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  40. #31Confusion

    time limit on charging task goes unnoticed

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  41. #32Confusion

    deaths from planted explosives confuse the dissident

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  42. #42Frustration

    tasks require excessive movement between stations

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  43. #43Frustration

    code keypad lacks backspace and locks out after misses

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  44. #44Frustration

    hair is missing from free customization and sold in a pack

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  45. #45Frustration

    two slot inventory limit is unclear and fills up

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  46. #46Frustration

    healing items hard to find when hurt

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  47. #47Frustration

    wings cosmetic too large for the character

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  48. #48Frustration

    guns found without ammo

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  49. #49Frustration

    container pressure task is slow with forced waits

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  50. #50Frustration

    alarms feel disruptive during tasks

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  51. #51Frustration

    hitting with heavy items knocks the player back

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  52. #52Frustration

    keycard needed for lower area adds a fetch step

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  53. #53Frustration

    dead end area with no way through

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  54. #54Frustration

    small pistol feels too weak

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

Suggestions and comparisons (1)

What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.

  1. #55Suggestion

    no mirror to view your own character in the lobby

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

What landed (9)

Moments players clearly enjoyed.

  1. #56Highlight

    losing to the killer feels tense in a good way

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #57Highlight

    color hint code guessing is fun

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #58Highlight

    reworked character customization well received

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #59Highlight

    scanner task is a favourite despite its complexity

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #60Highlight

    tutorial explains the game better than before

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #61Highlight

    cookies around the map are a fun find

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #62Highlight

    new colourful gun variants are fun to hunt for

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #63Highlight

    weapon draw animation looks great

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #64Highlight

    outfit cosmetics get compliments in the lobby

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

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Speech was transcribed on our own machine and an AI model picked out the moments. Every item in the full report quotes the streamer's actual words, checked against the transcript; 109 of 113 candidate moments passed that check. Only counts and short issue titles are public. Quotes and streamer names stay in the private report.

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