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MeadgardWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
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Co-op adventure for 1 to 4 players hunting beasts and managing a Viking tavern.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Meadgard (6h 13m in total). The problem that came up most: backpack runs out of space early while gathering, in 6 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 6h 13m analysed · English, French, Portuguese, Spanish · analysed in the week of 19 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 88
- Ideas
- 6
- Highlights
- 24
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 227 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, 47 min analysed: 32 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 2 highlights.
- Stream 2, 1h analysed: 17 problems, 4 highlights.
- Stream 3, 34 min analysed: 20 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 9 highlights.
- Stream 4, 53 min analysed: 22 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 4 highlights.
- Stream 5, 1h analysed: 30 problems, 2 highlights.
- Stream 6, 37 min analysed: 23 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 8 highlights.
- Stream 7, 43 min analysed: 35 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 6 highlights.
- Stream 8, 38 min analysed: 3 problems, 2 highlights.
Problems (88)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #51Frustration
backpack runs out of space early while gathering
6 of 8 streams · 16 moments
16 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Confusion
expedition controls for roll, pickup and backpack are not shown
4 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Frustration
early money too scarce for mugs, barrels and upgrades
4 of 8 streams · 11 moments
11 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Confusion
first shift service basics like seating guests are not taught
3 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Frustration
impatient guests turn hostile quickly and derail shifts
3 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Confusion
hard to navigate gathering areas and find the way out
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Confusion
no clear way to heal and food cannot be eaten
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Frustration
small creature steals tavern coins during shifts
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Frustration
tavern has too few seats for arriving guests
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Frustration
intro story text advances before it can be read
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Frustration
expedition enemies overpower the group early on
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Frustration
guests throw drinks and mugs, leaving a mess
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Confusion
unclear which world objects can be broken or collected
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
downed state and revive rules are not explained
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
coin stealing tavern creature is never explained
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
repairing broken tavern furniture is never taught
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Frustration
missing localization for players' languages
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Frustration
gathered ingredients only cover a single dish per shift
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Frustration
game is too loud at first launch
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Frustration
dying on an expedition loses gathered items
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Frustration
fish starting weapon feels too weak for expeditions
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #64Frustration
disguised mushroom enemies ambush and kill gatherers
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Frustration
character creator offers too few choices per feature
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bug
character gets stuck on geometry
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bug
game freezes for players at end of night
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
menu setup and portion quantities are not explained
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
how to play and put down tavern instruments is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
unclear where to restock mead
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
how to unlock recipes and cook food is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
no way to reset save progress before hosting co-op
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #66Frustration
one player cannot keep up with all tavern jobs
1 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Frustration
eating and sharing food from inventory is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Frustration
menu allows only one dish per night
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Frustration
coin thief goblin is very hard to hit
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #70Frustration
friends cannot join a running session so the group restarts
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #71Frustration
second shift workload overwhelms the team
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #72Frustration
foraging exit locks after one run
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
interact prompt ignores a rebound key
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
tutorial controller terms and hold inputs not obvious
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
barrel and guest gauges are hard to read
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
story and quest dialogue passes too fast in multiplayer
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
chest role and where purchases go are unclear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
unclear how the group leaves the tavern for the wilds
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
weapon choice screen is unclear and only offers the fish
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
unclear whether difficulty scales with player count
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
unclear whether the demo saves progress
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
gold and cost numbers read the wrong way round
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
weapons dropped by enemies cannot be picked up
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
enemies respawn in cleared areas without warning
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Confusion
hedgehog damages the attacker without any hint
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Confusion
tankard item name not understood
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Confusion
objective asks for a recipe not yet available
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Confusion
lobby ready state is easy to miss
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Confusion
scrap requirement for the quest is noticed too late
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Confusion
upgrade shop location is hard to find
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Confusion
attacking with the starting weapon is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Confusion
starting a shift from the book is not obvious
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Confusion
what happens to unserved customers at closing is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Confusion
dish fails silently when ingredients run out
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Confusion
carpenter location unclear when recipes require him
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Confusion
customers get angry when not released at a table
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Confusion
drink orders and where to get drinks are not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Confusion
highlighted option in the destination menu is hard to read
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Confusion
purpose of the glowing plate near the altar is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Confusion
shared chest money pickup is not communicated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Confusion
unclear why hungry guests leave the tavern
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Confusion
switch from tavern to foraging comes as a surprise
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Confusion
water is blocked without any feedback
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Confusion
unclear control for stashing the weapon
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Confusion
porcupine enemy is mistaken for a mushroom
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Confusion
recipe options look identical until details are opened
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Confusion
inviting friends to a session is not obvious
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #73Frustration
forest combat with charging enemies and dodging
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #74Frustration
tables cannot be moved closer to the bar
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #75Frustration
no dash when rushing between guests
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #76Frustration
boars keep charging through hits
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #77Frustration
weapon limit blocks picking up another weapon
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #78Frustration
game reacts badly to losing window focus
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #79Frustration
replacing an empty mead barrel takes too long
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #80Frustration
forest signpost cannot be read
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #81Frustration
too few mugs in the first shift
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #82Frustration
early quest gives no coin reward
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #83Frustration
held item blocks picking up mugs while serving
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #84Frustration
no player names shown above characters
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #85Frustration
invisible barrier at the water edge
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #86Frustration
controller rumble is very strong in the village
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #87Frustration
no option for an older character in the creator
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #88Frustration
quit closes the whole game instead of returning to lobby
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (6)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #93Comparison
tavern cooking likened to a popular co-op kitchen game
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #89Suggestion
request for friendly fire in co-op
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #90Suggestion
wish for an instrument at the forest campfire
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #91Suggestion
wish to play as a tavern guest
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #92Suggestion
let guests pick up drinks at the bar themselves
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #94Comparison
swarming mushroom enemies likened to classic mmo rats
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (24)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #95Highlight
fighting with the fish weapon is a funny highlight
3 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #96Highlight
oversized beards and moustaches in character creation amuse players
3 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #97Highlight
cute village details like chicks charm players
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #98Highlight
hectic first shift is fun and well taught
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #99Highlight
fighting with chairs and fists in the tavern is fun
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #100Highlight
combining items and picking berries feel good
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #101Highlight
explorable world outside the tavern is appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #102Highlight
innkeeper can drink the mead too
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #103Highlight
discovering the roll move feels good
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #104Highlight
customer eating animation is funny
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #105Highlight
start screen viking greeting sets a fun tone
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #106Highlight
random character button is appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #107Highlight
serving mead in a viking tavern appeals
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #108Highlight
npc dialogue humour lands
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #109Highlight
any tavern object can be picked up
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #110Highlight
enemies dropping food ingredients feels fitting
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #111Highlight
large village hints at lots to unlock
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #112Highlight
more weapons to choose later is appealing
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #113Highlight
character look in the lobby gets laughs
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #114Highlight
reviving teammates by slapping them with a fish
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #115Highlight
hair color options in the character creator are liked
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #116Highlight
clumsy run animation is charming
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #117Highlight
holding a tankard while doing other tasks feels good
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #118Highlight
spear shaped menu cursor is a charming touch
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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