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My Arms Are Longer NowWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
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Adventure game about a long-armed thief pulling off heists.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of My Arms Are Longer Now (5h 54m in total). The problem that came up most: how to trip the ticket inspector is not communicated, in 5 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 5h 54m analysed · German, English · analysed in the week of 19 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 47
- Ideas
- 4
- Highlights
- 20
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 166 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, 38 min analysed: 14 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 3 highlights.
- Stream 2, 52 min analysed: 18 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 11 highlights.
- Stream 3, 38 min analysed: 18 problems, 15 highlights.
- Stream 4, 39 min analysed: 15 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 3 highlights.
- Stream 5, 44 min analysed: 14 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 4 highlights.
- Stream 6, 55 min analysed: 9 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
- Stream 7, 1h analysed: 24 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 2 highlights.
- Stream 8, 28 min analysed: 8 problems, 1 highlight.
Problems (47)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #8Confusion
how to trip the ticket inspector is not communicated
5 of 8 streams · 11 moments
11 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
players do not know how to stop the train
3 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Frustration
passengers and inspector block the arm path
3 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
current goal and next step in the train level unclear
3 of 8 streams · 13 moments
13 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusionblocking
on-screen hold prompt shows up arrow but action is left shift
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
arm controls are hard to grasp early on
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Frustration
laptop is hard to drag out of the train
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Frustration
arm stops reaching further with no visible limit
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Frustration
arm tangles on seats and scenery and is hard to free
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Frustration
hand grabs bag handle instead of the bag itself
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Frustration
space bound to non-jump action causes habitual misinputs
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Frustration
steering the long arm feels clunky
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Frustration
held items drop by accident
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bugblocking
arm gets stuck in the train door after reaching out the window
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Quitblocking
demo abandoned after the arm stays stuck outside the train
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bug
arm clips into floor and walls, physics stop responding
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
arm can reach the front carriage early and break the level
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Bug
character gets stuck or relocated unexpectedly around the train
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Bug
inspector passes through obstacles meant to make him fall
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
hold to retract is not clear in the tutorial
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Frustration
xbox button names in prompts trip up players used to other pads
1 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Frustration
arm controls feel limited and inputs are easy to mix up
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Frustration
keyboard controls take a long time to learn
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Frustration
demo does not match what the trailers suggested
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Frustration
getting the dog out of the carriage takes many attempts
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Bug
backpack can get stuck in a carriage corner
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Bug
arm snags when stretched between train carriages
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
third pigeon is hard to find and keep
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
unclear what the arm is holding or just stole
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
stealth and detection rules on the train are not explained
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
arm actions like retracting and reaching around are easy to forget
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
unclear that keys are needed for locked doors and items
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
parallax tilt option is not explained in settings
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
unsure the arm can wrap around large objects
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
unclear whether the bike can be taken
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
no hint on how to obtain the ticket
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
character grows bigger without explanation
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Frustration
repetitive character vocal sounds grate on the player
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Frustration
cash machine is awkward to shift and obstructs a carriage exit
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Frustration
slap and pickpocket inputs get mixed up
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Frustration
items near corners cannot be grabbed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Frustration
tripwire arm tangles around legs without tripping
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Frustration
arm gets pinned while being hit
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Frustration
demo feels short with a single level
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Frustration
game forces full screen with no way to resize the window
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Frustration
audio mutes automatically when the window loses focus
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Frustration
carrying pigeons back is a long trek for an optional task
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.
- #49Comparison
game likened to a goose mischief sandbox
3 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Suggestion
achievement for total slaps requested
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Comparison
art style reminds of well known cartoon shows
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Comparison
stretchy arm physics recall a snake physics platformer
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (20)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #52Highlight
end of level newspaper summary is a fun payoff
3 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Highlight
stealing with the stretchy arm is fun
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Highlight
hand drawn art style praised
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Highlight
overall concept and visuals praised after playing
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Highlight
sound design praised
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Highlight
passenger voice acting is a highlight
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Highlight
roof pest character is well liked
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Highlight
local melbourne train details land with players who know it
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Highlight
pigeon side quest is a highlight
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Highlight
optional pest goal on the roof is very satisfying
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Highlight
physics freedom with objects is fun to play with
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Highlight
in game bug report option appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #64Highlight
stretching the arm feels satisfying
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Highlight
opening scene sets the tone well
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #66Highlight
first theft makes the player feel guilty in a good way
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Highlight
arm stiffening is a welcome mechanic
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Highlight
putting the passenger to sleep is a satisfying solve
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Highlight
snake teaser makes players want more
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #70Highlight
npc reactions to theft are funny
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #71Highlight
elderly passenger pair is a comedic highlight
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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