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Pale IncenseWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
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Action-simulation where you run a perfume shop by day and hunt as a vampire by night.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Pale Incense (7h 12m in total). The problem that came up most: early money too tight for lair furniture and ingredients, in 5 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 7h 12m analysed · English, French · analysed in the week of 19 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 59
- Ideas
- 3
- Highlights
- 21
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 151 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, 1h analysed: 8 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 9 highlights.
- Stream 2, 1h analysed: 26 problems, 4 highlights.
- Stream 3, 1h analysed: 10 problems, 3 highlights.
- Stream 4, 1h analysed: 19 problems, 9 highlights.
- Stream 5, 57 min analysed: 22 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 4 highlights.
- Stream 6, 39 min analysed: 9 problems.
- Stream 7, 1h analysed: 10 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
- Stream 8, 37 min analysed: 4 problems, 9 highlights.
Problems (59)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #37Frustration
early money too tight for lair furniture and ingredients
5 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Confusion
perfume machine settings and results lack any explanation
4 of 8 streams · 12 moments
12 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bug
spelling mistakes in tutorial and journal text
4 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
body carrying and valid disposal spots are not explained
3 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
skill currency abbreviation and its difference from coins unexplained
3 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Frustration
street ambient sound mixed much louder than everything else
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
door interaction and door visibility are unclear
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
no sense of direction on the street or way back home
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
no clear confirmation whether a sale went through
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
skill menu unclear about locked skills and how to buy
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Frustration
small early stock cannot meet varied customer requests
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Frustration
main menu music volume too high by default
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Frustration
tutorial forces a single purchase without free choice
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Frustration
rose supply too limited for rose perfumes
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bug
frame drops when the first day starts
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
cpu and gpu maxed out even on low graphics settings
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Bug
map stops working on the street
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Bug
default resolution breaks the display until switched to borderless
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Bug
no music audible in the vampire lair
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
mix match percentage is low even with legendary scents
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
requested perfume quality is hard to see on customer orders
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
type of a blended perfume is not shown
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
crafting station cannot be exited until products are inspected
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Frustration
controls cannot be rebound and skill keys fail on azerty keyboards
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Frustration
hunters attack even when not feeding
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Frustration
night return timer feels too short
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Bug
vendor sleeves look stiff and frozen
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
rat catching step is hard with no skills equipped
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
blocked routes and hard navigation in the city
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
healing value of each essence not shown
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
unclear that the day clock starts on shop opening
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
journal describes mice but lair creatures look like rats
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
one bottle per type purchase limit not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
park gathering limits unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
free ingredients respawn endlessly in the park
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
unclear how to gather citrus in the park
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Confusion
unclear if materials are lost on death at night
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Confusion
bite input not clear on the first hunt
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Confusion
hunger skill input not taught
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Confusion
recipe ingredient amounts not clear before mixing
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Confusion
sunlight damage meter not obvious at first
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Confusion
hunger and health bars are hard to read
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Confusion
red screen at the night map edge is unexplained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Confusion
harvesting human extract after a bite is not obvious
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Confusion
unclear what to do first in the lair
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Frustration
game audio and narrator voice too loud
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Frustration
hard to find shops without the tutorial path markers
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Frustration
tutorial pushes the bed before lair tasks are done
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Frustration
daily loop feels like too many tasks for one day
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Frustration
must stand still to interact with stations
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Frustration
sandalwood hard to obtain within a day
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Frustration
tutorial front loads many pages of rules
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Frustration
tutorial pushes opening the shop with too few perfumes
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Frustration
customers are too stingy when haggling over prices
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Frustration
first night tutorial prevents reaching nearby chests
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Frustration
task reminder line repeats too often
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Frustration
customers leave before being served
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Frustration
easy to drain a victim longer than intended
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Frustration
manhole cover cannot be closed after hiding a body
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (3)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #60Suggestion
extraction choices have no explanation of their effects
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Suggestion
using a skill stops the player from moving
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Comparison
protagonist grunts often and evokes the witcher hero
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (21)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #63Highlight
lair furniture and decoration customization is enjoyed
4 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #64Highlight
vampire perfumer premise and opening story appeal
3 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Highlight
protagonist vampire look and character design well liked
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #66Highlight
adjustable fragrance ratios make perfume mixing satisfying
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Highlight
perfume bottle designs at the street vendor look appealing
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Highlight
town alarm and witness system adds welcome stealth tension
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Highlight
free ingredient gathering in the park is enjoyed
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #70Highlight
art style praised throughout the opening
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #71Highlight
night hunting loot and auto collection well received
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #72Highlight
laboratory and shop interiors look stylish
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #73Highlight
drag and drop skill equipping feels good
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #74Highlight
satisfying legendary crafting result
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #75Highlight
raven themed shop item liked
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #76Highlight
eating rats in the lair is a fun snack
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #77Highlight
vampire voice acting during feeding is enjoyed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #78Highlight
dumping bodies in the sewer is amusing
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #79Highlight
french localization appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #80Highlight
photo decoration in the lair is appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #81Highlight
skill that reveals feedable citizens through walls is liked
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #82Highlight
period spelling in the hint book adds flavour
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #83Highlight
fragrance blends come in varied versions
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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