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PITCHFORKWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
Co-op dungeon crawler for up to 4 players climbing a castle to slay a vampire.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of PITCHFORK (6h 21m in total). The problem that came up most: potions are unidentified and their effects are unclear before use, in 5 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 6h 21m analysed · Spanish, English · analysed in the week of 26 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 34
- Ideas
- 6
- Highlights
- 12
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 130 in all.
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- Stream 1, 1h analysed: 10 problems.
- Stream 2, 1h analysed: 16 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 3 highlights.
- Stream 3, 40 min analysed: 11 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 2 highlights.
- Stream 4, 1h analysed: 21 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 3 highlights.
- Stream 5, 36 min analysed: 6 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 2 highlights.
- Stream 6, 38 min analysed: 16 problems, 5 highlights.
- Stream 7, 39 min analysed: 15 problems, 1 highlight.
- Stream 8, 49 min analysed: 5 problems, 4 suggestions or comparisons, 5 highlights.
Problems (34)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #5Confusion
potions are unidentified and their effects are unclear before use
5 of 8 streams · 10 moments
10 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Frustration
dungeon is too dark to see away from the light carrier
5 of 8 streams · 10 moments
10 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Confusion
level goal and route forward are hard to find
4 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Confusion
healing fountain rules and purpose are not explained
3 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Confusion
basic pickup, torch refill and stamina rules are not taught
3 of 8 streams · 7 moments
7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bug
held items cannot be dropped and thrown items glitch
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
co-op switch and moving platform purpose is unclear
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
torch sets teammates on fire without players expecting it
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Frustration
weapons break fast while carrying slots stay limited
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Frustration
enemy damage feels too harsh
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Frustration
controls cannot be rebound in settings
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Frustration
teammates can damage each other by default
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
revive rules for dead players are not discoverable
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Frustration
chests often contain nothing useful
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Frustration
light source in spike pit center feels unfair
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bug
wall corners allow escaping bounds or softlocking
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
player gets displaced or ends up under the map
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
unclear whether checkpoints exist after repeated wipes
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Frustration
difficulty is steeper than the cheerful look suggests
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Frustration
item pickup and drop interactions feel buggy
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Frustration
hitboxes and collisions make hitting enemies and passing gaps awkward
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Frustration
head bobbing is nauseating and has no setting to turn it off
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Frustration
jumping and platforming feel clumsy
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Frustration
fast cave enemies overwhelm the group
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Bug
thrown weapons stick in players or the floor
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
crates hold nothing and cannot be opened
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
goblins flee instead of fighting, which surprises players
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
how to punch is not discoverable
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
candle sequence puzzle gives unclear feedback on what it unlocked
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
unclear how to obtain more torches
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Frustration
crates give no loot and weapon slots feel tight
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Frustration
short drops deal surprisingly large fall damage
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Frustration
unlimited frame rate defaults, needs manual capping
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Frustration
thrown items bounce into pits and are lost
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.
- #35Suggestion
torch blocks everything and its durability is easy to reset
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Suggestion
nothing to do after dying, wants a ghost or spectator role
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Suggestion
frame rate is uncapped by default
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Suggestion
some chests are empty and could hold more
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Suggestion
interest in co-op groups larger than four
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Comparison
reminds players of other co-op dungeon games
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (12)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #41Highlight
carrying the light keeps the group together and makes co-op fun
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Highlight
enemy death sound and physical interactions feel satisfying
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Highlight
thrown axe is fast and hits hard, weapon variety praised
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Highlight
energy system and free chest breaking are liked
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Highlight
enemies chase forever and can be led into traps
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Highlight
light-emitting and throwable weapons are fun finds
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Highlight
darkness gives the dungeon mystery
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Highlight
haunting dungeon art direction
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Highlight
voice chat moves avatar mouths
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Highlight
controller support is available and welcome
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Highlight
enemy sounds help in the dark
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Highlight
cute goofy retro art style
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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