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Pratfall

Co-op action adventure for 1 to 6 players descending a cave to rescue your dog.

We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Pratfall (4h in total). The problem that came up most: many item names and effects are never explained, in 2 of 8 streams.

8 Twitch streams · 4h analysed · English, Spanish, Russian, German, Hungarian · analysed in the week of 21 Sept 2026 · Steam page

Problems
51
Ideas
3
Highlights
15

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, 30 min analysed: 7 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 1 highlight.
  • Stream 2, 30 min analysed: 10 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
  • Stream 3, 30 min analysed: 9 problems, 5 highlights.
  • Stream 4, 30 min analysed: 10 problems, 2 highlights.
  • Stream 5, 30 min analysed: 2 problems, 2 highlights.
  • Stream 6, 30 min analysed: 22 problems, 3 highlights.
  • Stream 7, 30 min analysed: 9 problems, 3 highlights.
  • Stream 8, 30 min analysed: 7 problems.
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Problems (51)

Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up.

  1. #1Bug

    unclear player cap and lobby instability with more players

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #2Bug

    microphone input auto-switches to a voice changer effect

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #3Bug

    antivirus software interferes with game install

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    revive item text does not match its actual effect

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    steam connection fails when starting the game

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    volume setting resets itself unexpectedly

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    thrown paint changes character color unexpectedly

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    player clips inside vine geometry

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    many item names and effects are never explained

    2 of 8 streams · 6 moments

    6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #10Confusion

    death cause and whether the player died are unclear

    2 of 8 streams · 4 moments

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

    bean pickup effects are not explained to players

    2 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #12Confusionblocking

    pre-match lobby is confusing to join, navigate, and start

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

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

    combat hits land unpredictably and cause confusion

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

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

    item's platform lowering effect not explained before use

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

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

    glow stick doubles as hunger meter without explanation

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    jump input occasionally fails to respond

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    confusion over foam and concrete hazard behavior in challenges

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

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

    unclear terminology for the dive/ascent run structure

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  19. #19Confusion

    nail gun tool name easily confused with rail gun

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    unclear whether blessings items can be sold

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    leaderboard time seems too good to be real

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    unclear whether an encounter is a baby boss or the real boss

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    horn item launches players without warning

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    startup graphics api choice is confusing

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    audio mixer settings are hard to find

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    steam avatar is not shown by default in customization

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    no option to change default facial expression

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    unclear how to earn coins

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    item color coding is not explained

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    throwing controls are not clear to new players

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    graveyard group event is confusing before its name is revealed

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    unclear where fall damage actually gets triggered

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    friendly fire lets teammates accidentally harm each other

    2 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  34. #34Frustrationblocking

    misses platform jumps by a hair and must restart

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  35. #35Frustrationblocking

    core mission goal remains unclear well into the session

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

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

    explosion and horn sound effects are painfully loud

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

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

    parkour section feels harder and fall damage feels increased

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

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

    keyboard input requires switching to cyrillic layout

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    pit trap requires beanstalk escape and frustrates players

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    enemy power hook teleports players away during fights

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    no revival statues on level 7 raises the stakes

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    catch mechanic fails when teammates are distracted causing a death

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  43. #43Frustration

    flare tool disliked as an equipment pick

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  44. #44Frustration

    blames rng when a run gives an unsatisfying result

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  45. #45Frustration

    shop coin balance and pricing unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  46. #46Frustration

    candle resource causes ownership conflict and runs out

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    dropped items clutter the play area

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    parkour section feels hard at first

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    grappling hook can be lost without warning

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    gold farming required to unlock gumball machine content

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

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

    thrown ball can knock away a teammate's food item

    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.

  1. #52Suggestion

    wants a mode where you climb up instead of down

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #53Comparison

    described to new viewers as similar to other co-op mining roguelites

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #54Comparison

    randomized level generation appreciated over curated design of similar games

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

What landed (15)

Moments players clearly enjoyed.

  1. #55Highlight

    eye customization options are a fun highlight

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #56Highlight

    players want the kami-adjacent candy item

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #57Highlight

    bok choy item comically turns into money

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #58Highlight

    chain reaction hazards like worms create fun surprising moments

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #59Highlight

    arc bean item well received

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #60Highlight

    enjoys the game applauding the player

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #61Highlight

    light wand recharge mechanic pleasantly surprises player

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #62Highlight

    hidden parkour route is a fun discovery

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #63Highlight

    face drawing customization delights player

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #64Highlight

    player feels rewarded after mastering parkour movement

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #65Highlight

    discovering the ability to fight surprises player

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #66Highlight

    momentum based fall damage well received

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #67Highlight

    gold replicator duplicates currency pile

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #68Highlight

    players want to collect the nagis creature

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #69Highlight

    gold bean item turns objects to gold

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

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About this page

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; 96 of 104 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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