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StormforgeWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
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Survival crafting game for 1 to 8 players where you outrun magical tornadoes.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Stormforge (6h 37m in total). The problem that came up most: early enemies like goblins kill new players repeatedly, in 4 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 6h 37m analysed · German, French, English, Portuguese, Spanish · analysed in the week of 19 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 99
- Ideas
- 8
- Highlights
- 30
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 262 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, 37 min analysed: 21 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 7 highlights.
- Stream 2, 1h analysed: 35 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 5 highlights.
- Stream 3, 1h analysed: 37 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 10 highlights.
- Stream 4, 41 min analysed: 15 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 7 highlights.
- Stream 5, 52 min analysed: 30 problems, 3 suggestions or comparisons, 2 highlights.
- Stream 6, 1h analysed: 11 problems, 1 highlight.
- Stream 7, 51 min analysed: 28 problems, 3 suggestions or comparisons, 4 highlights.
- Stream 8, 37 min analysed: 22 problems, 4 suggestions or comparisons, 13 highlights.
Problems (99)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #59Frustration
early enemies like goblins kill new players repeatedly
4 of 8 streams · 14 moments
14 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
hosts struggle to find how to invite friends into a world
4 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Frustration
fiber is hard to locate and too scarce for early crafting
3 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Frustration
tutorial popups appear far too frequently
3 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Frustration
starter weapons wear out quickly and repair path is unclear
3 of 8 streams · 7 moments
7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Frustration
storms seem to follow players and deal heavy damage
3 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bug
time of day not synced between co-op players
2 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bug
co-op player gets disconnected during a session
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
no guidance on where to gather fiber early on
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
choosing a class via the skill tree is not discoverable
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #64Frustration
equipping gear like shields from inventory is awkward
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Frustration
radar style minimap disliked
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
error popup shows even though the action succeeds
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
eating and campfire cooking rules not explained
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
unclear whether the bed or soul anchor sets respawn
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
health bar location in hud is hard to spot
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
after death it is unclear what was kept and where corpse lies
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
respawn point must be set by every co-op player separately
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
duration of food health buff is not shown
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
auto equip makes it unclear whether the glider was crafted
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
unclear whether the crystal shield base can be moved
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #66Frustration
food buffs expire too soon to keep up with
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Frustration
attacking during a jump is not possible
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Frustration
target lock-on system disliked compared to free camera
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Frustration
character creator offers too few hairstyles
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #70Frustration
crafting stations cost so much wood players keep running out
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Bugblocking
stuck in a terrain hole, only escape is dying
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Bug
creatures get stuck in terrain and become invulnerable
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
how to heal and use recipes or runes is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
next step after class shrine is unclear without seals
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
tutorial anchor point gives no feedback on interaction
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #71Frustration
building placement, snapping and sizing are hard to control
1 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #72Frustration
mist wolf fangs hard to farm for the fang blade
1 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #73Frustration
inventory fills up fast, made worse by automatic pickup
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #74Frustration
tornadoes arrive early and feel punishing
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #75Frustration
blocking does not stop incoming hits
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #76Frustration
new base attacked immediately with no breather
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #77Frustration
attack animations cannot be cancelled into a dodge
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #78Frustration
held in place by an enemy during an early fight
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #79Frustration
miniboss camp archers overwhelm an early character
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Bug
fall damage skipped after a high drop
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Bug
staff waves around and gets duplicated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Bug
crafting menu and tutorial not translated in portuguese
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
glider tutorial and stamina use not clear
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
basic item interactions like eating, picking up and sharing are not explained
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
some keys cannot be bound and target lock bindings are unclear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
first crafting quest does not explain softwood or the club step
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
stun execution and perfect parry are not clearly taught
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Confusion
unclear which trees and stones yield or break
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Confusion
storm shelter rules and scripted intro death unclear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Confusion
default keybindings for inventory, interact and build rotation
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Confusion
duplicate starting staff after choosing one
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Confusion
build controls for rotating and removing pieces not obvious
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Confusion
no hint where clothing is crafted
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Confusion
abilities screen is empty after spending skill points
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Confusion
unclear whether the world map shows only the demo area
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Confusion
sprint toggle and stamina cost are unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Confusion
first storm gives no clear instruction on what to do
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Confusion
maturity value on capturable items is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Confusion
sudden lightning strikes are not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Confusion
early boss fight with only sticks feels unexplained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Confusion
wrong class tree unlocked by accident
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Confusion
arrows moved to an equipment slot without clear notice
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Confusion
purpose of glowing fruit is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Confusion
hard to track explored areas in large caves
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Confusion
smelting ore and finding the furnace in the build menu is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Confusion
whirlwind tree requirement is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Confusion
world creation settings are not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Confusion
storm fiber and normal fiber are easy to confuse
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Confusion
source of amulets for staff charges is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Confusion
storm direction icon in hud is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Confusion
last tutorial chest is hard to find
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Confusion
purpose of shrine meditation is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Confusion
red enemy dots during storms are not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Confusion
eating food sometimes seems to have no effect
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Confusion
experience and leveling go unnoticed for a long time
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Confusion
ethereal wood drop is unexplained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Confusion
unclear whether resources respawn and how often
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Confusion
no hint where to find feathers for the bag recipe
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #80Frustration
character creator options and preview rotation
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #81Frustration
early crafting blocked by missing materials or tools
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #82Frustration
cartoon art style does not appeal to some players
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #83Frustration
skill tree unlocks too easily by accident
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #84Frustration
homing magic too slow for fast enemies
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #85Frustration
map flags missed chests and sends players back to old areas
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #86Frustration
early enemies take many hits to kill
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #87Frustration
axe breaks during construction
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #88Frustration
long walk to the merchant quest
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #89Frustration
bow is locked when ranged enemies first appear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #90Frustration
dodge roll lacks invincibility frames
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #91Frustration
loot in camps too heavy to carry
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #92Frustration
character name limited to sixteen characters
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #93Frustration
fall damage applies when landing in water
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #94Frustration
enemy turns invulnerable mid fight
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #95Frustration
crafting menu and tutorial not translated to portuguese
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #96Frustration
tutorial boss kills instantly with a scream
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #97Frustration
crafting stations take too much space in a starter base
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #98Frustration
cannot walk while inventory is open
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #99Frustration
kiln consumes all wood instead of a chosen amount
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (8)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #101Comparison
players try to dodge the way valheim handles it
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #102Comparison
base building system likened to valheim
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #100Suggestion
character creator lacks options to individualize the face
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #103Comparison
survival systems and biomes closely resemble valheim
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #104Comparison
charming overall but feels off next to a similar survival game
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #105Comparison
compared to valheim for its look
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #106Comparison
falling trees knock over other trees
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #107Comparison
opening area reminds players of enshrouded
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (30)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #108Highlight
graphics and overall presentation praised
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #109Highlight
visible damage on rocks and trees while gathering is liked
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #110Highlight
procedurally generated worlds and seeds praised at world setup
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #111Highlight
each co-op player gets their own chest loot
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #112Highlight
glider is fun to use and covers good distance
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #113Highlight
hairstyle and appearance choices in character creator praised
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #114Highlight
tutorial boss impresses with its sheer size
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #115Highlight
flexible build mode snapping and free placement
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #116Highlight
movement and controls feel good from the start
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #117Highlight
stations pulling resources from nearby chests is loved
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #118Highlight
loot pickup and storage conveniences are appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #119Highlight
creature designs like dashing enemies and mist wolves liked
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #120Highlight
raft recipe and fast stamina regeneration enjoyed
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #121Highlight
bow is satisfying to craft and use
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #122Highlight
one key loot all from chests is appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #123Highlight
falling trees knock over other trees
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #124Highlight
azerty movement keys set by default
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #125Highlight
target lock is well received
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #126Highlight
co-op host and join options available in the demo
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #127Highlight
funny quest objective wording
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #128Highlight
glider stays equipped after landing
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #129Highlight
crafted bow looks good
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #130Highlight
copper age opens up many new recipes
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #131Highlight
wooden club design is appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #132Highlight
minimap is liked
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #133Highlight
parry, stun and training dummy in tutorial are liked
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #134Highlight
double jump unlock feels rewarding
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #135Highlight
storms shown on the map are liked
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #136Highlight
storms felling trees near base is a nice touch
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #137Highlight
automatic repair at repair station is liked
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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