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SULFURWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
Action-adventure where you outsmart enemies, find treasure, and improve weapons.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of SULFUR (7h 18m in total). The problem that came up most: inventory grid fills up fast and forces dropping or eating items, in 5 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 7h 18m analysed · English · analysed in the week of 9 Nov 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 44
- Ideas
- 4
- Highlights
- 25
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 130 in all.
Read what they actually saidFull report with quotes and VOD links · $49Where 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: nothing specific enough to report.
- Stream 2, 1h analysed: 12 problems, 8 highlights.
- Stream 3, 1h analysed: nothing specific enough to report.
- Stream 4, 1h analysed: 21 problems, 8 highlights.
- Stream 5, 52 min analysed: 27 problems, 4 highlights.
- Stream 6, 38 min analysed: 4 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison.
- Stream 7, 47 min analysed: 12 problems, 3 suggestions or comparisons, 8 highlights.
- Stream 8, 1h analysed: 16 problems, 6 highlights.
In the full report each item below has the streamers' own words and a ▶ link to that minute of the Twitch recording. The # is the item's number in that report. See what a full item looks like in the sample report
Problems (44)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #21Frustration
inventory grid fills up fast and forces dropping or eating items
5 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Confusion
cooking purpose and recipe rules lack in-game guidance
2 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Confusion
rules for applying oils to weapons are unclear
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Confusion
fall damage rules are not communicated
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Confusion
level exit hard to locate among dead ends and branches
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Frustration
cooking stations too rare to use gathered food
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Frustration
ammo runs short after fights in early areas
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Confusion
unclear how to fight ghosts, which hit hard
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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- #7Confusion
how to kill invincible maze blobs is not taught in game
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Frustration
zone boss fight overwhelms players before they find a strategy
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Frustration
own explosive rockets cause most of the damage taken
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Frustration
sewer creatures are tanky and attack from underwater
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Frustration
early enemy types are punishing to fight
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Frustration
masks absorb headshots and the weak spot is not obvious
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Frustration
guns cannot be reloaded before the magazine is empty
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Frustration
ghosts hit hard, teleport and are hard to locate
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bug
enemy stuck in a walkway
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Confusion
doors and room layout confusing to navigate
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
unclear which objects can be broken or shot
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
frost explosions do not break walls or barrels
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
unclear whether a fight was the boss or a mini boss
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
gun without reload is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
boss type cyborg enemy appears in a normal area
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
hidden loot from bumping furniture is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
charisma stat effect is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
amulet interaction is easily forgotten
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
misophonia mode setting is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
save slot completion percentage looks wrong after a minute
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
delete option for save files is hard to find
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
no clear feedback when an enemy dies
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Frustration
shotgun ammo too costly to buy and fire
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Frustration
sticks for cooking are scarce
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Frustration
cooking consumes items still needed for npc quests
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Frustration
weapons underperform against some enemies
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Frustration
raw mushrooms poison the player repeatedly
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Frustration
heals run out during farming runs
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Frustration
valuable food eaten by accident
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Frustration
some jumps out of reach without jump upgrades
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Frustration
oil prices beyond early run budget
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Frustration
clicking items into slots is unreliable
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Frustration
enchantment and oil rules dumped in one long npc talk
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Frustration
health recipes sell for too little to carry out
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Frustration
insurance cost leaves player broke after a death
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Frustration
carried items like throwing knives lost on death
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.
- #45Suggestion
no setting to adjust menu transparency
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Suggestion
wish for birdshot to release birds when fired
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Comparison
scopes on any weapon recall early pubg
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Comparison
a rifle feels like the guns in metro
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (25)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #49Highlight
discovering the cooking system is a highlight
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Highlight
custom weapon builds with mods and oils are satisfying
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Highlight
gear and armor drops feel rewarding
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Highlight
movement speed gear is well liked
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Highlight
hold to load shotgun is a favourite weapon
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Highlight
rifle and m1 garand feel good to shoot
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Highlight
burst pistol looks good
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Highlight
common mushrooms heal more than expected
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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- #57Highlight
weapon ranks up quickly
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Highlight
calm music fits the combat in a funny way
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Highlight
fast healing cola is a favourite consumable
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Highlight
delivery demon helps keep loot before a risky fight
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Highlight
gross sewer consumables get a laugh
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Highlight
breaking masks turns enemies against each other
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Highlight
hardcore mode adds enjoyable tension
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #64Highlight
oil trade offs are fun to pick from
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Highlight
stink grenade is fun to use
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #66Highlight
goblins living their own lives is charming
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Highlight
rooms packed with food feel rewarding
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Highlight
cracked walls can be blown open
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Highlight
enemy factions fighting each other is a highlight
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #70Highlight
underwater plant life is appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #71Highlight
removing enchantments to reset a gun is appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #72Highlight
baby enemies carrying mines are amusing
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #73Highlight
reload animation is praised
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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