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Too Deep To QuitWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
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Co-op adventure where you dive into temples hunting treasure.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Too Deep To Quit (7h 20m in total). The problem that came up most: climbing inputs are not taught when first needed, in 4 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 7h 20m analysed · Portuguese, English, French, Chinese, German · analysed in the week of 19 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 77
- Ideas
- 5
- Highlights
- 11
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 165 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: 24 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons.
- Stream 2, 45 min analysed: 17 problems, 2 highlights.
- Stream 3, 1h analysed: 31 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
- Stream 4, 52 min analysed: 3 problems, 2 highlights.
- Stream 5, 42 min analysed: 28 problems, 2 highlights.
- Stream 6, 1h analysed: 13 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 6 highlights.
- Stream 7, 1h analysed: 24 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
- Stream 8, 1h analysed: 4 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
Problems (77)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #10Confusion
climbing inputs are not taught when first needed
4 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
statue offering rules and resulting rewards are not explained
3 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Frustration
inventory runs out of slots and blocks picking up items
3 of 8 streams · 13 moments
13 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
next direction unclear after clearing a level section
3 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bug
multiplayer lag and desync in lobby and levels
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Frustration
traps and hazards kill suddenly with no readable cause
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
host cannot find how to invite friends from the lobby
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Frustration
bridges collapse under players and cut off crossings
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Frustration
fish in the water attack players who enter it
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bugblocking
softlock when the grapple ends up across the gap
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
in game voice chat fails or is barely audible
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Bug
frame rate drops inside bushes
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Bug
throw key did not throw the held item
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Bug
game froze during session setup and needed a restart
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Bug
player spawns under the lobby after returning to camp
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Bug
walls turn see through and hide platforms
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
deadly flowers hard to tell apart from decorative ones
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
unclear whether a player who fell far away can be revived
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Frustration
energy items cause drowsiness that surprises and punishes
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Frustration
tools wear out fast and durability is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Frustration
camera turning feels awkward both while moving and standing
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Frustration
monkeys are aggressive and steal items
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Frustration
controller support missing buttons or not working
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Frustration
statue offerings backfire with dynamite or poison
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Frustration
poor visibility at the waterfall and in water
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Frustration
cursed item kills its own user
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Frustration
fall deaths leave no chance for a revive
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Frustration
early death from slipping on waterfall rocks
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Frustration
player falls through gaps between planks
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Frustration
dive and surface share one key
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Frustration
early death ends the first expedition quickly
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Bug
collapsing bridge has almost no sound
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
item and status effects are hard to understand
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
tool durability and tool uses are unclear
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
camera view and emote keys are hard to find
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
backpack use is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
unclear that every run restarts from the bottom
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
inviting a friend into a running session is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
unclear what the bottom screen icon means
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
character customization location not discoverable
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
backpack slot count differs between players without explanation
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
getting off the boat is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
gem stacking and ownership by colour confuse the group
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
no obvious way to recover health
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Confusion
unclear how to keep crouching without holding the key
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Confusion
unclear how rock pushing works
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Confusion
demo seems to block a gap that cannot be crossed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Confusion
unclear whether a sprint exists
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Confusion
purpose of the grabber item is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Confusion
starting weapon use is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Confusion
vine release needs a jump rather than letting go
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Confusion
breaking platforms not readable before stepping on them
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Confusion
required jump over water easy to miss
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Confusion
cursed loot is not recognisable before pickup
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Frustration
hunger and stamina drain fast while climbing
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Frustration
failed jumps and climbs block the route
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Frustration
poison from traps is shared and hard to cure
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Frustration
airplane in lobby is unreachable because of invisible walls
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Frustration
difficulty ramps up in later sections
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Frustration
level is too dark to read the route
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Frustration
rising fog catches the group
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Frustration
dead teammate ghost is invisible to living players
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Frustration
boulders knock players off the boat on the river
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #64Frustration
no per player volume control in audio settings
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Frustration
left without any weapon when carrying only a grapple
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #66Frustration
long stretch between campfires on the way to the temple
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Frustration
drink items feel useless
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Frustration
constant slipping on bananas in the monkey area
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Frustration
crocodile is faster and stronger than expected
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #70Frustration
d-pad controls for zoom and slot selection feel awkward
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #71Frustration
jumping releases the grip automatically
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #72Frustration
fall damage triggers from low heights
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #73Frustration
crate in the river cannot be opened while swimming
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #74Frustration
chests keep giving duplicate blades
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #75Frustration
long loading into an expedition
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #76Frustration
held item lost early in the level
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #77Frustration
containers hold disappointing loot
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (5)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #78Comparison
power up items compared to a classic platformer
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #79Comparison
co-op climbing compared with peak
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #80Comparison
character look compared favourably to another coop climbing game
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #81Comparison
fixed map until the first campfire like peak
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #82Comparison
setting likened to puppet comedy, adventure films and coop extraction games
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (11)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #83Highlight
unexpected statue rewards create funny surprise moments
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #84Highlight
soft furry character look and visible body are well liked
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #85Highlight
sliding down the spiked water chute is fun
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #86Highlight
swinging across gaps is fun once it works
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #87Highlight
lobby with dinosaur skeleton looks appealing
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #88Highlight
no hunger system is welcome
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #89Highlight
levels, world detail and freedom of play are praised
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #90Highlight
jungle setting evokes a classic adventure film
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #91Highlight
healing consumable found in a chest is a fun surprise
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #92Highlight
rocks keep swimming from skipping the level
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #93Highlight
scenery looks good from the start
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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