Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders (Steam Game) 
Space Aliens have built a stupidity machine that's slowly reducing everyone's IQ to single digits. Worse yet, the only person who can stop them is Zak McKracken, reporter for the disreputable National Inquisitor, who dreams up stories about carnivorous cantaloupes and vegetarian vampires.
- Adventure (38)
- Cult Classic (25)
- Point & Click (24)
- Retro (23)
- 1990's (22)
- Classic (17)
- Comedy (11)
- Singleplayer (11)
- 2D (6)
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Price | $ 5.99 |
| Steam Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 91.1% (very positive) Top 20% / 91.2% Top 20% |
| Steam DB Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 81.2% Top 20% / 81.3% Top 20% |
| Reviews (Steam Purchases / All) | 112 / 113 |
| Curators | 16 reviews |
| Median Play Time | 5.1 hours Top 30% |
| Play Time per Dollar | 51 minutes Top 30% |
| Followers | 687 |
| Owners | ± 27.1K Top 30% |
| Copies Sold | ± 4.3K |
| Gross Revenue ($) | ± 10.5K |
Rating and Reviews (Monthly)
This graph shows Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders's Steam rating and reviews between November 2018 and December 2023. Steam's rating oscillates between 100% (November 2018) and 87.5% (June 2019).
With 113 reviews, Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders could be a decent indie success. The chart suggests a long tail distribution, which could mean that the game was promoted at laucnch but that there were no more marketing, update or major discounts after that point.
Review Languages
This doughnut chart shows Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders's review languages. The most popular language is English (55%), followed by German (30%). There is a healthy diversity in the review languages, with 10 different languages represented. The game has only one translation (English), it could have been more popular if it was translated in more languages.
Time Played
This chart displays the time players have spent in Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders, comparing positive and negative reviews. The time in game is acceptable, with 9 hours in the 80th percentile.
The median play time for the negative reviews is similar to the median for positive reviews, hinting that there is no significant difference in the player's experience and that is more a question of personal taste. A high negative review play time (median : 5 hours) could mean that Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders crashes after a while or becomes too repetitive or difficult in the end. The Players' feedback section might help understanding the issue.
Players' Feedback
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The intention behind these pros & cons isn't to establish a balanced evaluation of the game, but rather to assist developers in identifying enhancement opportunities. The game's score of 91.1% Top 20% should be considered while evaluating them.
Please take this list with a grain of salt, as this is an AI generated list based on a small sample of Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders's review data provided by Steam. Additionally, remember that not all issues need to be fixed, sometimes the best approach is to communicate better to manage the player's expectations.
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