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It’s exactly like that right now! The starter film only drops 'Street' and 'Urban' tags, which provide a 15% bonus. However, more expensive films can unlock synergies like 'Abstract' that gives 50% more likes but require more photos to complete. You can see which tags a film drops via the prestige upgrade. But I’ve decided to hide the synergy filters until you discover a photo with that tag to prevent information overload after your feedback:)
 I'm also considering better progression systems, like hiding certain films initially. Balancing the economy is tough but I’ll keep refining it until the Steam demo!

Thanks for all the feedback!

Thanks so much for the feedback! I’m really glad you’re enjoying the core loop.

Regarding progression: the intended path is to push through the "Likes per Second" upgrades, hunt for better films and rare photos and use the Rebrand (prestige) mechanic to scale faster. However, I hear you on the gallery costs. I'll definitely look into rebalancing those early-game milestones to reduce the grind.

Your point about synergies is spot on. I love the idea of unlocking them gradually via specific tags to prevent information overload. Maybe they could unlock only after you find your first photo with that specific tag? I'll definitely look into implementing that.

Thanks for playing and helping me improve the game! Stay tuned for updates!