Dragon’s Dogma 2Capcom’s sequel 2012 Cult RPG, is out now, and critics are praising the game’s vast world and complex systems.But some fans who bought the game weren’t too happy, and steam, user reviews currently have a rating of “Mixed.”The reason for a lot of the negative reaction to the game is that it microtransactions.
There are 21 DLCs in the game that are treated as microtransactions, allowing players to obtain items such as life-restoring Awakening Stones, currency in the form of Rift Crystals, and even the ability to edit their character’s appearance. The price of each microtransaction ranges from $0.99 to $4.99. “At $70 for a game, I can support ensuring fair payment for a good game, but when you also add in the bloatware ‘buy more crystals’ and win gifts for single player…” one wrote road Steam reviewer“I can’t support that in good faith.”
The biggest complaint from people buying the game comes down to the presence of these microtransactions in a full-priced single-player game, thinking it’s a pay to win strategy and lock important customization features behind a paywall.Published by Capcom a response On March 22, a response to these concerns and other criticisms was posted on Steam. The post addressed concerns about crashes and bugs, but a large portion of it was devoted to discussing paid DLC. Capcom reminds players that most items that can be purchased through microtransactions can also be obtained in the game. (Some players also spread the word on social media. )
The availability of these items in the game has not changed many people’s minds, as people pointed out that the resources in the game are limited.But this is where we need to talk about game genres Dragon’s Dogma 2 yes. This is a game filled with design choices designed to cause friction and prevent the experiences that exist within its world from being too simplistic or convenient.
The misconception is that people think this approach is to encourage microtransaction purchases. quite, Dragon’s Dogma 2 Designed to allocate limited resources in the game at a stable and meaningful rate.The limitations of resources such as Portkeys require that you use them with caution and think carefully about how you use them Travel around the world. While microtransactions are always questionable, Ddragon’s dogma 2The microtransactions do offer faster paths through the game, but they’re also easy to overlook. This isn’t a pay-to-win scenario where these microtransactions are necessary, in fact you’re better off leaving them alone and enjoying the intended experience.