After over a decade of waiting, is finally in players' hands but the game's launch has unfortunately been marred by the surprise reveal that it contains a wealth of microtransactions. The original game in Capcom's fantasy RPG franchise garnered plenty of fans in the years after its release for offering a unique action experience unlike anything else at the time. In the 12 years since its launch, the community begged for a sequel but now that it's finally here, players are more frustrated than excited.
Over on 's Steam page, the game is being bombarded by negative reviews due to two primary reasons: An abundance of performance issues on PC and the inclusion of microtransactions, a controversial form of monetization that Capcom didn't reveal until the RPG had already launched. At the time of writing, boasts over 8,000 reviews, of which only 40% are positive. Many of the available microtransactions are for functions that players consider essential to enjoying the game like editing the appearance of a character, or fast traveling around the world.
While it's worth noting that many of the items that can be purchased with microtransactions can be collected in the game itself, the community has noted that they're either extremely rare or require a great deal of grinding to acquire. Capcom confirmed as much in a formal statement addressing the controversy surrounding both the microtransactions and performance issues, requesting that fans be patient as the studio works on addressing many of the problems.Per the official response, the microtransactions will not be removed or adjusted.
As for the technical concerns, Capcom has confirmed that it's actively looking into "," further noting that future patches will be prioritizing these reports. Additionally, the developer elaborated that it's aware that densely populated areas in the world cause a severe dip in framerate, stating that reducing graphical settings can help, but it won't necessarily fix the problem. This is another matter that is under investigation although there's no word on when a hotfix will be released.
Despite all the complaints surrounding , the game managed to fare significantly better with critics, many of whom praised it as a groundbreaking RPG. Reviewers specifically called out its open-ended gameplay and excellent world-building, both of which help create an experience of pure escapism. Aside from PC, is also available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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may have just received one of its biggest content drops in the form of the 1.6 Update but the fun isn't ending there as ConcernedApe announces that another patch is on the way. Having launched in 2016, has proven to be a resounding success for its creator in no small part due to his work in maintaining the game with extensive post-launch support. The dedication and love ConcernedApe has shown to the farming RPG and its massive community has prompted many to question whether he ever takes any time off.
fans are in luck as the game is set to grow even bigger with a new event that will add two new playable characters players will no doubt be excited to try out. Having released back in 2016, the long-running anime brawler has maintained a solid community as developers QLOC and DIMPS have offered players an exceptional amount of post-launch content, especially for a game that's nearly a decade old. Fortunately for veterans, the experience isn't about to end any time soon as the DLC is set to expand the roster even more.
EA Motive's upcoming game may still be a ways off but the studio wants everyone to know that its development is coming along swimmingly, offering an encouraging update on the project. Tony Stark and his hyper-advanced suit of armor have a history in video games but generally speaking, the Avenger has never really excelled in the medium outside of a few crossover games like and. Fortunately for Iron Man fans, he'll hopefully soon get his due if production on his latest games continues to go smoothly.
players disappointed with Bethesda's lack of post-game support are in luck asone talented fan has created a mod that's so massive it could serve as the RPG's first major piece of DLC. While Bethesda may have promised more content for in the months after its release, the studio has remained surprisingly quiet when it comes to meaningful patches and the already-announced expansion. Fortunately, the game's community is picking up the slack to make the sci-fi RPG even better with the help of some incredible mods like the «Galactic Colonies Expanse.»
The upcoming remake of may still be in development but a recent report suggests it may launch on more consoles than previously expected. Following the announcement that Bioware's classic RPG set in a galaxy far, far away would be remade for modern audiences, the community was disappointed to learn that it would be released as a PlayStation 5 console exclusive and would later make the jump to PC. Despite this initially disheartening news, Xbox Series X|S owners may not need to fear any longer.
One of the most popular and ever-lasting games is finally making the jump to PC and it's bringing with it plenty of improvements to its presentation. While it may not have the iconic reputation of Bioware's or the cinematic flair of Respawn's, that doesn't mean the mobile game isn't worth a look. The enduringly successful mobile game, which has been running for close to a decade at this point, has managed to foster a dedicated community of its own and it's about to grow even bigger.
As the community comes to terms with the fact that the Automatons are gearing you for a massive counter-attack, players are learning that their most powerful weaponry isn't effective against the faction's recent deployments. Developer Arrowhead has slowly been teasing out the narrative that the robotic forces of evil have quietly been working on new methods to reclaim some of their lost turf and while Helldivers expected the worst, the reality is even more brutal. Players are now sharing footage of their encounters with these massive new units and they're terrifying.
fans looking to play through a piece of history or just embark upon a classic quest are in luck as a version of one of Gary Gygax's original adventures is now available for free. While Wizards of the Coast does encourage role-players to create their own fantasy worlds, the company also releases plenty of pre-written tales to flesh out its fantasy world and serve as prompts for those who may not wish to create entire worlds. Fortunately, those who may be hesitant to purchase one of these tomes can now check out a classic adventure for nothing.
The war for Super Earth just got even more exciting as announced that two new weapons will soon be available for all players. In the ongoing campaigns to wipe out both the Terminids and the Automatons, Helldivers are equipped with a small arsenal of death-dealing tools: From small handguns all the way to two-man heavy cannons, the firearms on offer are usually enough to wipe out a small army of foes. Fortunately, everyone's options are about to become even more varied with a couple of new guns that look like they'll absolutely devastate the enemy.
players who find themselves constantly running out of Stratagems need not fear as the community has discovered a way of calling in air support for free. In order to push back the hordes of Automatons and Terminids besieging the galaxy, Helldivers need more than just their standard-issue firearms; to really stand a chance, they've got to call in the big guns. The problem with that is that these Strategems all work on a cooldown meaning it's possible to be caught out without the ability to call in additional support.
As players wait on any kind of update regarding ,the latest update regarding the game's development has left the community with more questions than answers. Starting off life as an expansion to the original, which is widely regarded as one of the best games of the past decade, developer Team Cherry has provided very little information on the sequel, leading to a substantial amount of frustration from enthusiasts. As the game's absence slowly turns into a meme, the most recent news on its progress does nothing to satiate fans' curiosity.
The latest content update for brought with it an abundance of new things for players to discover but the community may have just stumbled upon the patch's best secret yet. It's no secret that the beloved farming RPG by developer Concerned Ape is absolutely awash with strange and wonderful items hidden away behind puzzles and clandestine quests that make them all the more rewarding. The latest find should not only impress even veterans of the game but should help them progress through some of those tougher floors in the Skull Cavern.