Are the developers really that lazy?

[Tom Noland]

So I recently got this game on another platform and after getting the 100% for the main game I bought the DLC expecting something different but man was I disappointed. All the DLC is just the exact same game with slightly altered rules. Same maps, same bosses, same achievements (exception to the friends DLC which has slightly different achievements)

I did Risky's DLC first and it was fine but then beach mode was just super annoying and I gave up after I beat the mermaid. I cant believe how lazy the developers are that they reused every asset and just made the game more annoying and then charged $10 for it.

Looking at the achievements shows the DLC are maybe 2 hours worth of content to 100%, I was thinking of picking up the other Shantae games but after this I cant support this developer, especially when they apparently.patched the game to lower the times needed for the speedrun achievements which are one of my.most hated kinds of achievements in the first place.

[Melodia]

Yes. Yes they are that lazy. A lot of us were pretty disappointed with all the extra content (though Risky mode is at least pretty ok). I for one would have MUCH rather they used the dev time to make the game a good deal bigger.

[Tom Noland]

Originally posted by Melodia:

Yes. Yes they are that lazy. A lot of us were pretty disappointed with all the extra content (though Risky mode is at least pretty ok). I for one would have MUCH rather they used the dev time to make the game a good deal bigger.

I didnt mind Risky mode since it's a pretty standard type of DLC but it definitely wasnt worth another $10 for the people who had already paid for the main game.

[Storm0267]

The first 3 games, and the upcoming 5th game. Are WAY differrent in game play, think 2d zelda. PS the pirate's curse is my favorite and is on switch. Half genie hero is, pretty boring as its a different game play style then the other 4.

[Tom Noland]

Originally posted by Storm0267:

The first 3 games, and the upcoming 5th game. Are WAY differrent in game play, think 2d zelda. PS the pirate's curse is my favorite and is on switch. Half genie hero is, pretty boring as its a different game play style then the other 4.

I only played this game because I got it for free, I enjoyed it enough to buy the DLC but should have looked into it a bit more first. I tend to avoid arcade style games like this because I don't find this style of "difficulty" enjoyable so I hadn't bothered with any others.

[Kyle G]

Yeah Half Genie Hero is boring af.

[Tom Noland]

Originally posted by Sandvich of Peace:

Yeah Half Genie Hero is boring af.

I mean, the game itself is a fun platformer, the issue is all the DLC is is re used assets in the exact same levels.

[hollyscahill70]

does this game get more interesting? because i am on the level in tassel town with the archers and even when i get towards the end i keep dying. why can't they keep the usual grind and gain health by fighting enemies that they do in other RPGs or even let you carry more healing items? 9 is a measly amount. plus, the other shantae games look way more interesting. i mean, let shantae carry up to 20 or 30 healing items. and don't get me started on the crumbling blocks and falling to my death!

[hollyscahill70]

Originally posted by Storm0267:

The first 3 games, and the upcoming 5th game. Are WAY differrent in game play, think 2d zelda. PS the pirate's curse is my favorite and is on switch. Half genie hero is, pretty boring as its a different game play style then the other 4.

i agree. tassel town makes me want to tear my hair out! the other shantaes look WAY better!

[Tom Noland]

Originally posted by hollyscahill70:

does this game get more interesting? because i am on the level in tassel town with the archers and even when i get towards the end i keep dying. why can't they keep the usual grind and gain health by fighting enemies that they do in other RPGs or even let you carry more healing items? 9 is a measly amount. plus, the other shantae games look way more interesting. i mean, let shantae carry up to 20 or 30 healing items. and don't get me started on the crumbling blocks and falling to my death!

The story is decent and the gameplay improves once you get more transformations but it is a really slow build and the difficulty jumps around a lot. This also isn't really an RPG but there are ways to build up money to buy the upgrades in the store and if you haven't bought the armor yet that could be why you are taking such a beating, even with the armor I came to near death multiple times because the slight RNG of the enemies screws you over a lot.

[mafon2]

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