DLCs

[The ChoomSlayer]

Was thinking of getting this game since its on sale, but damn the amount of DLCs is crazy and no way am I buying all those. So, just wanted to know if I can enjoy a good amount of game without getting the DLCs or is every good stuff locked behind those?

Edit: Thanks everyone for the comments, might give the base game a shot

[Hawke67]

If memory serves the base game comes with two reserves, Hirschfelden and Layton Lake, both are very nice and will last you a long time. The DLCs are really worth the money tho, especially when they are on sale.

[Pfingstei]

You can visit all reserves for free in multiplayer games. If you don't like missions and achievements much, that's all you need.

[Hawke67]

Ah yes, I forgot to mention that, thx Pfingstei :)

[RatBoggles]

There's like no content if you dont have any of the DLC.
There's not even hunting blinds or stands you can carry around unless you purchase them.. Which should come with the base game cause yaknow.. hunting. There's games that were released in 2005 that have more content lmao. The reserves the game come with are fine, however there seems to be wayy less animals on them. The DLC maps are borderline cheap massacre maps given how many animals there are. In the base game there's only a couple weapons & NO vehicles. If you want to drive an ATV around, youll have to spend real money on that. It's hardly worth it in the long run unless you decide youre hooked on the game.

[Atech66]

high priced? tell us your kidding.. wth off sale 8 bucks and 4 bucks
the maps you can easily get hundreds of hours out of is you so choose.

[MetalMind85]

I spend over 200 hours in basic game (two reserves) and had incredibly amount of fun with it. DLC gives more fun and worth it, but if you like hunting / hunting games you will enjoy base content.

And I still play basic reserves, they are great.

[The ChoomSlayer]

Originally posted by Atech66:

high priced? tell us your kidding.. wth off sale 8 bucks and 4 bucks
the maps you can easily get hundreds of hours out of is you so choose.

The Complete Collection is $48, even with a 58% off sale, so yah it is highly priced

[The ChoomSlayer]

Thanks everyone for the comments, might give the base game a shot

[Vuyek]

you absolutely DO NOT NEED any DLC.

at all.

You will take 50+ hours on each of 2 reserves to fully explore and learn the game. At least.
They are gigantic!

Disclaimer:
I bought all reserves, because each introduces 1-2 new animals (not reskin) and weapon pack with air rifle and goose hunting DLC.
DLC add to the game, are not necessary at all.

[Jenkins]

I just picked this up too, DoomSlayer,

I mixed and matched and got most of what I wanted for 30$, including the game, since it's all on sale. Basically, all but a few dlcs. I skipped the silver peaks for now. I added the weapon packs the tripod and a few maps for about 30$ total. Bet you could also customize down for 15-20 for a starter pack with the current sale. Say get one of the big maps, a couple weapon packs, then add maybe the tripod or tents or ducks or geese depending on your personal style.

For instance, some people really want or don't want an atv. I knew I wanted a tripod. Some people bow hunt non-stop, some won't ever touch it. So there's some personal style to decide on for the $ if you're choosing dlcs.

That said, I'm enjoying Lake right now on vanilla

[Meme Machine]

Well worth it on its own but the dlc is also good. I got the sets as and when i felt like a change or a challenge.

[Leadmagnet]

Base game is probably the way to go if you aren't sure about the game. It was mentioned that you can play the maps you don't have in multiplayer. I think, but don't hold me to it, you can also use any of the gear in the DLC that the host has as well. It'll give you a chance to try out and then decide if that particular map or weapon is something you want to buy.

The ATV is only really useful to get around fast to unlock everything. The scare radius on it is pretty big so it isn't that great. When I actually do use it for hunting; I wind up ditching it well out from where I'll actually be hunting.

[Throttle Kitty]

Think of this game as one you can buy in pieces, instead of all those bits as DLC.

The "base game" comes with enough content to enjoy, enough gear and reserves to keep you plenty busy.

You can buy ALL of it and have seemingly endless content, if it's the main game you play it's worth it.

You can also just pick up very specific DLCs that interest you. Say, if you want to hunt big game, grab the Africa DLC and the 4th weapons pack that includes some big impressive guns. Decide you want to duck hunt? Pickup the duck hunting DLC. None of them disapoint. (except maybe the Spain reserve, it's a little buggy I hear...)

The only DLC you NEED is the stands one that includes the tripod... many areas in this game you can almost only hunt with the tripod. Any other DLC you could pretend doesn't exist if you don't like that kind of hunting.

[Zamber]

Fresh player here too.
Ive read little about every dlc and i choose only weapon packs with that fancy crossbow and bow and one with tents which can serve as a fast travel locations.
Two maps in vanilla game are enough till next sale when maybe maps will be more discounted. ;)