Streets of Rogue Character Pack Review Summary

DLC adds six playable characters and a fun, fast Courier that keeps runs fresh, but it feels overpriced, light on content, and poorly balanced, with the Goon dull and dry.

DLC is worth it: Reviews consistently say the DLC is good and worth buying for fans of the base game. It is described as fun and a solid addition overall.

Most DLC characters enjoyable: The majority of the added characters are enjoyable to play. They have good skills that make playing through the game interesting.

Characters keep game fresh: The new characters make the game feel fresh and give it a new spin. Their unique playstyles add variety.

Six unique DLC characters: The DLC introduces six characters with distinct gameplay and characteristics. They expand gameplay beyond the original cast.

Alien character is fun: The Alien character is described as fun, likeable, and unique. Its mind-control ability adds to the enjoyment.

DLC overpriced and lacks content: Many reviewers feel the DLC is not worth its price, offering little new content such as no new guns, achievements, or items, and feeling like a rushed cash grab.

Goon character boring and dry: The Goon is described as boring, tedious, and lacking in interesting abilities. Its only unique trait is a defense minigame, and its big quest is difficult with poor rewards.

Alien has technical issues and is weak: The Alien character is plagued by technical issues such as inability to use items and camera problems, and is weak without specific upgrades that require luck and time.

Bouncer requires annoying NPC escort: The Bouncer character forces players to babysit a musician NPC who constantly demands to go to the toilet or bar, becomes hostile if ignored, and dies easily. This makes the character frustrating and unfun to play.

Courier controls difficult and buggy: Players report that the Courier is very hard to control, with slippery movement and annoying braking, often leading to frustration during gameplay. The Courier's special ability feels like constantly sliding on water.

DLC adds six playable characters: The DLC introduces six new playable characters, each with unique playstyles and abilities, expanding the roster significantly. This is a core feature praised across multiple clusters.

Courier is fast delivery character: The Courier moves very fast, often sliding constantly, and focuses on delivery gameplay with a Big Quest involving a minigame. The speed is both a benefit and a challenge.

DLC adds mech pilot character: The Mech Pilot is a new character that uses a bulky mech suit, providing strong combat capabilities but with restrictions like being unable to enter buildings. It has a laser cannon and special abilities.

Character pack adds unique playstyles: The new characters offer distinct playstyles and skill sets, enhancing gameplay variety. Many reviewers highlight the unique mechanics each character brings.

Custom character creation expanded: The DLC expands custom character creation, allowing players to build their own characters using unlocked abilities from new characters. This feature enables very strong builds and adds replayability.

Frequent Online Multiplayer Connection Issues: Players report frequent connection problems during online multiplayer sessions, which disrupt gameplay and make it difficult to complete matches. This issue appears consistently across multiple reports and significantly impacts the multiplayer experience.

Glitching When Walking Through Doors: A recurring glitch occurs when characters walk through doors, causing visual or gameplay disruptions. This bug is frequently mentioned and detracts from immersion and smooth navigation.

Bugs Limit Custom Character Creation: Multiple bugs restrict or break the custom character creation feature, preventing players from fully personalizing their avatars. This limitation is a common complaint among users who value customization.

Good on sale: Several reviewers mention the DLC is not a must-buy at full price but is a solid pick on sale. It is considered worthwhile when discounted.

Mixed on character pack: Opinions are divided on the character pack. Some find it awesome and worth it, while others do not recommend it or single out certain characters.

Worth it for fans: Many reviewers state the DLC is a must-buy or highly recommended for fans of the base game. They feel it's definitely worth it for any Streets of Rogue enthusiast.

For completionists: The DLC is recommended for players who have 100% completed the base game and want more content. It is worth it for those who have exhausted everything else.

Support developer: Some reviewers buy the DLC to support the developers. They are glad to support a great game and an amazing developer.

Community fair range: $10.00 - $15.00.

Endgame: 10.0h.

The game is difficult to enjoy at first because of weak early weapons, hostile enemies, and health drain, but players report fun arrives later, especially in late game with remote bombs or in co-op, while unlocking and custom characters expand enjoyment.

Friction: Difficult early game; Insufficient guns and weapons early; Enemies have better weapons and are hostile; Health drain from the musician companion; Clumsy character swapping; Tedious big quests.

Unlock drivers: Unlocking characters opens new custom-class possibilities; Late-game remote bombs enable fun destruction; Right class-specific traits make Demolitionist good; Co-op play increases fun with characters.

Base-Game Devotee Seeking More: Continues existing runs or starts new ones with added characters and content. Motivation: Extending a beloved base game with more content and playtime. Stance: buy.

Couch Co-op Companion: Plays couch co-op with a brother or other players, using DLC characters together. Motivation: Shared fun with family and friends in local co-op. Stance: buy.

Discount-Seeking Value Buyer: Waits for deep discounts or bundles and tries demos before committing. Motivation: Getting extra content only when the price feels fair. Stance: deep sale.

Monetization: The reviews discuss an optional paid character DLC released after extensive free updates. There is no evidence of microtransactions, real-money gacha, loot boxes, pay-to-win systems, currency obfuscation, or aggressive FOMO. The paid DLC is traditional content, and at least one reviewer considers the price reasonable. Monetization therefore remains in the fair range.

Long Development With Free Updates: The base game was in development for over 6 years, with a public demo in 2016 and Early Access in 2017. The developer has provided free updates for 3 years and still updates occasionally.

Base Game Enjoyable Without DLC: Many players find the base game enjoyable without the DLC characters, and some even prefer the base game characters. The DLC is not required to enjoy the game.

Developer Actively Fixes Bugs: The developer is praised for quickly responding to bug reports and releasing fixes, including resolving a freeze bug and a loading problem. They have provided many free updates over the years.

DLC Often Discounted: The DLC is frequently sold at a discount, and some reviewers feel even the discounted price may not be worth it. However, others find it a good value when on sale.

DLC Price Considered High: Some reviewers feel the DLC is priced too high relative to the base game and the content it offers. It is priced at about a quarter of the full game's price.