Info about 100% Orange Juice - Halena & Cook Character Pack:

Official game description:
This Extra Character Pack for 100% Orange Juice adds 2 new playable characters from developer Orange\_Juice - **Cook** and **Halena**, as well as announcer voices for them!
Cook & Halena Character Pack includes
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*   **Halena**, the great guide with every map of the world in her head (Voice: Kahara Moe)  
*   **Cook**, her winged guide partner who can always find her destination (Voice: Kanemoto Hisako)  
*   New, unique Hyper Cards for both characters to bring chaos to the battlefield with!  
*   New music tracks play as Cook and Halena's themes
The new characters are designed by Orange\_Juice's original staff for the game's English Steam release, with character art by Hono and hyper card art by Tsukino.

Release date: May 4, 2021

Categories: Board Game, Digital Board Game, Anime, Card Game, Multiplayer, Character-based Gameplay


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- Playtime Metrics:
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  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The reviews discuss character quality, DLC value, and Hyper balance, but none report hours played, completion time, session length, or endgame duration for this character pack. Therefore all playtime metrics are null.
- Time-to-fun: No data
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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Cook's Hyper doubles dice (weight 0.62): Cook's Hyper gives constant double dice outside battles, affecting movement, bonus panels, and revival rolls. This provides a huge mobility and utility boost.
- Cook is cute and fun (weight 0.58): The character is considered cute and players enjoy her ability to fly around like a chicken and peck enemies into submission. The chick character design adds to the charm.
- Cook is a fun character (weight 0.5): Players find Cook enjoyable to play and one of the most fun passive characters in OJ. The character's theme and voice acting also add to the appeal.
- Cook's Hyper enables star gain (weight 0.5): Cook's Hyper provides powerful star generation and makes the game play itself. It is considered very strong for gaining stars.
- Cook's evasion is top-tier (weight 0.5): With +3 EVD, Cook has evasion comparable to Suguri 2 and can shut down low-attack units. She is described as an evasion god.
- Halena is a strong star-gatherer (weight 0.5): Halena is above-average at gathering stars and has high base performance with an effect giving 42 stars by achieving quotas on her home panel. She is pretty good right now.
- Audio and voice acting praised (weight 0.47): The game features amazing characters' voicing and great BGMs. A secret voice clip from one of the characters adds an extra layer of enjoyment.
- Halena is hard to kill (weight 0.37): Halena is difficult to defeat, adding to her survivability. Her Hyper, Safe Journey, blocks traps and chip damage that cripple other defensive units.
- Cook's low HP strategic advantage (weight 0.34): Cook's low HP can be used to avoid gentleman's duel and makes her strong against stat-boost units. Playing her as a healer in co-op with HYPER and Gale is fun.
- DLC card packs are must-have (weight 0.34): All DLC card packs are a must-have for increased playing options. Some more cards can be unlocked for a really nice price.
- Characters add interesting playstyles (weight 0.34): Both characters add new and interesting playstyles to the game. The character pack is fun and interesting for all to enjoy.
- Halena's Hyper ignores traps (weight 0.22): Halena's Hyper ignores traps like toy shop, Pure, and Bambel, adding stability. This makes her a reliable defensive unit.
- Halena is tricky but challenging (weight 0.2): Halena is super tricky to use, which is fine for a challenge. Her complexity offers a rewarding experience for players seeking difficulty.
- Developer support praised (weight 0.2): The developer delivers awesome events, new characters, and new cards even though the game is not as popular. This dedication is appreciated by players.
- Cook's BGM is enjoyable (weight 0.18): Cook's background music is very enjoyable to listen to. This adds to the overall positive experience of the character.
- Instant revival is satisfying (weight 0.18): Instant revival upon death makes rescuing satisfying. This mechanic adds to the cooperative gameplay experience.

Common complaints:
- Cook hyper is broken (weight 0.76): Multiple reviewers report that Cook's hyper has broken mechanics, including infinite duration, failure to end on KO, and enabling star panel exploits for 150-200 stars. This makes Cook nearly unstoppable and suggests a lack of proper playtesting.
- Halena hyper too expensive (weight 0.48): Halena's hyper is considered too costly for its effect, and it does not protect against encounters or bosses. Its usefulness is highly situational and depends on opponent composition.
- Cook fragile but evasive (weight 0.48): Cook is very fragile and loses evasion each time she dodges, making it critical to keep distance. If caught, offensive characters can quickly defeat her.
- Matchups situational and polarizing (weight 0.47): Both characters, especially Cook, have highly matchup-dependent performance based on opponent offense, mobility, and map size. Larger maps favor Cook while smaller maps hinder her.
- Cook is overpowered (weight 0.38): Cook can quickly accumulate 200 stars in a few turns and is extremely difficult to fight due to permanent double dice and +3 Evade. This overpowered state dominates matches and frustrates opponents.
- Halena struggles to catch up (weight 0.34): Halena has difficulty recovering when behind because her kit is designed around protecting a lead. She also has lower defense, making her vulnerable to brute-force offensive characters.
- Greed and declining quality (weight 0.31): Reviewers perceive plenty of greed from the developers, and the game's balance and quality are said to be on the decline. These issues reflect broader dissatisfaction with the game's direction.
- Halena Safe Journey shuts traps (weight 0.21): Halena's Safe Journey completely disables trap-reliant characters such as Yuki (Dangerous), Saki, Krilalaris, and Tequila. This creates problematic matchups for those characters.
- Infinite double blue exploit (weight 0.2): A character can infinitely use double blue and step on bosses after taking off, indicating a possible exploit or bug. This may be related to Cook's hyper mechanics.
- Devs hide negative reviews (weight 0.18): Reviewers accuse the developers of hiding negative reviews, suggesting a lack of transparency and suppression of criticism. This undermines trust in the game's community management.
- Devs falsely warn and ban (weight 0.18): Some players report being falsely warned or banned by the developers, indicating potential abuse of moderation power. This creates a hostile environment for legitimate feedback.
- Toxic forum with bullying (weight 0.18): The game's forum is described as toxic, with bullying and fanboyism prevalent. This discourages constructive discussion and drives away critical players.
- Moderators are awful (weight 0.18): Moderators are criticized as being ineffective or unfair, contributing to a negative community atmosphere. This aligns with reports of false bans and toxicity.
- Characters not from pre-existing games (weight 0.17): Both Cook and Halena are noted as not originating from pre-existing games, which may affect their appeal or integration into the game's universe. This is a minor point compared to balance issues.
- Being chased by three players (weight 0.17): One reviewer mentions the experience of being chased and beaten by three other players, likely referring to a frustrating multiplayer scenario. This may indicate poor matchmaking or balance in free-for-all modes.

Gameplay feedback:
- Cook's High Evasion and Fragility (weight 0.97): Cook is a fragile speedster with the highest natural evasion in the game, having +3 evade and 4HP, -2 DEF. She is highly mobile but can be taken down quickly if caught.
- Cook's Hyper Double Dice (weight 0.87): Cook's hyper allows her to roll double dice for all actions except combat, including movement, bonus panels, and revival rolls. It lasts until she reaches her home panel, providing a significant mobility and utility boost.
- Halena's Passive Star Gain (weight 0.76): Halena is a sturdy passive unit with a balanced defensive statline (5HP, -1 ATK, +1 DEF, +1 EVD, 5 REC). Her passive grants 2 stars per level when landing on her home panel.
- Halena's Hyper Safe Journey (weight 0.76): Halena's hyper makes her immune to Drop Panels, Trap Cards, and out-of-battle damage until she reaches home or falls below 5 stars. It also ignores traps such as Toy Shop, Pure, and Bambel, shutting down trap-dependent characters.
- Halena's Tank Playstyle (weight 0.6): Halena plays like a tank but has lower DEF and positive EVD, making her effective against weaker characters she can dodge. Her kit revolves around protecting her lead.
- Cook's Hyper Infinite Duration (weight 0.5): Cook's hyper has infinite duration and does not end on KO. It gives permanent double dice for everything except battles until she lands at her home panel.
- Cook's Evasion Similar to Suguri (weight 0.45): Cook has evasion similar to Suguri 2 and a statline comparable to Suguri but with a more defensive playstyle. Suguri trades evasion for damage reduction.
- Cook's Star Collection Ability (weight 0.36): Cook's hyper helps with star gain, allowing her to safely collect stars while keeping her distance. Her doubled dice also affect star-gaining actions.
- Cook's Healing Capability (weight 0.31): Cook can be a healer, using Big Magnum and her +3 evasion to support her team.
- Flying and Pecking Abilities (weight 0.29): A character has a flying ability and a pecking attack that can subdue enemies. These abilities provide unique tactical options.
- Cook's Evasion Stacking and Reset (weight 0.22): Cook's passive grants a stack of Hunger when successfully evading an attack (max 3), reducing her EVD by 1 at 3 stacks. All Hunger stacks are removed when landing on her home panel.
- Halena's Star Quota Ability (weight 0.2): Halena's unit effect grants 42 stars by achieving quotas on the home panel. This provides a significant star advantage if she can meet the requirements.
- Cook's Mobility on Larger Maps (weight 0.2): Map size affects Cook's matchups, with larger maps favoring her roaming playstyle. Her high mobility allows her to navigate the map efficiently.
- Passive Characters Get Stronger (weight 0.2): Characters are passive and get stronger as the game goes on. This includes Halena and other passive units.
- New Cards Shape Meta (weight 0.18): New cards shape up the 'meta', influencing gameplay strategies.
- Infinite Double Blue and Boss Stepping (weight 0.18): A character's ability allows infinite double blue and boss stepping after taking off.
- Hyper Ability and Gale Skill (weight 0.18): HYPER ability and Gale skill are used, providing powerful effects.
- Instant Revival on Death (weight 0.18): Death leads to instant revival, allowing quick recovery.
- Co-op Mode Available (weight 0.17): The game has a co-op mode, allowing players to team up.

Performance notes:
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Recommendations:
- Best character DLC praised (weight 0.34): Reviewers consider this character DLC one of the best available, with only one other contender mentioned. It is highly recommended for its quality.
- DLC card packs highly recommended (weight 0.18): Players describe the DLC card packs as essential additions that every player should own. The packs are seen as must-have content.
- Character pack fun for everyone (weight 0.18): This character pack is described as entertaining and enjoyable for all players. It offers a broadly appealing experience.

Other player notes:
- Cook Hyper Exploit and Suggestions (weight 0.62): Players exploit Cook's hyper by collecting Star Panels to reach 150-200 stars, which is overpowered. Suggested fixes include adding a time limit, redesigning the hyper to end on KO, or giving double dice with a lower cost.
- Cook Card and Character Recommendations (weight 0.48): Recommended cards for Cook include Nice Present, Princess' Privilege, Passionate Research, and Home Improvement. Lost Child and Price of Power are also suggested, and Cook is compared to NoName and Merchant in effectiveness.
- Cook Enhanced Movement and Hyper Benefits (weight 0.48): Cook's enhanced movement provides greater choice in movement, and her hyper allows her to catch foes or avoid being caught more effectively. This makes her unstoppable when the hyper works, even more so than Nath.
- DLC Adds Characters and Secret Voice (weight 0.45): The pack adds two new characters to the game and includes a secret voice clip from one of the characters. It is compared to another character DLC, containment breach Aleph-class maynie.
- Halena Nerf and Hyper Utility (weight 0.33): Halena's star-gain on landing home was previously greater but was nerfed. Now her hyper is seen as better used as fodder for Mimic.
- DLC Card Pack Mechanics (weight 0.33): DLC card packs unlock the pack in the shop and make cards available, but buying the packs still requires purchasing the cards from the packs. This adds a layer of monetization.
- Developer Misconduct and Game Quality (weight 0.22): The developer hides negative reviews and falsely bans users, and their behavior includes greed and a decline in game balance and quality. This has led to player dissatisfaction.
- Older Characters Need Buffs (weight 0.2): Older characters, especially weak QPishuu ones, may need buffs as new units become stronger. This suggests a power creep issue.

Emotions:
- Enjoyment (weight 0.18): Players enjoy Cook's background music and theme, as well as the excellent voice acting and secret voice clips. The new characters add fresh and interesting playstyles that make the game pack fun.
- Fun (weight 0.14): Players find fun in playing Cook with Big Magnum and +3 evasion, utilizing evade, and leveraging Cook's abilities for deckbuilding. These mechanics create engaging and enjoyable gameplay experiences.
- Disappointment (weight 0.14): Disappointment stems from Cook's hyper being broken and not playtested, leading to poor game balance and quality. Additionally, the inclusion of new characters not from pre-existing games suggests a cash-grab motive.
- Frustration (weight 0.09): Frustration arises from a character's infinite double blue and boss-stepping ability, which feels unfair. The exploitation of Cook's hyper and lack of playtesting further aggravate players.
- Approval (weight 0.05): Players approve because Halena is considered good, likely due to her strong performance or design.
- Anger (weight 0.05): Anger is directed at developer behavior, such as hiding negative reviews and falsely banning users, which players find unethical.
- Amusement/fun (weight 0.05): Players are amused and have fun because a character can fly around like a chicken and peck enemies into submission, creating a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- Appreciation (weight 0.05): Players appreciate that the developer still delivers awesome events, new characters, and new cards despite the game's low popularity. This continued support is valued.
- Excitement (weight 0.05): Excitement comes from Halena being super tricky to use, which presents a challenging and engaging gameplay experience for players.
- Frustration/annoyance (weight 0.05): Frustration and annoyance are caused by Cook being overpowered and nearly unstoppable with her permanent double dice and high evade, making matches feel unbalanced.
- Impressed (weight 0.05): Players are impressed because Halena and Cook are very strong with powerful unit effects and Hypers, showcasing impactful design.
- Concern (weight 0.05): Concern arises from the possibility that future units may be this strong, which could lead to power creep. Players also worry that older characters may need buffs to remain viable.
- Joy/excitement (weight 0.05): Players feel joy and excitement when playing Cook as a healer in co-op with HYPER and Gale, as instant revival makes rescuing teammates satisfying. This cooperative dynamic is highly enjoyable.
- Amusement (weight 0.05): Players are amused when they choose the cute chick character and are then chased and beaten by three other players, creating a funny and chaotic situation.}