Info about Marvel's Midnight Suns - Redemption:

Official game description:
  
Venom, the deadly amalgam of Eddie Brock and an alien symbiote, joins the Midnight Suns to right the wrongs he committed under Lilith's demonic influence. Turn your former Fallen adversary into a fearsome ally across new story missions as Venom fights alongside his best frenemy Spider-Man.  
Blood-sucking vampyres have infested the sewers beneath New York City, but even they quake in fear at the sight of Venom's pitch-black claws and razor-sharp teeth. With help from the Midnight Suns, Venom is fighting to regain control of his actions and rid NYC of the undead scourge—but unshackling himself from one manipulative demon has attracted the attention of another.  
With fangs bared and tongue writhing in ravenous anticipation, Venom is eager to chew through evildoers, protecting the innocent and feeding his insatiable hunger in the same bite. Use Venom's voracious violence to your advantage and make this brutal antihero an honorary member of the Midnight Suns.  
This content requires Marvel's Midnight Suns to play and is included in the Season Pass.

Release date: Feb 23, 2023

Categories: Character Progression, Turn-based Combat, Story-driven Gameplay, Superhero, Single-player, Character Customization

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 20; verdict: Overpriced with Minimal Content; summary: The Venom DLC for this game is widely criticized for being overpriced and offering minimal content. Users feel that the DLC does not provide enough value for its cost and that the content should have been part of the main game. Technical issues, such as broken achievements, further diminish the perceived value. The season pass is seen as a better value proposition, but there are still mixed feelings about its worth. Overall, users recommend waiting for sales to purchase the DLC.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $7.00 - $10.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that users find the DLC content overpriced at its current full price of around $15. Many reviews indicate that the content is only worth purchasing at a discounted price, with some suggesting it is worth about half of its current price. This sentiment points to a fair price range being significantly lower than the current offering, with users feeling more comfortable purchasing the content when it is on sale.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 35.0h
  - Story completion: 1.0h
  - Session length: 1.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provided indicates that the DLC offers a few hours of content, including side-missions. One review mentions completing the DLC missions in about an hour, suggesting a short story completion time. Another review mentions a 35-hour run, which likely refers to a full game completion including the DLC. The mention of only having 3 missions which are basically the same supports the idea of a short session length.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game initially feels boring and repetitive but becomes more enjoyable in the end-game, particularly with the use of certain characters like Venom.
  - Stance: Fun after
  - Anchor: End-game character abilities
  - Time to anchor: 20h 0m
  - Friction: repetitive enemies; boring boss encounters; limited context
  - Unlock drivers: end-game character abilities; narrative integration
  - Conditions: using specific characters like Venom; progressing to the end-game
- Player Archetypes:
  - Value-Conscious Gamer (sale)
    - Motivation: Maximizing content and value for money.
    - Playstyle: Strategic purchasing, often waiting for sales or bundles.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: bargain hunter; savvy gamer
    - Reference games: Marvel's Spider-Man; Other DLC-based games
  - Character Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Playing as or unlocking content related to favorite characters.
    - Playstyle: Focused on character-specific content and customization.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: fan; character lover
    - Reference games: Marvel's Spider-Man; Other character-driven games


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:
- Venom praised for design and abilities (weight 0.97): Players consistently praise Venom's character design, combat abilities, and overall integration into the game. He is noted for his versatility, high damage output, and unique mechanics that encourage strategic play.
- DLC considered worth the purchase (weight 0.43): The Venom DLC is generally seen as a worthwhile purchase, especially when on sale. Players appreciate the new missions and the continuation of the story arc from previous DLCs.
- Mixed feelings on story and graphics (weight 0.15): While some aspects of the game are praised, the story and graphics are described as average. This suggests that these elements meet expectations but do not particularly stand out.

Common complaints:
- Overpriced for the content (weight 0.84): Many players feel that the DLC is too expensive for the amount of content provided. The price point of $15 is frequently mentioned as being too high, especially considering the limited content and lack of new features.
- Character and story issues (weight 0.55): Players have expressed dissatisfaction with the characters and storyline. The characters are seen as uninteresting or poorly developed, and the story is criticized for being weak and unengaging.
- Limited content and missions (weight 0.46): Players are disappointed with the limited content, noting that there are only three missions, which are quite similar to each other. The DLC is perceived as short and lacking in substantial new content.
- Venom-specific issues (weight 0.45): Players have noted several issues specific to the Venom character, including graphical glitches, lack of transformation animations, and the character feeling forced or poorly integrated into the game.
- Bugged achievements (weight 0.34): There are reports of achievements not working properly. This includes achievements not unlocking even after completing the necessary tasks, which frustrates players trying to achieve 100% completion.
- Game-breaking bugs (weight 0.34): Several players have encountered game-breaking bugs that can brick their entire playthrough. These bugs are severe and can lock the game, making it unplayable.
- Comparison to Deadpool DLC (weight 0.11): Many players feel that the Venom DLC does not live up to the standards set by the Deadpool DLC. The Deadpool DLC is seen as more enjoyable and better value for money.

Gameplay feedback:
- Venom's Ravenous Mechanic (weight 0.5): Venom's gameplay revolves around managing the Ravenous meter, which affects his offensive capabilities. Using attack or heroic cards drains Venom of one block of Ravenous, and maintaining this meter is crucial for high damage output.
- Unique Abilities and Mechanics (weight 0.4): Venom has several unique abilities, such as Spike Burst for AOE and Bind effects, and Symbiote Bomb for free Bind on enemies. His legendary card 'Assimilation' and the ability to start each turn with a damage buff add to his distinct playstyle.
- Venom's High Damage Output (weight 0.34): Venom is known for his high single-target DPS and powerful moveset. His abilities include chain-killing and AOE attacks, making him a formidable character in combat.
- Story Missions and Character Interactions (weight 0.28): Venom's story missions are engaging, and his interactions with other characters, such as Spider-Man, add depth to the gameplay. The missions are challenging and introduce new enemies.
- Whisper Web Upgrade (weight 0.12): The Whisper Web upgrade allows players to alter general missions, decrease their difficulty, change the hero leading the mission, or add bonus rewards at the cost of Intel.
- Encourages Strategic Play (weight 0.07): Venom's abilities encourage players to save attacks for big threats, adding a layer of strategy to the gameplay.
- Hero Operations Issues (weight 0.06): There are some issues related to hero operations that players have encountered, which may affect the overall gameplay experience.

Performance notes:
- Frame rate drops frequently (weight 0.14): Players report consistent frame rate drops, particularly after installing DLCs and during missions. This issue significantly impacts the gameplay experience.
- Performance issues (weight 0.13): The game suffers from poor performance, including stuttering and other performance-related problems. These issues make the game less enjoyable and more difficult to play.

Recommendations:
- Season Pass Recommended (weight 0.27): Many players suggest purchasing the game as part of the Season Pass, especially if you already own the base game. This is seen as the best value for money.
- Wait for Discounts (weight 0.18): Several reviews recommend waiting for discounts or bundles before purchasing the game or DLC. This suggests that while the content is valued, the current price point is seen as too high.
- Venom Fans Will Enjoy (weight 0.12): If you are a fan of Venom from the comics, this DLC is likely to be enjoyable for you. It is rated solidly by those who appreciate the character.
- Ignore Negative Comments (weight 0.06): Some reviews suggest ignoring negative comments, implying that the DLC has its merits despite any criticism.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Disappointment (weight 0.31): Players are disappointed due to several factors including the lack of developer response to bugs, repetitive villains and missions, and the high price tag for limited content. The storyline and characters, particularly Venom being gated behind extensive gameplay, also contribute to this sentiment.
- Frustration (weight 0.22): Frustration stems from game-breaking bugs, high prices for short DLCs, and technical issues such as graphical problems and bugged achievements. Players also find Venom's inclusion as DLC forced and poorly integrated.
- Excitement (weight 0.13): Excitement is generated by Venom's design and combat abilities, as well as the thrill of using powerful new cards. Players also appreciate the comic-accurate characters and the fun gameplay mechanics introduced.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.13): Enjoyment comes from Venom's unique gameplay mechanics and the new missions provided in the DLC. Players appreciate the story integration and the fun of using Venom's range skills.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.1): Satisfaction is derived from the accurate depiction of Eddie Brock's Venom, good voice acting, and Venom's abilities. Players feel the DLC is worth the purchase and are overall satisfied with the character integration.
- Approval (weight 0.03): Approval is given to the overall quality of the DLC and Venom's character, particularly the gameplay with the 'Assimilation' card.
- Amusement (weight 0.01): Amusement is found in Eddie Brock's dialogues and his conspiracy theorist personality, which adds a humorous element to the game.
- Regret (weight 0.01): Regret is expressed by players who feel they made a poor decision in pre-ordering the game and season pass, likely due to unmet expectations.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Enthusiasm is driven by the high-quality character and story presented in the DLC, which excites players about the game's content.
- Mixed feelings (weight 0.01): Players have mixed feelings due to the positive aspects of Venom's mechanics and story, but overall disappointment with the value and content provided in the DLC.}