Info about Marvel's Midnight Suns - Blood Storm:

Official game description:
Ororo Munroe, better known as Storm, uses her mutant abilities to manipulate weather patterns at will. Add this seasoned leader of the X-Men to your Midnight Suns roster and use her climate-controlling powers to take on new story missions, plus a bonus finale for those who own and complete all the DLC missions included in the Marvel's Midnight Suns Season Pass.  
Storm visits New York City in hopes of recruiting a new mutant to Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, but they've disappeared amidst the chaos of the recent vampyre scourge. Forming a search party with fellow X-Men allies Wolverine and Magik, Storm sets out to find them with the help of the Midnight Suns. But they've got some villainous competition in their pursuit: Sin, a Hydra mastermind and granddaughter of the infamous Red Skull, has nefarious plans for the missing mutant.  
Weaponize the weather, electrify your enemies with lightning, and pummel them with gale-force winds as Storm. If you can rise to the challenge and successfully complete all story missions for Deadpool, Venom, Morbius, and Storm, a final showdown against an age-old monster of myth awaits you!  
This content requires Marvel's Midnight Suns to play and is included in the Season Pass. Unlocking the bonus story mission requires that all Season Pass DLC be purchased and completed.  
Features:  
● New Hero: Storm, a weather-wielding mutant with 10 unique Hero Abilities  
● New Story Missions: Fight a host of fresh enemy types across challenging new encounters, including a grand finale if all Season Pass missions are completed  
● New Abbey Upgrade: Enhanced T.H.R.E.A.T. Room  
● 3 Additional Hero Skins, 7 Abbey Outfits, and 2 Swimsuits for Storm

Release date: May 11, 2023

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

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 30; verdict: Mixed; summary: The user reviews for the Storm DLC and Season Pass of Marvel's Midnight Suns reveal several key themes. Many users feel that the Season Pass is necessary to fully enjoy the game, as it unlocks important missions and content. However, there are significant concerns about the pricing of the DLCs, with many users finding them overpriced for the content provided. Additionally, there is a mention of potential monetization through the sale of Legendary Suits, which some users are willing to purchase. Overall, while the DLCs are seen as enjoyable, the pricing strategy and the necessity of the Season Pass are points of contention among users.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $15.00 - $20.00
  - Reasoning: The reviews suggest that the game is considered good but slightly overpriced. Users indicate that the game is worth buying during sales, implying that the regular price is higher than what they consider fair. The term 'a bit overpriced' suggests that the fair price is slightly below the current price, and the mention of sales indicates that a discounted price would be more appropriate.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 60.0h
  - Story completion: 1.0h
  - Session length: 2.0h
  - Endgame: 60.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several key points to derive playtime metrics. The first quote indicates that the main game can take over 120 hours for 100% completion, which helps estimate the game completion time. The second quote suggests that a new playthrough can take around 60 hours, reinforcing the estimate for game completion. The third quote mentions that the DLC story missions are short, which implies that the story completion time for the DLC is relatively brief. The fourth quote suggests that the game can be played for hours and hours, indicating potential for long sessions and extensive endgame content.
- Time-to-fun: No data
- Player Archetypes:
  - Completionist Achievement Hunter (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Achieving all in-game accomplishments and maximizing value from the game.
    - Playstyle: Focused on completing all achievements and optimizing gameplay for efficiency.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: achievement hunter; completionist
    - Reference games: Midnight Suns
  - Value-Conscious Veteran (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Maximizing value for money and making cost-effective recommendations.
    - Playstyle: Strategic and financially prudent, focusing on getting the most value out of purchases.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: veteran; value-conscious
    - Reference games: Midnight Suns


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:
- Storm is a well-received character (weight 0.97): Players consistently praise Storm as a great addition to the game, highlighting her enjoyable gameplay, strong abilities, and visual design. Many find her to be one of the most fun and powerful characters.
- Engaging story and content (weight 0.52): The story and additional content are well-received. Players enjoy the narrative and the extra missions, finding them entertaining and well-integrated into the game.
- Positive reception of DLCs (weight 0.32): The DLCs are generally well-received, with players appreciating the additional content and missions. The final missions and grand finale are particularly praised.
- High-quality voice acting (weight 0.27): The voice acting for Storm and other characters is frequently commended. Players appreciate the strong performances that bring the characters to life.
- Unique and enjoyable gameplay mechanics (weight 0.27): The gameplay mechanics, particularly those related to Storm, are praised for being unique and enjoyable. Players appreciate the different and entertaining skillset.
- Abbey upgrades and additional content (weight 0.26): The Abbey upgrades and additional content are seen as valuable additions. Players enjoy the new upgrades and the extended gameplay they provide.
- Game is a fan favorite (weight 0.21): The game is noted as a fan favorite, with players enjoying the base game and the additional characters and content provided through DLCs.
- Impressive visuals and animations (weight 0.16): The game's visuals and animations are noted for their high quality. Players find the animations awesome and the visuals great, contributing to an engaging experience.
- Entertaining character interactions (weight 0.15): Players find the character interactions and occasional jokes entertaining. These elements add a layer of enjoyment to the gameplay experience.

Common complaints:
- High price for content (weight 0.38): The price tag is considered too expensive for the amount of content provided.
- Storm's personality flaws (weight 0.28): Storm is seen as always right, aggressive, pompous, and never showing vulnerabilities, making her unlikeable.
- Story and content issues (weight 0.28): The story is open-ended, lacks significant content, and has a disappointing resolution with lame villains.
- Storm's gameplay mechanics (weight 0.27): Storm is considered the least aggressive and most boring character to play, with her strategy feeling forced.
- Technical issues and bugs (weight 0.27): The game has various technical issues including broken achievements, in-game challenges, game crashes, and animation clutter.
- Game mechanics criticized (weight 0.25): The next turn mechanic feels like a liability for quick wins and the new mechanic does not add much challenge or strategic deliberation.
- Limited mission content (weight 0.22): The DLC only includes three missions with few cutscenes, making it feel very short.
- Poor writing quality (weight 0.22): The character and plot writing are considered abysmal, with dialogues feeling out of place and lacking meaningful background.
- Character model issues (weight 0.21): The face animation and character models are considered bad, and Storm's appearance is deemed ugly.
- Card mechanics and deck building (weight 0.21): Character's card mechanics are poorly balanced and there is a lack of variety in deck building.
- Upgrade and stun issues (weight 0.2): Upgrades and stun abilities are considered worthless and useless in the game.
- Powers are ineffective (weight 0.16): Some powers are considered worthless and ordinary, making them ineffective in gameplay.
- Lack of developer support (weight 0.16): There is a lack of support from the developers and the third-party company, with bugs and lack of communication being major issues.
- Difficulty spikes in missions (weight 0.16): The first story mission can be brutal and the final mission is ridiculously difficult.
- Comparison with previous DLCs (weight 0.16): Previous DLCs were not as well thought out and Storm is not as good as the previous DLC character Morbius.
- Lack of new content (weight 0.15): No new enemies are introduced and the same two bosses from previous DLCs are reused.
- Missions feel tedious (weight 0.09): All missions feel like a slog, making the gameplay experience less enjoyable.
- Excessive grinding required (weight 0.09): The DLC is considered the most grindy in a negative way.
- Character progression issues (weight 0.09): Getting the hero up to speed for the limited missions is unfeasible.
- Gameplay issues with season pass (weight 0.09): The game is no longer playable after buying the season pass.
- Mission requirements criticized (weight 0.08): Players are required to do Deadpool's first mission first, which is seen as an annoyance.
- Controller and input issues (weight 0.08): There are issues with the Steam controller on-screen keyboard.

Gameplay feedback:
- Character mechanics and abilities (weight 0.42): Players discuss various character abilities, mechanics, and gameplay styles, highlighting the diversity and depth of character-specific strategies.
- Storm's card mechanics and upgrades (weight 0.34): Storm's cards receive boosted effects or upgrades if they are kept in hand for the next turn. This mechanic encourages strategic planning and timing in using Storm's abilities.
- DLC missions and story content (weight 0.27): The DLC missions and their storylines are noted for their epic nature and the introduction of new character powers, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- Gameplay mechanics and systems (weight 0.27): Various gameplay mechanics such as deck building, mission cards, and achievement systems are discussed, highlighting their impact on the overall gaming experience.
- Specific card mechanics (weight 0.21): Certain cards like Live Wire and Crushing Blow have unique mechanics, such as increasing offense or dealing extra damage under specific conditions.
- Abbey upgrades and tactical components (weight 0.2): Abbey upgrades and tactical components add depth to the gameplay, allowing for strategic deliberation and customization.
- Character-specific challenges (weight 0.19): Challenges related to character signature abilities, such as Storm's range attacks and support mechanics, provide unique gameplay experiences.
- Storyline and mission content (weight 0.15): The Vampire Saga storyline and final mission gameplay are highlighted for their engaging content and impact on the overall narrative.
- Stun abilities and mechanics (weight 0.14): Stun abilities, particularly those related to Storm, are discussed for their effectiveness and strategic use in certain maps and scenarios.
- Difficulty and enemy adjustments (weight 0.09): Adjustments in difficulty and enemy faction types in the T.H.R.E.A.T training room provide a tailored and challenging experience for players.
- Visual and animation issues (weight 0.08): Players have noted issues with clutter animations during gameplay, which can affect the visual clarity and overall experience.
- Goddess' Blessing mechanic (weight 0.07): The Goddess' Blessing is mentioned as a notable mechanic, though specific details on its impact are not extensively discussed.
- Storm Challenges (weight 0.07): Storm Challenges are highlighted as a specific gameplay feature, though details on their mechanics or impact are limited.

Performance notes:
- Game crashes frequently (weight 0.1): The game experiences crashes approximately every 10 hours of gameplay. This issue significantly impacts the player experience.
- Minor jank with older saves (weight 0.08): There are minor issues and inconsistencies, particularly when using older save files. These issues, while not game-breaking, can affect gameplay smoothness.

Recommendations:
- Season Pass offers better value (weight 0.29): Multiple reviews suggest that purchasing the Season Pass is a better value proposition, especially if you already own the base game. It is often recommended to buy the game as part of the Season Pass rather than separately.
- Legendary Edition recommended (weight 0.17): Reviews indicate that the Legendary Edition provides the most value, and some users suggest that if you're not getting the Legendary Edition, it might not be worth purchasing at all.
- Not recommended without discount (weight 0.09): Several users mention that the game is only worth purchasing if it is available at a significant discount. Without a discount, the game is not recommended.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Disappointment (weight 0.41): Players felt let down by Storm's character, story, and abilities, which did not meet expectations. Additionally, the DLC's high price, short length, and lack of new content contributed to this sentiment.
- Excitement (weight 0.17): Players are thrilled about the potential new characters and DLC content. Storm's powerful abilities and the epic conclusion of the Vampyres story also generated excitement.
- Frustration (weight 0.14): Players are frustrated with the difficulty of certain missions and the game becoming unplayable after purchase. Poorly balanced mechanics, bugs, and lack of support also contribute to this frustration.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.14): Players are satisfied with the unique and original gameplay mechanics, as well as Storm's strength, range attacks, and visuals. The enjoyable gameplay and additional content also contribute to this satisfaction.
- Disgust (weight 0.03): Players expressed disgust primarily due to Storm's appearance.
- Annoyance (weight 0.03): Players are annoyed by broken achievements and game crashes.
- Mixed feelings (weight 0.03): Players have mixed feelings because they love the character Storm but dislike her mechanics.}