Info about Deep Rock Galactic - Supporter II Upgrade:

Official game description:
In celebration of DRG’s FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY, we are now offering up the SUPPORTER II UPGRADE for our most dedicated players. Like our previous Supporter Upgrade, this pack is for those of you who really want to support Ghost Ship Games and our future developments, while getting your hands on a load of exclusive treats. Become a GSG GUARDIAN today!  
The SUPPORTER II UPGRADE includes:  
**THE GSG GUARDIAN SET:**
*   Weapon Framework - a blinged-out set of full mesh reskins of all weapons in the game  
*   Weapon Paintjob for all your Weapon Frameworks  
*   Armor Paintjob to match your new weapon Framework  
*   Pickaxe Paintjob for your trusty personal Pickaxe  
*   Bosco Paintjob for your trusty robotic companion  
*   Helmet to really finish the look
*   VIP treatment at the ingame Abyss Bar - Get the SUPPORTER EDITION of the tasty Oily Oaf beer for your whole team, served in the gaudiest of golden tankards!  
*   Your chat name will be gold, to show off your Supporter status!\*  
*   The unique Supporter Badge, shown next to your name in game and in chat!\*  
*   Our heartfelt and eternal thanks and gratitude <3
Important note: By buying this DLC you are first and foremost showing your support for us, the developers. The bling-bling in the list above is really just icing on the cake!  
_\*Chat name in gold and Supporter Badge are also included in the previous SUPPORTER UPGRADE. If you already own this DLC, then you will “just” get everything else included above._

Release date: Mar 2, 2023

Categories: First-Person Shooter, Cooperative Multiplayer, Horde Shooter, Character Progression, Weapon Customization, Cosmetic DLC, Supporter Pack

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 12; verdict: Fair / Non-Predatory Monetization; summary: The reviewed feedback describes Deep Rock Galactic as monetized primarily through optional cosmetic and supporter DLC. Multiple reviewers explicitly praise the game for avoiding microtransactions and paid battle passes. One negative review mentions season pass fatigue, cosmetic DLC, and total price, but these are traditional DLC and pricing complaints rather than predatory real-money mechanics. No evidence indicates pay-to-win, paid gacha, loot boxes, or a real-money in-game shop.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $20.00 - $30.00
  - Reasoning: Reviews repeatedly call the game worth every penny and great value at its normal price, while also suggesting a discount improves the deal. No review argues the base game is overpriced; the main caveat is waiting for a sale. This supports a fair base-game range around $20-$30 USD, with $30 as a full-price ceiling many players still consider justified and $20 as a comfortable sale/value floor.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The quoted reviews describe Deep Rock Galactic - Supporter II Upgrade as a purely cosmetic supporter DLC with no gameplay advantages or story content. No review provides a target-specific completion time, story completion time, typical session length, or endgame duration for this DLC. Playtime numbers such as 440 hours or 200+ hours in the input refer to the base game Deep Rock Galactic rather than the Supporter II Upgrade DLC, so they are excluded. Therefore gameCompletion, storyCompletion, sessionLength, and endgame are all null.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Players describe the game as enjoyable from the start, especially in co-op, with strong developer support and free content updates. One mixed review complains about post-development content and season-pass grind, but it does not report a delayed start or unlock threshold.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: N/A
  - Time to anchor: N/A
  - Friction: N/A
  - Unlock drivers: N/A
  - Conditions: N/A
- Player Archetypes:
  - Veteran Dev Supporter (buy)
    - Motivation: Supporting a developer they trust and admire.
    - Playstyle: Plays Deep Rock Galactic co-op regularly and buys supporter DLC to fund ongoing free content.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Co-op Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoying a top-tier cooperative shooter without PvP pressure.
    - Playstyle: Team-based co-op missions, often with friends or random squads.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Solo Atmospheric Player (buy)
    - Motivation: Experiencing the dreadful, immersive atmosphere of solo missions.
    - Playstyle: Plays solo missions for atmosphere, occasionally joins co-op.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: N/A


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:
- Weapon skins highly praised (weight 0.56): Reviewers consistently praise the weapon skins, calling them beautiful, well-made, and the best in the game. Many highlight the black and gold color scheme as luxurious and visually appealing.
- Awesome weapon frameworks and cosmetics (weight 0.33): Weapon frameworks are described as amazing and awesome. Additional cosmetics like hats, helmets, and beer mugs are also well-received.
- Supports developer without microtransactions (weight 0.3): Buying the pack is framed as a way to support the developers, who provide content without microtransactions or paid battle passes. The supporter upgrade is seen as nicer than previous ones.
- Developers show love and appreciation (weight 0.25): The developers are praised for putting a lot of love into the game and rewarding fans. They are described as awesome and appreciative.
- Unique badge and beer mug (weight 0.24): The supporter badge provides a unique in-game presence, and the tricked-out beer mug is a fun cosmetic flex. Both are included in the DLC.
- DLC offers great value (weight 0.21): Multiple reviews state the DLC provides a lot of content and is worth more than most Steam DLC options. Players consider it a worthwhile purchase.
- Game praised as masterpiece (weight 0.21): The game is described as high quality, wonderful, and a masterpiece. Reviewers express strong overall satisfaction with the game.
- Gold paintjob for all gear (weight 0.21): The DLC includes gold paint for armor, weapons, pickaxe, and Bosco, with realistic gold decoration. This golden cosmetic is a major highlight.
- Worth every penny (weight 0.15): Reviewers state the pack is worth the money and that it was worth every penny. It offers good value for the price.
- Highly replayable and fun (weight 0.14): The game is described as fun and very replayable, with reviewers returning to it frequently. This indicates lasting enjoyment.
- New weapon looks and shapes (weight 0.13): The pack provides decent new appearances and shapes for weapons. It changes the visual style of weapons significantly.
- Pickaxe paintjob looks clean (weight 0.13): The weapon and pickaxe paintjob is very good, with the pickaxe paintjob specifically noted as clean and neat. This adds to the visual appeal.
- DLC includes diverse cosmetics (weight 0.13): The DLC includes a badge, a beer mug, color options, and weapon skins, offering a variety of cosmetic items for players to enjoy.
- Shiny paint and helmets praised (weight 0.13): Shiny paint, amazing helmets, and a beautiful beer mug are highlighted as key positive features of the pack. Overall, the cosmetics enhance the game's look.

Common complaints:
- Cosmetics lack appeal (weight 0.36): Several reviewers find the cosmetic items unappealing, with specific complaints about weapon skins, Bosco and pickaxe skins, and the yellow color. They see pure cosmetics as useless without real motivation.
- Developers lost original vision (weight 0.25): Reviewers feel that the developers have abandoned the original vision for their flagship game and no longer care about their original customers. This sentiment is echoed across several clusters.
- DLC price is too high (weight 0.21): Multiple reviewers complain that the cosmetic DLC packs are more expensive than other similar DLCs. The high price is a common reason for dissatisfaction.
- Cosmetic-focused updates over content (weight 0.2): Many criticize the game for adding more cosmetic content instead of meaningful development such as new weapons or gear. Season passes are seen as an endless slog.
- Helmet customization limitations (weight 0.13): Players are frustrated that the helmet color cannot be changed and that sideburns cannot be worn with the helmet. These restrictions are seen as unnecessary.
- Poor Supporter Pack 1 quality (weight 0.13): Supporter Pack 1's gold skins and Sans helmet are described as saggy, bad, and forgettable. These specific items failed to impress.
- Game is buggy (weight 0.07): One reviewer mentions that the game is filled with bugs, indicating technical issues. This affects overall gameplay experience.
- Slow season updates (weight 0.07): Season updates are considered a bit slow, leading to player impatience. This is a minor complaint compared to other issues.
- No native Linux support (weight 0.07): A lack of native Linux support is noted, which limits accessibility for Linux users. This is a niche but important issue for that community.
- Developer layoffs impact perception (weight 0.07): One reviewer mentions the parent company's handling of layoffs affecting other games, which influences their buying decision. This external factor affects trust.
- Game code not open source (weight 0.06): Some players want the game code to be open source, possibly for modding or transparency. This is a niche request.
- Cannot show support if bought on sale (weight 0.06): Buying the pack on sale prevents players from showing off their support for the developers in comments. This reduces the incentive to purchase during sales.
- Gameplay intensifies after purchase (weight 0.06): One reviewer humorously claims that after purchasing, spiders and creatures start beating them more intensively. This is a joke but reflects frustration.

Gameplay feedback:
- DLC is purely cosmetic (weight 0.81): Multiple clusters confirm that the DLC and supporter packs contain only cosmetic items and add no gameplay advantages or balance changes. This includes skins for weapons, armor, and pickaxes, as well as badges and beer mugs.
- Cosmetic items include armor and weapon skins (weight 0.65): The game offers armor paintjobs, weapon frameworks, and paintjobs as cosmetic customization options. Specific items like a MK3 helmet are also mentioned.
- Beer mug and badge cosmetics (weight 0.45): Supporter packs include a beer mug cosmetic and a supporter badge. The beer mug skin appears when drinking the Oily Oaf craft beer, and buying either supporter pack grants a badge and makes the nickname gold.
- PvE and co-op gameplay (weight 0.35): The game is a cooperative PvE experience, not focused on player versus player. Players mine together against the horrors of Hoxxes IV.
- Beer and bar features (weight 0.28): The game includes base beers, a bartender, and an Abyss Bar with VIP treatment. The Supporter Edition Oily Oaf beer is served to the whole team, and there is a special gold mug cosmetic that can be displayed.
- Supporters get gold chat text (weight 0.18): Buying a supporter pack makes the player's nickname appear in gold, and supporter status can be displayed in comments. This is a cosmetic perk for supporters.
- Supporter pack tier system (weight 0.13): The game has a supporter pack tier system, with different levels of support offering varying rewards. This is part of the supporter packs available.
- Game has season passes (weight 0.13): The game features season passes, and past season content is made available later. This provides ongoing content for players.
- Armor customization with class colors (weight 0.13): The game has armor customization with class colors. Helmets and sideburns are cosmetic options.
- Solo missions have dreadful atmosphere (weight 0.12): Solo missions are noted to have a dreadful atmosphere. This contrasts with the co-op mode, which is available and feels harder.
- Many gameplay features summarized (weight 0.08): The game includes biomes, missions, weapons, grenades, Deep Dives, Infused Matrix Cores, cosmetic cores, the Forge, machine events, assignments, mutators, seasons, weapon skins, armor skins, Bosco skins, pickaxe skins, dwarf cosmetics, voice lines, seasonal events, Space Rig upgrades, weapon balances, QoL improvements, and cave variations.
- No microtransactions (weight 0.08): The game does not have microtransactions. All additional content is through DLC or supporter packs.
- Cosmetics can be toggled (weight 0.08): Players can toggle cosmetic items between the supporter edition and the original version. This allows flexibility in appearance.
- Mining and drinking activities (weight 0.08): The game features mining and drinking activities as core elements. These are central to the gameplay loop.
- Modules and weapon combinations (weight 0.08): The game features modules and weapon combinations, allowing players to customize their loadouts. This affects gameplay strategy.
- Regular small events (weight 0.07): The game has regular small events to keep players engaged. These events add variety to the experience.
- Blackout stout special edition (weight 0.07): A blackout stout special edition is included as part of a collectible set. This is a cosmetic item for supporters.
- Social mechanic with shout (weight 0.06): Players can press V to shout 'deep or rock' as a social mechanic. This adds a fun interaction during gameplay.
- Character named Doretta (weight 0.06): The game features a character or entity named Doretta. This is part of the game's content.

Performance notes:
No performancepoints

Recommendations:
- Support developers recommendation (weight 0.97): Many reviewers recommend purchasing the game or DLC to show support for the developers. This is a common theme across multiple clusters, emphasizing appreciation for the studio's work.
- Negative opinions on purchase (weight 0.21): A few reviewers express negative views, saying the DLC is not worth the money, especially for those not fond of the style. Some even advise against buying it altogether.
- Best co-op game praise (weight 0.2): Reviewers highly recommend the game as one of the best co-op experiences available. It is considered a must-have for players interested in cooperative gameplay.
- Cosmetic appeal for customization (weight 0.19): Players who enjoy cosmetic customization and want to stand out recommend the DLC for its refined cosmetics. It is particularly appealing to those interested in aristocratic or rich-looking styles.
- Worth buying on discount (weight 0.19): Several reviewers suggest that the DLC is worth purchasing at a discounted price. They recommend waiting for a sale to get the best value.
- Supporting game activity and updates (weight 0.19): Buying the DLC is seen as a way to support keeping the game active and funding faster updates. This appeals to players who want to see continued development.
- Supporter pack comparison advice (weight 0.18): Some reviewers compare the two supporter upgrades and suggest that Supporter II is the better choice if only buying one. This helps players decide between the options.
- Encouragement to buy all DLC (weight 0.18): Some reviewers encourage buying all DLCs for the game, especially if unsure which to choose. They also suggest gifting the game to friends to support the developers.
- Fair monetization and communication (weight 0.13): Reviewers appreciate the developers' transparency and fair monetization practices. They recommend the DLC to players who value these aspects.
- Decision left to player (weight 0.12): Some reviewers say it is up to the individual to decide if the DLC is worth the price. They note there is no shame in ignoring it.
- Other weapon frameworks available (weight 0.07): One reviewer points out that players will get other weapon frameworks in the game anyway. This suggests the DLC is not essential for gameplay.
- Regional pricing makes affordable (weight 0.07): A reviewer notes that regional pricing makes the DLC more affordable, allowing players to buy more and support the game. This is a positive point for some regions.

Other player notes:
- Supporter II cosmetic contents (weight 0.94): The Supporter II Upgrade includes a variety of cosmetic items such as armor colors, weapon and pickaxe paintjobs, frameworks, a hat, and Bosco customization. It also features a special golden beer mug for Oily Oaf that can be toggled off.
- Developer Ghost Ship Games praised (weight 0.54): Ghost Ship Games is consistently praised for its pro-consumer attitude, transparency, and community engagement. Reviewers highlight the studio's wholesome relationship with players and its dedication to free updates.
- Supporter Pack system and pricing (weight 0.53): The Supporter II Upgrade is the second supporter pack, similar in structure to the first. It is priced comparably to the original and is often available at a discount.
- Supporting developers through purchase (weight 0.52): Many reviewers buy the pack primarily to support Ghost Ship Games, showing gratitude and contributing to the game's ongoing development. It is seen as a voluntary donation rather than a content-driven purchase.
- Free updates and no FOMO (weight 0.47): The game has received free major content updates and battle passes for years, with past seasons kept available to avoid FOMO. The developers have never charged for content updates.
- Mug and beer-related cosmetics (weight 0.45): The pack includes a golden mug for Oily Oaf at the station bar, with a toggle to revert to the original beermug. The Oily Oaf beer does not require level or brewing license unlocks.
- Positive comparisons to other games (weight 0.4): Reviewers compare the game's monetization and developer behavior favorably to other companies and games, such as Arrowhead, Blizzard, EA, and Ubisoft. The DLC is also compared positively to Risk of Rain 2's content model.
- Cosmetic-only DLC pack (weight 0.39): All content in the Supporter II Upgrade is purely cosmetic, with no gameplay advantages. It is explicitly framed as a way to support the developers.
- Regional pricing and affordability (weight 0.34): The game and cosmetics have regional pricing. The DLC is often discounted and is priced similarly to the first supporter pack.
- Transparent and heartfelt developer communication (weight 0.24): Ghost Ship Games are transparent about what the pack offers and include heartfelt thanks. The pack is positioned as a way to support the developers rather than as content-driven DLC.
- Supporter recognition items (weight 0.23): The pack includes a supporter badge, supporter tag, and gold name. These items are similar to those from the previous supporter pack.
- Developer contests and community events (weight 0.21): Ghost Ship Games held a contest called 'Hiring for Hoxxes' in February. Participants received free DLC or a code for the supporter pack as a thank you.
- Developer expansion and spin-offs (weight 0.2): Ghost Ship Games also acts as a publisher and has made a mobile game spin-off. Development focus has shifted to making spin-off games.
- Miscellaneous positive remarks (weight 0.2): Reviewers mention the game runs without problems via Proton and has a community creating trailers, music, mods, and a board game. The pack is described as a 'shut up and take my money' type of pack.
- Fifth anniversary supporter pack (weight 0.13): The Supporter Pack 2 is a 5th anniversary supporter pack. The anniversary celebration includes a legacy version of the game.
- Cosmetic combinations and cross-pack usage (weight 0.13): Cosmetic items from different packs can be combined for cosplay. The Supporter II Upgrade can be combined with the Dark Future Pack.
- Game history and development (weight 0.13): The game was in early access and launched around its anniversary in 2019. It was a complete game on launch and not sold as a live service.
- Desired armor and helmet additions (weight 0.12): Some players desire armor and full-face helmets as additions. The pack does not add a new armor type.
- Negative or critical comparisons (weight 0.11): Some reviewers compare the DLC's cosmetic-only content unfavorably to Risk of Rain 2's content. Others criticize the developer for making a new game aimed at earning money through ESG scores and DEI inclusivity.
- Weapon skin rework and free prototype (weight 0.08): The developer reworked a weapon skin DLC and released the prototype paintjob for free. This is seen as a pro-consumer action.

Emotions:
- Gratitude (weight 0.13): Players express gratitude for the developers' continuous free content updates and community support. They also appreciate specific additions like the Bulldog skin, free DLC from contests, and the team's responsiveness to feedback such as adding a toggle for the original beermug.
- Appreciation (weight 0.1): Appreciation stems from the developer's honesty, transparency, and fair treatment of players, avoiding manipulative monetization. Players also value the beautiful cosmetics, regional pricing, and the overall worth of the game and developers.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.1): Satisfaction arises from the high value of the game relative to its cost, the appealing gold and black cosmetics, and the developers' focus on fun over manipulative monetization. Purchases feel worthwhile, with content exceeding expectations.
- Disappointment (weight 0.07): Disappointment is rooted in the developers' perceived loss of vision and reduced commitment to the flagship game, with slow season updates and lack of new weapons or gear. The DLC is often seen as overpriced with poor quality skins and helmet customization issues.
- Admiration (weight 0.07): Admiration focuses on the gorgeous appearance of weapon frameworks and skins, particularly the black and gold color scheme. The developer is praised as honest and passionate, offering free season passes and keeping all past content available.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.07): Enjoyment comes from the game's consistent fun and replayability, with regular events and good co-op experiences. Players also enjoy specific mods and skins, and some have played so much they dream about it.
- Excitement (weight 0.06): Excitement is driven by anticipation for future seasonal content and games from the publisher, as well as the beautiful cosmetic details in Supporter Pack 2. Players also appreciate the unique opportunity to play the game as it was 5 years ago.
- Guilt (weight 0.04): Guilt is felt when players buy the game at a steep discount and feel they underpaid for the enjoyment and quality received, sometimes describing it as robbing the developers.
- Support (weight 0.03): Support is expressed for Ghost Ship Games due to their pro-consumer attitude, game quality, and the reviewer's liking of Deep Rock content and the developer-publisher relationship.
- Happiness (weight 0.03): Happiness is derived from supporting Ghost Ship Games and a quality game with fair, non-intrusive monetization. Players feel happy to support a developer and game they love.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.03): Enthusiasm is fueled by cool gold cosmetics that enable impressive character sets and excellent equipment in the DLC. The game is considered the best co-op experience, with developers who value players.
- Pride (weight 0.03): Pride comes from owning a special gold mug to show off to friends, being part of the community, and seeing Ghost Ship Games become a publisher.
- Regret (weight 0.02): Regret is felt when buying cosmetic packs to support developers who stopped meaningful development, or buying on sale and losing the ability to display supporter status. Some also regret not managing to buy all DLC.
- Love (weight 0.02): Love is expressed for the luxury design and color palette of the cosmetics, the dreadful atmosphere of solo missions, and the supporter pack content.
- Confusion (weight 0.02): Confusion arises from not knowing what the pack provides, with some players buying the Supporter II Upgrade Pack instantly and then wondering what they purchased.
- Surprise (weight 0.02): Surprise is triggered by unexpected outcomes, such as a contest entry receiving over 1,300 views and almost 100 likes, and the unexpected reward for participating in the contest.
- Frustration (weight 0.01): Frustration is caused by the developers prioritizing other projects over the main game.
- Dislike (weight 0.01): Dislike is directed at pure cosmetic DLC being perceived as useless.
- Liking (weight 0.01): Liking is specifically focused on the weapon skins.
- Comfort (weight 0.01): Comfort is found in the game becoming a safe place to mine, drink, and have fun.}