Deep Rock Galactic - Decontaminator Pack Review Summary

Great weapon frameworks, colors, and dev support, but bland cosmetics, skins differing from store, and DLC crashes disappoint.

Weapon frameworks highly praised: Reviewers frequently mention that the weapon frameworks in the DLC are amazing, vibrant, and full of personality. Many appreciate the improved designs, unique details like animated monitors and pressurized tanks, and how they combine well with existing paintjobs.

Great color combinations noted: The color schemes and paintjobs receive consistent praise for being vibrant, versatile, and pairing well with various armor sets and other DLC packs. Reviewers highlight the blue with orange shades, green pipes, and overall aesthetic appeal.

Developers praised for support: Many reviewers express strong support for the developers, citing their responsiveness to community feedback, free content additions, and dedication to the game and its community. This positive sentiment spans purchasing DLC to show support and appreciating the studio's ethical practices.

Good value and support: Reviewers find the DLC worth the price, especially as a way to support the developers given the game's free content model. Many buy all cosmetic DLC without regret to support ongoing development.

Cosmetics compatibility praised: The DLC cosmetics are noted for combining well with a variety of other armor sets, frameworks, and paintjobs, allowing for extensive mix-and-match customization. Specific mentions include compatibility with Biohazard, Mega Corp, and Rival Tech items.

Bland and disappointing overall cosmetics: The DLC is described as totally bland, the worst skin pack, and a boring cosmetic offering with little inspiration. Some reviewers feel the colors and designs are mediocre and not worth the price.

Poor color schemes on cosmetics: Many reviewers find the armor paint, Bosco skin, and pickaxe skin to have clashing, ugly color combinations, with some colors looking greasy or toy-like. Specific complaints include a mix of white, jade, and orange, and colors resembling NERF branding.

In-game skins differ from store images: Multiple reviewers report that skins look very different in game compared to the promotional pictures, with missing textures, lower quality, and less shine than advertised. Some also state they did not receive the exact skins shown in the store images.

Lack of new armors and accessories: Players expected new armor and head accessories but found none included, and they also wanted new weapons or gear. This absence of expected content type reduces the perceived value of the DLC.

Weapon skins nearly identical to default: Weapon skins are criticized for looking almost like the default models, with only a small generic display added, and some weapons received only simple retouching. Reviewers feel the skins are disappointing and pale.

Cosmetic DLC with Weapon Frameworks: Many reviewers describe the DLC as primarily cosmetic, adding weapon frameworks and paintjobs that alter the appearance of various weapons. Some mention it can be mixed with other DLCs and includes animated monitor status effects.

Customization for Weapons and Armor: Feedback highlights the ability to customize weapon and armor appearances through frameworks, paintjobs, and color palettes. This includes matching different equipment and frames for a personalized look.

Gunner Class Cosmetic DLC: A specific cosmetic DLC provides a color palette and new weapon models for the Gunner class. Some note it adds new weapons for the Gunner class and includes animated heartbeat monitors on weapons.

Live-Service with DLC and Battlepass: The game is described as a live-service title featuring DLC, a battlepass, cargo crates, and earnable cosmetics. It also includes weapon frameworks and seasonal content.

Biohazard Pack Compatibility: The DLC is compatible with the Biohazard armor and is often seen as part of a set with the Biohazard Pack. This compatibility allows for cohesive cosmetic matching.

DLC pack causes crashes: Players report frequent crashes after installing the DLC pack, leaving only a send-report-and-restart loop. This indicates a critical stability issue tied to the DLC installation.

Buy DLC to support developers: Many reviewers recommend purchasing the DLC primarily as a way to support the developers and their ongoing free updates. The cosmetic content itself is often seen as secondary.

Purchase based on cosmetic appeal: A recurring theme is that players should only buy the pack if they personally like the look of the weapon skins. Reviewers suggest checking photos and deciding if the style fits.

Buy only on sale: Multiple reviewers suggest waiting for a discount before purchasing this DLC. The common advice is to pick it up on sale rather than at full price.

Positive general recommendations: Several reviewers simply recommend the DLC without hesitation or give it a totally recommended rating. They find it a worthwhile purchase overall.

Good for specific loadouts: The pack is recommended for goofy loadouts, weapons lacking detail, or when bored with other R&D content. It serves niche customization preferences.

Community fair range: $15.00 - $30.00.

Cosmetic Color Stylist: Customizes class appearance and weapon/armor combinations, favoring non-default palettes. Motivation: To express style through distinctive color palettes and match them with armor cosmetics. Stance: buy.

Developer Support Advocate: Buys cosmetic DLC as a tip or endorsement while continuing to play the base co-op FPS. Motivation: To financially support ethical developer practices and oppose exploitative monetization. Stance: buy.

Value-Conscious Sale-Waiter: Scrutinizes in-game cosmetics, compares them to store images and defaults, and waits for discounts. Motivation: To get acceptable visual quality and content value without overpaying. Stance: sale.

Monetization: The audit finds that the game's post-purchase monetization consists of optional cosmetic DLC. Reviews praise this model as fair and explicitly note the absence of microtransactions, paid battle passes, and pay-to-win mechanics. Negative feedback focuses on DLC content value and disappointment with specific cosmetic packs, not on predatory monetization. There is no evidence of real-money gacha, loot boxes, currency obfuscation, or aggressive FOMO.

Bought to support developers: Reviewers frequently state they purchase the DLC primarily to support Ghost Ship Games and fund ongoing development and free updates. Many buy all DLCs or would purchase regardless of content quality.

Cosmetic-only DLC packs: Multiple clusters confirm this DLC and its content are purely cosmetic skins, colors, and frameworks, not required for gameplay. It includes paints for armor, weapons, pickaxe, Bosco, and a new weapon skin.

Fair monetization praised: Reviewers contrast this DLC model with predatory microtransactions and paid battlepasses, highlighting that content is sold fairly alongside free earnable cosmetics. Seasonal content is included in the base game rather than sold separately.

Community backlash and response: The Decontaminator Pack reveal caused backlash, and the developers responded by listening, revising ideas, compensating, and giving requested content. The community asked to change colors and Ghost Ship responded within two weeks.

Supporting long-term development: Reviewers buy the DLC to support continued content updates and patches, and to help developers who care about their community. Many have played for years and want to keep supporting Ghost Ship Games.