DYSMANTLE: Pets & Dungeons Review Summary

New content and features: The expansion includes new dungeons, puzzles, recipes, clothing, equipment, and upgrades, adding significant content to the game.

Pets are a popular feature: Many players enjoy the addition of pets, finding them fun and versatile. Pets are considered one of the best features and provide companionship during gameplay.

Positive reception of the expansion: Players generally find the expansion to be well done and enjoyable, with many praising it as a great addition to the base game.

Fun and interesting mechanics: The expansion introduces interesting mechanics, including new puzzle elements and dungeons that require thought and strategy.

Enhances base game: The expansion adds refinement and extra content to the base game, making it a lot better and more enjoyable.

Pet AI and functionality issues: Pets frequently get stuck, fall, or fail to perform their intended functions. They can also cause the player to die by pushing them off cliffs or into water, indicating significant AI problems.

Pets are visually unappealing and annoying: Many players find the pets visually unappealing and annoying due to constant growling, chewing, and other disruptive behaviors. This makes the pets more of a nuisance than a useful addition.

DLC content is not worth the price: Many players feel that the DLC content, including the pets, is not worth the price. The addition does not provide enough value or enjoyable content to justify the cost.

Poorly designed quests and dungeons: Quests and dungeons in the DLC are often criticized for being poorly designed, repetitive, and tedious. Players find them uninteresting and not well-integrated into the game.

Pets occupy valuable inventory slots: Pets take up inventory slots that could be used for other items, and their utility is often not worth the slot they occupy. Players need to use additional slots for collars to manage pet behavior.

Pets as companions with abilities: Players appreciate the variety of pets available and their unique abilities. Pets serve as companions and provide passive bonuses, enhancing gameplay with different attributes like extra cold resistance or increased running speed.

Exploration and discovery mechanics: The game offers extensive exploration opportunities, including new areas, islands, and teleportation mechanics. Players enjoy discovering new worlds and unlocking teleportation points to access different regions.

Puzzle missions and dungeons: Dungeons with puzzles are a significant part of the gameplay. Players find these puzzles challenging and engaging, often requiring cooperative gameplay to solve.

Crafting and upgrade mechanics: Crafting and upgrades require various materials, adding depth to the gameplay. Players can upgrade communication towers and radio towers to uncover treasures.

New skills and abilities: The introduction of new skills and abilities enhances the gameplay experience. Players can explore new areas and unlock unique abilities for their pets.

DLC mentioned: A reviewer mentioned the DLC. No further details were provided.

Worth the purchase: Many players find the game or DLC worth buying, especially if enjoyed on sale or if they liked the base game.

Recommended for dedicated fans: The content is suggested for players who have reached the late main storyline or have completed the game and want additional hours of gameplay.

Buy Hidden Archipelago first: Recommendation to purchase the second DLC (Hidden Archipelago) first for players who have not bought any DLC yet.

Start a new game: Suggestions to start a completely new game, possibly to fully experience new content or changes.

Game completion: 6.0h.

Session length: 2.0h.

Content Enthusiast: Grinding and exploring with pets and new gear. Motivation: Enjoyment of additional content and upgrades. Stance: buy.

Social Co-op Player: Playing with friends and focusing on cooperative tasks. Motivation: Enjoyment of cooperative gameplay. Stance: sale.