Icarus: Creature Comforts Pack Review Summary

New saddles, pet and mount items, and cosmetics enrich an atmospheric, immersive open world, but crashes and weak DLC value for the price disappoint.

New saddles and pet items praised: Reviewers repeatedly highlight that the new saddles look neat or cool and provide cool stuff for pets, including sweet accommodations for pets and tames. Many enjoy the variety of saddle designs and how they make animals stand out.

Cosmetic items enhance base aesthetics: Players appreciate cozy furniture and decorations that make bases feel more like living spaces, fitting well with the existing building system. The items add cosmetic flare, look neat, and work as intended, making bases nicer looking.

Atmospheric and immersive open-world experience: The game is praised for its most atmospheric setting among similar games played, with a beautiful environment to immerse in. It suits both solo and co-op play, and is recommended for those who like to sit back and immerse or for hardcore gamers.

Additional pet and mount content: The DLC includes extra stuff for pets and mounts, such as leather saddles with the same stats as regular riding saddles. It also allows pampering a Moa with care and attention.

Positive overall game reception: Some reviewers express strong love for the game, calling it the best game ever played or still loving it. There is also appreciation for a new major free update.

Game crashes are a major issue: Crashes occur constantly in both single-player and on servers, causing significant disruption. They progressively worsened until servers became unplayable, even persisting in new prospects and locally hosted games.

DLC lacks value for price: Many players feel the DLC is overpriced and not worth the money, with some calling it a headache. The items provided do not justify the cost.

Purchased content disappears due to bugs: Players report that DLC items can vanish entirely due to bugs, making purchases unreliable. This is especially frustrating for those who paid for exotics and other content.

Mission objectives fail to register: Completed mission objectives often do not register for quest completion, blocking progress. This issue persists even in locally hosted prospects.

DLC items missing from crafting: After purchasing the DLC, many players cannot access the content, as items do not appear in the crafting table. Some have never been able to use the purchased content in game.

Pet furniture-focused pack: The pack adds pet furniture items such as beds, feeders, and water troughs, but not actual pets. It also includes special beds for dogs and cats.

Cosmetic and reskin content: The DLC offers purely cosmetic items and reskins existing items without changing gameplay. It is not essential and adds no game-breaking features.

Saddles with stat buffs: The pack introduces saddles that provide small stat buffs, such as a racing saddle that increases movement speed when equipped. A leather saddle for the Moa mount has the same stats as the regular riding saddle.

Level 30 content gating: The content is gated behind reaching level 30. This requirement may limit access for new or casual players.

Building integration with existing systems: The pack adds furniture and decoration items that integrate with the existing building system. This allows players to enhance their bases and structures.

Frequent game crashes: Players report that the game crashes frequently, including in new prospects and locally hosted prospects. Over time, the crashes become more frequent until the game is unplayable.

Great for base decorators: Multiple reviewers recommend the pack specifically for players who enjoy decorating their bases. It adds cosmetic options that appeal to builder-focused players.

Cosmetic, not functional necessity: Several reviewers note the pack is purely cosmetic and not required for gameplay. It is optional content that can be skipped without missing functional benefits.

Recommended with enthusiasm: A number of reviewers give strong positive recommendations without reservation. They encourage others to buy it without hesitation.

Supporting developers is valued: A few reviewers frame the purchase as a way to support the development team. They are happy to contribute financially to the game's ongoing development.

Price concerns for some: Some reviewers feel the pack is not worth the asking price. They suggest waiting for a sale or consider it poor value.

Immersive Co-op Wanderer: Slow-paced exploration and co-op immersion in scenic environments. Motivation: To relax and immerse in a beautiful world, alone or with a co-op partner. Stance: buy.

DLC Value Skeptic: Evaluates DLC value and base-game completeness; avoids paid extras that feel essential. Motivation: To avoid paying for content perceived as cut from the base game. Stance: no buy.

Creature Comforts Customizer: Buys and uses DLC packs that add cosmetic and practical items for animal companions. Motivation: To collect and customize pets and mounts with additional content. Stance: buy.

Cosmetic DLC is sold separately: Players note that cosmetic items are offered as optional paid DLC rather than being included in the base game. This is a common monetization approach but some find it contentious.

DLC purchased but inaccessible: A player reported purchasing DLC but being unable to access the content. This indicates a potential technical or entitlement issue that needs addressing.

Free major update released: A new major update was released for free, adding significant content. This is a strong positive signal of developer generosity and ongoing support.

Weekly developer updates: The developer releases updates on a weekly basis, showing strong ongoing support. This consistent cadence keeps the community engaged.

Pet furniture DLC confusion: The DLC pack is specifically for pet furniture, not for pets themselves. This distinction has caused confusion among buyers expecting actual pet content.