Deep Rock Galactic - Order of the Deep Pack Review Summary

Impressive armor and helmets, praised capes, and great pack value are marred by paintjob bugs, poor Driller and Gunner capes, and missing purchased DLC.

Armor and Helmet Visuals Impress: The armor sets and helmets receive consistent praise for their beautiful design, with many noting they look amazing and fit all classes well. The knight-style and sci-fi aesthetics are particularly appreciated.

Cape Design Universally Praised: Many reviewers highlight the capes as a standout feature, describing them as cool, magnificent, and sick. The flowing cape system and inclusion for both dwarves and Bosco are frequently mentioned as major selling points.

Cosmetic Pack Offers Excellent Value: Many reviewers consider the DLC worth the price due to the included skins, armor colors, weapon recolors, and Bosco skin. The low cost compared to other games' microtransactions is also mentioned.

Season 5 Content Well-Received: The free season 5 update brings new mission types, cave shapes, overclocks, mutators, and more, all praised for adding substantial content without feeling repetitive.

Weapon Paintjobs and Skins Praised: The weapon paintjobs and skins are noted for their clean, detailed appearance and good color combinations. The gun-metal grey with gold highlights and compatibility with other skins are highlighted.

Paintjob selection bugs: Multiple reviewers report that selecting certain paintjobs, such as the Skull Crusher or Order of the Deep, causes the default paintjob to display instead. This bug affects both armor and first-person hands.

Capes for Driller and Gunner poor: The capes for the Driller and Gunner classes are criticized as being too small, thin, or looking like diapers. They are also half-capes, which are generally disliked.

Purchased DLC content missing: Players report that purchased DLC packages appear as owned in Steam and the in-game store but do not appear in the game. The content is completely inaccessible despite the purchase being recognized.

Cape color locked to class: The cape color is locked to each class and cannot be dyed, forcing players to use colors they may not like on certain classes. This lack of customization is a common complaint.

Driller armor lacks special features: The Driller class receives plain armor with no unique cosmetic details, unlike other classes. This lack of attention is disappointing to players.

Cosmetic DLC offerings: Players note that the DLC is purely cosmetic, providing skins, animations, and cosmetic packs. It does not affect gameplay balance or power.

Not pay to win: Reviewers emphasize that the game does not include pay-to-win mechanics, keeping progression fair for all players.

Capes for four-player squad: The cosmetic DLC adds capes for each member of the four-player squad, expanding visual customization options.

New mission types added: The game introduces new mission types, adding variety to the core gameplay loop.

Season pass availability: A season pass is available, offering players access to seasonal content and rewards.

Improved Game Optimization Needed: Players request additional game optimization to enhance performance. This is a recurring request in the feedback.

Nvidia DLSS3 Integration Requested: Users specifically ask for Nvidia DLSS3 support to improve frame rates and visual quality. This is a clear feature request.

Supporting Ghost Ship Games: Many reviewers recommend buying the DLC primarily to support developer Ghost Ship Games and reward them for their ongoing work. This sentiment appears across multiple clusters, emphasizing gratitude and encouragement for continued updates.

High Value for Money: Numerous players find the DLC worth its price, especially when on sale or compared to cosmetics in other games. It is described as a great deal even at full price.

Strong Recommendation to Buy: A large number of players give a straightforward positive recommendation, urging others to purchase the DLC. Phrases like 'buy it now' and 'definitely recommend' are common.

Best Cosmetics in DRG: Several reviewers consider this DLC to be the best customization pack available for Deep Rock Galactic, praising its armor sets and overall aesthetic. Some specifically highlight the combination of Scout and Engineer sets with Dark Future paint.

Must-Have for Skin Enthusiasts: Players who enjoy cosmetic customization strongly suggest that this DLC is essential for anyone interested in skins. It is described as a must-have for those who want the best-looking characters.

Community fair range: $20.00 - $30.00.

Mod-Friendly Low-Spec Long-Term Player: Plays extended sessions and installs mods to refresh the experience. Motivation: Moddability and low-spec accessibility keep the game replayable over long sessions. Stance: buy.

Cosmetic Cape Collector: Unlocks cosmetics through play and evaluates or buys cosmetic DLC for fashion. Motivation: Collecting and showing off stylish cosmetics, especially capes and armor sets. Stance: buy.

Rock and Stone Dwarf Roleplayer: Engages in co-op battles while dressing dwarves and robots in thematic capes. Motivation: Living out the dwarf co-op fantasy and sharing the 'Rock and Stone' community identity. Stance: buy.

Monetization: The reviews focus on optional cosmetic DLC packs for Deep Rock Galactic. Players repeatedly describe the game as non pay-to-win and praise the DLC as good value and a way to support free updates. No real-money gacha, loot boxes, paid power, paid convenience, or aggressive FOMO are evidenced. The only negative monetization-adjacent mentions are technical DLC delivery issues and comparisons to other games' warbonds and season passes, which are out of scope. Therefore the monetization is fair and non-predatory.

Cosmetic-only DLC for Deep Rock Galactic: The pack contains only cosmetic items such as armor, helmets, capes, weapon skins, and animations. It does not affect gameplay or player performance.

Purchased to support Ghost Ship Games: Many reviewers bought the DLC primarily to support the developer, praising Ghost Ship Games for their dedication and regular free content updates. Some consider supporting the studio worthwhile regardless of the cosmetic content.

Positive developer reputation and support: Ghost Ship Games is praised for providing free content updates, seasonal support, and open communication. Reviewers highlight the developer's dedication, community engagement, and long-term support.

Includes armor, helmets, capes, weapon skins: The DLC adds helmets, body armor, capes, a weapon set, weapon frameworks, and a BOSCO skin. It includes multiple epic skins, armor colors, weapon recolors, a new pickaxe, and a skin for Bosco.

Compatible with Supporter Pack 2: The DLC's cosmetics pair well with the Supporter Pack 2, including complementary paint jobs and helmet color customization. The armor colors and paint jobs are designed to work together.