🔬 VaporLens
Positives:
Previously enjoyable, high initial potential
Positive weapon system changes
Improved graphics and UI
More fun with friends
Satisfying monster hunting combat
Negatives:
Reduced weapon and build variety
Loss of progress, unfair compensation
Shift to pay-to-win model
Progression and balance issues
Questionable and frustrating design
Gameplay:
Core gameplay loop remains similar
Weapon swapping feels clunky
Story is minimal or average
Multiplayer enhances the experience
Hunting grounds feel grindy
Performance:
Resolution locked, cannot be changed
Unoptimized Unreal Engine 5 update
Recommendations:
Avoid Dauntless due to issues
Try it; it's free to play
Play Monster Hunter instead
"Awakening" update is detrimental
Hoping for future improvements
Miscellaneous:
Reviewers are experienced, invested players
Significant, controversial updates/revisions
Acquisition by blockchain company
Epic account required on Steam
Efforts to address player feedback