Icarus: Great Hunts Campaigns Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-17
- New missions are fun
- Legendary weapons are valuable
- Great new tools and weapons
- DLC requires other paid DLC
- Quarrite spawning overwhelms players
- Poor optimization and performance
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 91%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 9%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 39%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 61%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 174
- Negative points
- 243
- Gameplay points
- 236
- Perf. points
- 26
- Rec. points
- 67
- Misc points
- 90
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
New missions are fun
| New missions are generally well-received, described as good, interesting, and challenging. They are varied, well-designed, and engaging with unlockables and modifiers. | 32% |
Legendary weapons are valuable
| New legendary weapons feel valuable, satisfying, and add flavor to the game. They provide meaningful choices and are fun to use. | 31% |
Great new tools and weapons
| The DLC introduces cool new tools and weapons, such as the mining armature, bio lab weapons, and the anti-materiel rifle. These additions are highly appreciated and enhance gameplay. | 30% |
DLC is highly praised
| Many players express overwhelming satisfaction with the DLC, calling it awesome, worth the cost, and a great addition. It is frequently described as interesting and difficult in a good way. | 30% |
Campaigns add replayability
| Great Hunts campaigns add entire storylines to each map with choices and consequences, breathing new life into old regions. They make old saves enjoyable again and add hours of new experiences. | 25% |
Adds a lot of content
| The expansion adds a significant amount of new content, including missions, weapons, armor, and structures. This makes the game feel more full and offers many more hours of gameplay. | 24% |
Storylines with choices
| The DLC adds entire storylines to each map with choices and consequences, making the world change based on decisions. This adds depth and replay value. | 19% |
Improves base game integration
| The DLC integrates well with the base game and other DLCs, enhancing the overall experience. It breathes new life into existing maps and adds free mechanics for everyone. | 17% |
No bugs or issues
| Several reviewers report no bugs or issues during playthroughs. The launch bugs have been patched and the game now works flawlessly. | 12% |
Bosses reward replay
| Bosses reward players for defeating them repeatedly, providing considerable replay value. This encourages multiple playthroughs and different approaches. | 10% |
Weekly updates are good
| Weekly free updates are usually really good and have been maintained for years. They add new content and keep the game fresh. | 10% |
Mission design is excellent
| Some of the best mission design in Icarus yet, with varied, unusual, and well-designed missions. The missions are incremental improvements and are not repetitive. | 10% |
Good for long-time players
| The DLC is enjoyable for long-time players, offering new experiences and reasons to return. It adds a breath of fresh air to the game. | 9% |
Mining armature is amazing
| The mining armature from the Olympus campaign is worth the entire DLC by itself, with high yield, auto-smelting, cave-sickness immunity, and biofuel power. It significantly improves the mining experience. | 7% |
End game content added
| The DLC adds much needed end game content, providing new challenges and goals for veteran players. It gives more to do after completing the base game. | 7% |
Boss preparation is key
| Preparation for boss fights is a separate topic that requires strategy and cunning. This adds depth to the gameplay and makes victories feel rewarding. | 7% |
New decorations added
| Tons of unique decorations to collect from missions add a new layer of customization and collection. This is a fun addition for players who enjoy base building. | 4% |