Oxygen Not Included: Neutronium Cosmetics Pack Review Summary

An addictive colony sim with devoted devs, lovely skins, and an industrial cosmetic DLC, but it lacks gameplay depth and suffers from poor multithreading.

Supporting passionate developers valued: Many reviewers express happiness in supporting Klei, praising their hard work, openness, and ongoing dedication to the game. They feel the developers deserve support for their continuous efforts.

Beautiful and well-designed cosmetics: Reviewers find the cosmetics beautiful, cool, and artistically designed in line with the game's style. Specific items like blueprints, industrial skins, and decorations are highly praised.

Game is highly addictive and fun: Reviewers consistently describe the game as awesome, enjoyable, addictive, and providing endless fun. Many highlight thousands of hours of play and long-term joy.

Cosmetic DLC adds new content: The pack includes new cosmetics, shiny equipment skins, a new Duplicant, and a Duplicant style. It also adds skins for industrial buildings that previously had none.

Free quality-of-life updates praised: Klei provides free QOL updates with substantial features like new buildings, elements, and critters. Reviewers appreciate these updates and note they would have been worth purchasing.

Lack of gameplay content: Many reviews note that the DLC adds no new gameplay features, only cosmetics, making it skippable and not worth the price. Some compare it unfavorably to gameplay DLCs.

Insufficient cosmetic variety: Reviewers complain that the pack has too few cosmetics, with many common buildings lacking skins and limited furniture options. The selection feels incomplete and unsatisfying.

Cosmetic quality and theme issues: The skins are often described as unattractive, out of place in the sci-fi setting, or clashing with the base game's art style. Poor color choices and design are common complaints.

DLC bundles force unwanted purchases: Players report that the cosmetic DLC is bundled with other DLCs or the complete bundle, forcing them to buy it to get discounts or access desired content. This bundling practice is seen as semi-forced.

Poor value compared to other DLCs: The DLC is considered overpriced and low-value compared to other DLCs that add gameplay. Many say it's not worth buying, especially as a first DLC.

Cosmetic-Only DLC Pack: The pack is purely cosmetic, providing skins for buildings and furniture without adding new gameplay. It is a skin pack for a single-player management game.

Cosmetic Skins for Industrial Buildings: The DLC adds cosmetic skins to industrial buildings, including options like Neutronium skins with unique patterns and gold decorations. These skins are selected during building and do not affect resource mining or material selection.

Game Features Colony Simulation: The game is a hardcore colony simulation with engineering elements that require thinking and planning. Successfully carrying out plans feels rewarding.

Duplicants and Their Traits: The game features characters called 'dupes' or duplicants, with specific traits such as Sena having Banshee as a stress reaction and Sparkle Streaker as an overjoyed response.

Base Game and DLC Structure: The game has a base game and several DLCs, with previous DLCs adding new gameplay or new maps. The DLC's application is indicated by the letter N in the build number.

Poor Multithreading Optimization: The game lacks multithreading optimization, leading to performance issues. This was mentioned in one cluster.

Frequent Restarts and Updates Required: Players report needing to restart and update the game many times, indicating poor optimization. This was noted in one cluster.

Mixed feelings on DLC value: Opinions are divided on whether the DLC is worth the money. Some recommend it for supporters, while others advise skipping it unless you specifically want the cosmetics.

Worth it for cosmetics fans: Players who enjoy customizing their base or collecting all DLC may find the pack worthwhile. The value depends on whether the specific cosmetics appeal to you.

Recommended for dedicated ONI fans: Fans of the base game who want to support its continued development are likely to enjoy this pack. It is seen as a way to give back to the developers.

Only buy on sale or free: Several reviewers suggest purchasing only if it's on sale, free, or you want to support the developers. Otherwise, it may not be worth the full price.

Skip if not interested cosmetics: Casual players who don't care about cosmetics or are unsure should avoid buying this DLC. It offers no gameplay advantages.

Community fair range: $20.00 - $30.00.

Klei Patron Supporter: Treats the cosmetic DLC as a tip while continuing to play the base game. Motivation: To support Klei financially and ensure continued development of ONI. Stance: buy.

Veteran Cosmetic Enthusiast: Long-term base building with an appreciation for cosmetic changes. Motivation: To refresh the appearance of the base game after hundreds of hours. Stance: buy.

Monetization-Conscious Aesthetic Purist: Plays for the core experience and rejects cosmetic monetization. Motivation: To protect the game's single-player integrity and original art direction from monetization. Stance: no buy.

Monetization: The reviews center on a low-cost cosmetic DLC for a single-player game. Some users criticize cosmetics being tied to DLC or bundle pricing and call it a cash grab, but there is no evidence of pay-to-win, real-money gacha, loot boxes, paid convenience, or an in-game cash shop. Free major updates and optional support purchases dominate the feedback. The monetization picture is fair overall, with only a minor cosmetic DLC and bundling concern.

Cosmetic DLC skin pack: The DLC is a purely cosmetic skin pack that adds no new gameplay features. It includes skins and blueprints for various buildings.

Bundled with other DLC: The DLC is available in bundles, such as with the Spaced Out DLC or as part of the Complete Bundle, offering a discount compared to standalone purchase.

Supporter pack for developers: Many reviewers purchase the DLC to support Klei and the ongoing development of Oxygen Not Included. They hope the funds contribute to future updates and content.

Ongoing updates and support: The game continues to receive free QOL updates and support from Klei. Some note that the development team's main personnel have been reassigned, but updates are still being released.

Low price point: The DLC is priced at $5, which is considered pocket money and cheap relative to the content and playtime. It is an easy purchase for many.