Info about LEGO® MARVEL's Avengers Season Pass:

Official game description:
The Season Pass consists of over 40 new characters and 5 exciting new levels based on content focused around Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Classic comic versions of Black Panther, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel and Masters of Evil. As an added bonus, Season Pass holders will also have exclusive access to The Avengers Explorer Character Pack

Release date: Mar 29, 2016

Categories: Action-Adventure, Character Collection, Open-World Exploration, Cooperative Gameplay, Story-driven Gameplay, Collectibles, Superhero

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 55; verdict: Misleading and Incomplete; summary: The LEGO® MARVEL's Avengers Season Pass has received significant criticism for not including all advertised DLCs, particularly the Ant-Man and Civil War packs. Users feel misled by the product description and frustrated by the need to make additional purchases to access all content and achievements. This has led to a sense of false advertising and disappointment, impacting overall user satisfaction and trust.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $8.00 - $12.00
  - Reasoning: The majority of the reviews indicate that the game is considered a good deal at around $10. One review explicitly states that the game is worth the price at $10, while another mentions it being a good deal especially when on sale. The other reviews reinforce the sentiment that the game is worth its price, suggesting a fair price range around the $10 mark.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 5.0h
  - Story completion: 0.5h
  - Session length: 0.5h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides direct and indirect mentions of playtime. The first quote mentions that the DLCs extend the game by 2 hours. The second quote suggests a few more hours of play. The third quote implies that the cost is justified by about 5 hours of playtime. The fourth quote specifies that the story mode of each DLC takes approximately 10-30 minutes.
- Time-to-fun: No data
- Player Archetypes:
  - Completionist Value Seeker (no buy)
    - Motivation: Getting the complete experience and value for money.
    - Playstyle: Thorough and detail-oriented, aiming to collect all content and achievements.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: completionist; value seeker
    - Reference games: LEGO® MARVEL's Avengers
  - Content Enthusiast (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoying new content and characters.
    - Playstyle: Exploring new content and characters, enhancing the base game experience.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: content enthusiast; character collector
    - Reference games: LEGO® MARVEL's Avengers


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Season Pass offers great value (weight 0.26): The Season Pass is frequently praised for being worth the price, offering all additions and multiple DLC packs, including story and character packs.
- Enjoyable and varied levels (weight 0.23): The game includes levels based on comics and features interesting and enjoyable level designs, with specific mentions of Doctor Strange's level and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
- Positive reception of the game (weight 0.19): The game is often described as good with great graphics. Players express their enjoyment and satisfaction with the overall quality.
- Fun and unique characters (weight 0.18): Players enjoy the new characters, which are described as fun to play. The DLC introduces a variety of characters, including well-known ones like Kang the Conqueror and Black Panther.
- Cool new content and abilities (weight 0.18): The game offers cool new content, including unique levels, characters, and abilities that maintain the game's style and provide original stories for new MCU heroes.
- Extends gameplay with additional content (weight 0.16): The additional content extends gameplay, providing more hours of play and encouraging exploration and secret hunting from the start.
- Positive reception of specific DLC packs (weight 0.13): Specific DLC packs like the Ant-Man pack, Classic Black Panther pack, Captain Marvel pack, and ANAD Doctor Strange pack are highlighted for their unique content and enjoyable levels.
- Smooth gameplay and additional features (weight 0.12): The game runs smoothly and includes additional features like varied Iron Man suits and unique character abilities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- Enhanced free roam and map (weight 0.1): The game features an enhanced free roam with added crimes, new locations, and a beautified map, making exploration more enjoyable.
- Convenient DLC purchase (weight 0.08): Buying the Season Pass is seen as a logical and cheaper option for obtaining all DLCs together, making it convenient for players.

Common complaints:
- Missing DLCs in Season Pass (weight 0.97): The Season Pass does not include all advertised DLCs, specifically missing the Ant-Man and Civil War DLCs. This has led to dissatisfaction among players who feel misled by the advertising.
- Incomplete and disappointing content (weight 0.26): The content provided in the Season Pass is perceived as incomplete and disappointing. Players feel that the levels and characters added do not offer enough value and are not worth the cost.
- False advertising and ethical concerns (weight 0.26): There are concerns about false advertising and ethical business practices. Players feel misled by the advertising of the Season Pass, which promised more content than it actually delivered.
- Additional purchases needed for achievements (weight 0.21): Players need to make additional purchases, such as the Ant-Man DLC, to achieve 100% completion and unlock all achievements. This has caused frustration among players who expected the Season Pass to include all necessary content.
- Delays and missing content on PC (weight 0.13): PC players have experienced delays in receiving new DLC content and have reported missing content that was advertised. This has led to a sense of dissatisfaction and feeling cheated.
- Unremarkable and forgettable levels (weight 0.12): Some of the new levels and character packs added through the DLCs are perceived as unremarkable and forgettable. Players feel that these additions do not bring new ideas or significant value to the game.
- Technical issues with DLC access (weight 0.09): Some players have reported technical issues with accessing their purchased DLCs. Despite having the Season Pass, they are unable to unlock or find the DLC content in the game.
- Character design criticisms (weight 0.07): There have been criticisms about the design of certain characters, with some players finding them unappealing or poorly designed, detracting from the overall experience.
- High price and low value (weight 0.06): The Season Pass is considered expensive by some players, who feel that the content provided does not justify the cost. This has led to a sense of not getting value for money.

Gameplay feedback:
- Diverse DLC content with levels and characters (weight 0.26): The game offers multiple DLC packs as part of the season pass, each containing unique levels and new playable characters. These DLCs also introduce new vehicles and transport options, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- Unique level designs and comic accuracy (weight 0.08): The game features unique level designs based on different Marvel stories, and the DLC levels are accurately adapted from the comics. This attention to detail enhances the authenticity and enjoyment for fans.
- Varied game modes available (weight 0.08): The game features different modes such as free play and story mode, providing players with various ways to enjoy the content. This variety caters to different playstyles and preferences.
- Shorter DLC levels (weight 0.08): The DLC levels are shorter compared to the main levels, with each DLC's story mode lasting approximately 10-30 minutes. This makes them easier to complete in shorter gaming sessions.
- Special character abilities and suits (weight 0.07): The game includes a variety of Iron Man suits and special abilities for characters like Quicksilver, who can run up buildings. These features add depth and excitement to the gameplay.

Performance notes:
- Game crashes frequently (weight 0.05): Several players have reported that the game crashes often, which disrupts the gaming experience.
- Game runs smoothly (weight 0.05): Some players have experienced smooth gameplay without any significant issues or interruptions.

Recommendations:
- Season Pass recommended (weight 0.16): Many players recommend buying the Season Pass, especially if you enjoy the game. It is suggested as a valuable addition to the base game.
- Wait for a sale (weight 0.08): Several reviews suggest waiting for the game to be on sale before purchasing. This indicates a desire for better value or pricing.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.34): Players are frustrated primarily due to missing DLCs, particularly the Ant-Man and Civil War packs, which are required for achieving all game accomplishments. Additionally, the Season Pass is criticized for not including all promised content, leading to unexpected additional purchases and perceived false advertising.
- Disappointment (weight 0.23): Disappointment stems from the incomplete Season Pass, which excludes key DLCs like Ant-Man and Civil War characters. Players also feel let down by the typical and uninteresting stories, as well as the lack of certain Marvel characters and levels, leading to a sense of being cheated.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.16): Players express satisfaction with the good value for money and the detailed content included in the Season Pass. They appreciate the addition of favorite characters, well-done DLC levels based on comics, and the overall smooth gameplay with improved graphics.
- Anger (weight 0.1): Anger is primarily caused by the exclusion of key DLCs such as Civil War and Ant-Man, which prevents players from achieving all game accomplishments. Players also feel anger due to what they perceive as false advertising and unethical business practices related to the Season Pass content.
- Confusion (weight 0.06): Confusion arises from discrepancies between advertised and actual content in the Season Pass, particularly the exclusion of specific DLC packs like Civil War and Ant-Man. Players are also confused about the number of characters and the overall content included in the Season Pass.
- Excitement (weight 0.05): Excitement is generated by the variety of Iron Man suits and the unique abilities of characters like Quicksilver, who can run up buildings. Players also enjoy the overall positive experience with the game, including specific characters and levels.
- Joy (weight 0.03): Joy comes from the enjoyment of the story, characters, and their abilities. Players find the new characters and levels fun to play, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
- Distrust (weight 0.01): Distrust is caused by the perception of false advertising related to the Season Pass and its content. Players feel misled about what is included in their purchase.
- Sadness (weight 0.01): Sadness is expressed due to the exclusion of the Civil War pack from the DLC. Players feel a sense of loss or disappointment over missing content they were looking forward to.}