100% Orange Juice - Mei & Natsumi Character Pack Review Summary

Natsumi is a dedicated healer and Mei a balanced all-rounder whose hyper does area damage, but Natsumi feels severely underpowered, Mei struggles to get cards, and the DLC is hard to recommend.

Natsumi Fun Healer: Players find Natsumi highly enjoyable to play, especially as a healer who can harass and then heal allies. She is considered one of the best dedicated healers in the game.

Mei Effective Card Dealer: Mei excels when she has an empty hand, gaining the Red and Blue card which boosts her stats and enhances her Hyper. She can act as a card dealer in co-op, supporting teammates.

Mei and Natsumi Co-op Excellence: Both characters shine in co-op mode, with Mei as a buffing dealer and Natsumi as a healer generating extra stars. Many reviewers consider them must-haves for co-op players.

Natsumi Passive Mechanics: Natsumi's passive activates at end of turn if she is on a panel with other players, healing them and granting stars based on their level. She gains stars from both her passive and Hyper through healing.

Natsumi Voice and Personality: Natsumi's voice is praised as calm, divine, and angelic, with players enjoying her cutesy and friendly personality. Her cooking theme evokes nostalgia similar to Cooking Mama.

Natsumi is severely underpowered: Players report Natsumi has extremely low attack and defense, making her ineffective at bullying and unable to chase down opponents. Her poor combat stats make her one of the worst characters in the game.

Mei struggles with card acquisition: Mei's playstyle involves ultra-fast card starving to get Aka and Ao, but it can be nearly impossible to obtain them depending on starting cards. She is feast or famine based on dumping her hand quickly.

Mei underperforms without Red & Blue: Mei has low health, mediocre combat stats, and a lackluster hyper, making her weak without Red & Blue. She is a weaker QP with poor stats.

DLC hard to recommend: The pack doesn't stand out compared to others and is hard to recommend unless you are interested in playing Natsumi. There are much better options to choose from.

Natsumi is an easy target: Natsumi's low HP and zero defense/evasion make her a point supplier, as opponents bully her for stars. She relies on healing, warps, and goodwill to survive.

Natsumi is dedicated healer: Natsumi specializes in healing both allies and enemies, often gaining stars in return. Her passive heals herself and others on the same tile for 1 HP and grants 5 stars per player healed.

Mei's hyper deals area damage: Mei's hyper, White Christsmasher, deals 2 damage to players on her tile and grants stars and wins for KOs. With Red & Blue equipped, it becomes True White Christsmasher, dealing 4 damage to everyone within one tile and granting more stars and 2 wins on KO at cost of 20 stars.

Natsumi has weak combat stats: Natsumi has 5 HP, -1 ATK, 0 DEF, 0 EVD, and 5 REC, making her ill-suited for direct combat. She relies on cards, healing, warps, and goodwill to compensate for her low attack and defense.

Mei is a balanced all-rounder: Mei has 4 HP, 0 ATK, 0 DEF, 0 EVD, and 5 REC, making her a balanced character in 100% OJ standards. She can bolster her stats once her hand is empty, often used in co-op as a buffing dealer.

Natsumi's hyper heals and earns stars: Natsumi's hyper, Cooking Time, heals all players on the board for HP equal to her level and grants 5 stars per HP healed. It costs level times 5 stars and can yield many stars if others are low on HP.

Natsumi drives DLC value: Multiple reviewers state Natsumi is the primary reason to purchase this pack. Without interest in playing Natsumi, there is little justification to buy the DLC.

Mixed purchase recommendations: Feedback includes both strong recommendations for newcomers and co-op fans, and clear discouragement. Opinions on whether to buy are sharply divided.

Wait for a sale: Some reviewers suggest waiting for a discount before buying, implying the pack is only worthwhile at a lower price. Others say to buy it as a last priority among DLCs.

Co-op makes it worthwhile: One reviewer strongly recommends the DLC for co-op players, calling it a must-have. Support for the developer is also cited as a reason to buy.

Immediate purchase urged: A single review urges players to buy the DLC soon, suggesting urgency or high enthusiasm. This contrasts with more cautious recommendations elsewhere.

Players generally report enjoying these units, with Co-op Mode repeatedly cited as the setting where they are especially strong or a must-buy for co-op fans. One review finds them boring compared with alternatives, but no review describes a time-based change in enjoyment.

Co-op Support Player: Plays co-op mode, picks healers and buffers, and values characters that enable teammates. Motivation: Team synergy and supporting allies in co-op matches. Stance: buy.

Character Collector and Dev Supporter: Collects new characters and cosmetic costumes, enjoying variety over competitive optimization. Motivation: Expanding the character roster and supporting the developer. Stance: buy.

Mechanics-Focused Sale Waiter: Analyzes card economy, stats, and hyper viability, then waits for discounts before buying. Motivation: Finding mechanically sound characters at a fair price. Stance: sale.

Red and Blue pet included: The DLC pack includes the Aka and AO pets, also known as Red and Blue. Players receive this pet immediately upon purchasing the pack.

Allegations of review censorship: Some players claim the developers have hidden negative reviews and issued false warnings or bans. This raises concerns about transparency and community management.

Toxic forum environment: The game's forum is described as toxic, with incidents of bullying and fanboyism. This can create a hostile atmosphere for discussion.

Declining game balance and quality: Feedback indicates that the game's balance and overall quality are deteriorating over time. Players express dissatisfaction with recent changes.

Most underwhelming character pack: This pack is considered the most underwhelming among 100% OJ's character pack DLCs. Players find it lacking compared to other releases.