Gamers are slamming the latest ‘RPG masterpiece’ for its surprisingly controversial feature
CAPCOM’s latest action role-playing game just released Friday and fans are eager to get into the massive open world.
The game received rave reviews from critics, but some fans are slamming the game for a controversial feature that went unnoticed before launch.
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Dragon’s Dogma 2 may be one of the best games of the year, but fans have discovered its secret dark spot: microtransactions.
The fantasy RPG’s Steam page currently lists 21 microtransactions, ranging from £0.89/$0.99 to £4.45/$4.99.
They unlock features like the Portcrystal, which allows you to warp to new locations in the game.
Wakestones, which allow you to reanimate the dead, are another in-game item that can be purchased for real money.
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Most DLC listings note that these items are also available for free in-game, either through earned in-game gold or through organic discoveries.
Nevertheless, players are suggesting that developer Capcom may have refrained from giving players certain items so they can sell them instead.
In a game that already costs £53.98/$69.99, this extra cost seems particularly vampiric.
In total, buying all the extra bits would set you back $41.79 (or £33.20), on top of the money you’ve already spent on the base game.
Particularly egregious is the character editor for £1.70/$1.99.
This item is called ‘Art of Metamorphosis – Character Editor’ and can only be used once.
It unlocks the ability to change your appearance in the game or that of your main pawn, the character that accompanies you on your adventures.
Like all other items, you can obtain it by playing the game and earning enough in-game Rift Crystals, but many players disapprove of Capcom offering it for real money.
We called the game a masterpiece in our Dragon’s Dogma 2 review, but there’s nothing great about the microtransactions.
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