Pay2win :( Monetising is focus now, it’s sad
Played it since early versions on Playstation. It has been one of the best games of all time with the very good game-weighting for players and simple but strong rules. Like a mushroom action chess. Unfortunately the game has gone into a phase where monetising is only focus. Numerous pay to win campaigns and constant pop-ups that change ordinary click points to “buy” buttons. Extreme costs for some of the stuff, like €100 euro and so (often with discount but apparently a way to anchor a high price imposing 90% off being a good deal) it’s so obvious. I have probably played it for 13-14 years and spent 2000+ hours in the game. The last couple of weeks/months it has really lost its appeal. I would gladly pay €100 or €200 for this kind of game if it was a pay up front same rules for everyone. Now it’s “free” to play but it’s unclear what you need to buy to get an equal experience as everyone else. And indications in constant pop-up campaigns makes it look like it will cost way over hundreds of euros a year. (I can not say I have payed so this figure might be lower or higher, just a guess) Sad when good games crumble of monetising efforts and subscription ideas instead of just set a price up front and use that money for next release. Still get 2 stars since it’s “has” been the best game ever. Change to pay up front fixed price and I’m back.