Predatory Business Tactics in this App
This App has been going downhill since update 3.5.0, but the current update, 3.6.0 is an all new low. New characters are hidden behind a loot box, which is a grand departure from previous updates which allowed you to either straight up purchase the character you wanted or earn them from actual play as rewards.
The new chest, Ultimates Hero Chest has a price tag of 4,500. Since yo can’t just buy 4,500 crystals you’d either need to purchase the big one for $100 or a few smaller ones to make up the difference. It is, however on sale for a limited time for 1,750 crystals or about $60 (price dependent on your physical location), but keep in mind that you won’t be able to get the character you want or the five shown prominently on the cover, as you are purchasing the “chance” to acquire anyone of those heroes, and let me tell you, they are not alone! They are mixed in with more than 100 characters from the game you can all get for free over time via regular play!
Sadly this chest isn’t the only one offering premium goods mixed among other items obtained via regular play. Chests for team enhancing cards and character enhancing gear are also hidden behind these disgusting loot crates with exuberant price tags.
For two years, this game was pretty straight forward. Items had price tags, and when you paid for something, you knew what you were going to get. That’s not the case now, as with each update, Netmarble has been taking more and more steps towards slot machine purchase selection. Gamers can no longer buy what they want. Nope. Your money can now only purchase the chance to get what you want. Disgusting!
These loot boxes for cards, gears and characters need to go. Until then stay away from this game. Be extra careful if you allow your children to play or if you have a gambling addiction, as it is so easy to purchase again and again, not realizing how much debt you’re incurring.
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MARVEL Future Fight, v3.6.0