What's Happening with Slay The Spire 2?
Slay the Spire 2 is currently experiencing a wave of negative feedback on Steam, with 3,609 negative reviews in the past 12 hours. This marks the second time in less than a month that the game has been review-bombed. The majority of these reviews come from players in China, who have expressed their frustrations primarily regarding balancing changes rather than the new content.
Major Update #1 Details
Earlier today, Mega Crit released Major Update #1 for Slay the Spire 2. This update is particularly significant as it applies to the main branch of the game, incorporating all content, changes, and fixes from the beta branch. The v0.103.2 patch introduces dozens of new art pieces, a variety of bug fixes, new relics, and new cards, including the 'Not Yet' card for Ironclad, which heals for 10 HP.
Player Complaints and Issues
Despite the new additions, many players are unhappy with specific balancing changes. The removal of infinite combos has been a major point of contention, notably changes to how Hellraiser interacts with Pommel Strike. Additionally, buffs to the Doormaker boss fight have drawn criticism. These adjustments have led players to feel that the game has become more challenging.
Community Reaction and Developer Response
The reaction from the community has been intense, with players voicing their concerns in a way that points to a cultural context. Due to restrictions on social platforms like X and Discord in China, many users resort to review-bombing as their primary means of expressing dissatisfaction. Anthony Giovannetti, co-founder of Mega Crit, previously encouraged fans to use the in-game report function for feedback instead of review-bombing.
Looking Ahead
As the developers at Mega Crit navigate this backlash, the hope is that they will consider player feedback while continuing to enhance Slay the Spire 2. For dedicated players who have been following the beta updates, the new content may feel like a positive step forward. However, the challenge remains in addressing the balancing issues that have sparked such widespread discontent.