For many gamers, microtransactions are automatically a negative for any video game that includes them as a feature. They are often considered one of the worst symptoms of the greed of big game companies. However, there’s no denying that their existence has made it possible to create and sustain much-loved games in the long run, including games like overwatch, Team Fortress 2and League of Legends.
Although the upcoming launch of Overwatch 2 may change that, now that loot boxes are officially discontinued, overwatch is still seen as one of the best examples of how in-game purchases can be put to good use. That was just one of the many suggestions Redditors had about which game handles microtransactions best.
Titanfall 2
Titanfall 2 is a game that was praised for its single player campaign when it came out, but there was just as much love for the online mode. Developed by Respawn Entertainment, which has since Apex Legendsit’s no surprise that the online action is extremely fun, but it does make it somewhat surprising that fans view the microtransactions as a strong point.
although Top may not get the same reputation, Redditor halo-5-death likes to promote Titanfall 2microtransaction system, emphasizing that “you buy” [the microtransactions] directly at a fair price and don’t gamble on it.” Unlike the heavily loot-box-focused Apex Legendsit’s easy to see why fans liked it.
Lord of the Rings online
Unlike some of the other more action-packed ones Lord of the Rings spell, Lord of the Rings online was an effort to create a memorable MMORPG experience that was true to the books, and while it may be dated now, there was an expansion in 2021 that proved the developers haven’t forgotten about their players.
Redditor AgentUpright thinks this isn’t the only way they’ve treated their players well, especially those who choose not to spend in-game money because “you can earn enough in-game store credit to buy something without ever actually to pay money for something.” Since the game was originally a subscription service that became free to play, it’s definitely a nice touch.
To beat
In a game with more than 120 playable heroes, balancing the matches would already be a big problem without adding elements that could bring benefits to players who have invested real money. That’s why Hi-Rez, like other big MOBAs, has decided to include all characters in To beatincluding some gods who can single-handedly win games, which can be unlocked with in-game currency and with real money.
Redditor Zikron elaborates on the positives of their system, explaining that you can buy champions individually or spend “a very reasonable $30 for each character in the game” and that “If you already bought a character before you buy all -in, the price of $30 will be reduced.” While it may seem like a little bit, it shows an effort not to force the player to spend more than they need to.
dota 2
While Valve isn’t always considered the best company when it comes to treating developers and consumers fairly, their flagship MOBA dota 2 was a title that came up several times in discussions about games that handle microtransactions well. Redditor VViki was one of its biggest proponents.
They explain that “you won’t be denied anything in terms of gameplay” and that even the cosmetic stuff “like game huds and announcers are shareable”, meaning only one person in a group of players has to own it for everyone to own it. enjoy the benefits. This was not common, so fans appreciated it.
Borderlands 2
The Borderlands series has rightly received high praise for its visuals, story, hilarious cutscenes, and satisfying gameplay with online content. While it doesn’t have in-game microtransactions, it does have a ton of paid DLC content. Redditor jal2_ states that “microtransactions aren’t as bad as they are micro” and used the game as a prime example.
The numerous DLC packs contain everything from cosmetics to boosts and they explain that they are all extremely reasonably priced in the Game of the Year edition they played. Borderland 3 drew some concern from fans for moving the franchise to actual in-game microtransactions, which may be why Borderlands 2 is considered better in this department.
Monster Hunter World
While no one is surprised when FPS games, MMORPGs and MOBAs contain microtransactions, it is rarer for an action RPG when Monster Hunter World to do this, although it makes sense given the massive focus it puts on playing online and with friends. Redditor GhostFromBE likes how the microtransactions are handled in the PC version.
They list the positives, including the fact that you get a full game for your money, “Microtransactions aren’t really in the game”, but tucked away in the Steam store, the prices are reasonable and there is no special currency to use. hide how much the player actually pays. This friendly and transparent system is a big reason why there are few complaints about it.
League of Legends
Even compared to other MOBAs, League of Legends has a huge selection ranging from incredibly easy to some seriously hard champions to play. Fortunately, all of them can be unlocked with the free in-game currency as well as with real money, and most of the other microtransactions are for cosmetics which are often surprisingly elaborate.
Redditor remag117 thinks League’s longevity is in part due to how well it nailed the microtransactions system before it was even common, saying, “League of Legends did microtransactions before they became the norm and they did it well”. While players didn’t always agree with Riot’s handling of paid content, it’s one that has managed to keep a lot of players invested.
Star Wars The Old Republic
While it may not be considered one of the most iconic MMORPGs of all time, Bioware’s Star Wars The Old Republic has cleverly kept it profitable thanks to the way its loyal player base has endured over the years. It still has a subscription model, but Redditor DerivIT finds the free amount available to be more than adequate.
They say that while it’s “riddled with Micros,” the free-to-play version lets you play through all of the story content without anything holding you back. Instead, most microtransaction content includes sideline activities. content is in the long-running MOBA, it’s an impressive amount of content to offer for free with everything else a nice bonus option.
Team Fortress 2
For those who enjoyed playing it in its prime, Team Fortress 2 is still considered by many to be the FPS model that has pretty much done everything right. The use of microtransactions is no exception for fans of the game, including Redditor Polyhistori who immediately proposed the classic multiplayer title.
They simply summarize it as a system of “No reward to win. Just pay to look good.” While microtransactions generally aren’t viewed with much pleasure by many gamers, it’s a small way to ensure they aren’t a distraction if they only affect cosmetic elements. If those cosmetic elements also add something special, another fun element to the game, so much the better.
overwatch
The upcoming release of Overwatch 2 has reminded many players why the first game took the world by storm in 2016 and the non-intrusive microtransaction model was only a small part of that. However, it was not one that went unnoticed by many fans, including Redditor Andrew_P-23.
While admitting they haven’t played it for long, they were pleasantly surprised to find “no deals or microtransactions shoved in your face” and “you pretty often get loot boxes without paying”, which basically automatically feels more fair. Besides the fact that microtransactions are just for cosmetics, it’s a system that fans don’t have much to complain about.
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