In the gripping world of Suicide Squad, players have raised concerns about certain static character attributes, notably the inability to upgrade characters’ traversal abilities. A user under the pseudonym ‘greenbatborg’ aired their surprise on the fact that they couldn’t enhance Harley Quinn’s bat-drone, thinking it was upgradeable. Player sentiment echoes more towards the negative, with most agreeing that while some characters’ traversal abilities could feel perfect, the short distances that can be traveled and the waiting time for a refresh are a concern.
Summary
- Traversal abilities are currently non-upgradable leading to instances where players cannot make the most out of the characters.
- Characters like Harley Quinn, whose traversal ability was initially seen as problematic, have a steep learning curve. But improvements cannot be made, leading to dissatisfaction.
- Opinions are mixed, with some gamers expressing satisfaction with certain characters like Captain Boomerang, while others long for improvements across all characters.
- Despite the frustrations, players seem to be hopeful that the developers will address these concerns.
Character Traversal Ranking
The user greenbatborg took the time to rank each character based on their traversal with King Shark surprisingly ranking first, followed by Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, and lastly, Harley Quinn. The ranking raises eyebrows considering Harley’s upgraded abilities were initially anticipated to offer more in terms of gameplay. ‘ScyllaIsBea’ argued that Harley is not as bad as most people say. Similarly, ‘D3spard’ pointed out that if you know how to use Harley’s super swing, which is shown in the codex entry, she actually becomes one of the quicker options for traversal. Though considered a consolation by some, this learning curve still begs the question – why not allow for upgrades?
Improving Traversal
Interestingly, ‘ChosenD10’ brings light to the fact that there is indeed one skill that can be used to improve traversal and gear that gives out perks. Yet, it seems this has not been enough of a solution for many gamers. As ‘OOO2ddalvmai’ humorously queried – why do devs hate fun? Their sentiment resonates with the player base questioning why features like using Deadshot’s jet pack infinitely remain to be curtailed.
Pros and Cons
Notably, not all feedback was negative. ‘Reddit_n_Me’ had an air of positivity around zipping as Boomer, while ‘Richie196’ somewhat agreed with the developers, having had to grind out all four characters in Gotham Knights to unlock traversals, an experience they would prefer not to repeat. But the cleverly-named ‘NarrowResult1’ and ‘Scooter__Man’ expressed disappointment, especially around the limited use of Deadshot’s booster pack.
Overall, while traversals and their innate learning curves bring an edge to the game, it is undeniable that upgradable attributes would enrich user experience and eliminate gameplay monotony that may set in. But hey, show me one squad that doesn’t have at least one person complaining about something. Maybe they’re unhappy with how clumsily Harley sails through the air with her bat-drone, or perhaps it’s Deadshot’s disappointingly short-range jetpack. Despite these complaints, their love for the game doesn’t waver, and here they are still playing – as loyal to the squad as Harley is to her Mr. J.
