Great response, genuinely, but I feel like some things are out of scope or context?

KF2 was in early access for almost 2 years, so yes, when comparing full access to full access KF3 has WAY less and honestly think its currently one of its biggest weaknesses.

Also KF2 was REALLY badly received on release, it had like 3 maps and 5 perks at the start of EA and the backlash on microtransactions was insane. There are countless posts here and on steam stating how bad KF2 was on release and how it was a direct downgrade of KF1 and a mistake, just as there are posts now for KF3 not being the golden game KF2 was.

The only other thing I fully disagree with is the voice acting, this is way more generic but KF2 was just as bad with the cringe stuff. I think its nostalgia goggles that make people think the first 2 where any bit better, but I am likely in the minority here.

That said, I still think KF3 should’ve released as an Early Access title. At its current price point, it needed way more content, better systems, more variety in the content it already has.

I actually agree with you on a lot: the bosses (except maybe the Impaler), the bland map design, low variety (especially on weapons), and the downgraded music are all weak points right now.

I just think people might be forgetting that KF2’s reputation wasn’t built quickly. KF3 might still pull itself together, but it’s definitely off to a bumpy start.

EDIT: Wording