So I've been following this since release and I was wondering if this update is smoother enough that it won't impede progress? I keep seeing people stuck but I wonder if it's from things not being communicated or actual bugs?
It's poor communication. There are a few bugs but I, personally, never had any that broke the game or stopped progression. It's a lot of hints that don't really tell you anything. Off the top of my head
- Not telling you where the ice rink is (in the mall, second door on the right)
- Not telling you where to meet Janice (first time smoking by the track, second time she's in the secret door of the convenience store)
- Text whatshername (In bed)
- "Talk to Clara for the next stage of the plan" - Doesn't tell you to buy a webcam, which is required. I think they just mixed up the order.
- Not telling you where Stacy wants to take you (alley by the club)
And a few other things. It just leads to you clicking around looking for the right thing. I don't think it should be fully spelled out, maybe, but definitely a bit more clear.
There's also doubled-up prompts like "Stay for a lesson" leading to different events where you have to just... guess which is which. Playable, but a bit irritating.
I agree personally I'd love for the Danny ark to be more akin to the special. The whole thing that happens in this update was just meh. Don't get me wrong this kinda ark can work but how the special set it up was how it seemed to be going and it just feels better
I third this. I thought the plot was blackmailing Danny and then you rescue him from yourself, endearing him after he gets a lil bit corrupt. Slowly leading him down the path with a few hard pushes would be more satisfying than forcing him imo. But I'm not the writer, so eh.