10 DLCs That Are BETTER Than AAA Games
my vote. Let’s just wait it out. You know, we can be all poetic and just lose our minds together. Welcome to Mojo Plays, and today we’re counting down our picks for the downloadable content that provided more fun and content than most modern titles in the gaming scene. A god of war, a god of pain, of suffering, of destruction. Before we begin, we publish new content all week long, so be sure to subscribe and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos. King of Cards: Shovel Knight. The pixelated perfection of Shovel Knight cannot be understated. And while its main campaign is a joy, getting to play as three of the villainous members of the Order of No Quarter in their own side stories was the cherry on top. Plague of Shadows and Spectre of Torment certainly had their own high points, but there’s just something about the fluidity of playing as King Knight as you bounce around levels fully embracing the platformer aspect. Also, jousters came pretty close to becoming the second coming of Gwent. The delicious last course, Cuphead. We all remember the splendor of taking on this boss gauntlet, all painstakingly crafted to match the 1930s cartoon style that inspired it. Even the crazy difficulty didn’t dampen our spirits on account that the creativity on display was just so overwhelming. A trend that would continue with the release of this hotly anticipated DLC. Needless to say, it ticked every box. Bosses continued to ruin us with their abundance of phases. The inclusion of Miss Chalice added a new dynamic to gameplay. And the visuals were so beautiful to behold, it likely had animation departments across the industry sweating. Phantom Liberty Cyberpunk 2077. I know about the bomb ticking in your head. If I could disarm it now, I would in a heartbeat. You’ll feel better any second now. Cyber Punk’s launch may have been borderline disastrous, but its redemption tour led to one of the most kick-ass story expansions in all of sci-fi gaming. Swapping out corporate corruption for political thriller, though still with a crazy amount of gunplay, Phantom Liberty not only brought a dense and slick side story that threw V into the grinder, but also a serious overhaul to the game’s core mechanics. Fine-tuning them to such an extent, it felt like a brand new game. All for the better, might we add. Phantom Liberty will not only go down as a great DLC in of itself, but also a herald of Cyberpunk’s return to glory. So I heard. Is that why you strip yourself of your memories and store them in external datab banks? The old hunters. The Bloodborne From Software have a long and storied history when it comes to crafting exceptional DLC. And one of their most iconic and unforgiving is this blood soaked journey through the Hunter’s Nightmare. Some of the hardest bosses to ever grace the soul genre can be found in this canopy of death. From Ludwig a curse to Lady Maria and of course the orphan of costs. And that’s to say nothing of the monstrous enemies you’ll encounter along the way. We still live in fear of the shark giants. The shivering iss Oblivion. Skyrim may have indulged in its fair share of expansions, but for our buck, there’s no beating the chaotic meanderings found in Sha Gorath’s world. Whis away to the domain of the Drich Prince, players were granted a whole new region to explore, all with the goal of taking up the throne and becoming the new mad god. For its time, the number of quests, collectibles, and choices on offer was downright immense. Of course, the real highlight was getting to banter with Sher Gorath himself and revel in how much of a captivating lunatic he is. Well, well, what a turn of events this is. It’s new and I like new even if it’s bad. Left behind The Last of Us. I haven’t seen you in I don’t even know how long. 45 days. Well, 46 technically. Not every piece of additional content needs to be balls to the wall and filled to the brim with bosses. Sometimes all you need is great characters and a nailbiting scenario, and few are sharper than left behind. Giving us additional context into Ellie’s past, we learn of the relationship she had with her best friend/loving interest, Riley, and how she was bitten by a clicker only to discover her immunity. The somber finale only hits because the DLC dedicates so much of its time to showcasing the girls having fun amidst the apocalypse with an abandoned mall serving as their playground. It may not be an essential piece of storytelling, but the overarching narrative is all the richer for its addition. Come on. Let’s get out of here. Citadel Mass Effect 3. Let someone else do the work for once. packets orders. You’re on shore leave. Yeah, whether we like it or not. I’m sure you’ll manage. It’s a testament as to how endearing the crew of the Normandy have become when a subplot involving Shepherd fighting against an evil clone is the least interesting aspect of this DLC. Set during Shorely before the final push against the Reapers, Citadel sees Shepherd and his companions throw one last party, and it is incredible. getting to play Wingman for Garris watching Tally fail to hold her drink. The deepening of your chosen romance. The game even winks at the various memes that have sprung up over the course of the trilogy. It’s funny, wholesome, and a love letter to fans of the Mass Effect series. At least we threw one hell of a party. Probably the last one. Shadow of the Urgree Elden Ring. Whether you’re for or against a DLC being nominated for game of the year, it’s easy to understand why it was placed on such a perch to begin with. There are AAA games being released to this day that do not come close to the sheer amount and variety found in Shadow of the Urgree. Not only are the number of new locations, weapons, armors, and enemies staggering in scope, but the quality is unprecedented. builds have never been more epic. The additions to the law had long-term fans salivating, while the creativity and unrelenting challenge of its bosses are still being talked about to this day. Like we said, From Software are the kings of DLC, and this is them firing on all cylinders. Tarnished one, aspiring lord of the old order. If you have known sin, if you grieve for this world, Valhalla, god of war, Ragnarok, you are certain you remember nothing of this place. Oh, nothing that would help us. Usually, a mainstream game adopting an alternate genre never extends beyond being gimmicky. at most maybe a fun distraction. This is doubly true in a saturated space such as rogue likes. So for Valhalla to come along and blow apart the competition is nothing short of a herculean achievement. It still boggles the mind that through the prism of a rogue light, not only did we get a highly addictive God of War experience with all the action we could want, but also some of the best character writing and performances in a video game ever. Oh, did we mention this was all completely free? What can I say to you? I remember how it felt to take that throne. All that it meant and all that it did not. Blood and wine. The Witcher three Wild Hunt. So fess up. What brings you such a long way? We are to deliver her grace the Duchess’s message in full with all due ceremony for tradition is sacred in Tusa. All right, fine. What the base game did for raising the bar in regard to open worlds, Blood and Wine did for expansions. Geralt’s hunt for the elusive vampire killing his way through the duchy of Tuson is overflowing with Witcher goodness. monsters to hunt, political inquiry to contend with, a bombardment of morally great characters who live or die by your choices, and of course, plenty of opportunity for Geralt to get his freak on. It’s not only an exquisite gaming experience, but serves as the perfect conclusion for the White Wolf story. Raise a glass because in this day and age, content like this is becoming all the rarer. Seemed like a land straight out of a fairy tale back then. It’s sole problem. Seller’s too small to accommodate all that wine. Appearances, Geralt. Appearances like mimoons and Dopplers deceive. So, what did become of Filfords? Which DLC do you think is top tier? Let us know in the comments.
Downloadable content has redefined gaming, sometimes outshining full AAA titles. From the engaging side stories of Shovel Knight’s villains, to the challenging and visually stunning bosses of Cuphead’s expansion, these DLCs offer deep, immersive experiences. Whether it’s Bloodborne’s brutal new nightmares or Cyberpunk 2077’s revitalized story, these expansions deliver unforgettable gameplay and narratives.
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