I've always been a massive fan of co-op games, and a lot of my friends were into DRG, so I picked it up. Something I can say about Ghost Ship that I can't say about most developers is that they perfected the progression system. You can purchase this game, not buy any of the DLC, and still be on par or better than even veterans of the game, with practice and experience of course. There's NO pay-to-win, none whatsoever, however, if you feel that the game has given your $30 bucks more bang, the Supporter DLC is just enough swag to show your love for the game.