People are more likely to remember these exceptional experiences and minimize the much the larger number of normal experiences, leading to the perception of unfairness
The power level feels right too, with no truly offensive cards in the set and everything feeling balanced
Even just one Elusive Otter can be a consistent source of damage that can be strategically boosted to slip through opponents defenses
The key difference is surviving the opponents setup making precise timing and having enough responses more important than ever.
In my experience, its definitely something to be aware of, but I was pleasantly surprised that the free-to-play aspects were enough to keep me playing
Clouds mind never fully recovers from the trauma, which is why the scene of Zack handing him the sword and Cloud unconsciously adopting Zacks identity, becomes one of the most important reveals in the entire game