I feel like the game is not casual enough to play casually and not competitive enough to play competitively

I feel like the game is not casual enough to play casually and not competitive enough to play competitively. It's kind of stuck in limbo, with the game trying to please both sides, and we end up getting neither.

The QP side of the game is either you get the sweetest match ever, or you're going to play eight bot matches in a row, and neither option is very fun. Let's also not forget the QP warriors who throw a hissy fit over you learning a character instead of running the optimal comp like it's ranked.

As for the competitive aspect, the balancing is all over the place, the power creep is very noticeable, and the devs seem to play favorites. It makes it really hard to enjoy the competitive side of the game. The thrower and smurf problem just makes the experience even worse, and the punishment still isn't severe enough, making any attempt at ranking up a slog. On top of that, the ranking system just feels off and seems to reward playing a lot more than playing well.