This game is far from perfect BUT what is up with the level of hate it is getting. When I look on PS store or more recently on the Xbox store the 'Ultimate Edition' is at like 2/5 stars. Im talking almost 2 stars below nearly EVERY other game.
  Now look, I have my issues with the game, (Ridiculous costume prices, long wait times on missions, being forced to play as Antagonist to unlock practically everything, no meaningful way to advance in the game without multiplayer or if you are having hard time finding others to play with.) but even with those gripes, and nearly all of them could be addressed, the public seems to LOATHE this game judging by the ratings.
  So what do you guys think it is that has led to this level of hate. I mean 2 stars are terrible and if Mercurysteam doesnt do something to right this ship, this game is doomed. I know most people who see a score that low wont even bother to look into it any further and that hurts the game's chances long term. How can this be fixed, maybe some of the ideas you all have can help Mercurysteam save this thing. I believe in the game, I want to see it do well.

BloodNeko that is a fair point, I had not considered the fact that you dont get the Founders Pack characters in the "Ultimate Edition". Call me old school but i did assume that they would have been included in the UE because that usually represents a 'total package' deal.
  I am all about various skin pack bundles for a discount as well. I do enjoy the game and want to support it but I cant justify a skin for a game being as expensive as a AAA title.

I also agree with lowering the prices on the skins. I wouldnt mind investing in several of them, but when a skin costs as much as all four campaigns combined......

As someone that was drawn to the game's look and characters I shelled out the 40$ for really a couple hours of content and waited anxiously for each new piece of content to release. Not only have I been a bit bummed that Founders dont unlock the additional new characters upon the purchase of the FP, but then this "Ultimate Edition" comes along and says "Hey, heres all the campaigns and about 40 dollars of skins too!" 
  Couldnt there be an option for someone who bought the FP to upgrade to Ultimate edition? The skins are nice but way overpriced individually. Sorry for ranting everyone. I do enjoy the game and want it to succeed but this doesnt sit well with me.
  Or maybe just lower the prices on the skins 5$ a pop is totally reasonable but 20$+ with no other way to earn them is a bit much.