3.0 to 3.3 could've been done in two patches, with no loss whatsoever to the story and amphoreous world building.
3.4 could've also been half as long.
3.5, even while being mediocre, is the best amphoreous patch by default.

L-la-la-lava!
Ch-ch-ch-chicken!
Sparkle's Lava Chicken, yeah, it's grimey...? as hell
Ooh, Himekocita, now you're ringing the bell
Soft and smelly, now you're having a snack
Ooh, super raw, it's a salmonella attack!