Failed Space Marine Game Maker to Give Money Back to All Buyers
The maker of a bad remaster of the old Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine game has said it will give money back for all buys of the game. This comes after a bad start, a high price, and a very bad view from the game world.
A Bad and Costly New Version
Out on June 10, the new version tried to use the love for the soon-to-come Space Marine II. But, it came out as a low-quality thing with a high price of $40. The market did not take it well, with only 94 user reviews on Steam in three weeks—a small number, like those for small, new indie games.
The Maker's Money-Back Offer and Pledges
In reply, the maker has said it will give a full refund to all who got the game, no matter how long they played it. The main reason for this is that the game is now half price in the current Steam sale. Along with the refunds, the game creators have also said they will make the new version better in the future.
Gaming Community Doubts the "Nice" Move
The game world is not sure of the maker's moves. Many think the refund is not a show of kindness but a result of the game's fail to sell. Online talk shows that people see this as a way for the maker to look good after a bad money-making plan.
Common thoughts from players include:
- The idea that the refund was only given because the game "did not sell well."
- Doubt that coming updates will matter to the very few who bought it.
- Not willing to pay even the less price for what is seen as a bad redo.
- The view that this update should have been free for the first owners.
In the end, trying to get back in good graces seems to have not worked, as the gaming world mostly sees this as the result of a badly done and costly product.
