I propose 2024 is the year of early access games boycott.
Bring back completed games only.
The only game I ever considered pre-ordering was Hogwarts legacy. I’ve always loved the world of Harry Potter, and it looked like everything I’ve ever asked for. I was going to pre-order it, but I wasn’t able to, for financial reasons. Then the game came out, and after watching a video I was like… Oh, this is boring. I learned my lesson.
You’d probably like the first part of the game when you’re in Hogwarts and Hogsmeade. The problem is everything after that.
I also love the convenience of bulk buying dlcs and games in steam sales. 80% off everything? Now the whole deal costs less than one DLC 4 years ago? Boy howdy.
I’m buying 2 more copies of Palworld just because you’re whining.
I’m buying 10 more copies of pokémon scarlet just because you thought this post was about Palworld
It wasn’t necessarily about Palworld, Palworld was just the last early access game I bought. For that misunderstanding, I’m buying 50 more copies of Palworld.
Look, I don’t want to tell you what to do with your money, but I mean if you’ve got the cash sitting around I could do with some weed?
I primarily play indie games anyways, so this doesn’t really apply to me.
Pretty sure lots of indie games do early access.
there’s a lot of fun in being the first to figure something out… (like cod zombies easter eggs)
plus a lot more people to play with online in the beginning…
also, these muppets are how the games get tested and completed by the time you get it…Software companies used to accomplish that with limited betas and release candidates without charging money for broken, half-ass shit.
I’ve been playing beamNg for 4+ years and it’s been in ea the entire time since 2015, possibly the best car game you can get for 20€.
Slay the spire I’ve also owned since early access, it’s maybe the most beautiful single player card game to exist. Although it only spent 1-2 years in ea.
Don’t be the first to buy ea games I guess but if the game is already fun why not.
I remember buying Subnautica when it was still in EA and I never regretted that either.
Still, it’s kinda like playing the lottery in a way – you might get a killer game for a reasonable price, or you might end up with a pile of shit that never gets finished. Just depends on the devs. At least the odds of winning are vastly superior compared to the lottery.
Project zomboid fans 🫥
Palworlds mad fun though…so …sorry!
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I haven’t played it most just read the news about it. But to me It maybe early access but it doesn’t sound like a subpar game.
It’s fun and scratches the Pokemon itch better than the switch games. I wish the pals evolved and there was a story but I’ve already gotten my money’s worth in it’s current state
Really? To me it feels like
60% Ark/Rust + 15% Pokémon Legends Arceus dodging and throwing + 20% Amazon Warehouse Simulator + 5% Zelda/GenshinImpact climbing
That doesn’t contradict anything I said. Unless you’re saying any of that is bad
I mean that it doesn’t really scratch that Pokémon itch.
But you’re totally right. It’s massive fun.
I’ve never played those other games you mentioned but Palworld definitely scratches it for me. I wish there were poke centers/Marts and other iconic pokemon tropes but I’m having more fun with it than any pokemon game I’ve played in many years. I didn’t play Arceus because it doesn’t have gyms but the other switch Pokemon games are barely polished turds compared to Palworld.
the last game I bought on launch day was no man’s sky. I’m done playing money to be a beta tester for half a game, you’ll get my money when it’s an entire game that works or not at all.
The irony that if no one had bought NMS it would still be a POS.
Some of the best games ever made are early access. Like Project Zomboid.
The worst buy I ever did, boring ass game
Why the fuck did you buy it then? Like haven’t you looked it up before wasting money?
I’m very anti-pre-order, but early access I’m okay with. It comes with the same decision process as buying anything else, is what I’m getting right now worth the money I’m paying? If yes, then buy it, if no then don’t. I don’t buy promises, I buy products.
Baldurs gate 3 is a good example of early access done right. I knew going in I was getting the first 4 levels and roughly 1/4 - 1/3 of the planned final game, but what was there already was worth the price I paid, even if they never finished or released it, I got my money’s worth imo. I put like 200+ hours into it before it released, i can’t be mad at that for 30 bucks.
Early access from Indie dev studios that are active with the community and transparent about roadmaps and future content
Some more examples: Project Zombiod by Indie Stone Subnatica by Unknown world’s
Wait, people are buying EA from AAA studios? Cuz like the VAST MAJORITY of EA games are Indie
Yeah that happens pretty often, just instead of calling them EA they let you find all the bugs and state they will fix them later, or state the majority of the content will be released later. /S sorta
But I didn’t mean to imply people were buying EA from AAA studios. I was trying to imply not buying the asset flip games steam is plagued with, alot of them being in early access.
Yup. I’ve made a rule for myself to buy only finished indie games. AAA games are way too long anyway. And paying $70 for an oversized hard drive hogging bugged out mess is just wrong. No beta, no early access, no pre-order. When in doubt replay Stardew Valley to soothe the soul.
I avoid AAA games because…well they’re corporate crap, simply put. I don’t like how they operate as a business, I don’t like the aggressive monetization, I don’t like how they treat their creative staff…so I buy from small studios and indies.
I do occasionally buy games in early access. I typically join the campaign fairly late, I don’t kickstart three pieces of concept art and a “now hiring programmers,” I want to see a pattern of updates along with regular communication that shows a pattern of being honest and transparent. I’ll join in when the game is already in a playable and fun state.
Ah yes, “completed” games like Cyberpunk, Fallout 76 or Battlefield 4.
What year is it that people don’t realize the only difference between early access and AAA releases at this point is lies?
Enjoying palworld quite a bit despite bugs, and the input (and money) will probably make the end product a better game. BG3 is another example of a game that was wildly successful due to EA.
I’ll judge these on a case by case basis. But I think the issue is less EA titles and more titles that are released not as EA but obviously broken.
And even those are a mixed bag, like Cities Skylines 2 should be in EA, but as an informed gamer i still knew what i’m going to get on day 1 and despite all the downsides it’s enjoyable and i wouldn’t choose to play C:S 1 instead
The thing is, early access games aren’t necessary unplayable.
If they are good enough in their current form to warrant the price, then that is a good time to buy them. The updates are only a bonus at that point.
But don’t buy early access for the promised features, since they may never arrive.
Yup. Palworld needs a lot of polish, but I don’t feel bad spending 25 bucks on it as it is.
As I mentioned elsewhere, valheim, 7 days to die, rust (now released!) are all worth.
2023’s darling, BG3 was in early access for years and feedback during early access made it better.
Valheim was an absolutely soul sucking addiction for me and a couple of friends holy shit I hadn’t gamed like that in a decade.
I like soloing most survival crafters but valheim really is more fun with friends. Going sailing with the whole crew and just talking about stuff and vibing to the music is great.
