So I download the Android version from the MEGA link and it's asking me this. Why would it need access to my photos and files? Is this normal?
yeah, as far as i know, this is a pretty normal thing. i think it's asking in a roundabout way for storage permissions (this is what some barebones research tells me as i don't have an android myself). i absolutely would understand being uncomfortable with this kind of permission request, but from what i can tell it's very normal and common. i can tell you that i trust blackeye (my android porter) and this specific update has been downloaded a few thousand times without complaint, but i'm sorry i don't have more info about why it asks that!
First Question did you download the game from devs page on itchio if not it could be a reworked game with virus. Most of these games you find on itchio don’t have viruses but I have in the past have had a few flagged by Norton. If you are using a device you buy items with or have personal info on. I would advise against allowing anyone access. The reason for photo access is some people take pictures of their account passwords and email passwords. Chuckles here’s a tip when ever you get a new device make sure you take out the memory chip out of the old device. If you don’t and you lose it or leave it when you move you never know who may get their hands on your info.