Why do we have to choose between App Labs key or Steam key. Just give both. Fine game but tainted by such a stupid choice, Why? What do you get from this?
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Hi,
Initially the game was available on itch.io, there was always a demo, at the beginning we never promised any keys, because App Lab wasn't announced, and we weren’t sure about the Steam version either. Game was sold “at it was” with a small roadmap and update plans.
Keys are a bonus, a “thank you gift” for our supporters. It’s not a cross-buy. Since March 11 you can make a choice of your favourite platform. If you intend to spend $15, you can check a demo on Steam or sideload a demo from SideQuest to check the performance and gameplay.
At this moment it’s like all other games on multiple storefronts – if you don’t like Steam, you purchase games on GOG or Epic.
If I was going to do that I could have just got the Steam Key. I assume you didn't read the comment from the developer and just wanted to bash a fellow gamer. Do you truly believe your own comments. As a VR gamer I can't help but think the VR industry wants to self destruct. Remember as an Itch.io purchaser I put my faith in the developer and feel I got screwed. I will eventually get the Steam version as it will inevitably will be part of a bundle and will review accordingly.
@To the developer. I've got dozens of App Lab games. With the exception of one other developer (which I won't name) all have operated in such a way that they respect there purchaser. Why screw over those that, if you just took a second to think, are your greatest asset. If you didn't offer the steam key then fair enough but as it was offered but with the cavate of loosing the App Labs version then I FEEL CHEATED. As a small company you need the support of people like me. Some of the APP lab games have already pulled Itch.io downloads in order to concentrate on the APP lab version. This makes sense, for piracy concern's alone, but how long is it until you decide to stop publishing updates on Itch.io. Not really a smart move and to screw you fan base is shocking.
I hoped that the purchase of the full version on Itch.io would keep me in good standing but my faith in such platforms has now been tainted with what I see as GREED and ANTI CUSTOMER Practices. Now I have to think twice in supporting developers such as yours. YOUR A SHAME ON THE VR COMUNITY and to push it like its to honour your loyal fan base is shocking.
I do apologies for the rant but the Industry needs to grow up. Small developers have been offered a golden opportunity. Don't screw it up, Please. I love VR gaming.