Interesting that you created an itch.io page when you have no intention of providing a PC version, or even a single-payment mobile version, even though that was one of the original promises of your kickstarter (which I backed as a result). Probably because it'd be harder to bilk your fans for thousands of dollars worth of microtransactions that way.
Hi Nebty,
You are correct that the company did not deliver a PC version of the game that the original management team promised many years ago. The company is now a mobile games company. We did fulfill all of our other Kickstarter commitments. If you did not receive your other rewards, please email us at arcana@nixhydragames.com and give us your Backer number. We will fulfill it ASAP. Thank you.
Hi Nix Hydra Games,
Kinda disingenuous to focus on the PC version when most people's complaints center around predatory microtransactions. Once upon a time you guys swore up and down that each route on mobile would be priced at $1.99 max. And before you say, "Our game is worth more than that", then perhaps try to figure out what sort of single-pay price point would allow you to keep running your business. I've bought VNs for $60+ before, I'd be willing to shell out money for this game. But people don't realize that your game is going to end up costing them a lot if they actually want to experience all of it. And if you genuinely need to use your current awful pricing model (which crosscyote already went into detail on) then maybe it's time to take stock of some financial decisions.
To anyone checking this page and thinking that this game sounds pretty cool: Just don't bother. I'm sorry. It sucks. But it's not worth all the hoops you need to jump through to enjoy it. Thankfully there are a growing number of inclusive dating sims that aren't trying to take advantage of you. Go play one of those.
Hi Nebty,
Many of the current employees were not at the company when the Kickstarter campaign started so we have no insight or history to your post. We do want to clarify a few things: 1) The game is free to play with the endings not being determined whether you spend money. 2) We do offer several ways to earn coins for free in the game and we keep growing the list. 3) We gave our Kickstarter backers the prologue, Julian, Asra and Nadia's routes with all premium choices unlocked. If you did not receive this reward, send us your KS backer number and we will reward it to you. 4) We understand the pricing model is very different across all mobile games. We respect the different pricing models and we test new ways. It looks like The Arcana is not the game for you and we respect your opinion.
