Is your reaction too intense?
Is your reaction too intense?
I hadn't realized there was a problem. I was browsing Steam and discovered this game looked promising. I was about to give it a try, but after reading the reviews, I decided to wait a few weeks before installing it. Some reviewers mentioned discovering two new files during startup and found autorun text files labeled "run.me." The developer team responded directly to these comments. They confirmed they add at least two programs that launch automatically, which raises concerns. I haven't verified their authenticity, but their prompt reply suggests it's genuine. I know about anti-cheats and launchers, but those only activate during gameplay. If you install God of War and other games with kernel access at startup, I'd be cautious. Whatever these files are, they might collect data without your consent. Even if they claim to use it legally, the method could still be harmful. My worry is whether their data collection practices are truly ethical.
They were hinting at things already, almost confirming their points, as if saying, "yes, these are our systems and yes, we gather information from your whole device, not just what you post on Steam. But we’ll apply the rules for using that data."
It's important to note that legality isn't the same as morality, so it really doesn't carry weight.
I recently came across this game and noticed the same reaction. A player is sharing a critical review about the installer's impact on their system, highlighting how the response feels overly formal and unhelpful—like it’s designed to deter rather than assist.
I grasp what the video is discussing and recognize its presence in most or all applications. The challenge lies in how data is collected. When he mentioned they won’t accept your government ID unless you supply it, that’s the concern. In places like China and South Korea, government IDs are required for account creation. Once those details are stored—say in Steam—they should gain access. But the real issue isn’t the ID requirement itself. The game launches with at least two startup programs that run automatically, not just when you play. Currently, nobody has fully examined what these programs do. If they’re indeed data-gathering tools, they could potentially access everything on your PC, not just what you share with Steam or the developers. This means even users in countries without mandatory IDs—like the US, Europe, etc.—could exploit any accessible information on their machines. I was really interested in this game, but the lack of transparency about those startup programs made me hesitate completely. And yes, companies like Microsoft, Google, and Apple are likely doing similar things. That’s why I’m working hard to reduce reliance on Windows and other platforms as much as possible.