The ethics of engaging in a broken game
The ethics of engaging in a broken game
I got a metro exodus crack and I really enjoy the game; I think I should probably buy the game now because I feel guilty. What do people generally think about it?
Because demos are gone, I don’t have any moral objections to testing games before purchasing, using whatever method suits you.
As a boot-wearing, rum-drinking, bearded pirate, I say take what you want, give nothing back.
Currently, none of the games on my system are free or unlicensed—I haven’t paid for them or fallen into the public domain.
Ironically, the only way to get Forza 7 to install on my PC and Xbox was by downloading a cracked version. I’ve tried all the fixes in the manual, but it still doesn’t work. The cracked copy often resets my save files every time I play, so I haven’t played much.
How many believe you’re breaking the law when this happens?
I support playing cracked versions on consoles because it's an anti-consumer approach and not everyone can afford every system. With a PC version available, you should pay for it.
When I really like the game, I tend to purchase it along with its expansions.
I don't care at all.
I already own a broken copy of FC5 on my computer, though I've bought more before. I usually pirate games to check if they're worth $25-60. I don’t have much money left, so I don’t want to waste it. If they’re good, I’ll delete the cracked version and buy them instead.
#BringBackDemos
I personally don't, since if I'm leaning toward playing a game, I'll invest my money and reward the developers with what they earned.
However, regarding Metro Exodus leaving Steam for Epics malware service, I would actually think about it.
I downloaded Metro before purchasing it, noticed it initially lacked a field of view, but played through and enjoyed the game, especially for the first level.
I bought it during a minor sale for a few dollars less than the regular price.
I was curious about its performance, whether there were significant bugs, or any other issues.
Without a demo and without reviewers having access to my hardware, I couldn't obtain reliable information. Some YouTube performance videos still don’t accurately reflect what you experience.
I’m willing to admit this is part of how I approach most game purchases nowadays because things have changed a lot... Games are now more rushed than ever. Sometimes it takes months to get something good.
Finding demos can be tough if they aren’t released.
Few people realize that cracked versions also receive updates and DLC over time.
Yeah F#ck EA! A bunch of tw@ts, always not paying the $120 for a pre-order from them again. BF2 was terrible until it finally got fixed in the past few months.
But seriously, I still buy all my games. I like to stick to legitimate methods. Usually I wait for Steam sales. I got AC Origins this weekend, usually $70 CAD but it was only $26.
My gaming budget is almost zero, I download pirated games and play them, but they wear out quickly and I usually delete them. The ones that keep my interest I purchase only when I can afford them.