The Day Before

The Day Before

Fast Dec 8, 2023 @ 6:39am
According to steams own rules for early access this game should be removed.
https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/store/earlyaccess

They categorically break many rules listed here.
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Fast Dec 8, 2023 @ 7:00am 
Rules
1. You must include Steam Early Access branding and information about the current state of your game on any third-party sites where you are distributing Steam keys for your Early Access game. We work very hard to make sure that customers understand what they are buying when they get an Early Access title on Steam, and this expectation continues wherever Steam keys are distributed. You must include the Steam Early Access branding as well as current information on the state of your game, and a link to the Steam Early Access FAQ on any site where you are selling Steam keys for your Early Access title. Additionally, you should also include a copy of the Early Access questionnaire. You can read more in the Steam Branding Guidelines.

2. Do not make specific promises about future events. For example, there is no way you can know exactly when the game will be finished, that the game will be finished, or that planned future additions will definitely happen. Do not ask your customers to bet on the future of your game. Customers should be buying your game based on its current state, not on promises of a future that may or may not be realized.

3. Steam Early Access titles need to be available to customers through Steam. If Steam enables your Early Access game, we expect you to have the Early Access game available for sale on the Steam store. Do not offer it for sale on Steam any later than you offer it anywhere else.

4. Don't overcharge Steam customers. The Early Access price of your game should be no higher than that offered on any other service or website. Please take care of your customers on Steam.

5. Make sure you set expectations properly everywhere you talk about your game. Be transparent with your community. For example, if you know your updates during Early Access will break save files, make sure you tell players up front. And say this everywhere you sell your Steam keys.

6. Don't launch in Early Access without a playable game. If you have a tech demo, but not much gameplay yet, then it’s probably too early to launch in Early Access. If you are trying to test out a concept and haven't yet figured out what players are going to do in your game that makes it fun, then it's probably too early. You might want to start by giving out keys to select fans and getting input from a smaller and focused group before you release in Early Access. At a bare minimum, you will need a video trailer that shows gameplay. Even if you are asking for feedback that will impact gameplay, customers need something to start with in order to give informed feedback and suggestions.

7. Don't launch in Early Access if you are finished with development. If you have all your gameplay defined already and are just looking for final bug testing, then Early Access isn’t right for you. You’ll probably want to send out some keys to fans or do more internal playtesting instead. Early Access is intended as a place where customers can impact the final game.
pendecho Dec 8, 2023 @ 7:03am 
Well they broke every rule so far. Game should be pulled off steam and everyone refunded
Fast Dec 8, 2023 @ 7:05am 
Originally posted by pendecho:
Well they broke every rule so far. Game should be pulled off steam and everyone refunded

I think this really should be a consideration for valve, or what is the purpose of rules and guidelines if not to enforce them when a company maliciously breaks them.
Dave from work Dec 8, 2023 @ 7:09am 
Originally posted by Fast:
Originally posted by pendecho:
Well they broke every rule so far. Game should be pulled off steam and everyone refunded

I think this really should be a consideration for valve, or what is the purpose of rules and guidelines if not to enforce them when a company maliciously breaks them.

They'll simply lean on the "Early Access" tag and nothing will come of it.

I'm calling it early, they'll implement a cash-shop before fixing anything substantial.
Be extremely slow in updates, adding nothing of real change.
Then lastly pull the plug on the game before 2 years have passed due to the game not being profitable "enough" for them.

meanwhile people who purchased the game will be snorting copium straight off a clown's posterior up until the devs pull the plug.
Last edited by Dave from work; Dec 8, 2023 @ 7:10am
Stabicus Dec 8, 2023 @ 7:12am 
Originally posted by pendecho:
Well they broke every rule so far. Game should be pulled off steam and everyone refunded
LOOOOL, did you get your refound ? If yes then shut up
Stabicus Dec 8, 2023 @ 7:14am 
Originally posted by xher:
Originally posted by Stabicus:
LOOOOL, did you get your refound ? If yes then shut up
voluunter bozo

Nah :D
pendecho Dec 8, 2023 @ 7:17am 
Originally posted by Stabicus:
Originally posted by pendecho:
Well they broke every rule so far. Game should be pulled off steam and everyone refunded
LOOOOL, did you get your refound ? If yes then shut up

nah this garbage has to be pulled :D
Fast Dec 8, 2023 @ 7:20am 
Originally posted by pendecho:
Originally posted by Stabicus:
LOOOOL, did you get your refound ? If yes then shut up

nah this garbage has to be pulled :D

There is an argument that due to the malicious nature of the developers, they should be banned from steam.
Dave from work Dec 8, 2023 @ 7:25am 
Originally posted by Fast:
Originally posted by pendecho:

nah this garbage has to be pulled :D

There is an argument that due to the malicious nature of the developers, they should be banned from steam.

When Sergey Titov could spam the same game 6 times and start working on the same game again for the 7th.

I don't see them doing that any time soon.
Toeknee Dec 8, 2023 @ 7:26am 
Originally posted by Dave from work:
Originally posted by Fast:

There is an argument that due to the malicious nature of the developers, they should be banned from steam.

When Sergey Titov could spam the same game 6 times and start working on the same game again for the 7th.

I don't see them doing that any time soon.

that ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ clown sergay
Kittah has Claws Dec 8, 2023 @ 7:29am 
Originally posted by Fast:
https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/store/earlyaccess

They categorically break many rules listed here.

Everyone should report this game, its a complete scam
KINGintheNORTH Dec 8, 2023 @ 7:32am 
upvote
Fast Dec 8, 2023 @ 7:52am 
Originally posted by Kittah has Claws:
Originally posted by Fast:
https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/store/earlyaccess

They categorically break many rules listed here.

Everyone should report this game, its a complete scam

Its not a bad idea, reporting the game through support and via the report button on the store page
Wolfsoldier5 Dec 8, 2023 @ 7:57am 
I doubt this will happen, there are quite a few defending the game and not refunding. There are even those that say the game is good
TOOdrunkTOOwhat Dec 8, 2023 @ 7:59am 
It's crazy how worked up these kids get over a video game LUL
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