Re: Kyrieru's new game!
I'm sorry, I just can't support this preorder offer considering there isn't even a specific release date available for this game. Also my opinion of preordering games mirrors this:
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Perhaps a slightly more detailed opinion, worth listening to:
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Edit: I should probably qualify that with a footnote:
I think Kyrieru is doing the right thing here - not offering any sort of preorder exclusive
or other bonus content that would take away from the game everyone is getting.
That makes things clear: From an egoistical perspective, you gain nothing by preordering,
and in fact lose a bit (spending money earlier, and paying for something that might not be what you expected or, as unlikely as this is, might not work out at all).
All you get is the warm fuzzy feeling of supporting independent creators.
This means this particular preorder isn't quite as evil as that video paints them - but you should still know what you're getting into.
Effectively, this is a donation, with the promise that when the game comes out, you'll get it "for free" as a thank you for your donation now.
If you're cool with that, great! More people supporting my favorite creators is always good.
But if not - no big deal! Congratulations, you're one of the sane people.
Don't be misled by marketing selling preorders/early access as "all the cool kids are doing it".