The MMORPG Ship of Heroes launches today, September 22, on Steam at a price of 60 dollars. This decision has sparked negative criticism in the gaming community, which considers the cost excessive for a title that does not present itself as a AAA quality game.
We could have spent 60 dollars on worse things
Despite having formed a small community of followers eager to try the title, the pricing proposal has led many to question the viability of the game. Comments on forums and social media reflect a shared frustration, with players expressing their discontent: 60 dollars and a subscription for this garbage, writes a user on Steam, highlighting the negative perception towards the business model of Heroic Games Corporation.
The controversy has deepened with accusations that the developer is censoring unfavorable critiques on forums like Reddit, which has intensified distrust among players. Some members of the development team have defended their strategy, claiming that the high community engagement validates their decisions. However, critics challenge this stance, arguing that unfavorable reactions have been ignored.
In response to the criticism, a representative of Heroic Games stated: No constructive criticism has been removed or banned, although he emphasized that many negative opinions do not provide constructive suggestions. The company stands firm that the increase in wish lists is indicative of a general acceptance of the announced price.
With the imminent launch, it remains to be seen how this controversy will affect the commercial reception of Ship of Heroes in a market where user reviews spare no one.