The problem with Early Access is that 85% of the people who buy will expect a finished game, be pissed off that it's not finished, and spam the internet with "CIV6 SUX!" It's not a winning proposition for most AAA developers.
Wouldn't be as bad if the others would respect criticism and stop that "be quiet its EA the game will miraculously improve" even for fundamental design choices. But it is still the same issue as the good old demo's. Rarely used as they result in less sales because less players can be deceived by professional presentations.The problem with Early Access is that 85% of the people who buy will expect a finished game, be pissed off that it's not finished, and spam the internet with "CIV6 SUX!" It's not a winning proposition for most AAA developers.
It's too bad they don't use Early Access through Steam. On the plus side, Endless Space 2 early access is in September. It will tide me over until the release.
Please don't yell at me for suggesting early access. If you're against, good for you. I'm for it, good for me.
I forgot about that game. Have Endless Space 1 and only played it through a handful of time and haven't picked it up in over two years. Was somehow just very bored by it... Has it improved with patches?
The problem with Early Access is that 85% of the people who buy will expect a finished game, be pissed off that it's not finished, and spam the internet with "CIV6 SUX!" It's not a winning proposition for most AAA developers.