why does Dear Esther cost money

it was a unique experience and all, but serioulsy, it is just a source mod with no actual gameplay. lasts 1 hr 30 min and has no replay value

You think they should sell in-game hats instead?

it was a unique experience and all, but serioulsy, it is just a source mod with no actual gameplay. lasts 1 hr 30 min and has no replay value

LiftedHeadshot

Cause the person who made it wanted to charge money for it and there is clearly a market for it to actually sell so why wouldn't it be?

Because it a good enough experience for the artsy crowd? I thought it was worth it. It a hell a lot better than spending $5 for a lame death scene in The Graveyard (demo is the full game without the death scene lol).

it was a unique experience and all, but serioulsy, it is just a source mod with no actual gameplay. lasts 1 hr 30 min and has no replay value

LiftedHeadshot

Why would you even ask this question?

Thats like saying 'why does Itunes charge money for songs? They only last 4 minutes''

Why dose food cost money, the taste only last a few seconds and then it is gone, should be free imo.

Why do you pay to see see a film? It's just moving pictures on screen and it's the same thing every time you see it.skrat_01

What a dumb question. If you didn't get it to begin with then why did you buy it?

Also im glad it did cost money cos it brought the devs fame up a great deal and allowed them to make Amnesia A machine for pigs. They deserve recognition and support. I bought it on Day 1 for a LOT more than it was during the sale and I have no regrets

[QUOTE="skrat_01"]Why do you pay to see see a film? It's just moving pictures on screen and it's the same thing every time you see it.kaealy

- Because there are stupid people that would pay for it.

A better question would be "why does it cost as much as a complete game that required a lot of time and money to develop". And the answer would be the same.

Why dose food cost money, the taste only last a few seconds and then it is gone, should be free imo.

grisibur

LOL:P

- Because there are stupid people that would pay for it.

A better question would be "why does it cost as much as a complete game that required a lot of time and money to develop". And the answer would be the same.

JC_AEK4ever

- Because there are stupid people that would pay for it.

A better question would be "why does it cost as much as a complete game that required a lot of time and money to develop". And the answer would be the same.

JC_AEK4ever

Second person I've seen write this gibberish. You know you don't have to buy it right?

Second person I've seen write this gibberish. You know you don't have to buy it right?

vfibsux

It really is this painfully obvious. Not only do you not have to buy it, you also have the option of playing the original source mod FOR FREE. So dry those tears brighteyes.

I'm guessing it's because they wanted people to buy it, and make money.

[QUOTE="JC_AEK4ever"]

- Because there are stupid people that would pay for it.

A better question would be "why does it cost as much as a complete game that required a lot of time and money to develop". And the answer would be the same.

FelipeInside

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="JC_AEK4ever"]

- Because there are stupid people that would pay for it.

A better question would be "why does it cost as much as a complete game that required a lot of time and money to develop". And the answer would be the same.

JC_AEK4ever

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="JC_AEK4ever"] My point is that your point is wrong.JC_AEK4ever

Nah, I don't feed trolls.

If ur willing to actually make a post worth discussing then let us know.

[QUOTE="JC_AEK4ever"][QUOTE="FelipeInside"] I wasn't making a point, I was stating a fact, so I don't understand what you are saying basically...FelipeInside

Nah, I don't feed trolls.

If ur willing to actually make a post worth discussing then let us know.

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]

[QUOTE="JC_AEK4ever"] So keep trying...JC_AEK4ever

Nah, I don't feed trolls.

If ur willing to actually make a post worth discussing then let us know.

Because people put work into it? Surely you can see that... Just because it isn't a game doesn't mean its creators don't deserve compensation.

[QUOTE="JC_AEK4ever"][QUOTE="FelipeInside"]

Nah, I don't feed trolls.

If ur willing to actually make a post worth discussing then let us know.

FelipeInside

Ok, so what's wrong with Dear Esther? And why are people stupid buying it?FelipeInside

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]Ok, so what's wrong with Dear Esther? And why are people stupid buying it?JC_AEK4ever

[QUOTE="JC_AEK4ever"][QUOTE="FelipeInside"]Ok, so what's wrong with Dear Esther? And why are people stupid buying it?FelipeInside

The story is just random. You walk around and when you reach a certain point in the island a random part of the story starts. You might play the game 1 million times and never listen to all parts of the story even if they are finite (that's what random means).

I never said people are stupid for enjoying it. I said they are stupid for paying for it. If you find a Ferrari and a Toyota with the same amount of money and you buy the Toyota then you are definitely stupid.

I have no clue. I'm still wondering why the people at McDonalds make me give them money after I get my food.

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="JC_AEK4ever"] 1) Short. No interaction with the environment. Bad story. 2) You can buy a better game with the same amount of money. If you compare the quality of Dear Esther and any other game with a similar price you can see that to develop Dear Esther it did not cost as much as any of the other games.JC_AEK4ever

The story is just random. You walk around and when you reach a certain point in the island a random part of the story starts. You might play the game 1 million times and never listen to all parts of the story even if they are finite (that's what random means).

I never said people are stupid for enjoying it. I said they are stupid for paying for it. If you find a Ferrari and a Toyota with the same amount of money and you buy the Toyota then you are definitely stupid.

it was a unique experience and all, but serioulsy, it is just a source mod with no actual gameplay. lasts 1 hr 30 min and has no replay value

LiftedHeadshot

And i have to say its a excellent scam, if the 118.000 copies is true, he has made close to 450.000£ on the "game" so far.

Which is sick when you think about it and its something a 5year old could have made in his basement.

The car comparison would be valid if for example Esther cost AU$80-$90, same as an AAA Title with gameplay, interaction, online MP etc. But alas, it only cost $5, so for it's length, story etc then the price is just right. I don't see anything stupid with that.FelipeInside

Here it costs£7 = $11. The same as HL 2. Which one would you buy?

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]The car comparison would be valid if for example Esther cost AU$80-$90, same as an AAA Title with gameplay, interaction, online MP etc. But alas, it only cost $5, so for it's length, story etc then the price is just right. I don't see anything stupid with that.JC_AEK4ever

Here it costs£7 = $11. The same as HL 2. Which one would you buy?

[QUOTE="JC_AEK4ever"]

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]The car comparison would be valid if for example Esther cost AU$80-$90, same as an AAA Title with gameplay, interaction, online MP etc. But alas, it only cost $5, so for it's length, story etc then the price is just right. I don't see anything stupid with that.FelipeInside

Here it costs£7 = $11. The same as HL 2. Which one would you buy?

[QUOTE="JC_AEK4ever"]

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]The car comparison would be valid if for example Esther cost AU$80-$90, same as an AAA Title with gameplay, interaction, online MP etc. But alas, it only cost $5, so for it's length, story etc then the price is just right. I don't see anything stupid with that.FelipeInside

Here it costs£7 = $11. The same as HL 2. Which one would you buy?

Also, Dear Esther was a mod for HL 2, 4 years ago.

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="JC_AEK4ever"]

Here it costs£7 = $11. The same as HL 2. Which one would you buy?

Jacanuk

A scam normally involves PARTY A paying PARTY B for a service, and then...FelipeInside