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Accuser of Copyright Infringement Faces Review Bombing Backlash

May 14,25(5 months ago)
Accuser of Copyright Infringement Faces Review Bombing Backlash

In a surprising turn of events, indie game Schedule I has found itself at the center of a copyright infringement controversy, yet it's the accuser facing the brunt of fan backlash. Movie Games S.A., the developers behind the popular The Drug Dealer Simulator series, accused Schedule I of infringing on their intellectual property rights. According to a report from the Polish Press Agency on April 3, Movie Games S.A. believes that Schedule I mimics their games' plot, mechanics, and user interface. Despite the ongoing legal analysis, the gaming community has already taken sides, with a significant portion rallying behind Schedule I.

Schedule I’s Copyright Infringement Accuser Gets Review Bombed on Steam

Schedule I Copyright Infringement Accuser Gets Review Bombed Instead

The fallout from the accusation has been dramatic. Both The Drug Dealer Simulator and Drug Dealer Simulator 2 have been hit with a wave of negative reviews on Steam, pushing their ratings into the "Overwhelmingly Negative" and "Mostly Negative" categories. Many of these reviews criticize Movie Games S.A. for what fans perceive as bullying an indie developer. Critics have pointed out the company's apparent hypocrisy, noting that similar titles existed before without any legal action until Schedule I hit the market. This backlash has occurred despite the series being lauded as one of the best criminal management games by various outlets and fans.

Schedule I Copyright Infringement Accuser Gets Review Bombed Instead

Schedule I, a new cooperative crime simulation game, allows players to climb the ranks from a small-time dope pusher to a kingpin. Launched in Early Access on PC on March 25, the game has been met with an "Overwhelmingly Positive" reception on Steam. It currently ranks as the platform's second top-selling game, outperforming titles like inZOI, Monster Hunter Wilds, and the indie game R.E.P.O.. With an all-time peak of 459,075 concurrent players, as reported by SteamDB, Schedule I has clearly captured the gaming community's attention.

At Game8, we've found Schedule I to be an engaging and rewarding experience, earning it the nickname "Breaking Bad" simulator. For a deeper dive into our thoughts on the game's Early Access release, feel free to check out our detailed article below!

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