Geoguessr Steam Edition, a re -image of one of the best beloved browser games in the world, released only on May 8, but it is already The second worst game of all time on Steam.
Browser version Geoguessr It is extremely successful, boasting 85 million players and a whole range of customization options that allow players to adapt not only who they play with, but also maps, if they are dropped in urban or rural environment, limit the welcome to some geographical regions, switch the possibility of moving, pan or enlargement – or slowly – or slowly NO Movement, master or zoom (NMPZ)-and more, including smorgasbord fantastic custom community maps.
Of the more than 3,000 user reviews, the Steam version has been left so far since the last Wednesday, 84% are negative, and most players complain about the free game monetization system and no game option compared to the browser edition.
However, this is not the only thing that bothers Geoguessr fans. If you connect your Geoguessr account browser to your Steam One, You can’t disconnect itIN You also can’t log out of the Steam version. You can’t play alone, even after exercising and improvement. Free amateur mode it seems to be full of bots Instead of real players. And perhaps the most surprising of all, even if you pay for unlocking the functions in the browser version, It does not transfer to a couple.
Geoguessr explains it in his defense FAQThe programmer states that “having a subscription to the Geoguessr browser does not provide full access to the Geoguessr Steam edition, unless you have an elite annual subscription”-IW unlike the Browser edition, which requires an annual payment, Pass Steam Pass is a “one-off purchase giving access to full game for a year.” It is also clearly marked as the title of early access, thanks to which it can improve the game, introduce novel functions “and provide the best possible experience with direct opinions from players”.
However, from Steam and Subreddit Geoguessr discussion forums, that the monetization model and lack of function were really surprised by players.
Although sold as free, Geoguessr Steam probably offers less than an hour of free content (it took us to complete it for so long), only one mode, duels (in which you seem to fight another human player) and allows you to play in only one league: amateur. That’s all. Without paying for a monthly subscription of 2.50 USD-but not bills per month, but instead requires a one-time payment in advance-you can not access higher ranks. There are no other modes at the moment.
To make it clear, the GEOGUESSR browser game is also not free. While you can play three rounds a day for free to unlock all modes, you need to subscribe to one of the three premium levels: Pro Basic each $ 2.49 per month, Pro Unlimited’s 2.99.99pm or Pro Elite 4.99: 00. Only the last two include free access to steam game.
This anti -pharmacy functionality is also extremely significant for the geoguessr community. The browser game has long been harassed by fraudsters using exploits, bots or good “Ole Google, although they clearly oppose the principles of community, so it is possible that developers hope to resist Steam architecture to help fight the ubiquitous fraud.
“This is the main milestone for us, as well as the beginning,” explained the head of marketing, Tomas Jonson. “The game is currently in access, and we undertake to expand and improve both free and paid experiences over time. A vast part of the opinion concerned the monetization of the game, with many wishes of a one -time purchase model.”
The developer said that because geoguessr is based on data from Google Street View, “where the costs of street view and the number of games played,” based the Steam edition “on a model similar to what we utilize in the browser game”.
“The main exception that Pass Steam is an unrephant annual purchase,” said Jonson.
Geoguessr suggests that the Steam version will be available for early access to “at least six months” and “introduce novel functions and will provide the best possible impressions with direct feedback from players.” He also states on his website that it aims to “expand” the pair of the game with new modes, maps and competitive features. “
“We really appreciate the high commitment and all feedback from the player we have received so far. We will continue to listen carefully and cooperate with the community when we are further developing the Steam edition,” Jonson summed up.
Vikki Blake is a reporter, critic, columnist and consultant. He is also a guardian, Spartan, still Hillian, legend and eternally high chaos. Find her in Blues.
