Stellar Commanders Space RTS

Greedy husk of itself

I downloaded this because I remembered how much I loved it in the past only to be flashbanged by the fact that ALL progression was locked behind a subscription. This is almost comedically greedy, and if I didn’t know better I’d think this was a parody

Look, Blindflug…

I used to play this game all the time when it was on Apple Arcade. The game itself was very fun, and I thoroughly enjoyed it while it lasted. I used to be such a big fan of you guys. I still play the classic version of First Strike Final Hour all the time. Take it from someone who has been a fan since 2016: I cannot help but feel let down. I really wish I had something more positive to say. I’m just… sad. I had everything in Stellar Commanders. I played so much that I had unlocked every unit, every skin, all of it. Then, one day, all my hard work was thrown away. You deleted the Apple Arcade version, and didn’t bother to transfer any of my progress to the new version you made. Instead, I was met with a new version of the game with nothing unlocked that wanted me to pay ten dollars minimum every month if I wanted to use even the most basic of units, not to mention if I wanted to play the game without being constantly bombarded with intrusive advertisements. It felt hostile. Cold. Like my favorite game had been weaponized to try and get to my wallet. I used to be angry about it. Now I’m just beside myself. Your recent business practices have been so avaricious, beyond all reason, it feels like it’s being done out of hatred. Like you are spiting your players for some reason. Dangling what could be a good game over their heads and then punishing them with absorbent subscription prices if they dare to try and enjoy it. This is happening with First Strike, too. I don’t know what I did to deserve this from you, but I’m sorry. I just wanted to enjoy your games. If you’re going to make me choose between enjoyment and financial responsibility, then I guess my decision is made. Let me be very clear: I am not looking for excuses, explanations, or some justification for this deplorable decision you’ve made. I want my games back. I want my Blindflug back. I want the versions of them I know and love. Not these soulless husks they’ve become. I won’t be doing business with you again for the foreseeable future. I’m aware this is unlikely to change your mind, but I am beyond bargaining with you. This personal boycott of mine is the best I can do. I’ll be back if you guys ever have a change of heart. Please don’t bother responding to this if you’re only going to defend your decision or justify yourself. I could not possibly care less about a disingenuous reply. Goodbye for now.