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[–] soggy_kitty@sopuli.xyz 46 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (24 children)

Then don't buy it? I really don't understand the online community.

[–] sizzler@lemmy.world 26 points 9 months ago (14 children)

It's a follow up game, there are expectations.

[–] soggy_kitty@sopuli.xyz 43 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (12 children)

If only there was some method to check the gameplay after release and decide if you want to purchase.

Emotionally pre-ordering a game based on your own expectations is a meme.

I wanted to play KSP2 and waited an actual decade for it so I could go to space with my friends. Upon release I checked gameplay and reviews and never ended up buying it. I voted with my wallet and not my complaints, it's that simple

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