In this video, Erad reacts to a content creator’s claim that Star Citizen is a scam, defending the game’s development process and highlighting its impressive features. Erad urges viewers to be better informed before dismissing the game, emphasizing its ongoing development, the choice of backing levels, and the passionate community supporting it as evidence against the scam narrative.
In this video, Erad reacts to a content creator named Senseless who claims that Star Citizen, a highly anticipated space MMO, is a scam. Erad disagrees and believes that Senseless lacks proper information about the game’s development. He points out that Star Citizen has been in development for over a decade, led by game director Chris Roberts. The game was crowdfunded through Kickstarter and has raised over $600 million, making it the most expensive video game ever developed.
Erad argues that Star Citizen will never have a definitive release date because new features and content will constantly be added to the game. He suggests that Senseless should try the game for free during a free flight event before forming an opinion. Erad also defends the accountability of Cloud Imperium Games, stating that the backers have a say in the development through their spending habits.
The video delves into Chris Roberts’ past, mentioning his involvement in the Wing Commander franchise and his venture into the movie-making business. However, Erad dismisses these details as irrelevant to the development of Star Citizen. He believes that Roberts has no intention of ever fully releasing the game because the continuous development and updates are part of the business model.
Erad dismisses Senseless’ claims that the game is a scam and highlights the impressive technological advancements showcased in Star Citizen. He argues that the game is not just an expensive tech demo, but a space sim that caters to those who genuinely want to experience that genre. Erad also mentions the success of games like Starfield, but points out that Star Citizen offers features and depth that the gaming industry has yet to fully capitalize on.
In conclusion, Erad encourages Senseless and others to be better informed before making claims about Star Citizen being a scam. He highlights the ongoing development, the choice of backing levels, and the passionate community behind the project as factors that counter the scam narrative.