The last games I purchased are Dave the Diver and BG3. Those games have something in common:
- No DLCs.
- No DRM.
- No external launchers.
- Internet connection is not required to play.
- Those games are polished, not broken and activelly supported/maintained/updated.
All other titles I simply pirate. Here are my reasons:
- Runs like trash on day 1.
- 60-80โฌ price for a buggy mess.
- Companies usually under-deliver of what's promised.
- Has DRM (hurts performance) or requires active internet connection (hello steam deck while I am on a plane) or has additional launcher bullshit.
- Ubisoft usually copy/paste games (assassins creed, far cry series). I don't want to pay 80โฌ for a game with a new map and new skins, while everything else is literally the same mess.
- Not sure if I'd like the game (for 60-80eur). Companies no longer release trials.
Regarding this:
- Not sure if I'd like the game (for 60-80eur). Companies no longer release trials.
Once upon a time, I pirated Subnautica. Played for 10 minutes and realized "fuck it" and I bought both games. Realised that this is going to be a loooong game for me. No regrets supporting the company - those became one of my favorite games of all time.
For me, paying 20-60 eur (depending on a game) is fine and using Steam is more convenient, but in most cases - piracy is usually more convenient to me. :)