Pre-orders are a tricky thing to evaluate — on one hand, they help studios with cash flow and give fans something to look forward to; on the other, they've been used to sell games that launch in rough states or never fully deliver. My approach: I'll pre-order from studios with a track record I trust, and wait for reviews otherwise. The specific project matters less than the pattern of past releases. What I'd want to know: is the pre-order discounted compared to launch price, and what's the refund policy if the game doesn't meet expectations? There's a discussion on lucky 31 about making purchasing decisions based on demonstrated quality rather than promises — the point about weighing excitement against evidence was practical. Are you planning to pre-order, or waiting to see how it reviews?
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Pre-orders are a tricky thing to evaluate — on one hand, they help studios with cash flow and give fans something to look forward to; on the other, they've been used to sell games that launch in rough states or never fully deliver. My approach: I'll pre-order from studios with a track record I trust, and wait for reviews otherwise. The specific project matters less than the pattern of past releases. What I'd want to know: is the pre-order discounted compared to launch price, and what's the refund policy if the game doesn't meet expectations? There's a discussion on lucky 31 about making purchasing decisions based on demonstrated quality rather than promises — the point about weighing excitement against evidence was practical. Are you planning to pre-order, or waiting to see how it reviews?
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