"Copyright Accuser Faces Review Bombing Backlash"

Schedule I, the indie dope pushing simulator, faces accusations of copyright infringement from Movie Games S.A., the developers behind The Drug Dealer Simulator series. However, the accuser's games are experiencing a backlash in the form of review bombing by fans. Dive deeper into the controversy and learn about Schedule I's upcoming updates.

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Schedule I’s Copyright Infringement Accuser Gets Review Bombed on Steam

The Polish Press Agency reported on April 3 that Movie Games S.A. has concluded their legal analysis, asserting that Schedule I might have infringed upon the intellectual property rights of The Drug Dealer Simulator series. Their findings suggest that Schedule I has borrowed plot elements, mechanics, and even the user interface from their games.

Although no official outcomes have emerged from the investigation yet, the gaming community has taken sides, with Schedule I seemingly garnering more support. As a result, The Drug Dealer Simulator and Drug Dealer Simulator 2 have been hit with numerous negative reviews on Steam, now bearing the labels "Overwhelmingly Negative" and "Mostly Negative," respectively.

The recent reviews predominantly criticize Movie Games S.A. for allegedly bullying the indie developer behind Schedule I and highlight the company's perceived hypocrisy. Critics point out that similar games existed before Schedule I's launch without facing legal action. This backlash has occurred despite The Drug Dealer Simulator series being hailed as one of the top criminal management games by various media and fans.

Schedule I is a fresh co-op crime simulation game where players begin as a small-time dope pusher, striving to ascend to the status of a kingpin. Launched in Early Access on PC on March 25, it has earned "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam. It currently ranks as the 2nd top-selling game on Steam, surpassing popular titles such as inZOI, Monster Hunter Wilds, and the indie game R.E.P.O. According to SteamDB, Schedule I reached an all-time peak of 459,075 concurrent players.

Here at Game8, we found Schedule I to be a surprisingly addictive and rewarding experience, worthy of the moniker "Breaking Bad" simulator. For a deeper dive into our thoughts on Schedule I’s early access release, explore our article below!