Schedule I, the indie dope pushing simulator, finds itself at the center of a copyright infringement controversy with Movie Games S.A., the developers behind The Drug Dealer Simulator series. However, the tables have turned as the accuser's games face a wave of negative reviews from fans. Dive into the details of the copyright claim and discover what's next for Schedule I.
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Schedule I’s Copyright Infringement Accuser Faces Backlash on Steam
On April 3, the Polish Press Agency reported that Movie Games S.A. has concluded their legal analysis, alleging that Schedule I infringed upon the intellectual property rights of their Drug Dealer Simulator series. According to their findings, Schedule I allegedly borrowed the plot, game mechanics, and even the user interface from their games.
Despite no official outcomes from the investigation yet, the gaming community has taken sides, with a strong show of support for Schedule I. This has led to a significant backlash against Movie Games S.A., with The Drug Dealer Simulator and Drug Dealer Simulator 2 now bearing the brunt of negative reviews on Steam, labeled as "Overwhelmingly Negative" and "Mostly Negative" respectively.
The recent reviews criticize Movie Games S.A. for what fans perceive as bullying tactics against the indie developer. Critics also point out the company's apparent hypocrisy, noting that similar games existed without prior accusations until Schedule I's launch. This reaction comes despite the Drug Dealer Simulator series being well-regarded as top-tier criminal management games by both media and fans.
Schedule I is an engaging co-op crime simulation game where players begin as small-time dope pushers with the goal of rising to become kingpins. Launched in Early Access on PC on March 25, it has garnered "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam and is currently the platform's 2nd top-selling game, outranking titles like inZOI, Monster Hunter Wilds, and the indie hit R.E.P.O. As per SteamDB, the game has achieved an all-time peak of 459,075 concurrent players.
Our team at Game8 found Schedule I to be a compelling and rewarding experience, akin to a "Breaking Bad" simulator. For a deeper dive into our review of Schedule I's early access release, feel free to explore our detailed article below!
