"Review Bombing Hits Accuser in Copyright Clash"

In an intriguing twist, Schedule I, the indie dope pushing simulator, finds itself at the center of a copyright infringement controversy with Movie Games S.A., the creators of The Drug Dealer Simulator series. However, it's the accuser who's feeling the heat as their games face a wave of negative reviews from fans. Delve into the details of the accusation and discover what's on the horizon for Schedule I's next update.

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

On April 3, the Polish Press Agency reported that Movie Games S.A. completed a legal review, asserting that Schedule I may have infringed upon the intellectual property rights of their Drug Dealer Simulator series. The accusations point to similarities in plot, mechanics, and user interface between the two games.

While the official outcome of the investigation remains pending, the gaming community has taken sides, with a strong show of support for Schedule I. Consequently, The Drug Dealer Simulator and Drug Dealer Simulator 2 have been hit with a barrage of negative reviews on Steam, resulting in ratings of "Overwhelmingly Negative" and "Mostly Negative" respectively.

The backlash against Movie Games S.A. stems from accusations of bullying the indie developer and perceived hypocrisy, as similar games were not previously challenged. This is noteworthy considering that the Drug Dealer Simulator series has been celebrated as a top-tier criminal management game by both critics and fans.

Schedule I, a fresh co-op crime simulation game, lets players evolve from a novice dope pusher to a criminal kingpin. Launched into Early Access on PC on March 25, it has garnered "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam and currently ranks as the platform's 2nd top-selling game, surpassing titles like inZOI, Monster Hunter Wilds, and R.E.P.O. According to SteamDB, the game has reached an all-time peak of 459,075 concurrent players.

At Game8, we've found Schedule I to be a captivating and rewarding experience, likening it to a "Breaking Bad" simulator. For a deeper dive into our impressions of Schedule I's early access release, be sure to check out our detailed article below!