Space Pirates returns to XBL
MStar Games has today announced that Space Pirates From Tomorrow has returned to the Xbox Live Marketplace, after making the rather brave decision to pull it after user and critic feedback.
Priced at 240 MS Points, fixes and updates to the game include flight control customisation, improved startup time for players with network-based media libraries, improved game stability, improved tutorials and better space flight dynamics. Users who have already downloaded the game will be informed of the updated version when starting the game.
“No point trying to dodge the flack, we screwed up. We didn’t consider enough testing scenarios, we underestimated the value of some early feedback, and frankly the game just didn’t work for some people who not only downloaded the demo, but paid for the complete game. But after we pulled the game from the marketplace last month we got a huge amount of support and feedback, and we’ve implemented as much of that feedback as we could. The game’s much more accessible, more robust, and while we know we’re not going to have the hit we’d hope for, we’re convinced pulling the game was the right thing to do. Unfortunately we’ve missed out on New Release exposure, so the chances of getting on to the Top Downloads or Top Rated lists on the dashboard – both of which are essential for sales – are pretty slim. But I stand by the game, despite the problems and heartache. Even at this late stage, newcomers to the game are telling us it’s an awesome, huge and enjoyable game.”
