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> Many games will allow users to do something advantageous by watching an ad. That's… horrifying. Why would you want to play a game that treats you like that?
by grey_earthling 5y ago
> Many games will allow users to do something advantageous by watching an ad.
That's… horrifying.
Why would you want to play a game that treats you like that? I mean, is it fun? I suppose some people must enjoy window-shopping, and I guess this is like that, but… I just can't imagine hoping to see an advert — it feels really manipulative and sinister.
- fallinghawks 5y agoI play a lot of Japanese escape the room games, which typically involve decoding puzzles and finding tools to use. Most of them offer a hint system where you "pay" by watching an ad. The games are otherwise free, and given how little a dev gets per adview I don't mind supporting them in that way.
- BizarroLand 5y agoYeah, this is a good thing. I don't mind ads where you get something in exchange for the ad view, but ad supported games that rapaciously shove ads down your throat are not worth my time.