Summoner's Automata

[b][quote][url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asset_flip]Warning: Asset Flip![/url][/quote][/b] Summoner's Automata is an asset flip, what Valve calls a "fake game". The "developer", Gamesforgames/Atomic Fabrik, took the [url=https://lyaseek.itch.io/minifhumans]Minifolks Humans[/url] game assets from the real developers, LYASeeK, changed the name, and dumped the result onto Steam. They're attempting to scam people into buying this, so they can get your money for someone else's work. Gamesforgames/Atomic Fabrik has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab. Here's some examples so you can see for yourself: [list] [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2072930]Mountain Offroad Simulator[/url]" = [url=https://www.sellmyapp.com/downloads/uphill-jeep-driving-simulation-game-jeep-drive-car-game-2021/]Uphill Jeep Driving Simulation Game[/url] developed by Zoobs Man [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2805660]Fight Till The End[/url]" = [url=https://www.sellmyapp.com/downloads/squid-7-challenge-top-trending-game/]Squid 7 Challenge[/url] developed by Flexy Gam [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433940]Adventure of Bears[/url]" = [url=https://appadvice.com/app/super-bear-adventure/1468895536]Super Bear Adventure[/url] developed by Mario BLAZE [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1058980]Dinosaur Bone Digging[/url]" = [url=https://www.sellanycode.com/item/515/dinosaur-bone-digging-games]Dinosaur Bone Digging Games[/url] developed by Ardian Kaltara [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/535260]Save Home[/url]" = [url=https://forum.unity.com/threads/released-ultimate-survival-the-complete-survival-template.442016/]Ultimate Survival[/url] developed by Winterbyte [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2018850]Fire Truck Simulator[/url]" = [url=https://www.sellmyapp.com/downloads/rescue-fire-truck-simulator-driving-game/]Rescue Fire Truck Simulator Driving Game[/url] developed by Zoobs Man [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/3055300]Spin or Die[/url]" = [url=https://www.sellmyapp.com/downloads/rotate-fighter-merge/]Rotate Fighter Merge[/url] developed by Julia Cornwell [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2862060]Wild Animals Transporter[/url]" = [url=https://www.sellmyapp.com/downloads/wild-animal-transporter-truck-game-2021/]Wild Animal Transporter Truck Game 2021[/url] developed by Zoobs Man [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2161590]Bike Arena[/url]" = [url=https://www.sellanycode.com/item/965/dirt-bike-rally-top-trending-game]Dirt Bike Rally[/url] developed by Virgil Source [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1968871]Fix Me Up - Hospital Edition[/url]" = [url=https://www.sellmyapp.com/downloads/hospital-doctor-games/]Hospital Doctor Games[/url] developed by Webelinx [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2085500]Restaurant Manager Simulator[/url]" = [url=https://www.sellmyapp.com/downloads/idle-restaurant/]Idle Restaurant [/url] developed by Fox Game Studio [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1935410]The Smash Cars Tournament[/url]" = [url=https://www.sellmyapp.com/downloads/smashy-drive-trending-game/]Smashy Drive[/url] developed by Game Polygon [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1434490]Farm Day 2021[/url]" = [url=https://forum.unity.com/threads/farm-business-engine-create-your-own-business-game.471279/]Farm Business Engine[/url] developed by Philip Rit [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2833820]Fox Golf[/url]" = [url=https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/packs/golf-royale-104938]Golf Royale[/url] developed by Code Master Studio [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1526020]Bullet Time[/url]" = [url=https://forum.unity.com/threads/released-full-game-kit-hammer-2.353481/]Full Game Kit - Hammer 2[/url] developed by XForm Games [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2123690]Forest Tower Defense[/url]" = [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhUqV456MFI]Tower Defense 2D Template[/url] developed by GoodDay [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2157440]Run Run Boy[/url]" = [url=https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/packs/branches-64026]Branches[/url] developed by SgLib Games [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1547820]Top Truck Driver[/url]" = [url=https://marketplace.yoyogames.com/assets/5820/hill-racing-template-gms1-2]Hill Racing Template[/url] developed by Janko Knez [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1971730]Put Your Brain On[/url]" = [url=https://www.sellmyapp.com/downloads/farming-puzzle-original-game/]Farming Puzzle Original Game[/url] developed by Game Polygon [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2159920]Lion King Simulator[/url]" = [url=https://www.sellmyapp.com/downloads/lion-king-jungle-simulator-wildlife-animal-hunting-64-bit/]Lion King Jungle Simulator[/url] developed by Sim Studio [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1284510]In a search of a new home[/url]" = [url=https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/2d/characters/pixel-adventure-1-155360]Pixel Adventure 1[/url] developed by Pixel Frog [/list] The products that result from asset flips aren't "real" games. They lack depth and content, because they're just simplistic copies of demos or tutorials. In this case, "Minifolks Humans" is just a collection of pixel characters used uncredited from the real creator, LYAseeK and dumped on a basic soldier attack/defense game template stolen from Yoyogame's GameMaker Studio asset collection. This doesn't have any merit as a proper, fully fledged PC game. It's just a minimum viable product, just enough to get through the non-existent quality control on Steam Direct. Not a real game. Asset flips don't involve any professional game development. Sure, sometimes they may change a few cosmetic things, swap out different assets etc, but at heart it's functionally identical to the asset they're ripping off. Asset flips like this are harmful to the gaming industry and to Steam because they reduce the visibility that sincerely made indie games should have, and make it harder for gamers to find real games from genuine developers. [quote][b][url=https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/federal-register-notices/16-cfr-part-465-trade-regulation-rule-use-consumer-reviews-testimonials-final-rule]Warning: Review Manipulation![/url][/b] This game features a number of fake positive reviews from accounts known to be in the business of review manipulation/paid reviews. They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same time, very shortly after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams. The "Positive" review score on this game should be disregarded due to this blatant, unethical review manipulation. This is done to deceive and scam gamers into paying for a bad product. Due to the 2024 FTC ruling (16 CFR Part 465), these fake reviews are a violation of US Federal Law.[/quote]Don't reward this morally bankrupt, unethical behaviour from Gamesforgames/Atomic Fabrik. [quote][b][url=https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/profile]Profile Features Limited![/url][/b] Valve have marked this game as "Profile Features Limited" at the time of this review. This is usually caused by poor sales figures and low community acceptance for the game (to date). Until this status changes, this game will not give you +1 to your Game Collector badge count, appear in profile achievements or any other Steam meta-accomplishments, nor can it be displayed in some profile showcases. If these factors are important to you, it may be worth holding off before buying this game.[/quote]