Retro City Rampage to Retail for $15
Posted by Sammy Barker
Because it's worth it
Retro City Rampage developer Brian Provinciano refuses to charge less than what he feels his game is worth. In an interview with PocketNext, the indie developer took a dig at the “race to the bottom” pricing model that is sweeping iOS platforms, explaining that his title is worth every penny of the $15 he intends to sell it for:
There are so many devices out there, and you can reach a huge market; it's unimaginable on other platforms. Unfortunately, with that comes the downside of a race to the bottom: the 99 cents app problem. The race to the bottom is a terrible, terrible thing.
Provinciano continued that he feels Retro City Rampage is bigger than games such as Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, and thus justifies its price point:
With Retro City Rampage, I felt very strongly that it was a $15 game, and that's what I'm charging. In fact, it's bigger than Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, and that launched at $40. And I've questioned, do I have to launch it at $15 because of the 'race to the base?' And I've tossed [and turned] about that, but no. It's a $15 game, at least.
Retro City Rampage is due out on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in May. Who’s looking forward to it?
[via pocketnext.com]
#1
Corbs said:
I got the chance to play an early WiiWare build and the game was quite awesome. Tons of stuff to do and I love the open world feel of it. I'll definitely be picking this up on Vita.
I also agree with Brian, if a game has plenty of content and is a good game, there's no reason to feel pressured by the iOS and Android titles to price it much lower than is warranted.
#2
losyak said:
It's not gonna sell... He's a moron to compare his game to GTA itself. And the price is only gonna scare even more people away from Vita.
I would pay a price of a mini for it, maybe 2-3 bucks more, but I wouldn't go over 10 dollars...
#3
odd69 said:
He will get my 15$ that's for sure!!!
#4
Squiggle55 said:
I'm gonna need more convincing
#5
Kholdstare said:
He'll be getting 30$ of mine! Mainly 'cause I feel that I have to support a fellow Canadian that put so much time and dedication into this.
#6
Tasuki said:
So is this game still coming out for the Wii or was the Wii version cancelled?
#7
get2sammyb said:
@Tasuki It's still coming out on Wii.
#8
ColorsOfSonic said:
I'll be saving up $15 of PSn funds for this. Can't freaking wait to play this on my Vita
#9
Slapshot said:
He's getting my money too!
#10
Nintendoftw said:
Really arrogant of him to compare this to GTA Chinatown Wars, I doubt it even stands a chance... It looks like garbage in comparison.
#11
WolfRamHeart said:
It definitely looks cool but I still need convincing that it is worth the $15. Then I will have to decide if I am going to get it on my PS3 or PS Vita; IF I decide to get it.