Rollerdrome, a thrilling rollerblading action game developed by the renowned studio Roll7 and published by Private Division in 2022, has a unique story behind its creation. Unfortunately, the fate of the game took a somber turn as all the creators lost their jobs, leading one of them to advocate for pirating Rollerdrome.
Anisa Sanusi, the interface designer, commemorated the game’s second anniversary with a heartfelt message:
Celebrating the second birthday of the game that holds a special place in my heart!
Feel free to pirate it as none of us are associated with the company anymore.
Sanusi later clarified her stance:
Allow me to address some misconceptions:
I departed from Roll7 after completing Rollerdrome</b to care for a terminally ill family member - I was not terminated or laid off.
While I always advocated for supporting the studio by purchasing our game, circumstances changed. Two years post my departure, the studio I cherished ceased to exist, and my colleagues were let go.
Why should profit go to corporations that made such decisions when the original team is no longer there? My concern lies with the creators of games, not monetary gains. Art like Rollerdrome is a masterpiece we are proud of, and we want players to continue enjoying it in any way they prefer.
Rollerdrome garnered favorable reviews from critics (80 out of 100, “Izumi” by Alexei Likhachyov) and players (93% on Steam). Prior to Rollerdrome, Roll7 was recognized for the skate arcade series OlliOlli and the action game Not a Hero, all well-received. In 2021, Roll7 joined forces with Private Division.
As part of Take-Two Interactive, Private Division specializes in experimental games like Ancestors, Kerbal Space Program, and Penny’s Big Breakaway. While they recently launched No Rest for the Wicked</b from the creators of Ori, rumors suggest that Take-Two may consider shutting down or selling Private Division.
Post sourced from stopgame.ru