Andre Yoskowitz
8 Sep 2008 17:02
Spore, Will Wright's latest blockbuster PC game has been receiving some unwanted negative attention from Amazon users who love the game but have major complaints about the SecuROM DRM that comes installed with the game.
The aggressive DRM allows the buyer to only install the game three times total before you are forced to contact EA and request more codes. EA holds the right to deny you any new codes though.
Over 700 reviewers have given the game a one star rating (out of five) on the site, with most calling the game great but slamming the DRM.
"I came to Amazon to buy it, but clearly the DRM is repulsive and malware in nature. I will not buy it," wrote one reviewer.
"I'm very disappointed that EA has chosen to treat us all like criminals," bluntly stated another.
Other users note that despite the DRM the game was still leaked to torrents and P2P four days before its official US launch date.
"Fantastic game, gets 1 star because of DRM. It was pointless anyway, since the game was leaked 4 days before the release date."
Over 700 one-star votes, unbelievable. Hopefully EA will issue a patch that removes the three-install DRM.