Chained Echoes dropped its big DLC last year, and while it wasn't quite as strong as the base game itself, it was still a good time. Just how good was Chained Echoes? Good enough for a rare 90 on Metacritic, pulling off one of 2022's highest-rated games. No video game is universally beloved (ask me about Tetris sometime), but I think it's fair to call this one of Kickstarter's great success stories.
Except for the part where the Kickstarter campaign is still bumping into unfortunate troubles over three years after release. December 2022 saw the game's digital launch, and First Press Games was put in charge of all physical versions, the first of which—for PlayStation 4—is available via the publisher's website. As for all the rest? Including higher-tier variants of the PS4 version itself? Nope. Not a hint of them.
As a result, Chained Echoes' creator, Matthias Linda, has settled on a drastic action: a lawsuit.
Don't let it be said that Matthias isn't looking out for backers. Those who have long sought a physical copy on their preferred platform are being offered quick compensation if they choose to go that route. Alternatively, they can...
