Hello. This is Hardtalk Studio.
First of all, we’d like to say thank you for all the interests you show to our game <21 days>. We are aware of the all the comments and discussions in the community hub. We feel sorry for not having replied for every comments you shared with us. By the way, among many comments criticizing our game, many are expressing negative political opinions about refugees, especially about Muslims. We, developers expected our game to arouse wide and various discussions about the refugee issue, which has actually come true (at least in Steam).
Of course, we feel very sorry for the terrorisms that have happened over few years in Europe. We STRONGLY condemn terrorisms as non-humanitarian acts that can be never forgotten and forgiven. But we, through this game, are not to tell a naïve story that we should just accept and have pity on refugees (mostly Muslims). It is obvious that what’s happening now in Europe and Middle East is much hotter, colder and crueler than the reality expressed in this game. Also, as not all refugees are not terrorists, not all refugees in Europe may not be working hard to settle in foreign countries. And as you all know, Europeans show two contradictory stances about refugees.
However, we want you all to keep this in mind: we, developers do not intend to just support or oppose ‘refugee acceptance issue’. But we want to stress that refugee problems are much about everyone’s problems. In the end, what we’ve tried to talk about is the issues about ‘You and I, you and us’. This game is never a perfect game, we know that. If you make any comments about the game, we would readily listen to your voices. However, it’s our hope that discussion page is no more covered with any outspoken insults about refugees.
Additionally, 5% of net income of <21 days> will be donated to UNHCR.
Thank you very much for all the attentions you have shown to our game.
- Hardtalk Studio -