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The community responded swiftly and vociferously. Fans voiced their frustration not just through social media but also by systematically leaving negative reviews on Steam, a primary platform for PC gamers. This mass review bombing saw the game’s rating plummet from “overwhelmingly positive” to a mixed or negative standing overnight.
The backlash intensified as players demanded refunds—many of whom were able to successfully secure refunds on Steam despite having played the game for over two hours, defying typical refund policies. The response was so overwhelming that it became clear Sony was facing a serious challenge to its authority to enforce the account linking.