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The game’s existence and accessibility spurred a strong reaction, primarily from a campaign launched by Collective Shout, an organization whose background remains largely unknown but gained prominence through its activism against such content. Their petition to Steam CEO Gabe Newell garnered over 70,000 signatures, and more than 3,000 emails were reportedly sent demanding the game’s removal.
This collective effort succeeded, and Steam ultimately banned the game, citing the outcry as a decisive factor. The victory was celebrated among activists, who claimed that their actions made a statement against the normalization of sexual violence entertainment, especially in digital formats.