Runescape's Hero Pass Sparks Player Revolt and Review Bombing
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Runescape's Hero Pass, a battle pass system that offers cosmetics and loot, has prompted a mass review bombing on Steam, with over 500 negative reviews since its announcement. Players criticize developer Jagex for disregarding negative feedback and claim the Hero Pass is ruining the game. In response, Jagex has acknowledged the feedback and promised to improve the system. The game's rating on Steam has dropped from "very positive" to "mostly negative."
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