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Originally Posted by Russic
I don't mind the freemium model, but there needs to be a balance. The Simpsons is a good example of how it can be done poorly, as there are things that simply must be purchased. You might get 1 donut (currency) if you play throughout the day, but a big ticket item can be about 200 donuts.
Tiny Tower on the other hand is an example of it done right. You don't have to pay, but the option is there if you'd like to speed things along. A good freemium model to me dangles the carrot juuuust out of reach but at least gives you the impression it's possible to attain.
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Good point. Tiny Tower is done well. The Simpsons (which I quit after a day or two) and Ghostbusters (which I'm close to rage quitting any day now) are way out of whack. Want to buy one of the real Ghostbusters to use on your team? They cost 50 power cores. Each. You get 2 power cores for each floor you finish in the game.