I know, this is a sensitive subject.

Game pricing is a science in itself. Everyone is struggling with it: publishers, developers, but also 'customers'.

"5 bucks" used to be 'a thing' on GOG, re-releasing old titles, moving them out of their 'abandonware' status and cleaning them out from 20-year old still running fan website's download sections.

The price of 'old games' is not based on costs. It is set by somebody trying to factor in different aspects, including the 'value' of such a game compared to other games (and other forms of entertainment!). And that 'value' is highly subjective.

"How many units can we sell?" - at a certain price point, is always the question. Discounts are the next level of 'how many units can we sell at THAT price level?"

What has increasingly happened on GOG is that those '5 bucks' games have turned into '10 bucks' games a while ago. This is something each publisher on GOG does - this is not a GOG decision. They just host the games. They don't make the prices.

Is it the current oil price? The rising costs of living? The rising inflation? The supply-chain shortage?

What makes publishers decide to ask for the amount they ask for, for games that nobody but the publisher (license holder) is getting paid for? Those developers from 20-30 years ago are not going to see a dime from it. So, how do you decide on 'how can we make a profit?' in such cases, when no work has to be done - besides the bit of "we 'restored' it, so it runs great on Windows 10" week(?) work and finding good looking unrelated fan-art to put on the GOG Store.

It is not about "this game is 'worth' such and such". It is also not the sole question of 'value-per-hour' (compared to other games or movies or reading books). It is about acknowledging 'Good Old Games' as what they are: not a money-making cow (which they can no longer be), but something to be sold to 'as many people as possible', to have them enjoy the classics at a price 'as low as possible'? Spread these classic games wide, around the world. Including, countries with low income, to kids with no income?

Is that not as good a goal as to make like '5 bucks' more from the 'usual GOG buyer' at launch and have those kids having to wait until they can afford the game (if ever)?

Just wondering ...

yep, why? The IP is popular again might be one reason. It had a few votes in the wishlist, being a GOG ecxlusive and they have their marketing strategies. For me, that asking price, while also asking to to pirate the German language, is redunculous so...hard pass for now. We all have a backlog to attend to.
Also, I am ok with this price for a new or newish game, but as you say all the money here goes to people who have not made the game, and the right price for an old game like this for me is 1 or 2 euros according to the extra. yep, pool cleaning service and Porche mantainance costs for videogame companies CEOs are skyrocketing

The reason could be the popularity of the franchise right now due to the series and that the game is available digitally for the first time exclusive.

It is at par with other similar releases like the new bunch of star trek titles, same money.

Anyway it is much cheaper that, for example, the rerelease of the also exclusive console Baldurs Gate. So it is not too bad

I am not here to argue about the pricing of the game. But I will say that the original developer is involved. He has an interview on Twitch about the GOG release of the game, so, for this one point at list, you may not be on the mark.

Although there seems to be many games on GOG that did not involve the original devs, this is not one of them.

Same reason VtM: Bloodlines never goes on sell for less than $10 now. Renewed popularity.

Can't help but feel your review of the game is skewed a bit by the price.

And honestly if you're questioning the price at all, you probably didn't actually play the game very much. The multiplayer experience alone is worth paying the $10.

newly-made account with just one game, not sus at all XD

What's sus?

I'm someone who played the game when it first came out for several years. I'm one of the most experienced and well-known players in the game. This isn't some sort of conspiracy.

So seeing this thread is weird, I got it for 3.55 and the listed price was just 3.95... is it a regional thing? I'm in south america

Besides GOG you have Nightdive Studios and the IP holders and Red Eagle Games who all want their cut. And GOG has never done particularly well financially.

You can wait for a sale in the next 6 months or so.

cool, pity it's not on YouTube as I don't care much for Twich -_- I tried to find this interview, all I can find is some guys playing the game with crappy audio, but I'll take your word on it. Still, I think that the people who have made the game are not getting paid anymore or might even be dead. It depends on what you mean by "the dev". I don't think a game like this is made by only one person. And it's from 1999. And it's lacking localizations. I am happy to support a release of a classic but 10 euros I'd rather spend on a newish title. This is me, I'm not telling others what to do with their (possibly better furnished than mine) wallets. I don't think I am causing the collapse and ruin of GOG or anyone else if I want to wait for a reasonable price. I would backlog it anyway. I might even die before I ever touch the game if I buy it XD I haven't said it's a "conspiracy", now you are talking like a lunatic. Chill...good for you, enjoy your game.

Funny thing about bloodlines. I bought it in 2017 on a sale and it was around 27 dollars back then. To me that feels a bit high for an older game. 10 dollars for WoT is a fair price from my perspective.

But you know. Every one is going to have there different perspectives on it based on numerous factors.
I remember back in 89 Dragon Warrior was around 60 dollars retail. And to me that was very expensive. I see retail games selling for not much more now respectively. Considering inflation and such.

It was not until the PS 5 hit the market that there was a slight bump. They were around 60 to 70 retail and now they seem to be about 80 retail.

yep, 4 euros till 2019 and 9 euros now (sales). Talking about inflation! It's 20 years old...

I assure you, the original developers from Legend are not seeing anything from any of these sales. Glen did those interviews because he was so happy to see the game get a re-release (and to promote his books).

As others have said, we all have our price tolerances. For me, $10 is easily in "bargain" territory. If that seems steep, I'm sure it'll be on sale for much less within the year.

Better expensive than not re-released!