While the software might be of some use to some people, the "DLC" offered is farcical. A $5 dark-mode "DLC"? Really? They're going to charge people $5 for what amounts to pressing Win+F7 or applying a window theme for free? Really? After also offering people the opportunity to tip them an extra $10 as a "Donation #1" (also, apparently, the first of however many donations to come, since it's numbered for some reason)? No thanks. Willfully donating funds is a subjective choice (which belongs on a platform like Patreon, NOT Steam), but locking achievements and basic features like a dark-themed UI behind paid-for "DLC" is a deliberately greedy thing to do and takes advantage of people who don't know any better (I'd be a little more than upset if someone conned my G'ma into buying this, since I do know better). That alone put me off of ever using this or paying 'AndrewMD5' or 'Codeusa' any more mind, and I cannot recommend this to anyone in good conscience. I got this software as part of a Humble Bundle a ways back (I suspect it was to bloat the bundle), otherwise it wouldn't be part of my library. I definitely wouldn't spend $7 on this, let alone upwards of $22, when Flawless Widescreen is free and does the same thing and a lot more. For free. I recommend using that instead, but to each their own.



Edit for the developer: Below are a few responses to your complaints of my review. My stance remains the same, regardless of how it made you feel (though your personality has solidified my distaste for you, personally). These are legitimate consumer complaints, not simply "you're an entitled meanie, waaaa!"

"You people will complain about free software all day long." Looks like it's $7, to me. Also, as stated clearly and legibly before, I PURCHASED this software. You can even see that nifty li'l star all filled in up there to prove it. That it was a tack-on to something else I intentionally purchased is irrelevant.

"Literally read..." As opposed to figuratively read?

"You get quite literally over a dozen features and tens of thousands of supported games..." Figurative features are cool, too, if Early Access is any indication of popularity. Though, as you'll be able to read above, I didn't complain about a lack of features or compatibility. That was never an issue for me. If your program does all that, then that's cool. Still doesn't change anything about what I actually said. In case you missed the first thing I did say, I noted that people might want to use it. Just not my people. You don't have to agree with me not using it or my reasons for it. You simply have to accept it and move on with your life.

"...and will complain because the software offers a completely free version, has two optional donation DLCs since it’s been updated continuously for over a decade, and actually works." I complained about absolutely none of that. It is amazing how inventive your imagination can be when you're mad about what someone says. It's also irrelevant if you offer a free version of anything, when the version in question ISN'T. Again, if you want donations to support your work as a developer, go to Patreon or GoFundMe. This is a space for actual products that do things. I have no problem with you, as a business, seeking funding for your efforts. That isn't the issue.

"You’re not paying for dark mode - you’re paying to support the development of an open source project." You are quITe LitERalLY required to pay for the dark mode "DLC". Notice the price tag next to it and how it doesn't say "FREE"? You can peddle semantics about the 'why you're buying' of buying, but you're still required to buy it.

"You don’t even have to pay to unlock an achievement... stop lying." It's not lying when it's a fact. Again, if my G'ma used it she'd be unable to without paying. I may be able to do a key-stroke (that is NOT obvious or clearly explained on the main product page (as of time of the review)), but she couldn't. I installed Borderless Gaming. I scoured the entire interface AND I even clicked the Help button. Still no Dark Mode. Guess you gotta pay for it. *shrug*

"...it’s literally free by pressing a key combo." Figuratively free must be a new thing. Imaginary sale prices? What'll Capitalism think of next?!

“I recommend using this OTHER software..." Um, yeah. Duh. Just like a typical product review. If your thing says it does this but I like how that thing over there does it better, I'm going to use that one. This is how consumer competition works. I offered an alternative that I use for other games for different purposes that also does the thing your thing does. I'd do the same thing if this was a game and not a tool. That's what "word of mouth" means and is generally agreed to be a good thing for businesses and consumers alike.

"...that does something entirely different..." It does the same thing. It also does more things, but it still does this thing. You used an image of your program working with Dark Souls II to advertise your software. So I tested the other software with Dark Souls II. It does the same exact thing, and also more things than your thing does. Even my G'ma could tell you that by looking at their interfaces and clicking a few buttons.

"...because the developer wants to find ways to fund their free project” I'm not the developer, I don't know who they are, and I don't care if people use that program or your program. Just like I don't care if people buy bowls with handles or not, but if you've got children or elderly, I'll still suggest it.

"get a grip." Projection, much? You don't need to be pedantic and condescending about other people's opinions of your product. Again, these are legitimate consumer complaints. If these complaints make you feel a certain sorta way, instead of berating your PAYING CUSTOMERS and calling them liars and treating them like they stole from you, you might take their ideas into consideration for your future endeavors. Mind you, WITHOUT insulting them first.

"Stop review bombing." This was a genuine review, by a paying customer. 'Review bombing' consists of many people changing their positive vote to a negative one or intentionally negatively reviewing a product as a form of social protest. This is neither of those things.

"The audacity..." Oh, no. Oh, my!. How DArE THeY!

"...to do this when you didn’t even pay for the product on Steam." Regardless what my review said (as memory isn't infallible), Valve seems to think that I did purchase it on Steam, or at least have purchased it somewhere and activated it here, as noted by the aforementioned star proving that I am a paying customer. Whether I bought my television from Costco or Walmart doesn't matter if the television itself is unsatisfactory.

"You got it for FREE." Again, even if I had received access to the software on Humble Bundle, rather than Steam, I still would have paid money for it, even if only a little money. A penny is still a penny, and I am entitled to my review of your software whether you like it or not.

"You should genuinely be embarrassed." Right back atcha, buddy.

While the software might be of some use to some people, the "DLC" offered is farcical. A $5 dark-mode "DLC"? Really? They're going to charge people $5 for what amounts to pressing Win+F7 or applying a window theme for free? Really? After also offering people the opportunity to tip them an extra $10 as a "Donation #1" (also, apparently, the first of however many donations to come, since it's numbered for some reason)? No thanks. Willfully donating funds is a subjective choice (which belongs on a platform like Patreon, NOT Steam), but locking achievements and basic features like a dark-themed UI behind paid-for "DLC" is a deliberately greedy thing to do and takes advantage of people who don't know any better (I'd be a little more than upset if someone conned my G'ma into buying this, since I do know better). That alone put me off of ever using this or paying 'AndrewMD5' or 'Codeusa' any more mind, and I cannot recommend this to anyone in good conscience. I got this software as part of a Humble Bundle a ways back (I suspect it was to bloat the bundle), otherwise it wouldn't be part of my library. I definitely wouldn't spend $7 on this, let alone upwards of $22, when Flawless Widescreen is free and does the same thing and a lot more. For free. I recommend using that instead, but to each their own. Edit for the developer: Below are a few responses to your complaints of my review. My stance remains the same, regardless of how it made you feel (though your personality has solidified my distaste for you, personally). These are legitimate consumer complaints, not simply "you're an entitled meanie, waaaa!" "You people will complain about free software all day long." Looks like it's $7, to me. Also, as stated clearly and legibly before, I PURCHASED this software. You can even see that nifty li'l star all filled in up there to prove it. That it was a tack-on to something else I intentionally purchased is irrelevant. "Literally read..." As opposed to figuratively read? "You get quite literally over a dozen features and tens of thousands of supported games..." Figurative features are cool, too, if Early Access is any indication of popularity. Though, as you'll be able to read above, I didn't complain about a lack of features or compatibility. That was never an issue for me. If your program does all that, then that's cool. Still doesn't change anything about what I actually said. In case you missed the first thing I did say, I noted that people might want to use it. Just not my people. You don't have to agree with me not using it or my reasons for it. You simply have to accept it and move on with your life. "...and will complain because the software offers a completely free version, has two optional donation DLCs since it’s been updated continuously for over a decade, and actually works." I complained about absolutely none of that. It is amazing how inventive your imagination can be when you're mad about what someone says. It's also irrelevant if you offer a free version of anything, when the version in question ISN'T. Again, if you want donations to support your work as a developer, go to Patreon or GoFundMe. This is a space for actual products that do things. I have no problem with you, as a business, seeking funding for your efforts. That isn't the issue. "You’re not paying for dark mode - you’re paying to support the development of an open source project." You are quITe LitERalLY required to pay for the dark mode "DLC". Notice the price tag next to it and how it doesn't say "FREE"? You can peddle semantics about the 'why you're buying' of buying, but you're still required to buy it. "You don’t even have to pay to unlock an achievement... stop lying." It's not lying when it's a fact. Again, if my G'ma used it she'd be unable to without paying. I may be able to do a key-stroke (that is NOT obvious or clearly explained on the main product page (as of time of the review)), but she couldn't. I installed Borderless Gaming. I scoured the entire interface AND I even clicked the Help button. Still no Dark Mode. Guess you gotta pay for it. *shrug* "...it’s literally free by pressing a key combo." Figuratively free must be a new thing. Imaginary sale prices? What'll Capitalism think of next?! “I recommend using this OTHER software..." Um, yeah. Duh. Just like a typical product review. If your thing says it does this but I like how that thing over there does it better, I'm going to use that one. This is how consumer competition works. I offered an alternative that I use for other games for different purposes that also does the thing your thing does. I'd do the same thing if this was a game and not a tool. That's what "word of mouth" means and is generally agreed to be a good thing for businesses and consumers alike. "...that does something entirely different..." It does the same thing. It also does more things, but it still does this thing. You used an image of your program working with Dark Souls II to advertise your software. So I tested the other software with Dark Souls II. It does the same exact thing, and also more things than your thing does. Even my G'ma could tell you that by looking at their interfaces and clicking a few buttons. "...because the developer wants to find ways to fund their free project” I'm not the developer, I don't know who they are, and I don't care if people use that program or your program. Just like I don't care if people buy bowls with handles or not, but if you've got children or elderly, I'll still suggest it. "get a grip." Projection, much? You don't need to be pedantic and condescending about other people's opinions of your product. Again, these are legitimate consumer complaints. If these complaints make you feel a certain sorta way, instead of berating your PAYING CUSTOMERS and calling them liars and treating them like they stole from you, you might take their ideas into consideration for your future endeavors. Mind you, WITHOUT insulting them first. "Stop review bombing." This was a genuine review, by a paying customer. 'Review bombing' consists of many people changing their positive vote to a negative one or intentionally negatively reviewing a product as a form of social protest. This is neither of those things. "The audacity..." Oh, no. Oh, my!. How DArE THeY! "...to do this when you didn’t even pay for the product on Steam." Regardless what my review said (as memory isn't infallible), Valve seems to think that I did purchase it on Steam, or at least have purchased it somewhere and activated it here, as noted by the aforementioned star proving that I am a paying customer. Whether I bought my television from Costco or Walmart doesn't matter if the television itself is unsatisfactory. "You got it for FREE." Again, even if I had received access to the software on Humble Bundle, rather than Steam, I still would have paid money for it, even if only a little money. A penny is still a penny, and I am entitled to my review of your software whether you like it or not. "You should genuinely be embarrassed." Right back atcha, buddy.