While this all took place, Critical Reflex apparently failed to pay some employees or deliver employment contracts in a timely manner. A Critical Reflex representative acknowledged the claims about delayed contracts but denied any systemic problems with paying employees on time. "Critical Reflex and Rita Lebedeva categorically deny the allegation that she harassed Evelina Zemljic," a company representative told Game Developer. Hentschke told Game Developer he recalled speaking to Ryan but denied sexually harassing her. They said they sometimes felt guilty for quitting Critical Reflex, wondering if they "simply weren't tough enough" to withstand the alleged harassment.