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With the gaming industry transforming so drastically, each year gamers get many unique video games from developers all over the world, but not all of these games are successful. It’s particularly disheartening to see that some video games, that had a lot of potential, failed due to technical issues, poor marketing, or a bad release window.
The following list consists of five popular games that were flops but are actually fun to play. Some of these games even received positive reviews from critics but they just couldn’t meet the sales expectations. All of these games are available at heavy discounts right now, so make sure you check them out.
5)Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist
The sixth installment of theSplinter Cellseries,Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist, was released for PlayStation 3, Windows, Wii U, and Xbox 360 in August 2013. This was the firstSplinter Cellgame starring Eric Johnson as Sam Fisher, instead of Michael Ironside.
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The game received generally positive reviews and yet, it was a flop, selling two million units within three months of its release. Many believe that Blacklist’s poor reception is one of the main reasons why Ubisoft hasn’t announced anotherSplinter Cellgame yet.
Avalanche Studios’ 2015 gameMad Maxwas based on the iconicMad Maxfranchise. Its open post-apocalyptic wasteland consisting of deserts, canyons, and caves perfectly replicated the setting in theMad Maxmovies. The game was released in September 2015, several months after the theatrical release ofMad Max: Fury Road.
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One of the main reasons whyMad Maxfailed to attract players was because it was released on the same day asMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.Mad Max‘s failure was primarily due to its poor release window. If it was released alongside the movie, it would’ve performed much better.
3)Titanfall 2
Titanfall 2is a great example of how sequels should be done. Respawn Entertainment took the core elements of the first game and expanded upon those elements. So why didTitanfall 2fail despite having an exceptional campaign and engaging multiplayer?
The game was released between the release dates ofBattlefield 1andCall of Duty: Infinite Warfare. The game had a hard time competing with these industry giants, ultimately leading to poor sales.
2)Sunset Overdrive
Insomniac Games’ 2014 action-adventure video gameSunset Overdrivewas praised for its visuals, traversal system, and combat system. The unique and bold approach was appreciated. However, the game didn’t sell a lot of units, roughly 1.9 million units to be precise.
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Initially, the game was released only for Xbox One. A Windows version was developed by Blind Squirrel Games and was released in November 2018. The game flopped initially but over time, it has managed to gain traction for its unique concept.
1)Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
Square Enix’s 2021 gameMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxywas released roughly one year after thedisappointing release ofMarvel’s Avengers, so the expectations withGOTGwere very low. To everyone’s surprise, the game turned out to be highly engaging thanks to its narrative, music, characters, and combat. It even won the Best Narrative Award at The Game Awards 2021, so what went wrong?
Well, the studio had a bad reputation due to 2020’sMarvel’s Avengersand as a result, the sales ofMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxysuffered. Square Enix later revealed that the game failed to meet sales expectations.
Farhan Asif
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Farhan Asif is a gaming writer at FandomWire who specializes in video games/franchises like Helldivers 2, GTA, and Call of Duty. Apart from 1600+ published articles for FandomWire, he has also written more than 750 articles for AnimatedTimes. He has a passion for coding and is pursuing a degree in computer science. During his free time, Farhan loves to play video games and hopes to create a video game of his own one day.
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