You know when they say it was good on papers? Returnal is awful even on paper..Returnal was a weak concept, never looked so good and had tons of problems, I am not surprised.
It definitely looks like a bigger and more expensive game than your typical indie titles. I don't think it's a good idea in this case since it's very likely most people forgot about it after the previous trailers and they don't even know it's coming out. Relying on reviews and word of mouth may not be enough. Or maybe they've taken EGS money and are satisfied with it.We have a winner. Do people think that marketing and publicity just fall out of the sky? This is an indie game. Where was the marketing for Among Us and Fall Guys when they came out?
Returnal has a strong cult following that will grow the more people get their hands on PS5. Game is a technical showcase. I doubt Kena will ever get at the same level.Looks like it's being sent to die. Probably not a ton of confidence or they hope sales will be organic through word of mouth.
Returnal and Kena sales not being great is not great. I like these unique offerings Sony is investing in and hope they continue.
The best marketing for an indie game is word of mouth. I didn't see Disco Elysium billboard ads at Champions League games.It's an indie game. I think the graphical quality has tricked some people into thinking it's more than it is. Most indie games don't get a big marketing budget.
I fully expect a short 7/10 game which is totally fine with me for something that looks so pleasing.
Maybe its not a good game?Shame. After they went all out for Deathloop. A MS game. Gave kena the cold shoulder.
Not really. People will look back at it a the worst game in the gen when all that “wow graphics” factor wears off as that is the only thing getting people excited about it as you can count exclusive PS5 first party games on one hand including Astro’s Playroom which is fantastic by the way.Returnal has a strong cult following that will grow the more people get their hands on PS5. Game is a technical showcase. I doubt Kena will ever get at the same level.
Great games die because of marketing and Sony is expert in that. The opposite is true as awful games sell well because of marketing.Great games usually don't need more than basic level of marketing. Besides, reviews are like ads, anyone that follow gaming news will be reminded. Marketing should only be used in regions that have no idea about the game. Gamers in general already know about kena..
Returnal is my game of the decade. It’s a wet dream for horror dark-sci-fi fans. Best bosses of the generation. And that soundtrack…Not really. People will look back at it a the worst game in the gen when all that “wow graphics” factor wears off as that is the only thing getting people excited about it as you can count exclusive PS5 first party games on one hand including Astro’s Playroom which is fantastic by the way.
Looks like it's being sent to die. Probably not a ton of confidence or they hope sales will be organic through word of mouth.
Returnal and Kena sales not being great is not great. I like these unique offerings Sony is investing in and hope they continue.
It's strange, we were offered a code but they didn't send it. Maybe they have a mass mailing or code generation issue.
This could be the reason??
I mean the game looks like a standard indie game. It isnt even getting a retail release. How many of those get marketing pushes?
this was featured in like 4 state of plays/conferences. If you werent sold then you arent gonna be sold today.
Just because sony is inexplicably charging $40 for an indie game doesnt mean its more than an indie game. Shouldve been priced like hades. $25.
32 gbp in the epic store here in the UK.it is $15 in my country.. pc version on epic.
Halo must suck thenwhen sony doest promote a game, its usually a bad sign
This could be the reason??
I’ll look back at Returnal as GOTY 2021.Not really. People will look back at it a the worst game in the gen when all that “wow graphics” factor wears off as that is the only thing getting people excited about it as you can count exclusive PS5 first party games on one hand including Astro’s Playroom which is fantastic by the way.
This could be the reason??
You don't deliver games on time, this is what you get. Let this be a lesson to all developers.Shame. After they went all out for Deathloop. A MS game. Gave kena the cold shoulder.
5-6 hourswait, just how short is it supposed to be?
Both Deathloop and Kena were delayed multiple timesYou don't deliver games on time, this is what you get. Let this be a lesson to all developers.
wait, just how short is it supposed to be?
Kena was positioned to be a launch game. It's different.Both Deathloop and Kena were delayed multiple times
Ohh someone sounds spicy on this comment, did Microsoft touch you lol damn you sound salty. I'm not surprised though all types of fanboys are bitter I'm sure their life is better too. I can't imagine being bitter over a stupid company or plastic box.Shame. After they went all out for Deathloop. A MS game. Gave kena the cold shoulder.