IcyRhythms
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I'll say RE Revelations 2. I have plans to buy it when it's cheap, but everything about that game either looks like TLoU or mediocre. I hope I'm wrong and it's the best RE in a long time. I'm just not seeing it.
What will be February's biggest flop?
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IcyRhythms
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Combination of both I suppose
I also hate that it's episodic and you have to pay for certain episodes. No thanks, i'll wait for the 'complete' edition to go on sale, if it's even any good.
Either way, i'm going with your vote. Certainly won't be Zelda, and MH4U is getting tons of praise, so certainly not failing critically.
20th
It's hard to say what's going to be constituted a "flop" based on the releases for this month honestly.
bananafactory
Banned
I have a feeling it will be Revelations. Not feeling the buzz for that game
That said it's episodic so maybe their expectations are tempered.
I think Evolve will do OK, better than some people might expect
That said it's episodic so maybe their expectations are tempered.
I think Evolve will do OK, better than some people might expect
Critically- Revelations 2
Sales- Kirby
Bedameister
Member
Jeah probably Revelations 2.
But I'm not feeling The Order. Maybe it will flop but let's see
But I'm not feeling The Order. Maybe it will flop but let's see
i can see this (sadly in kirbys case)
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Anything on Wii U coming out? That
RIP Kirby
RIP Kirby
Oh yeah, kirby totally flopped in japan, didn't it? Good call.
Critically: RER2. Everything about it just screams mediocre. It takes a lot of elements from other games and blends them together. The only problem is that those other games did those things much better.
Sales: Evolve. I'm guessing that 2K wanted this game to sell at least a million, if not maybe multimillions, given that it's a brand new IP. It certainly looked like it could when it was shown off at E3, but the DLC nonsense and lack of content soured many. I think a lot of insiders said pre-orders were poor, and the game is falling on Amazon.
Sales: Evolve. I'm guessing that 2K wanted this game to sell at least a million, if not maybe multimillions, given that it's a brand new IP. It certainly looked like it could when it was shown off at E3, but the DLC nonsense and lack of content soured many. I think a lot of insiders said pre-orders were poor, and the game is falling on Amazon.
DarthWalden
Banned
Evolve. I'd imagine it had a large marketing and development budget and I don't think it will come close to expectations.
I don't Kirby will do great but I think it will meet expectations.
Contrary to the popular opinion, I think the order 1866 will surpass expectations critically and commercially.
I don't Kirby will do great but I think it will meet expectations.
Contrary to the popular opinion, I think the order 1866 will surpass expectations critically and commercially.
You're right. Based on hype and marketing dollars spent, this will be the biggest flop.
giant_frying_pan
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Maybe Evolve, but the marketing for that is everywhere, so could go either way.
Maintenance
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Sales-wise, Kirby will take that L with pride (as would any Wii U game ever, except for the main Zelda/Kart/Smash). Critically-wise, I could almost bet The Order 1886.
Devilgunman
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Kirby will flop harder than a soccer player.
HyperZone<3
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since RE:R2 is an episodic game, it can't really be the flop of the month.
now Evolve being Titanfall 2.0, that's certainly possible.
now Evolve being Titanfall 2.0, that's certainly possible.
i dont think its very controversial to expect a shit storm about review scores surrounding The Order. usually when there is a graphically hyped exclusive game with... lets say tepid previews, i expect hammering on the review scores. I'd imagine mid to low 7's as an average at best
Mushroomer25
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Critically - The Order. I feel like the stage is set for another crisis of DriveClub proportions.
Financially - Revelations 2. Capcom is probably feeling good about this one after the success of RE HD. Reality is about to crash into them.
Socially - Kirby. THERE'S A RAINBOW CURSE SEQUEL COMING OUT AND IT'S ALL CLAYMATION AND NOBODY IS TALKING ABOUT IT AAAAAAAH
Financially - Revelations 2. Capcom is probably feeling good about this one after the success of RE HD. Reality is about to crash into them.
Socially - Kirby. THERE'S A RAINBOW CURSE SEQUEL COMING OUT AND IT'S ALL CLAYMATION AND NOBODY IS TALKING ABOUT IT AAAAAAAH
Rain City Gamer
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Evolve is my guess.
loaf of bread
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Before people say the Order, we already pretty much have enough data from insiders here to assume it won't flop unless something crazy happens. Preorder numbers are strong for the Order.
EDIT: As far as sales go.
EDIT: As far as sales go.
BouncyFrag
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The Order review thread could be a bloodbath no matter what happens.
bananafactory
Banned
Critically I guess it depends on what you consider a flop.
For The Order, I'd say 7.5-8 scores would be very good for a brand new IP from a dev who's never made a console game before, but some people may be expecting more from a game with such hype attached to it.
For The Order, I'd say 7.5-8 scores would be very good for a brand new IP from a dev who's never made a console game before, but some people may be expecting more from a game with such hype attached to it.
brandonh83
Banned
They would have to be legitimate morons to not understand why Revelations 2 won't get the sales/acclaim as the remaster.
Stilton Disco
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Kirby will be the lowest seller, but Evolve will miss its sales target by the widest margin.
Sales wise: Evolve(not that high on Amazon.com at release, but it's dropping very fast), Dead or Alive 5:LR. Possibly Kirby too, but being a budget price + how budget release titles tend to go up nearer to the release makes me a bit less sure to judge its sales currently.
For what 2K paid to get the rights, they would probably be happy with a debut on par with Titanfall. The big difference here is that the reviews have not backed up the level of E3 hype it received. Not sure gamers are as enthusiastic about it as Titanfall either. DLC fiasco seems to have left a lot of people indifferent.
TheDangerMan
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I'd say Evolve based on the expectations. Still think the numbers will be decent though
PumpkinSpice
Banned
Yet Another Shooter: 1886