The ongoing saga of The Day Before has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride, and just when it seemed to be coming to an end, developer Fntastic made a surprising reappearance to lay the blame for the game’s failure at the feet of its critics. In a recent Twitter post, the studio pointed fingers at “bloggers” who allegedly sparked a “gold rush” of negative takes, creating a frenzy of disparaging reviews that ultimately contributed to the game’s downfall. Fntastic’s statement refutes what it perceives as “falsehoods” propagated by “unknown sources,” and seeks to address what it considers to be unasked questions. The post also insinuates that “some bloggers” profited greatly from the increased views and followers generated by the negative attention. The studio further attempts to discredit the negative coverage, likening it to an experiment where people are asked to count pink things in a room and are then manipulated into disregarding any blue items; essentially, it accuses other bloggers of capitalizing on anti-game sentiment to make money. The post goes on to assert that the final game delivered on all the promises made in its trailers (with the exception of a release on PS5), and that it represented five years of honest, hard work. Moreover, it uses the well-known figure of DrDisrespect as an exemplar of fair and impartial game coverage.
⚡Recently, fake information has surfaced on the internet from so-called anonymous sources. Fntastic provides an official response to these claims. #fntastic #thedaybefore pic.twitter.com/zRKWQ1nfmr— Fntastic (@FntasticHQ) January 24, 2024 Prior to its launch, Fntastic had made repeated assurances about the game’s quality, but things took a turn once it went live. The studio quickly retracted its earlier statements, faced mounting criticism, and ultimately ceased operations, directing disgruntled customers to its publisher, Mytona, for refunds. The game had a tumultuous run and was eventually pulled from Steam, with its servers being deactivated a mere 45 days after its release, entitling every purchaser to a refund. What are your thoughts on Fntastic’s assertions? Do you believe bloggers are at fault for the game’s shortcomings? Share your opinions in the comments below.
