Despite The Day Before’s abrupt removal from Steam and widespread criticism, developer Fntastic is maintaining its stance that the game was a victim of misinformation and negative bias. In a recent statement, the studio addressed accusations of deception and attempted to shift blame for the project’s failure. They say that it’s a hate campaign against them, not valid criticism.
Fnatistic’s tweeted statement hinges on several key points for their defense. Firstly, Fntastic denies claims of financial impropriety, stating they never took player money through pre-orders or crowdfunding. However, we all know they released the game, abandoned it almost immediately, and tried to take money for it.
Regarding the game itself, Fntastic contends they delivered on the core promises of The Day Before. They claim to have implemented everything shown in the trailers, with only minor features like parkour being temporarily disabled due to bugs. To bolster this claim, they point to positive feedback from streamer Dr DisRespect and alleged petitions requesting continued development. Furthermore, they cite the high black market price of the game as evidence of hidden value.
This is obviously a way of coping and making false claims. People want to buy the game for Steam just to have a trophy for having it; it happens often. Fntastic either thinks we are all stupid or misinformed, but the comment section of their tweet shows no one believes them. Plenty of YouTube videos detail how The Day Before was likely a scam.
Fntastic’s assertions have tons of inconsistencies. For example, there’s the preserved footage by IGN demonstrating discrepancies between the flashy trailers and the final product. Fntastic tried to take their own down so people wouldn’t notice how much was missing. Saying negative reviews are only from hate campaigns ignores widespread criticism of the game’s performance and gameplay mechanics. The claims about petitions and black market prices also lack concrete evidence.
Ultimately, Fntastic’s attempt to rewrite the narrative surrounding The Day Before does nothing. There’s a good deal of evidence you can find online that refutes their claims. The project’s troubled development and abrupt removal from Steam leave a legacy of disappointment and raise serious questions about Fntastic’s future endeavors.
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