September 4th 2024.
Concord, the hero shooter game, may not have had the best sales numbers, but that doesn't mean it's a bad game. Despite its recent shutdown, people are still talking about it and pointing fingers at various factors for its failure.
The game was only released two weeks ago, but already Sony has decided to take it offline due to low player numbers. This has caused quite a stir on social media, with many mocking the game's failure and even calling it "PlayStation's biggest blunder." Some are even hoping for the end of live service shooters altogether.
One of the factors being blamed for Concord's failure is the game reviewers who gave it a good score at launch. However, upon closer inspection, it seems odd that they would be targeted as many of them only gave the game a decent rating, around six or seven out of ten. IGN, for example, gave it a score of seven and has since received criticism for it on Twitter.
But, as one Twitter user pointed out, does this mean any game with a rating lower than seven should be shut down? It seems like a harsh judgment for a game that was deemed to be just "competent" and "wholly unoriginal."
It's important to remember that a review is not meant to predict a game's financial success. There are many great games that don't do as well as they deserve, and unfortunately, Concord seems to be one of them.
Reports show that the game only sold 25,000 copies, but it's not because it was a bad game. It simply didn't stand out among the sea of other shooters on the market, and unlike many other live service games, it wasn't free.
Some are also pointing fingers at the influence of "access journalism," where game reviewers may be biased in their reviews due to being given early access or other perks. However, it's unclear if this had any significant impact on Concord's sales.
Despite its failure, there is still hope that Concord may come back in some form. The game director has stated that they will explore options to better reach their players, and many are suggesting that making it free-to-play like other successful shooters could be the way to go.
In the end, it's clear that Concord didn't take off as expected, but that doesn't mean it's a terrible game. It just didn't resonate with players as much as it could have. And while it may be going offline, it's still a topic of conversation and will likely be remembered for its brief but memorable time in the gaming world.
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