October 23rd 2024.
Is giving up really never an option? Fntastic recently made an unexpected move by announcing the cancellation of their game, only to reveal a new one in the same tweet. However, the response from fans has been far from enthusiastic, especially after the fiasco that was The Day Before.
The Day Before was considered one of the biggest failures in the video game industry in the past few years. It received heavy criticism from the few lucky players who got to try it before it was taken down shortly after its release in late 2023. In the aftermath, Fntastic made the decision to shut down, admitting that "s*** happens" and that it was their first major experience.
Now, the developer is back in action, but it seems like history is repeating itself. After a recent unsuccessful Kickstarter campaign, Fntastic has announced the cancellation of their project, Escape Factory, while also revealing their plans for a new horror game.
It all started when Fntastic created a Kickstarter to seek funding for their next project, Escape Factory, a physics-based multiplayer co-op escape game. Unfortunately, the campaign was a complete failure, only raising £1,800 from 50 backers out of their £11,500 goal.
In response to the disappointing outcome, Fntastic took to Twitter to announce that they have "temporarily suspended" work on Escape Factory. However, they also revealed that they have started development on a new game called Items, an action-horror prop hunt game, based on the results of a poll they conducted asking fans what type of game they want.
The tweet received a lot of backlash from disappointed fans, with one user, Viking Nilsen, expressing their frustration and disbelief. Fntastic responded by stating that they understand their decisions and projects may not appeal to everyone, but they are working hard to create a game that their supporters will enjoy.
Despite the negative feedback, Fntastic remains determined to continue their journey. They even plan to launch mobile games to help with costs and support the development process.
However, the reception to their announcement of Items has been less than favorable, with many accusing it of being a scam. Some have even gone as far as calling the developers "the most delusional group in history." This criticism stems from previous allegations against Fntastic during the development of The Day Before, including using unpaid volunteers and showing very little gameplay before the launch.
This is not the first time Fntastic has faced disappointment and backlash. Their first game, The Wild Eight, was also met with negative reception and ultimately abandoned after a successful Kickstarter campaign.
After the failure of The Day Before, Fntastic released a statement denying any wrongdoing and claiming that a "hate campaign" was started by biased bloggers, causing significant damage to the game's reputation.
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