Highguard's 80% Drop-Off Reality Check – Industry Voices Push Back Against the Backlash

Описание: The video discusses the game Highguard, specifically addressing criticisms and mixed reviews, particularly regarding its performance on different platforms and its overall design (0:09).

Key points raised in the video include:

Platform Performance (0:51): The presenter recounts installing Highguard on the PS5 Pro, noting that while it "wasn't bad," there were some input issues. He contrasts his experience with a user named Nib, who claimed the game was solid on PS5 Pro, despite others reporting it as a "broken mess" on PC and Xbox.
Criticism of "Buy a Pro" Argument (5:08): The presenter strongly criticizes the argument that players should simply buy a PS5 Pro to avoid game issues, stating that this rewards "bad game industry behavior" (5:25). He emphasizes that games should work well on all platforms (6:57) and that developers should focus on fixing issues rather than pushing hardware sales as a solution.
Game Design Flaws (11:33): Highguard is described as a "homunculus" of various other games like Overwatch, Valorant, and Fortnite. Specific design issues highlighted include:
3v3 gameplay on large maps (11:55), leading to "dead air" and "busy work" (12:19).
Lack of meaningful activities during the initial looting and gathering phase (13:07).
Generic feel (17:09) despite decent graphics and gunplay (19:53).
Negative Reception and Player Drop-Off (15:37): The video notes that Highguard has "overwhelming dislike" on Metacritic (15:37) and is "mostly negative" on Steam (15:49), with a rapid player count drop-off of over 90% after peaking at 97,000 concurrent players (19:32).
Critique of Gaming Journalism (22:58): The presenter expresses disappointment with mainstream gaming journalists who "shield" games from hate, arguing that this behavior is "not authentic" and contributes to them "losing their jobs" (23:06). He suggests they should listen to players and deliver what they want—a good product (10:22).
Concern for the Studio (24:18): Despite his criticisms, the presenter hopes Highguard succeeds and does not want the studio to fail, acknowledging that many talented people worked on the game and its closure would mean job losses (24:47).

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