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this post was submitted on 13 Feb 2024
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I think the problem is just that, the game is... okay, not bad or good, just okay, unremarkable and forgettable.
If you want good sales you need to do something innovative and interesting, or something cliché but really well done.
Taking a look at Doom 2016 (also a single player shooter) we can see the core gameplay: Shoot demons, Pick up ammo, Shoot more demons. But it's crafted so masterfully that you spend dozens or hundreds of hours doing just that.
Now with this game that I actually forgot the name mid comment, It's... well you get the ideia.
Or a recognisable brand. Starfield got panned and still sold oodles.
Case in point. Doom has a lot riding on its name and legacy, and many people will buy it just because of that.