{"id":101708,"date":"2024-09-28T09:19:15","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T08:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thegeek.games\/?p=101708"},"modified":"2024-09-28T09:19:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-28T08:19:15","slug":"the-day-befores-devs-controversial-return-will-their-new-game-be-another-disaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegeek.games\/2024\/09\/28\/the-day-befores-devs-controversial-return-will-their-new-game-be-another-disaster\/","title":{"rendered":"The Day Before’s Devs Controversial Return: Will Their New Game Be Another Disaster?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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*The Day Before* has been one of the most criticized video games in recent times. After raising expectations for an action-survival MMO in an infected open world, the Fntastic team disappointed players with a game plagued by bugs and, to make matters worse, it wasn\u2019t even a true massively multiplayer title. After the chaotic release, the studio went dark, leading to refunds and thousands of user complaints. Now, months later, Fntastic is re-emerging… and asking for money to develop their next project.<\/p>\n
“Everyone deserves a second chance.” That\u2019s the phrase Fntastic used to announce their reactivation as a video game developer in a post on X. “We apologize for *The Day Before* and take full responsibility for what happened. Check out our plan, Fntastic 2.0, where we share how we plan to fix our mistakes and make a better comeback.”<\/p>\n
Fntastic\u2019s so-called “recovery plan” outlines their new philosophy in game development and community interaction. It centers on key principles like honesty, transparency, and professionalism.<\/p>\n
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Fntastic’s new project, *Escape Factory*, is a multiplayer co-op escape game for 4-8 players set in dangerous factories. The team is seeking \u20ac13,937 via Kickstarter. So far, only 18 backers have pledged \u20ac405.<\/p>\n
Unsurprisingly, the gaming community has reacted negatively to Fntastic\u2019s return, especially considering they\u2019re asking for money once again. Many see this as just another scam similar to their failed MMO.<\/p>\n
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