Developers Accuse Bloggers of Sabotaging Game Success a Day Prior

• Scene description from The Day Before game.
• Controversial end of the game and Fntastic's response.
• Initial excitement and marketing of The Day Before.
• Downfall due to delays, bugs, and unfulfilled promises.
• Fntastic's response to criticism and game's aftermath.

A Survivor's Struggle in The Day Before

In a chilling scene from the game The Day Before, a survivor fearlessly points their flashlight and pistol at a small group of zombies approaching them in what appears to be an office building. The stark image, courtesy of Fntastic / Mytona, sets the tone for this post-apocalyptic game.

The Controversial End of The Day Before

Despite the game's exciting premise, The Day Before has unfortunately met its end. Yet, the team behind Fntastic, the studio responsible for the game, is not ready to go quietly into the night. They've recently issued a statement where they push back against the notion that the game's demise was their fault. Instead, they blame the "bloggers" and "content creators" who they believe profited from a campaign of negativity against the game. They argue that the game had its merits, even being enjoyed by popular streamer Dr. Disrespect, and question why it received such harsh criticism.

Remembering The Day Before

The Day Before was first revealed in 2021 through a series of gameplay trailers that generated a lot of excitement. The game was initially marketed as an open-world survival MMO, combining elements of The Division, GTA V, and The Last of Us. Fntastic even claimed in a video that the game would be "a real breakthrough for the survival genre."

The Downfall of The Day Before

However, the game's release was delayed multiple times due to a switch from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5 and a subsequent trademark issue. Despite these setbacks, the game became one of the most wishlisted titles on Steam. Unfortunately, the hype quickly faded following the game's release as players criticized it for its numerous bugs and unfulfilled promises.

The Aftermath of The Day Before

Following a wave of negative reviews after its December 7, 2023 release, Fntastic closed its doors and removed all traces of the game online. The developers announced that the game's servers would shut down on January 22, 2024. Despite this, they have not remained silent, addressing some of the "misinformation" about the game and blaming "bloggers" and "content creators" for the game's failure.

Fntastic's Response to the Criticism

In their statement, Fntastic maintained that they had always conducted their business honestly and had a good relationship with publisher Mytona. They denied claims that they had deceived players and investors and insisted that they had not profited from the game's failure. According to Fntastic, the real profiteers were the bloggers and content creators who allegedly made money by criticizing the game.

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