what do you think was the biggest turnaround in public perception over a game? what are games that got AMAZING 10⁄10 AAAE reviews that, over time, the general perception shifted and decided it wasn’t all that great after the hype died down? or even the other way around, when the reception at launch was largely negative, but over time had a proper redemption arc and became beloved? (No Man’s Sky & Cyberpunk fit the bill here imo)
As far as the former goes, the biggest turnaround in public opinion i’ve seen was with MGS4. it was weird because when it first came out everybody loved it. not only did it get glowing 10⁄10 reviews, but once it released, the general reception was “masterpiece” and people were calling it the best game of all time. but once the dust settled and the hysteria wore off, a lot gamers started to look at it more critically and collectively decided it was shit and the worst in the series. the nanomachines meme started. …
I’m looking at you Hogwarts Legacy and Last of Us. 😑😑😑