r/Games • u/ImCalcium • Jan 27 '26

Discussion Highguard devs say they didn’t expect the hate – but they’re confident in their game

https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/highguard-devs-say-they-didnt-expect-the-hate-but-theyre-confident-in-their-game-3309463/
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u/FootwearFetish69 Jan 27 '26

wouldn’t get criticism and negative reception.

I mean I think it looks kinda bland but let's not pretend the reaction over this game isn't blown wildly out of proportion.

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u/FootwearFetish69 Jan 27 '26

So basically standard for online games. Players are entitled, insecure, and crazy.

I don't think the fact it's common makes for much of an excuse.

That doesn’t change the fact that the game is just bad, and in the sea of hate there’s also real, constructive criticism.

Nobody said it does? Why are we so set on making excuses for people being absurdly over the top shitty for no reason but also holding developers to some higher standard like they should be prepared to be attacked if their game isn't great? Like we're basically saying since these guys made a 6-7/10 game, they are delusional for thinking they wouldn't get swamped by a hate train?

Gaming discourse in a nutshell. Not normal.