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- Splitgate 2 had a controversial marketing rollout, targeting a generic audience similar to Call of Duty.
- One of the devs responded to a Call of Duty dev on social media, saying that they can’t tell each entry apart.
- Their remarks have ricocheted back to them as fans express their disappointment with the FPS for being too ‘generic’ and plagued with microtransactions.
Among all the reveals at the recent Summer Game Fest, Splitgate 2 was the most memorable, not necessarily because it was the biggest title, but rather because of the unique introduction the developer gave while presenting the game.
From what started as another person demanding Titanfall 3, the Splitgate 2 developer criticized Call of Duty for releasing the same game every year. The criticism soon ricocheted back at him for a poor release plagued by microtransactions.
Why it matters: The gaming industry is in a poor state with unfinished releases, and microtransactions are a problem that has only worsened ever since their introduction. The ruin of a video game and its reputation if it is not implemented correctly.
The marketing rollout for this game has only worsened after one of the Call of Duty devs made a sarcastic response to the criticism by Splitgate 2 devs. In a now-deleted response, Splitgate 2’s official account said:
Which Call of Duty does your team make again? I can’t tell them apart.
While the team is too busy critiquing other FPS franchises, fans don’t find anything unique or interesting in Splitgate 2 itself. Most are calling it an Apex Legends rip-off due to some similar mechanics.
Moreover, fans are complaining that another game is still hesitant to compete in the Battle Royale space, which Call of Duty, Fortnite, and Apex Legends have dominated.
Additionally, the game is plagued by microtransactions with bundles costing around $70. Some of the skins are terrible, with one $34 portal skin that just changes the color to white.
Overall, fans are claiming Splitgate 2 to be quite ‘generic’. The game currently has a mixed reception on Steam, based on over 11,000 reviews.
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