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gaming18 days ago•24 min saved

Helldivers 2 devs pledge clearer updates after negative Steam reviews

Arrowhead Game Studios dropped a detailed Reddit Q&A in response to Helldivers 2 receiving Mostly Negative Steam reviews, outlining priorities like meta-progression, Galactic War, and clearer patch notes. The studio says it has expanded the team behind progression, plans more frequent updates and deeper player discussions, and intends to improve communication moving forward. They also touched on ongoing issues such as Linux/Steam Deck crashes and referenced past improvements like PC file-size reductions, acknowledging skepticism from players but promising ongoing updates this summer.

via PC Guide|

#arrowhead-game-studios #gaming #helldivers-2

gaming27 days ago•16 min saved

s&box Debuts With Mixed Steam Reviews, AI Slop Sparks Backlash

Facepunch’s s&box, a Garry’s Mod successor built on Source 2, released to mixed Steam reviews as players rail against low-effort AI-generated content. Facepunch founder Garry Newman says the team is working to promote human-created content and push obvious AI-generated junk off the main page, signaling a continued effort to balance user-created creativity with quality control.

via Kotaku|

#ai-slop #facepunch #gaming

gaming1 month ago•11 min saved

Borderlands 4’s Mad Ellie DLC faces price backlash from players

Borderlands 4 Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, which adds the Vault Hunter C4SH, is priced at $29.99 / £26.99 and has drawn widespread criticism as a short story pack rather than a full expansion, reflected in a mostly negative Steam review average and cautious player spending across launch.

via PCGamesN|

#borderlands-4 #gaming #mad-ellie

gaming2 months ago•7 min saved

Crimson Desert's launch woes spark refund talk over clunky controls

Crimson Desert debuts with high player counts but players complain about confusing button mappings and sluggish gameplay, prompting refund chatter amid mixed reviews and post-launch DRM updates.

via Eurogamer|

#controls #crimson-desert #gaming

gaming3 months ago•3 min saved

Highguard's rocky launch exposes Steam review flaws and hype risks

Highguard’s launch was marred by immediate Steam review bombing, with ratings turning from extremely negative to mixed as players finally could judge the game; the piece argues the incident reveals flaws in Steam’s review system—especially for free‑to‑play titles—while noting a higher approval rate among players who played longer. It calls for reforms to curb manipulation, such as hours‑based gating or decoupling reviews from discoverability, suggesting Valve may need to update its system in response to this controversy.

via PCGamesN|

#gaming #highguard #live-service

gaming6 months ago•4 min saved

Battlefield 6 Faces Criticism Over Maps and Progression

Battlefield REDSEC has received mostly negative reviews on Steam due to issues like forced challenges affecting Battlefield 6 players, dissatisfaction with map sizes, and lack of solo mode, despite some positive feedback on its gameplay blending mechanics. The game launched with mixed reactions, and ongoing updates aim to address community concerns.

via IGN|

#battle-royale #battlefield-6 #battlefield-redsec

gaming7 months ago•2 min saved

Bloodlines 2's Mixed Reception and Romantic Options Highlight Industry Challenges

Bloodlines 2 has received mixed reviews on Steam, with criticism focusing on poor optimization, lack of true sequel elements, and missing features, despite the franchise's popularity. The game is considered more of a VTM: Seattle experience rather than a true Bloodlines successor, but fans still show interest, with a high initial player count.

via PCGamesN|

#bloodlines-2 #game-optimization #game-performance

gaming7 months ago•2 min saved

Escape From Duckov Surges in Popularity with 500,000 Sales and 200,000 Concurrent Players

Escape From Duckov, a parody game inspired by Tarkov featuring ducks, has unexpectedly become popular due to its fun gameplay, positive reviews, and unique single-player extraction shooter experience, selling 500,000 copies in just four days.

via PCGamesN|

#escape-from-duckov #gaming #parody-games

technology8 months ago•4 min saved

Borderlands 4 Performance Tips and System Requirements for PC Gamers

Borderlands 4's launch on Steam faced performance issues leading to negative reviews, prompting Gearbox to recommend players keep playing for 15 minutes after changing settings to accurately assess performance improvements, and to optimize graphics with Nvidia tools. Despite a Day 1 patch, older hardware may still struggle, and the game’s success could be impacted by early negative feedback.

via IGN|

#borderlands-4 #gearbox #optimization

gaming8 months ago•5 min saved

Borderlands 4's Mixed Steam Launch Explained

Borderlands 4 has launched with strong player numbers but received a 'Mixed' Steam rating due to widespread performance problems on PC, including low framerates and crashes, despite positive critic reviews praising its gameplay improvements. The issues have led to many negative user reviews, overshadowing the game's potential, and players are awaiting patches to resolve these problems.

via Windows Central|

#borderlands-4 #game-launch #gaming

gaming8 months ago•2 min saved

Oblivion Remastered's Performance Declines, Earning Mixed Reviews on Steam

Oblivion Remastered has received mixed reviews on Steam due to numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues, especially after the 1.2 update, leading to disappointment among players.

via Kotaku|

#bugs #gaming #oblivion-remastered

gaming10 months ago•3 min saved

Peak's Rapid Rise: From Canceled to 5 Million Copies Sold

Peak, a surprise hit in 2025, is a low-cost, four-week-developed climbing simulation game for friends that has gained massive popularity on Steam, praised for its fun, social dynamics, and meme-worthy moments, with over 5 million copies sold and a mostly positive review rating.

via Kotaku|

#co-op #gaming #indie-game

gaming11 months ago•3 min saved

Monster Hunter Wilds Faces Overwhelmingly Negative Reviews Despite High Expectations

Monster Hunter Wilds has received overwhelmingly negative reviews on Steam due to poor PC performance, lack of endgame content, and simplified mechanics, leading to a decline in player base and fan disappointment, though future updates may help recover its reputation.

via Windows Central|

#endgame-content #game-backlash #gaming

gaming11 months ago•2 min saved

Stellar Blade's Rapid Rise: From Steam Reviews to Top Charts

Stellar Blade, a game blending arcade action and Soulslike elements, has received highly positive Steam reviews with over 94% approval, especially praising its music and gameplay, despite some criticisms. The game recently launched on PC with new DLC and updates, and is rumored to be ported to Switch 2. Fans are actively modding the game, including controversial mods, while the developer supports modding freedom. The game is also noted for its success on PS5 and upcoming sequel development.

via Kotaku|

#action-game #gaming #modding

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

No Man's Sky Achieves 'Very Positive' Steam Rating 8 Years Post-Launch

Hello Games' No Man's Sky has achieved a 'very positive' rating on Steam, eight years after its initial 'overwhelmingly negative' reception due to unmet expectations and lack of content. The developer has consistently updated the game, gradually improving its rating over the years. This milestone is celebrated by the team and its community, marking a significant turnaround in player sentiment. Hello Games continues to develop No Man's Sky while also working on a new project, Light No Fire.

via IGN|

#game-development #gaming #hello-games