ACG - The Best Gaming Podcast

The Best Gaming Podcast #392 Phil Spencer and Redfalls Fall and Mock Review Failures, Jedi Survivor constant issues, Terrible ports, Age of Wonders is great, Don't Nods New Game, Inworld Origins

May 5, 2023
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

Redfall Review Embargo Controversy

  • Redfall had an early review embargo breach causing controversy and reviewers were accused of bias both for and against Microsoft.
  • Phil Spencer noted their mock reviews scored Redfall 20 points higher than the actual release, revealing a disconnect.
INSIGHT

Arkane's Creative Decline Impact

  • Arkane's creative decline contributed to Redfall's poor quality, reflecting issues seen in Deathloop and Dishonored.
  • Leadership changes and mixed focus diluted the game's identity, making it feel like two separate games.
ANECDOTE

Redfall's Disconnected Gameplay

  • Redfall's gameplay is split between combat and investigative sections, which feel disconnected.
  • Players often ignore story elements due to lack of engaging combat inside buildings.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app