Why do you think Captain Rainbow bombed?

[mowe]

Gamerace said:
Why is anyone surprised???

A) It is a S-T-R-A-N-G-E game, - even by Japanese standards. No mass market consumption here. 90+% of sales will be word of mouth sales. Those you won't see in launch week.

B) Graphics are CRAP. Which isn't surprising because this is at best a very niche title and at worst a very niche title only for Japan. Irregardless, it won't help sales any.

C) Not the most popular of genre either. But if this game sales it'll be purely for it's off-the-wall wackiness.

D) No real marketing - which makes 100% sense. This game has no mass appeal. People who would like it will find it (eventually). Pointless to waste marketing $$$ for such a niche title.

E) New IP - Rarely does great out of the gate. Assassin's Creed notwithstanding

F) Does anyone even know what actual gameplay is like?? I've seen the videos but still not sure how the game actually plays.

G) A lot of potential buyers are probably waiting for all the reviews of which I've seen none so far. I wouldn't buy it first day either.

H) Do I need to continue? If this game succeeds at any level it'll be with a cult following. Cult followings usually develop over time not over night.

 

This guy knows.