I know you're banned at the moment, but you don't get to decide the game is a success. Capcom does. They credited the game with helping their profits that quarter. Even though RE5 came out around that time, this game was also credited for helping the company.
And other games succeed despite the words of people trying to deny it. Suda 51 said No More Heroes was a success. Sega said Madworld was disappointing, but not a flop.
A flashy-first game is awesome when it comes out. A great-first game is awesome forever.
Plus, just for the hell of it: Kelly Brook at the 2008 BAFTAs