Tactical FPS ‘Ready or Not’ Faces Review Bombing

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Okay, so here’s the thing. “Ready or Not” is under some serious fire on Steam. You know, that gaming platform that’s practically a zoo of opinions? Yeah, so players are up in arms because developers decided to tweak some content before it hits consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Really, what a belly flop. It doesn’t land on those until July 15, 2025, so we’ve got time to watch this unfold.

Since it tried to conquer PC land back in 2021, this tactical shooter – from some Irish folks called Void Interactive – found its groove with a decent crowd. I think at one point, more than 55K people were firing up their PCs for this. December 2023 was a pretty big moment when it officially launched and all. But now? Well, they’re prepping for a console release. And here comes the kicker: they’re toning down some of the game’s spicy bits – violence, nudity, the good stuff that gets hearts racing, you know? It’s all because of some company demands, gotta love corporate, right? Oh, and it’s happening on PC too, probably for cross-play. Not surprisingly, this drew the ire of players who’ve been having a blast with it in its raw form.

Picture this: June 28 rolls around, and suddenly, there’s a storm of bad reviews. Yeah, turns out, when you tell a bunch of hardcore gamers you’re censoring their favorite bits, they don’t send thank-you notes. They review bomb instead. With ratings dropping faster than my confidence during a karaoke performance, it sticks out like a sore thumb. “Mixed” is the new tag for recent reviews. Ouch. Apparently, 36% of feedback is negative, a real mixed bag of bad news. Deviating, people – 64%, no wait, 78% negative on June 28 and 29. And on June 30, it’s one in four. Gosh, it feels like watching an endless series of reality TV chaos unravel. When console launch is just around the corner, this ain’t pretty.

Now, talking about the gamers – yes, these righteously unhappy folks think it’s a raw deal. Essentially, why should PC players pay the price because someone else wants to play on their console? Feels like a betrayal to many. I mean, can’t they keep it spicy for PCs while tuning it down for consoles? Maybe I’m just sidetracked here, but come on, hearing gamers cry “betrayal” isn’t fun. Not when they’re the ones who grew this game’s little-family-market into a legendary something.

Void Interactive is now in an awkward tango with fans, while it tries to polish “Ready or Not” for console players who are probably hearing the echoes of this debacle from their couch. It’s like watching someone trying to row a sinking boat and patch it up simultaneously. Will they handle this level of backlash with grace, or sink further? Only time will tell.

Anyway, that’s what’s cooking in the “Ready or Not” kitchen. I guess we’ll stand by and see how this pot of opinions bubbles over in the next few weeks.