Why isn’t there a great darts video game?

Incredible stories are told every year, such as the iconic “they’re both on nines!” commentary from Wayne Mardle during the 2023 Michael Smith vs. Michael Van Gerwen duel, Luke Littler’s meteoric run to the final when he burst onto the scene in 2024, or Phil Taylor’s likely-never-to-be-beaten record of 14 world titles to his name. There are also plenty of cult heroes: Just this year, fan-favorites have been made of David Munyua, Mitsuhiko Tatsunami, and Motomu Sakai, to name a few, for their underdog performances and charismatic behavior during walk-ons, celebrations, and mid-game.