Near-Perfect Open-World RPGs That Are Certified Flops

Like many things in life, the video game industry is not fair. Even great games created with clear passion can suffer for a variety of reasons: from the risks of launching a new IP in a saturated market and overly ambitious concepts to budget constraints, constant publisher pressures, and unrealistic expectations. At times, it’s even more complicated than all of that combined, so it’s easy to forget how fortunate many games are to even see the light of day.