Summary of When Loved Roblox Games Become Hated
The video "When Loved Roblox Games Become Hated" discusses the decline in popularity of several once-beloved Roblox games, highlighting their controversies, gameplay issues, and the reasons behind player dissatisfaction.
Game Storylines and Gameplay Highlights:
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Pet Simulator Franchise (by Big Games)
- Players collect, trade, and hatch pets from loot boxes (eggs).
- Initially successful with 1.1 billion visits, the franchise faced backlash for promoting gambling-like mechanics, especially with rare pets requiring extensive spending of in-game currency.
- Controversies included introducing NFTs and overpriced plushies.
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Welcome to Bloxburg (by Coeptus)
- A life simulation game inspired by The Sims, which became free to play in 2024.
- Players expressed disappointment due to a lack of updates and bugs in recent events, leading to a decline in interest.
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Arsenal (by ROLV)
- A first-person shooter inspired by CS:GO, which peaked in popularity after a major revamp in 2018.
- Players grew disillusioned with promised features missing from updates, resulting in a drop in active users despite some recent positive feedback on updates.
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All Star Tower Defense
- A popular tower defense game featuring anime characters, which has struggled with repetitive content and delayed updates.
- Players criticized the power creep system and the introduction of non-anime characters, leading to a decline in player engagement.
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Royal High (by Callmebob)
- A fantasy roleplay game that has shifted towards a pay-to-win model with overpriced items.
- Players are frustrated with the game's transformation into a diamond farming simulator, resulting in a drop in player satisfaction.
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Dungeon Quest (by Vcaffy)
- An RPG where players explore dungeons and fight monsters, which became repetitive and grind-heavy after being acquired by Voldex.
- Players are dissatisfied with the lack of innovation and balance in gameplay.
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Blade Ball (by Wiggy Group)
- An action game that initially attracted millions but became notorious for its pay-to-win mechanics and toxic community.
- New players faced discouragement due to the advantage of players who could afford in-game purchases.
Key Tips and Strategies:
- Players should be cautious of games that shift towards pay-to-win models.
- Staying updated with community feedback can help identify when a game is becoming repetitive or failing to innovate.
- Engaging with newer games that provide better graphics and gameplay may be more rewarding than sticking with declining titles.
Featured Gamers/Sources:
- Big Games (Pet Simulator)
- Coeptus (Welcome to Bloxburg)
- ROLV (Arsenal)
- Vcaffy (Dungeon Quest)
- Callmebob (Royal High)
- Wiggy Group (Blade Ball)
Notable Quotes
— 02:57 — « It's sad how companies take advantage of kids like these news things where kids got a hold of their parents' bank accounts and went mad crazy spending robu everywhere. »
— 08:53 — « One of the things I hate about Royal high in my opinion is how expensive the sets are. »
— 09:35 — « It’s kind of crazy. This has left many players frustrated and have called out the Developers for destroying it by making it into a quick cash grab. »
— 11:10 — « The gameplay became monotonous, especially for the ones who enjoyed something new rather than the same rinse and repeat cycle. »
— 13:14 — « This is super discouraging for the players especially for the ones who play for fun and are not interested in spending a ton of money to get an unfair advantage. »
Category
Gaming