Jon Iro writes: "The team behind recently revealed Hatred video game coming out next year for computer has released a new statement in response to an outburst of press that has come forth (mainly criticizing the game and using it as a talking point in cultural debate against free speech in video games media). In the statement they begin by letting the world know they will not succumb to threats and allegations of those who would have this game wiped from existence. Production will continue. They also thank the haters of Hatred who have made the game a cultural phenomenon, at least for the time being and to the fans who have appeared to experience this game."
A game about killing people.
This game was just gratuitous violence. I don't know why it was rated AO. It's no worse than a GTA killing spree, Hotline Miami, or even the 'No Russian' COD mission. Reminded my of a weaker Dead Nation except no zombies.
I'm surprised Switch is getting this and PlayStation/Xbox isn't. The game was basically Postal with better graphics and more realism.
A look at five games that gamers loved but most critics hated.
Advent Rising is another good example. It got panned by critics but it has a good story and I enjoyed playing it. The graphics are dated, the enemies all look the same, but it was made in 2005 so what do you expect? I wish they made the sequel so I could finish the story but I think the critics killed it off.
Joanna Mueller writes: "Since the 1980's, video game advocates have been arguing for the protection of games as a medium of free speech. Frankly, I consider myself in that camp, but just because a game can push against the boundaries of common decency doesn't mean it should. Especially if the developer is just hoping to ride the wave of pearl clutching controversy to the bank."
Nothing wrong with pushing for controversy, but the game still has to be worthwhile. Lots of games in the 90s showed that.
Because the novelty will eventually wear off and the audience will eventually wise up.
So what? If there's a market for something then why should anyone care if it gets filled, as long as it's not something illegal? You can dislike so-called "edge lord" games all you want (in fact, you can like or dislike whatever you want, full stop) but even if games like Hatred are just trying to take advantage of anti-SJW backlash to make a quick buck, the fact that they exist at all is important in a culture that's becoming increasingly puritan and censorship orientated. Art is supposed to push the envelope. It's supposed to make you think. And even if all a game makes you do is think about why certain people are so desperate to ban it.
You know what's worse than a game that's all about ruthlessly murdering civillians?
It's people that think they should censor games or any kind of entertainment for adult human beings. I don't sympathize with this game and I'm not eager to play it, but I fully support the developers in doing their thing.
I mean, Postal got released. I will never have a desire to play that game but more power to them. We just live in an age of the internet. You can't make one mistake or you're marked for life.
SO HAPPY this will be uncensored! :D
Yeah it's just a game with bits and things. Bring on the child porn games while your at it Hatred developers. It's just a game so no one was harmed during the fake rape gameplay. I'm sure people would buy that from you too. Also of course you could easily release it on consoles while your at it. Censorship is bad no matter what of course since games are fake and they don't effect anyone and no one who enjoys doing rape in games will enjoy it in real life since of course video games are just bits of data.
Hey, future murderers will thank you for this fine training tool..