I think the loot box controversy really hurt. the educated gamer that knew about it and formed a backlash that also impacted the casual fan. This game released in a very competitive window with tons of other options so gamers chose to stay away. And any mom or parent that went to buy the game on Amazon would see that the reviews are brutal as a result. Gamers hammered review scores over this. It’s getting 2-3 stars and also hurt a bit on Metacritic. With so much online shopping the average consumer leans heavily on reviews. Rotten Tomatoes is having a big impact with their scores too. Over 1/3 if consumers check that site before deciding on seeing a movie. Consumers are more educated than ever.
This movie will help but it’s still way behind the first game. Also, there were no good Black Friday deals. They need a nice sale before Christmas. I’m hoping for a digital sale.
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