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It was once understandable when gamers didn’t get what they saw on CD covers of video games. But developers weren’t developing games using Unreal Engine 5 like they are now. Unlike the old times, they can now share the kind of graphics that they can deliver in the game.
Now, gamers don’t judge games based on CD covers. They do it via the trailers they see on the internet. With the industry having advanced today, they believe they’ll get the same product as presented on the screen. That’s a big misunderstanding.
Back in the day, users at least knew that they wouldn’t see the kind of dinosaurs and lush jungles in the game as presented on aDino Crisisposter. It didn’t hurt when the players saw pixelated environments when they finally played the game, but that’s not the case with the latest generation of games. These few games are a testament to this.
5Watch Dogs
When the game was released in 2014, the difference between the graphics presented in the E3 trailer and the original game was undeniably noticeable. The E3 showcase was pure cinema in contrast to what players finally received.
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Game technology and hardware reviewer Digital Foundryshareda detailed comparison of the product on its YouTube channel. From the weather conditions to the destruction, everything felt different than what it was supposed to be.
4Marvel’s Spider-Man
Fans are strangers tothe puddlegate controversy that surfaced over the internet in 2018. Users highlighted the smaller puddles that were initially larger when the trailer was released. One Gulam_Jewel took to the social network Reddit to discuss about the fact and others couldn’t agree more.
Spider-Man Graphics Comparisonbyu/Ghulam_Jewelingaming
We can see the textures in the image also highlight the shine on theSpider-Man‘s suit, which is gone in the released version. Regarding puddles, it seems like the game took so much time to develop that it drained away all the rainwater from the roof, not to mention the graphics. However, Insomniac Games later clarified that smaller puddle sizes don’t have anything to do with graphics.
3Far Cry 3
Considered a crown jewel in the popular first-person shooter franchise, the game received much love from its fans. However, that doesn’t change the fact that Ubisoft misled them with the trailer. Though the game was released for different consoles that obviously have different processing capabilities, none of them gave fans a product that they initially saw in the trailer.
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Nonetheless, fans of the series still appreciateFar Cry 3in terms of its visuals and mechanics, in contrast to the other video games in the series. Other than that, one of the primary antagonists, Vaas Montenegro, was highly appreciated by the fans.
2Battlefield 2042
No matter how much the players (even if they are a few in number)are having fun in the game, they once were deceived about the gameplay. The trailer presented some extreme scenes that could even raise the hairs on the back of Tom Cruise’s neck. Nevertheless, the game proved to be the worst game in the franchise.
Much to the likes ofCyberpunk 2077, the video game received several updates later to add some feel to how aBattlefieldgame should be. Still, it missed a few things, a single-player campaign being the first of them.
1Cyberpunk 2077
“Wake the f*ck up, samurai; we have a city to burn.” When Keanu Reeves’ cyborg-looking character appeared on the screen, we all felt goosebumps. However, this excitement was short-lived as the game failed to live up to the mark. After witnessing how broken it was, it is safe to say it was among the biggest deceiving rollouts the gaming industry has ever seen.
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At one point, the PlayStation Store didn’t even want to sell the game. However, that wasn’t permanent. After a couple of years of updates,Cyberpunk 2077is now in much better shape than it was during the launch. It is safe to say that CD Projekt’s game is also among the best comebacks in gaming history.
What more games would you add to this list? We would like to know your thoughts in the comments section down below.
Anurag Batham
Gaming Journalist
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Anurag Batham is a video games correspondent at FandomWire. With over two years of experience in writing for different industries, his past works show his passion for the metaverse and his awareness of the environment. He’s always playing with ideas to turn them into captivating stories.A gaming enthusiast who can prove it when you have a round of Call of Duty (COD) with him. And it may take more than a coffee with him if you are to talk to him about Marvel. One can find a reader in him who’s always keen to perfect what he already knows and to learn everything new.
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