By this point, it's no secret that review bombings can have some serious impact on a game and its studio. It wasn't too long ago that even Take-Two noted that review bombs have the potential to cut into potential profits, as well as harm the reputation of a company.
It sure would be nice if user scores were actually useful.
In the latest case, Moon Studios, the team behind the Ori duology, has come out to take a stand against review bombing and its potential impact. Specifically, the fact that it could lead to the studio's closure.
As first spotted by Windows Central, Moon Studios founder and lead Thomas Mahler has come out against those who are allegedly review bombing its latest title, No Rest for the Wicked.
Currently, the game's most recent reviews are classified as "Mixed," though the game as a whole is considered "Mostly Positive" based on over 30,000 reviews.
"I think people think I'm joking when I'm asking for positive reviews cause in peoples' minds there's always some big publisher in the background who'll cover costs...," Mahler wrote on Discord. "Folks, if you're writing here and are enjoying Wicked and are excited for future updates,...
