A former developer who worked on the cancelled PlayStation console exclusive Concord has called out online commenters comparing it with Bungie’s recently showcased Marathon.
Bungie revealed more about its next shooter at the weekend including its release date: 23rd September. Yet the lack of marketing and mixed response to its visual style has sparked comparisons with Concord, and claims that Marathon will be Sony’s next flop.
The anonymous developer and artist took to reddit to respond to the comments, asking players to not “punish others for our mistakes”.
“Many players know about Concord, and what happened with that project. Concord failed to inspire players, and the message was heard loud and clear,” the developer admitted.
“It was gut wrenching to see our project fail, and be the laughing stock of many online. I have learned that failure is what drives me to succeed. No one feels as bad as the people who put their time on the line, hoping it will entertain the masses of gamers across the globe. I am not asking for pity, or even sympathy because, after all this is the name of the game, you win or lose. The margin for success is very thin. I took a chance, and lost.