Fntastically Flopped: The Day Before Proves Zombies Aren’t the Only Things Dying Here
In what can only be described as the gaming equivalent of watching a three-legged horse try to run the Kentucky Derby, Fntastic’s The Day Before has officially transformed from a highly anticipated zombie MMO to a glorified dumpster fire. That’s right, folks! It’s not just an epic disaster; it’s a "hold my beer, I’m going viral" kind of calamity.
Let’s break this down. The Russia-based development team — which we can only assume was launched straight from the depths of a gaming “how-not-to” manual — responded to a wave of concerned fans with an all-time classic: “shit happens.” Yes, because when you betray the trust of thousands, nothing says “we’re sorry” like a shrug and a casual drop of profanity! Bravo, Fntastic, bravo! Their communication skills are truly on par with a toddler explaining why they’re covered in chocolate cake.
The Day Before, which was once promoted as a mashup of The Last Of Us and The Division (you know, masterpieces of narrative and gameplay?), has turned into the gaming equivalent of a bad blind date. You arrive at the restaurant, only to find it’s closed and boarded up and your date is actually a plank of wood. In just four short days, this beauty of a game managed to:
- Launch (cue symphony)
- Get the digital equivalent of a Brooklynite’s “meh” on Steam review bomb
- Announce its closing (spoiler alert: the Monday after launch)
- Pull a Houdini and vanish from the internet, including their website, social media, and maybe even the CEO’s childhood pet
- Yep, The Day Before got removed from Steam faster than you can say “refund my money, please!”
- Speaking of refunds, the publisher, Mytona, promised full refunds, which we can only hope meant that they’d also refund everyone’s hope and dreams that Fntastic would deliver anything resembling a competent game!
Now, we’d love to give a heartfelt shoutout to the brave Twitter warriors (a.k.a. the people who remember what fun video gaming used to be) who called out Fntastic for their astonishingly low levels of competence: “You guys are an absolute disgrace to the Video Game Industry,” wailed one user. Let’s be honest; we’re surprised they didn’t add “and to humanity as a whole” because, honestly, it feels appropriate.
In a desperate attempt to salvage their reputation faster than a beer-soaked frat boy after a night of debauchery, Fntastic has seemingly tried to rebrand itself as “8 Points” on Kickstarter and Steam. Because if you can’t distance yourself from a stink bomb of shame, why not change your name and hope everyone forgets your history quicker than a quicksave gone wrong?
As the saga unfolds, many continue to wonder: is this a story of grand malice, epic incompetence, or just an extraordinary talent for falling upwards into comedic chaos? The only certainty here is that “shit happens” might very well be the slogan of not only Fntastic but the entire industry. So folks, grab your popcorn because this hilarious train wreck is just getting started, and it promises to deliver more laughs than a cat video gone wrong!
In the end, let’s not forget: while Fntastic’s idea of thrill may be infecting zombies with mediocrity, our idea of fun is watching them continue to dig themselves deeper into this digital grave. Buckle up, everyone — if this isn’t the world’s worst launch party, we don’t know what is!
🚨 Disclaimer Alert! 🚨
Before you start drafting conspiracy theories on your fridge with magnets—just know this is satire! For the actual, no-nonsense, non-bong-infused version of this news story, head over to , kotaku.com (where facts wear suits and don’t tell jokes).
We highly recommend reading both versions—one for the truth, and one for the chaotic energy you didn’t know you needed. 😆🔥
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