5 Incredible video game kick-starters that turned out to be a scam

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Games often require a hefty budget to deliver the promised gameplay features. Developers and creators short on the desired budget often use crowdfunding to expand their projects to ensure that the title meets the standards and matches their blueprint. Unfortunately, some titles were never meant to be and become scams. While some of the ones on the list may be functional, they didn't emerge as fans expected.

With their hard-earned money on the line in crowdfunding, it is natural for gamers to be displeased at the result.

Disclaimer: This listicle is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.

While Shenmue 3 may not be officially a scam, it would be an understatement to say that it failed to meet fan expectations. Right before its release, Shenmue 3 was declared an Epic store exclusive, which sparked a wave of discontent among Steam users. The myriad of issues at launch didn't help to improve its bad reputation either.

With more than $6 million of backing, avid fans of the Shenmue series were expecting a full title with better graphics and gameplay. While many may admire the charm of Shenmue 3, its plot was also poorly received by fans and newcomers to the series. The only positive aspect of this title is the nostalgic value.

Cloud Imperium Games, the developers behind Star Citizen, initiated the kick-starter campaign in October 2012. Star Citizen has become a crowdfunding juggernaut, accumulating more than half a billion dollars. Although many space enthusiasts who contributed to the crowdfunding have played a small chunk, Star Citizen still awaits a formal release.

There are many promised features like piloting various ships, an ever-evolving universe with many star systems to explore, and even a standalone