5 video games that were too late for their time

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There were many instances when video games were released ahead of their time, generally not receiving the praise they deserve. Yet, they set a precedent that many titles would follow in the years to come.

However, there are times when a video game is released way too late, past its expected time, and seems to gain a lackluster reception.

These video games might have labored in developmental hell for way too long, had their visions changed too many times, or both. This would have resulted in a postponement of the release date, ultimately being launched at a time when its competitors were leagues ahead in terms of gameplay, world design, or graphics.

While fan response might get these games a decidedly okay performance in the market, sometimes, not even that can save such titles.

Note: This article reflects the writer’s opinion.

Once upon a time, Duke Nukem was a video game series that was a fan favorite to many, letting players (possibly only the male version) engross themselves in a smart talking hunk of a man who had a snarky response to everything.

The last time Duke was a popular character was in 1996’s Duke Nukem 3D. It remained that way even after the release of a new video game in 2011.

Two factors were responsible for this downfall. One was the character of Duke himself, which largely remained unchanged across the 15 years that the series had been absent.

Unlike Doom Slayer or B.J. Blazkowicz, who got some much-needed character depth in their new titles, Duke remained his shallow smart-a** self.

The second nail in the coffin was that this game went through so many revisions and promised so many things that the final product never met expectations.

It was considered outdated, bad looking, and an overall failure on launch. If