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00:00Welcome to Mojo Plays and here come a few swings and misses, we're looking at 10 times gamers demanded their money back.
00:27Look, gamers get a bad rap for being demanding, but at the end of the day, if the product doesn't meet the standard expected, should you not be allowed a refund?
00:34Sure, when it comes to the media, it's always subjective, but I think we can all agree, that doesn't count for these entries. Let's go.
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00:49Rockstar's biggest mistake.
00:57The GTA Trilogy titled Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy Definitive Edition was a complete package of GTA 3, GTA Vice City and GTA San Andres, not completely remade, but remastered with some asset replacements.
01:12The game wasn't expected to be a whole new way to experience these games, but it was going to be a great way to have them all packaged for new consoles in 4K, widescreen and 60fps.
01:22What we thought would be a fun new take turned into a buggy mess that let players down across the board.
01:27The part that received the most hate resulting in endless memes was how comical the updated character models and sets looked, creating an uncanny valley vibe rather than a polished look.
01:36What did they do to my girl Denise? Someone put her down.
01:40Move over No Man's Sky.
01:42This entry is a record breaker.
01:44Not only is it our newest entry on this list, but now with mixed reviews on Steam, outlets are reporting that it has now surpassed No Man's Sky as the most refunded game, even with its very recent release.
01:54Fans are seeking refunds for Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash due to widespread dissatisfaction with its gameplay mechanics, graphics and overall experience.
02:02The game fails to capture the essence of the beloved anime series lacking depth and innovation expected from such a title.
02:08With a repetitive gameplay loop, lack of meaningful progression and numerous technical issues, this game hits all the major no-no's needed for a poopy experience.
02:16Review Bombed.
02:24Please ignore the title, the bad reviews for this game upon release were totally justified and it wasn't technically review bombed, I was just trying to be clever.
02:32Bombed? Fallout? Shut up.
02:35Upon release, Fallout 76 faced an absolute beating from fans due to several factors.
02:39Its release was marred by numerous technical issues including game breaking bugs, poor optimization and frequent crashes.
02:46Also, and this can't have just been me, but the lack of engaging narrative quests and meaningful NPC interactions didn't meet the immersive storytelling standard of previous Fallout titles, leaving myself and others feeling disconnected from the world.
02:59The multiplayer experience alienated fans who'd come to expect a really wonderful single player experience and left us all feeling a bit betrayed.
03:06The show is fire though, go watch that.
03:13Denuvo Ruins Everything.
03:21Just a quick bit of backstory for those who aren't familiar with Denuvo.
03:24Denuvo is an anti-tamper technology used in video games to prevent unauthorized copying and distribution.
03:30It employs various encryption techniques to deter piracy.
03:33Which sounds good, right? No problems, surely.
03:36Well, it's controversial due to its impact on game performance and user experience, and when it gets snuck into a game last minute, watch out.
03:44Not only was it added into Dying Light 2, but it was more or less snuck in at the last second, less than 48 hours before the game's release, prompting many frustrated players to request refunds before the game even dropped, and also raising justified skepticism about its effectiveness in actually preventing piracy.
04:01Denuvo has been blamed for causing performance issues in other titles, and genuinely needs a proper overhaul.
04:14Feeling the Unity
04:28Not many publishers have f***ed up so bad that they had to rectify the situation by giving out freebies, but it should be commended.
04:35Players received free DLC for Assassin's Creed Unity as a gesture of goodwill from Ubisoft after the game's troubled launch.
04:42Upon release, the game was plagued by numerous technical issues, including bugs, glitches, and of course, performance issues.
04:48Ubisoft's decision to offer free DLC was aimed at apologizing for the disappointing state of the game, and as a way of compensating those who hadn't already gone reaching into Ubisoft's pocket to get their cash back.
04:59It's a good standard to set for a publisher and developer to show they care about their gamers.
05:04Good stuff, Ubisoft. You be alright in my books.
05:07Forgiven and Forgotten
05:24Dropping over $200,000 in refunds in the first 24 hours of a game's release is not an easy achievement, it's actually a much more embarrassing footnote in Bethesda's history than we're allowing it to be.
05:35This might not come as a shock, but Fallout 4 and Skyrim both have more players than Starfield on Steam.
05:40All massive titles from the same developer, yes, all being equally respected, nope.
05:46Although it had a good start with numbers, it seems that a portion of the community is starting to abandon the project.
05:52Without regular updates or visible progress, it's natural for interest to wane over time, leading to its relative obscurity in gaming discussions, and also, the PC experience was a straight up nightmare.
06:03Okay, I'm being a little biased, my PC experience was an absolute nightmare, but this thing isn't a potato. Come on, Bethesda.
06:14Switchport
06:16The Switchport of Mortal Kombat 1 suffered due to technical limitations compared to other platforms, which seems like one of the more significant oversights we've witnessed in gaming.
06:36It struggled to maintain consistent performance, experiencing framerate drops, graphical downgrades and longer loading times, but much like the GTA trilogy, the memes were just outstanding.
06:46The port also lacked certain features available in other versions, such as reduced graphical fidelity and missing content.
06:53Gamers aren't willing to have a tweaked experience. If the game doesn't work on a console, then just leave it alone. If the game doesn't fit, you must acc- I'm gonna leave that joke right there, I think.
07:02Old Gen Nightmare
07:04This barely needs explaining. Without a doubt, one of the most famous gaming blunders of all time.
07:09The failed launch of Cyberpunk 2077 was so substantial, it made it to mainstream news. My grandmother knew about this.
07:16Following the troubled release on older generation hardware, CD Projekt Red started the Help Me Refund program to assist dissatisfied customers, incurring an approximate cost of $2.17 million.
07:28Let me say that one more time so we can be real clear. $2.17 million. God damn, The Witcher 4 better bring in some significant dough to get them out of that nightmare.
07:45No Man's Cry
07:47No Man's Sky ended up being one of the most amazing comeback stories of all time,
08:00rising from the ashes like the phoenix, but in order to have an amazing comeback,
08:05you gotta be real deep in the mud, and deep it was.
08:08Hello Games procedurally generated space simulator debuted with great excitement. I had a pre-order, I sat up till midnight, I was ready to fly, but it very quickly faced scrutiny from the gaming community.
08:21Expected features were absent, and the gameplay lacked enjoyment. Although some persisted and discovered moments of satisfaction in its repetitive nature,
08:28others were left perplexed, not just by the game, but by the lies we were fed by the development team on their media circuit of madness.
08:36It was a true, true bummer, but it's pretty damn good now.
08:40Another Scam
09:02Upon release of its first trailer, this game was being closely watched as sceptics
09:06didn't believe the footage to be what it was saying it was. Many saw inconsistency,
09:10stolen assets, and in-game footage that didn't seem to be in-game. Conspiracy theorists were
09:15having a field day deciding whether it was going to be the greatest zombie MMO of all time,
09:20or a cold hard scam. Spoiler alert, it was a scam. The day before struggled to maintain momentum,
09:27and faced challenges in garnering positive attention amidst ongoing scrutiny.
09:31Once it launched, the rest is history. It. Just. Sucked. And the company is still holding
09:38people's money. Give us our money dammit. Or just give me my money. Come on!
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