Quite a few years ago, Mighty No. 9 was released, a game that was supposed to be the spiritual successor to Mega Man, given that it was being created by Inticreates and Keiji Inafune, so fans were confident that everything would turn out well. , while helping the kickstarter. However, many things were not fulfilled, the first being worthwhile gameplay and then, the title was not released on all the announced platforms, where two were clearly ruled out.
Amazon has confirmed the cancellation of pre-orders for the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita versions, ending more than a decade of speculation about the fate of these games. For those who don’t remember, it was financed in 2013 through the successful crowdfunding campaign that raised more than 4 million dollars. However, its initial release in 2016 on other platforms was widely criticized.
Buyers who were hoping to receive their copy on laptops are now facing disappointment. The store has canceled pending orders nine years later, marking the closing of a controversial chapter in history. In retrospect, the project had shown signs of problems from the beginning: Ralph Egas, CEO of Abstraction Games, the studio in charge of the ports, admitted in 2018 that no progress had been made.
Keiji Inafune has kept a low profile since the game’s release, which failed to live up to fans’ expectations or its promise to revitalize Mega Man’s legacy. Comcept, the original developer, was acquired by Level-5 in 2017. Since then, Inafune has participated in projects such as Beastroid, a series based on NFT, and is currently listed as a producer of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time.
While Mighty No. 9’s failed 3DS and PS Vita release represents a negative conclusion for its fans, it also serves as a reminder of the risks of crowdfunding in the video game industry. The definitive cancellation of these orders closes a stage that left lessons for both the developers and the gaming community. For now, the game is available on next-generation consoles and PC.
Via: Timeextension
