Dead Space Extraction Sales Numbers: Undeservedly Disappointing
Sometimes, we get very disappointed when sales numbers are released. The latest example is Dead Space Extraction. Let's take a look at everything this game has going for it.
- Sequel to a well reviewed single player title.
- An adult, "hardcore" game for the Wii amid a sea of shovelware
- Story, atmosphere, and setting are creepy, horrific, and incredibly well done
- Earned a very high 4.5 co-op review and high praise here at Co-Optimus
It's a real shame these qualities didn't earn Dead Space Extraction financial success. Only 9,000 units moved in September, though, in the game's defense, it was released late in the month. What's to blame for this undeservedly poor performance? According to analyst Jesse Divnich, it's EA's fault.
“Electronic Arts didn’t market Dead Space Extraction as much as it does with other titles. And the success or failure of a Wii title usually correlates directly to marketing spend. If Electronic Arts spent little on marketing, I am sure the sell through was no surprise to them. So I do not believe sell through was a disappointment to EA.”
It's a shame that the game didn't sell more. The Wii has long had a reputation for being a casual gamer only platform, but that doesn't necessarily have to be the case. The fact is, there are some things that the Wii can do that other platforms can't. Even hardcore gamers can appreciate titles like Dead Space Extraction, and should support them. After all, if no one buys quality Wii titles like this one, developers will stop making them.
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The question is good hardcore titles. Most are PS2 hand me downs, 360 games cut to bits, or simply crap. Excluding Dead Space, the only recent release I have any interest in at all is Spyborgs, and that's because I'm a fan of the genre.
To this day I think every gamer should own a Wii. If you just take a few moments of your time and do some research, you can guarantee yourself that you will be able to tell which games are crud and which are gems. Its these gems that really sell the Wii for me.
Boom Blox was the same...its one of the Wii's greatest achievements, yet it sold horribly because people refuse to give the Wii a try. The real shame is that these companies that make games for the hardcore/mature gamer dont get the publicity they deserve because many see the Wii as a piece of trash.
To me the Wii is a system you play when you have people over, or just want to couch co-op with someone.
Looks like a cool game, I still need to play Dead Space on the 360 though lol.
Regarding the sales data of this game however...All I can say is for shame....for shame...
On who?
But In my own opinion I think the quality of this game (and the dead space franchise in general) far exceeds what we come to expect for just a mere arcade style rail shooter.
Dead Space extraction is one lengthy experiance with a good amount of replayability and great production values That I gladly paid $50 bucks for.
Price aside, I'm not really interested as you said.
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This game was fully enjoyable. I can say that as a survival horror fan, even, that this game is great. Visually appealing, satisfyingly creepy, etc.
The labels of Casual versus hardcore is getting more obnoxious as time goes on; if you game regularly, regardless of the game or the system, you're a /gamer/, period.
Too bad for this game. Bums me out, for sure.