On November 17, a new title tied to The Walking Dead universe hit consoles: The Walking Dead: Destinies. GameMill Entertainment led the project, following a prior release that fell flat, an action game about King Kong. The new game quickly became a talking point for the wrong reasons, with strong social media chatter that it fell well short of expectations.
Criticism centered on substantial quality gaps. Reviewers described gameplay that felt lifeless and aimed more at mobile-like mechanics than a true console experience. Visuals were repeatedly called decades out of date, with flat cutscenes and a lagging frame rate that undermined immersion. At launch, the price tag stood at $50 in stores, a premium that many players felt did not match the product on screen.
Some players speculated that GameMill may have prioritized monetization over quality, using a beloved franchise as a fast track to revenue rather than delivering a standout project. The conversation on social platforms amplified these concerns, suggesting a deliberate strategy to capitalize on name recognition rather than a polished experience.
One Reddit user shared a gallery of screenshots focusing on the character designs. The post quickly rose to prominence and drew a large amount of engagement, highlighting how fans scrutinize such adaptations when expectations are high.
Network responses:
“I can’t believe The Walking Dead: Destinies is real. It feels like an elaborate prank designed to test whether anyone will take this seriously.”
“King Kong now seems comparable to a AAA production.”
“Gollum → King Kong → The Walking Dead → we still need one of 2023’s Four Horsemen.”
“They look as if someone described the characters over a phone line.”
“Imagine releasing something like this in 2023.”
“If Rick takes that much punishment, he earns the right to lead a squad.”
“It feels like this game was made as a bet. It removes emotion from a scene that deserves it.”
About exit reactions We wrote about Skull Island: Rise of Kong here.
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Source: VG Times