The fact remains that FaceBreaker is a very solid product with some really good production values, but the gameplay just doesn't offer enough. It's supposed to be a casual game yet it can get frustratingly difficult at later levels, which is not what you expect from a casual game. The combat system isn't exciting and gets too repetitive, and the outcome favours the one who can mash buttons faster. This is no Fight Night round 3 but it ain't a casual fighting experience either, it's lost somewhere in between.
The ultimate reason is both shocking and disgusting.
From the article:
"Real Steel is, believe it or not, one of the top 10 best selling games on XBox Live Arcade. Considering the prevalence of the DLC, and the number of people playing, it’s a safe bet that Real Steel has become a surprisingly steady source of income for Yukes."
So a company is continuing to update and support a popular title.
... and the problem is what exactly?
3 new games added to games on demand (albeit average games)
Stuntman
Facebreaker
NFL Tour
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GFB writes: "Facebreaker could have been a spectacular game. I couldn't help but believe that the developers made a genuine effort to create a fun game worth playing. Unfortunately, bad AI and broken elements create an ugly experience that turns most away within minutes of popping the disc in."
