History YMMV / Scalebound

* CommonKnowledge: Whenever the topic of why the project was cancelled is brought up, someone will inevitably bring up the claim that Microsoft pulled the plug because they discovered that [=PlatinumGames=] was embezzling funds from ''Scalebound'''s production to put into the studio's other projects. No Microsoft representative has ever said anything of the sort, and while [=PlatinumGames=] reps have admitted that the production's failure was on the studio rather than the publisher, it wasn't because of misappropriated funds. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLJJTzfuFNg Hideki Kamiya would plainly state in 2021]] that the game's cancellation was a result of the studio's inexperience with the Unreal [[UsefulNotes/GameEngine game engine]] (which Microsoft demanded they use) and creating games with substantial online components.

* CommonKnowledge: Whenever the topic of why the project was cancelled is brought up, someone will inevitably bring up the claim that Microsoft pulled the plug because they discovered that [=PlatinumGames=] was embezzling funds from ''Scalebound'''s production to put into the studio's other projects. No Microsoft representative has never said anything of the sort, and while [=PlatinumGames=] reps have admitted that the production's failure was on the studio rather than the publisher, it wasn't because of misappropriated funds. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLJJTzfuFNg Hideki Kamiya would plainly state in 2021]] that the the game's cancellation was a result of the studio's inexperience with the Unreal [[UsefulNotes/GameEngine game engine]] (which Microsoft demanded they use) and creating games with substantial online components.

* CommonKnowledge: Whenever the topic of why the project was cancelled is brought up, someone will inevitably bring up the claim that Microsoft pulled the plug because they discovered that [=PlatinumGames=] was embezzling funds from ''Scalebound'''s production to put into the studio's other projects. No Microsoft representative has never said anything of the sort, and while [=PlatinumGames=] reps have admitted that the production's failure was on the studio rather than the publisher, it wasn't because of misappropriated funds. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLJJTzfuFNg Kamiya]] would plainly state in 2021 that the the game's cancellation was a result of the studio's inexperience with Unreal [[UsefulNotes/GameEngine game engine]] (which Microsoft demanded they use) and creating games with substantial online components.

* SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome: Even in its early footage, the game's world is vibrant and grand. Thuban also has incredibly detailed animations that make him seem almost real.

* InternetBacklash: To say that the game's cancellation was not well-received would be an understatement.

* TaintedByThePreview: Reactions to public demonstrations of ''Scalebound'' were mixed at best, with journalists who saw gameplay footage behind closed doors regarding the game to be a case of this. The game's promotional material up until its cancellation focused on pushing the spectacle that Creator/PlatinumGames is known for, emphasizing the game's scale and co-op features, with said footage getting muted response from gamers. Meanwhile, backdoor showings of the game focused on [[https://www.vg247.com/2017/01/10/scalebounds-troubles-were-visible-in-its-two-sided-previews/ the title's deeper RPG mechanics and world]], showcasing sidequests, dungeons, a dragon customization system, and other things that were more well-received by those who saw them.

* TaintedByThePreview: Reactions to public demonstrations of ''Scalebound'' were mixed at best, with journalists who saw gameplay footage behind closed doors regarding the game to be a case of this. The game's promotional material up until its cancellation focused on pushing the spectacle that Creator/PlatinumGames is known for, emphasizing the size of bosses and combat, with said footage getting muted response from gamers. Meanwhile, backdoor showings of the game focused on [[https://www.vg247.com/2017/01/10/scalebounds-troubles-were-visible-in-its-two-sided-previews/ the title's deeper RPG mechanics and world]], showcasing sidequests, dungeons, a dragon customization system, and other things that were more well-received by those who saw them.

* TaintedByThePreview: Reactions to public demonstrations of ''Scalebound'' were mixed at best, with journalists who saw gameplay footage behind closed doors regarding the game to be a case of this. The game's promotional material up until its cancellation focused on pushing the spectacle that Creator/PlatinumGames is known for, emphasizing the size of bosses and combat, with said footage getting muted response from gamers. Meanwhile, backdoor showings of the game focused on [[https://www.vg247.com/2017/01/10/scalebounds-troubles-were-visible-in-its-two-sided-previews/ the title's deeper RPG mechanics and world]], showcasing towns with [=NPCs=], sidequests, dungeons, flight mechanics, and a character progression system.

* TaintedByThePreview: Reactions to public demonstrations of ''Scalebound'' were mixed at best, with journalists who saw gameplay footage behind closed doors regarding the game to be a case of this. The game's promotional material up until its cancellation focused on pushing the spectacle that Creator/PlatinumGames is known for, emphasizing the size of bosses and combat, with said footage getting muted response from gamers. Meanwhile, backdoor showings of the game focused on [[https://www.vg247.com/2017/01/10/scalebounds-troubles-were-visible-in-its-two-sided-previews/ the title's deeper RPG mechanics and world]], showcasing towns with [=NPCs=], sidequests, and a character progression system.

* TaintedByThePreview: Reactions to public demonstrations of ''Scalebound'' were mixed at best, with journalists who saw gameplay footage behind closed doors regarding the game to be a case of this. The game's promotional material up until its cancellation focused on pushing the spectacle that Creator/PlatinumGames is known for, emphasizing the size of bosses and combat, with said footage getting muted response from gamers. Meanwhile, backdoor showings of the game focused on [[https://www.vg247.com/2017/01/10/scalebounds-troubles-were-visible-in-its-two-sided-previews/ the title's deeper RPG mechanics and world]], showcasing NPCs, sidequests, and character progression.

* TaintedByThePreview: Reactions to public demonstrations of ''Scalebound'' were mixed at best, with journalists who saw gameplay footage behind closed doors regarding the game to be a case of this. The game's promotional material up until its cancellation focused on pushing the spectacle that Creator/PlatinumGames is known for, emphasizing the size of bosses and combat, while backdoor showings of the game focused on [[https://www.vg247.com/2017/01/10/scalebounds-troubles-were-visible-in-its-two-sided-previews/ the title's deeper RPG mechanics and world]].

* SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome: Even in its pre-alpha stage, the game's world is vibrant and grand. Thuban also has incredibly detailed animations that make him seem almost real.

* VisualEffectsOfAwesome: Even in its pre-alpha stage, the game's world is vibrant and grand. Thuban also has incredibly detailed animations that make him seem almost real.

* BrokenBase: The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR4c3wsFsMM released gameplay footage]] was rather divisive. Some weren't exactly impressed (since, based on initial impressions, the gameplay doesn't seem as complex as what you usually get from Platinum). Others still held out hope that it'd be good because... well... it's Platinum (it also helps that it's pre-alpha footage). [[ScrewedByTheNetwork And then it got cancelled.]]

* BrokenBase: The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR4c3wsFsMM released gameplay footage]] is rather divisive. Some weren't exactly impressed (since, based on initial impressions, the gameplay doesn't seem as complex as what you usually get from Platinum). Others still hold out hope it'll be good because...well...it's Platinum (it also helps that it's pre-alpha footage).

* BrokenBase: The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR4c3wsFsMM released gameplay footage]] is rather divisive. Some weren't exactly impressed (since, based on initial impressions, the gameplay doesn't seem as complex as what you usually get from Platinum). Others still hold out hope it'll be good because...well...it's Platinum (it also helps that it's pre-alpha footage).

BrokenBase: The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR4c3wsFsMM released gameplay footage]] is rather divisive. Some weren't exactly impressed (since, based on initial impressions, the gameplay doesn't seem as complex as what you usually get from Platinum). Others still hold out hope it'll be good because...well...it's Platinum (it also helps that it's pre-alpha footage).

BrokenBase: The released gameplay footage is rather divisive. Some weren't exactly impressed (since, based on initial impressions, the gameplay doesn't seem as complex as what you usually get from Platinum). Others still hold out hope it'll be good because...well...it's Platinum.