5 Video Game Flops That Became Cult Classics

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Video games phenomenons are never established overnight, that much is certain.

Of course, there have been a number of quality cult classics storm our world over the years.

But what are they, and how did such flops find fame much later down the road?

Well, here’s what we know.

Basically, it’s a loose take on 2000’s Gladiator, but with more bloodshed and stealth segments.

That, believe it or not, being a monumental cost of nearly $70 million.

Of course, let it be said thatShenmuewas a critical success in gamers' eyes.

So, not a bad game by any means.

It’s just that, well, it didn’t earn enough to be considered a global phenomenon.

After releasing its first chapter in 2003, Ubisoft went on to tease a sequel sometime in 2008.

And now, well, you’re looking at one of the few laughing stocks of the industry.

That all being said,Beyond Good & Evildid go on to receive its cult branding.

And yes, Ubisoft isstillkeeping the old girl afloat today.

Will we ever see it?

Though honestly, we wouldn’t count our chickens.

Bulletstorm

Bulletstormis a gore-heavy first-person shooter that millions slept on for all the wrong reasons.

It had all the fundamentals of a classic mayhem-fueled shooter, sure.

Or, you know,cremate.

Jord is acting Team Leader at gaming.net.