Gaming News: Reddit users discuss the recent layoffs at Surgent Studios, developers of Tales of Kenzera: Zau. It seems the gaming industry has its own share of ups and downs.
Summary
- Passionate team despite layoffs
- Competition in the gaming market is fierce
- Comparisons to other popular games
Layoffs Reaction
Reddit user ActivateTheQuasars expresses sympathy towards the passionate team at Surgent Studios, noting that the era of subscription services funding games might be fading.
Market Competition
User xanas263 highlights the intense competition in the industry, emphasizing that only top-tier games are worth developing given the abundance of entertainment options available.
Game Comparison
TechWormAvocado and HeldnarRommar compare Tales of Kenzera: Zau to other releases in the Metroidvania genre, noting strong competition from titles like Nine Sols, Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus, and Prince of Persia.
