Sony has faced backlash over its promotion of low-quality PS5 games on its official channels. Recently, a trailer for the game Ebola Village captured players’ attention, igniting criticism online.
Sony’s Controversial Promotion of PS5 Games
Ebola Village, an upcoming first-person adventure game, has drawn comparisons to the Resident Evil series. However, many players feel it falls short of the quality expected from a PlayStation title.
Details on Ebola Village
- Release Date: January 23
- Price: Expected to be around $16.99, based on its Steam listing
- Developer: indie_games_studio
This game was featured alongside notable titles like Suda51’s Romeo is a Dead Man and the free-to-play action game Infinity Nikki on PlayStation’s YouTube channel. Many players were surprised by this promotion, given the game’s lackluster visual presentation.
Community Reactions
Following the trailer’s release, numerous comments surfaced on social media platforms like Reddit. Players expressed their disappointment regarding Sony’s standards for promoting games. One user likened Ebola Village to a low-quality version of Resident Evil, calling it “Temu Resident Evil.” Another user questioned Sony’s partnership with such an indie developer, stating, “looks like shit, no idea what Sony thinks they’re doing.”
The criticism has been significant enough that Sony ultimately removed the trailer from their YouTube channel. This incident raises questions about the quality control measures in place for game promotions.
Additional Titles in the Ebola Series
In addition to Ebola Village, there are three other games in the Ebola franchise, notably Ebola 3, which is available on the PlayStation Store. As the gaming community awaits further details on Ebola Village, the focus remains on the potential implications of Sony’s promotional practices for future game releases.
