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One of the most glaring examples of industry backlash was the decline of Tales of Kera Z, a game heavily promoted by Sweet Baby Inc. Largely seen as a victim of the controversy surrounding the consultancy firm, Tales of Kera Z struggled to gain traction among players and critics alike.
Initially, the game attracted a modest following, with nearly 400,000 followers on Steam's curator list. Despite this, its launch was a disappointment, peaking at only 287 concurrent players—an already sobering figure in gaming terms. Over the subsequent weeks, player interest plummeted further, with Steam showing only around 13 players actively playing now—a stark indicator of its failure.