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Abdubakar Saleem, the game's director, publicly painted himself as a victim, claiming that harassment and discrimination—particularly linked to racial identity—were factors in the game's poor performance. Saleem, who has spoken out about facing discrimination throughout his career in entertainment, argued that targeted harassment was responsible for the low sales and lack of interest.
He blamed the game's failure on a "constant barrage of targeted harassment," asserting that he was unfairly treated because of his race. He also announced discounts on the game, notably on Nintendo Switch, framing these moves as measures to make the game more accessible. However, critics see this as a clear sign that the game is simply being dumped because it failed commercially.