10 Fan Backlashes That SAVED Video Games

10. The Art Style That "Looks Like Poop" - Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night

The pre-release hype for Castlevania's spiritual successor, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, sure was something. Until the first gameplay footage was released, that is.

Fans immediately expressed disappointment with almost every aspect of the game's visual design, from its flat lighting to its low-fi character models, dull environments, and wonky animations, with many comparing its roughshod aesthetic to what would be expected from a pre-alpha version of a game.

Perhaps more succinctly, one offended fan simply said the art style "looks like poop."

But rather than dig their heels in and push ahead blindly, developers ArtPlay opted to go back and give the overall visual style a major upgrade, ensuring the entire aesthetic looked more polished and vibrant.

Hilariously, the publisher even debuted this nifty new look with a trailer which poked fun at the backlash while comparing the improved version with the bland, muddy original one.

That added hard work certainly paid off, as Bloodstained released to strong reviews and quickly became a best-seller on Steam.