10 Video Games That Didn't Deserve To Fail THIS BAD
9. The Osu! Tatake! Ouendan Trilogy
Because the rhythm-based gameplay of Gitaroo Man inspired the creation of many music-themed titles like Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and Just Dance, it's a pity this PS2 classic barely made a penny.
Fortunately, Nintendo were impressed with the creator, Keiichi Yano, and partnered with his company, iNiS, to create a rhythm game called Osu! Tatake! Ouendan (which translates into Yo! Fight! Cheer Squad). In this DS exclusive, you play as a group of cheerleaders who help people who are down on their luck. By tapping on specific spots on the touchscreen, you'll perform a dance routine to lift up their spirits.
Even though it was set for a Japan-only release, it generated a lot of buzz, causing Westerners to frantically try to import it. Because of this, you'd expect Ouendan to be a hit.
On the contrary, it sold less than a million copies. But because the west showed interest, iNis gave its spiritual successor, Elite Beat Agents, a worldwide release.
To the surprise of everyone, it sold just as badly as its predecessor. Not wanting to risk another dud, iNiS released the next instalment, Ouendan 2, just in Japan. Despite the company's precautions, the threequel bombed. Even though every entry in the trilogy received rave reviews, all of them sold less than a million copies.