>>538154768
It's because the dev compromised the integrity of the game with assets. Lots of players don't recognize it as an asset flip so it doesn't bother them, but once you see it, it's hard to appreciate the game. I used to love playing those free faux-"psx" style horror games on itch.io until i realized 90% of them used assets for everything. They were using assets for extremely primitive graphics you could learn to make in blender after like 2 hours of learning.

>>718125043
Have a variety of tasty cheese on hand at all times.

>>713722427
Because you didn't market properly. You should have shown up at their house, firmly instructed them to buy and install the game, then with a confident demeanor, stand over their left shoulder while they play for 2 hours, after which they'll be given a pre-written glowing review. Do this 50 times and you'll easily get over the 50 review hump.