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Eternal Return, voice actor controversy leads to flood of negative reviewsEternal Return is receiving negative reviews on Steam and other platforms due to its inadequate response to the controversy surrounding the voice actor departure of VTuber Kronii. Fans are expressing disappointment and criticism over the game company's complacent response and communication methods.
1. 🎮 Overview of the Kronii Voice Actor Departure Incident
· An incident occurred where the game 'Eternal Return' removed VTuber Kronii from her voice acting role.
· The reason for her departure was a joke Kronii made in the past on her stream about a boar character appearing in the game.
· Many fans feel this decision is unfair and are expressing their anger.
· The reason for her departure was a joke Kronii made in the past on her stream about a boar character appearing in the game.
· Many fans feel this decision is unfair and are expressing their anger.
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1. 🎮 Overview of the Kronii Voice Actor Departure Incident
· An incident occurred where the game 'Eternal Return' removed VTuber Kronii from her voice acting role.
· The reason for her departure was a joke Kronii made in the past on her stream about a boar character appearing in the game.
· Many fans feel this decision is unfair and are expressing their anger.
· The reason for her departure was a joke Kronii made in the past on her stream about a boar character appearing in the game.
· Many fans feel this decision is unfair and are expressing their anger.
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2. 🗣️ Game Company's Inadequate Response and Fan Criticism
· Eternal Return released a statement regarding the English voice actor change through their Japanese account, which further fueled fan anger.
· Criticism was directed at the fact that the announcement was made on a Japanese account despite it being for an English voice actor role, and the vague reason of 'unexpected external circumstances' for the replacement.
· The announcement video received a negative reaction, with 740,000 views and only 216 likes.
· Criticism was directed at the fact that the announcement was made on a Japanese account despite it being for an English voice actor role, and the vague reason of 'unexpected external circumstances' for the replacement.
· The announcement video received a negative reaction, with 740,000 views and only 216 likes.
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3. 📈 Plummeting Steam Reviews and Persistent Negative Feedback
· Following the incident, Eternal Return's Steam page recorded over 2,000 'Mostly Negative' reviews.
· Many reviews mention the Kronii voice actor departure incident, expressing dissatisfaction with the game company.
· Some users cite issues with the game itself (such as the inability to change the minimap location) along with this incident as reasons for their negative reviews.
· Many reviews mention the Kronii voice actor departure incident, expressing dissatisfaction with the game company.
· Some users cite issues with the game itself (such as the inability to change the minimap location) along with this incident as reasons for their negative reviews.
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4. 🤔 Various Fan Criticisms and the Game Company's PR Failure
· There are users who leave negative reviews from a critical perspective on the game company's PR (Public Relations) methods, even if they are not fans of Kronii.
· Criticism has been raised about the game company replacing a voice actor over a 'boring joke,' as well as dissatisfaction with the company succumbing to fan pressure to make the decision.
· The game company issued an apology, but it ended up worsening the situation.
· Criticism has been raised about the game company replacing a voice actor over a 'boring joke,' as well as dissatisfaction with the company succumbing to fan pressure to make the decision.
· The game company issued an apology, but it ended up worsening the situation.
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5. ⚖️ Justification of Negative Reviews and Impact on Gameplay
· Some question the justification of leaving negative reviews for a voice actor change that doesn't directly impact gameplay.
· However, many argue that negative reviews are justified due to the incident's impact on the overall game community and dissatisfaction with the game company's communication methods.
· The game company is expected to face negative repercussions in its global market expansion due to this incident.
· However, many argue that negative reviews are justified due to the incident's impact on the overall game community and dissatisfaction with the game company's communication methods.
· The game company is expected to face negative repercussions in its global market expansion due to this incident.
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6. 📉 Ongoing Negative Sentiment and Future Outlook
· Even about a week after the incident occurred, negative sentiment continues.
· The game company's inadequate response and communication methods have worsened the situation, leading to alienation of global fans.
· This incident is expected to significantly damage Eternal Return's global expansion strategy, and the game company's future actions are drawing attention.
· The game company's inadequate response and communication methods have worsened the situation, leading to alienation of global fans.
· This incident is expected to significantly damage Eternal Return's global expansion strategy, and the game company's future actions are drawing attention.