Ubisoft has been the target of criticism for many of its recent projects: In addition to highly anticipated games like Star Wars Outlaws, the new Steam version of the company’s classic board game Monopoly is also considered a major flop. Released on September 26, 2024, the game drew backlash from players for both its pricing and technical issues.
Ubisoft offered the game for Steam with a $24 price tag
Available with a $24 price tag, the new version of Monopoly has turned out to be a huge flop with user reviews on Steam. The majority of the game’s 29 reviews are negative. This is another indication of Ubisoft’s recent decline in quality.
One of the biggest complaints of players is the need for an Ubisoft Connect account to play the game. This requirement is considered unnecessary and annoying by many users. In addition, various bugs and online matchmaking issues in the game seem to have negatively affected the gameplay experience.
One Steam user stated that he had nearly 500 hours of experience with the old Monopoly Plus game and that the new version did not meet expectations.
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“I was hoping the new version would fix the old issues, but my friends and I found the game even more broken than before,” the user commented. Some of the main complaints from players include the game freezing completely if the timer runs out, the complexity of the user interface and difficulties in displaying ownership information, especially during trades.
In addition to the game’s technical problems, it also failed to meet expectations in terms of visuals and gameplay. Innovations such as the 3D city environment and the day-night cycle are considered insufficient by players. In addition, the requirement of internet connection and Ubisoft account for online multiplayer mode stand out as factors that restrict the freedom of players.
Ubisoft’s recent failures show that the company needs to review its game development and quality control processes. While gamers expect a better experience in the digital versions of their favorite classic games, Ubisoft’s failure to meet these expectations has made it a matter of curiosity as to what kind of process it will go through in the future.
