Acquiescence
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How much of Knack selling well was directly linked to it being a launch games and being bundled? Launch games can often sell quite a bit more than they would in another release period as there isn't a lot to pick from initially. I really think it's disingenuous to dismiss the generally negative response to Knack. It'd be like pretending something like Lair wasn't generally negatively received. And everyone would be like "What the fuck?" if Sony announced that they were funding a sequel to that.
I think the frustrating part is that Sony has other similar games that would also be relatively cheap to produce but are also much more beloved and well received critically and they're just letting rot. Like Ape Escape or Jumping Flash. The reality is that a game like Knack will always carry around a negative view. Previews for the new game will certainly mention that the original carries a 54 Metacritic. So why push through that?
This is why you're one of the best gaffers on this site Solid. You nailed it.