Stath MIA on 26/6/2009 at 02:35
Quote Posted by New Horizon
From what I read over the years, The Dark Project was a big hit.
It was a
huge hit with the critics and reviewers however with the general public it performed rather poorly. Most people have terrible taste, they just want to blow up stuff.
MoroseTroll on 26/6/2009 at 06:47
I wonder if there is any stats from NPD or even Eidos about the Thief sales:confused:. Such a data could already be in open access, so we could stop guessing and just see at the real number of copies.
Namdrol on 26/6/2009 at 08:11
I've hunted but can't find the figures.
When Square Enix took over Eidos they released lifetime sales figures for the "big boys," Tomb Raider, Hitman, Deus Ex.
But not Thief.
Here's the PDF detailing all this
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http://www.square-enix.com/eng/pdf/news/20090422_02en.pdf) http://www.square-enix.com/eng/pdf/news/20090422_02en.pdf
MoroseTroll on 26/6/2009 at 11:59
Namdrol: Thanks for the link :). Seems that none of Thieves were able to reach 1 million mark. Well, now we have an official document proves that Thief is more niche game than even Deus Ex.
Petike the Taffer on 26/6/2009 at 13:22
Quote Posted by MoroseTroll
Namdrol: Thanks for the link :). Seems that none of Thieves were able to reach 1 million mark. Well, now we have an official document proves that Thief is more niche game than even Deus Ex.
Hey, there are no assualt rifles, grenade or rocket launchers in Thief.
There are also no scantily clad women in shiny armoured bras wielding oversized plastic swords and terrible faux-archaic fantasyspeak.
There are no badass towering mechas or badly drawn antropomorphic animal characters, that are supposed to be cute.
Get my point ?
Thief is not for whining spoiled brat fanboys. That's not an insult, those are simply honest facts. Besides, Thief was always meant to be more mature (even in terms of occasional humour) than most other fantasy-themed computer games. And it should stay that way. Many terrific games have sold very badly, but even the most forgotten gems are still appreciated by many gamers.
MoroseTroll on 26/6/2009 at 14:38
Quote Posted by Petike the Taffer
Hey, there are no assualt rifles, grenade or rocket launchers in Thief.
Heh, I've played DX1 several times and almost never used these weapons - my favorite one was a crossbow + tranquillizer darts, but, alas, the last ones were often out.
About all other stuff you've said: of course, I want Thief 4 should stay ol' good Thief too, not anything else.
P.S. I'm sorry for offtopic.
Gentleman on 28/6/2009 at 03:23
Even if off topic, this is the first thread I've created that reaches two pages in replies. :thumb:
Why am I still considered a "New Member"? :confused:
Stath MIA on 28/6/2009 at 03:31
You have to post at least 30 times to become a full member.
PotatoGuy on 28/6/2009 at 08:21
Quote Posted by Stath MIA
You have to post at least 30 times to become a full member.
Oh, I thought 40?
Stath MIA on 28/6/2009 at 16:31
I'm pretty sure it's 30, but I may be wrong. If you really want the exact number then PM Digi, he'll know.
