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| title = Don't Even Think |
| title = Don't Even Think |
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| developer = Dark Horse Game Studio, Perfect World Co.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/129964/dont-even-think/releases/|title=Don't Even Think Releases|access-date=2024-04-19}}</ref> |
| developer = Dark Horse Game Studio, [[Perfect World (company)|Perfect World Co., Ltd]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/129964/dont-even-think/releases/|title=Don't Even Think Releases|access-date=2024-04-19}}</ref> |
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| publisher = [[Arc Games|Perfect World Games]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/07/07/dont-even-think-game-launch-date/|title=Don't Even Think Launch Date|date=July 7, 2019 |access-date=2024-04-19}}</ref> |
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| released = '''North America'''<br>July 10, 2019<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps4/252846-dont-even-think/boxes/709818 |title=Don't Even Think Box Art |publisher=GameFAQs |access-date=2024-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.psu.com/news/asymmetrical-pvp-game-dont-even-think-launches-next-week-on-ps4/ |title=Asymmetrical PvP Game 'Don't Even Think' Launches Next Week on PS4 |publisher=PlayStation Universe |access-date=2024-04-19}}</ref><br>'''Japan'''<br>September 9, 2019<br>'''Europe'''<br>April 3, 2020<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps4/252846-dont-even-think/boxes |title=Don't Even Think – Box Scans |publisher=GameFAQs |access-date=2024-04-19}}</ref> |
| released = '''North America'''<br>July 10, 2019<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps4/252846-dont-even-think/boxes/709818 |title=Don't Even Think Box Art |publisher=GameFAQs |access-date=2024-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.psu.com/news/asymmetrical-pvp-game-dont-even-think-launches-next-week-on-ps4/ |title=Asymmetrical PvP Game 'Don't Even Think' Launches Next Week on PS4 |date=July 7, 2019 |publisher=PlayStation Universe |access-date=2024-04-19}}</ref><br>'''Japan'''<br>September 9, 2019<br>'''Europe'''<br>April 3, 2020<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps4/252846-dont-even-think/boxes |title=Don't Even Think – Box Scans |publisher=GameFAQs |access-date=2024-04-19}}</ref> |
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| modes = [[Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]] |
| modes = [[Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]] |
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| genre = [[Survival mode|Survival]], [[Battle royale game|battle royale]] |
| genre = [[Survival mode|Survival]], [[Battle royale game|battle royale]] |
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| engine = [[Unreal Engine 4]] |
| engine = [[Unreal Engine 4]] |
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'''''Don't Even Think''''' is a 2019 [[Asymmetric video game|asymmetrical]] survival game with battle royal elements. The game was developed by Dark Horse Game Studio, and published by [[ |
'''''Don't Even Think''''' is a 2019 [[Asymmetric video game|asymmetrical]] survival game with battle royal elements. The game was developed by Dark Horse Game Studio, and published by [[Arc Games|Perfect World Games]]. The game had an initial release date of July 10, 2019 for the PlayStation 4.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/games/dont-even-think/ |title=Don't Even Think |publisher=[[GameSpot]] |access-date=2024-04-19}}</ref>Don't Even Think marked the first game launched by Dark Horse Game Studio, which was established in [[Beijing]], [[China]], in 2016.<ref group="‡">{{cite web |
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== Gameplay == |
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Don't Even Think is an asymmetrical multiplayer game where a few |
''Don't Even Think'' is an asymmetrical multiplayer game where a few players take on the role of humans or the [[werewolf]] / [[werecat]] from the Beast Clan. |
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The humans objective is to survive against other humans and werewolves on the map, as well as to keep warm.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP5337-CUSA15344_00-000000000000SIEA |title=PlayStation Store - Don't Even Think |publisher=PlayStation Store |access-date=2024-04-19 |archive-date=October 5, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191005041549/https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP5337-CUSA15344_00-000000000000SIEA |url-status=bot: unknown }}</ref> |
The humans objective is to survive against other humans and werewolves on the map, as well as to keep warm.<ref group="‡">{{cite web |url=https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP5337-CUSA15344_00-000000000000SIEA |title=PlayStation Store - Don't Even Think |publisher=PlayStation Store |access-date=2024-04-19 |archive-date=October 5, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191005041549/https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP5337-CUSA15344_00-000000000000SIEA |url-status=bot: unknown }}</ref> The werewolves take on the role as another human with an axe, and after a select time interval, they transform into werewolves and hunt the other players down. |
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As the map closes in, humans may acquire more supplies from supply drops across the map. Werewolves also have a higher healthpool than the humans, and are the only class that can regain health by consuming bodies.<ref group="‡">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxYHj6dfE6A|title=Don't Even Think – Launch Trailer|website=[[PlayStation]] |publisher=[[YouTube]]|access-date=2024-04-19}}</ref> The werewolves must eliminate all humans before they evacuate via rescue helicopter, which arrives near the end game.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://thegeekiary.com/dont-even-think-pvp-game/67500 |title=Don't Even Think: PVP Game |publisher=The Geekiary |author=Farid-ul-Haq |date=July 13, 2019 |access-date=2024-04-30}}</ref> They are weak to silver bullets,<ref name="AutomatonKawase">{{cite web | title=狼男と人間に分かれて戦う『DON'T EVEN THINK』国内PS4向けに無料配信開始。バトロワと非対称マルチを融合 |url=https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20190909-101412/ |author=Ayuo Kawase |publisher=AUTOMATON |date=2019-09-09 |access-date=2024-04-30 |language=ja}}</ref> and are the only team that is not affected by the cold temperatures. |
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The werewolves take on the role as another human with an axe, and after a select time interval, they transform into werewolves and hunt the other players down. |
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As the map closes in, humans may acquire more supplies from supply drops across the map. Werewolves also have a higher healthpool than the humans, and are the only class that can regain health by consuming bodies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxYHj6dfE6A|title=Don't Even Think – Launch Trailer|website=[[PlayStation]] |publisher=[[YouTube]]|access-date=2024-04-19}}</ref> |
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''Don't Even Think'' takes place on research base Prism City, established by the security company DET-i, in the year 2037.<ref name="8Players"></ref> Participants from various global locations are deployed into Prism City for a battle simulation, during which DET-i collects data for security research. Various disaster scenarios are deployed. |
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The werewolves must eliminate all humans before they escape via a helicopter, which arrives near the end game. They are weak to silver bullet's, which can be found near the end game. {{Citation needed}} |
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In the east coast of Prism City, after the first virus sample leak there was an evacuation. Following that period creatures described as wolves have been spotted at night.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20190708-96867/ |title=狼男vs人間の非対称バトルロイヤル『Don’t Even Think』北米PS4にて基本プレイ無料で7月10日配信へ |author=Ryuki Ishii |publisher=Automaton Media |date=2019-07-08 |access-date=2024-05-12 |language=ja}}</ref> |
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In Blood Paw Valley, there was a crash exposing a DET virus to tribal inhabitants. Those infected became werecats, of whom allied themselves with the werewolves and joined the Beast Clan.<ref group="‡">{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/DontEvenThink.DET/posts/pfbid09jYT8FRnmcqq97GoAAvNPJ15DCbGouT1mbLkBjCuPSevagshzmcbDdPatkSMwAR8l |title=After the crash happened in Blood Paw Valley |date=January 17, 2020 |website=[[Facebook]] |access-date=May 9, 2024| author=Don't Even Think}}</ref> |
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Don't Even Think takes place on a research base called Prism City, established by a security company called DET-i, during the year 2037 AD. {{Citation needed}} |
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| November 18, 2019 - April 3, 2020 |
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| Introduction of Battle Pass with new skins, weapons. |
| Introduction of Battle Pass with new skins, weapons. |
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| Season 2<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYN7_JXoOVA |title=Don't Even Think – Season 2 Launch Trailer |website=[[PlayStation]] |publisher=[[YouTube]] |access-date=2024-04-19}}</ref> |
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| April 3, 2020 - August 14, 2020 |
| April 3, 2020 - August 14, 2020 |
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| Introduction of Werecats as a playable type in the Beast Clan, with a different set of stealth-like abilities.<ref group="‡">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYN7_JXoOVA |title=Don't Even Think – Season 2 Launch Trailer |website=[[PlayStation]] |publisher=[[YouTube]] |access-date=2024-04-19}}</ref> Introduction of a map, Bloodclaw Canyon, and a human companion, an AI drone with modifiable attributes for attacking other humans and beasts.<ref name="27Players">{{cite web |url=https://blog.ja.playstation.com/2020/04/03/20200403-det/ |title=非対称PvPサバイバル『DON'T EVEN THINK』シーズン2、本日開幕! 新ビースト「ジャガー」などが追加! |publisher=PlayStation.Blog |date=2020-04-03 |access-date=2024-04-30 |language=ja}}</ref> |
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''Don't Even Think'' received "generally unfavorable" user reviews according to [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]]. The game did not receive coverage from major outlets like [[IGN]] or [[GameSpot]], resulting in critical reception primarily stemming from independent sources within the community. |
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On June 8, 2018, Perfect World Entertainment announced a new mobile game titled ''Farside: An Athletic Game'', in conjunction with the release of ReVolve.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://mmoculture.com/2018/06/farside-perfect-world-previews-new-battle-royale-mobile-game/ |title=Farside - Perfect World previews new battle royale mobile game |date=June 2018 |publisher=MMO Culture |access-date=2024-05-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119183122/https://mmoculture.com/2018/06/farside-perfect-world-previews-new-battle-royale-mobile-game/ |archive-date=2021-01-19}}</ref> At this early phase of development, the game incorporated typical battle royale features such as the use of vehicles, skydiving into the battlefield, and a progressively shrinking play area. The project was later renamed to ''Don't Even Think'' during the 16th [[ChinaJoy]] conference, held in [[Shanghai]] on August 2, 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2018/11/farside-an-athletic-game-renamed-dont-even-think-ps4-open-beta-set-for-november-27-in-hong-kong |title=Farside: An Athletic Game renamed Don't Even Think, PS4 open beta set for November 27 in Hong Kong |publisher=Gematsu |date=2018-11-20 |access-date=2024-04-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamereactor.cn/news/50713/大逃殺手遊《+Farside》即將進軍+PS4+平台/ |title=大逃殺手遊《Farside》即將進軍PS4平台 |website=Game Reactor |date=August 3, 2018 |language=Chinese |access-date=2024-04-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dualshockers.com/farside-announced-ps4/ |title=Farside Announced for PS4 |date=August 2, 2018 |publisher=DualShockers |access-date=2024-04-30}}</ref> |
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| MC = 3.9/10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dont-even-think/ |title=Don't Even Think User Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=2024-04-19}}</ref> |
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| GSpot = 4/10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/games/dont-even-think/ |title=Don't Even Think |publisher=[[GameSpot]] |access-date=2024-04-19}}</ref><ref group=note>Review scores for each publication reflect user averages.</ref> |
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Reviewer Jim Hargreaves from TheSixthAxis gave the game a particularly low score of 2 out of 10, criticizing it as a rushed free-to-play battle royale that fails to deliver a balanced or engaging experience. He described the game as "an opportunistic trainwreck," pointing out the lack of innovative gameplay and the imbalance between characters, particularly the overpowering werewolves which, coupled with insufficient content and technical issues, led to a frustrating experience.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2019/07/12/dont-even-think-review-ps4-battle-royale-free-games/ |title=Don't Even Think Review - A Rushed Battle Royale Experience |publisher=TheSixthAxis |date=2019-07-12 |access-date=2024-04-19}}</ref> |
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| title = Don't Even Think PS4 open beta now available in Hong Kong |
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| author = Sal Romano |
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| date = November 20, 2018 |
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| title = DON'T EVEN THINK - Official Open Beta Launch Trailer (HD) |
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| date = November 26, 2018 |
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=== Shutdown === |
=== Shutdown === |
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On May 14, 2020, the development team announced the discontinuation of ''Don't Even Think''. The announcement, made when players logged into the game, cited the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic among other reasons for the decision. The developers expressed their gratitude for the community's support and outlined the schedule for the game's gradual shutdown.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://delistedgames.com/dont-even-think/|title=Don't Even Think – Delisted Games|date=May 30, 2020 |access-date=2024-04-18}}</ref> |
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The game was removed from sale on June 15, 2020, and the servers were shut down on August 14, 2020. Additionally, the game website and social media accounts were scheduled to be closed by September 30, 2020. |
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In response to the shutdown, approximately 1,000 players signed a petition titled "Stop The Shutdown Of Don't Even Think,"{{Citation needed}} which sought to keep the game operational. Despite these efforts, the game was officially discontinued, with all online services ceasing as planned. |
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As of it's release at the time of launch, ''Don't Even Think'' reached the #1 spot for Free To Play game downloads.<ref>{{cite web |last=Massongill |first=Justin |date=August 9, 2019 |title=PlayStation Store: July's Top Downloads |url=https://blog.playstation.com/2019/08/09/playstation-store-julys-top-downloads-4/ |website=PlayStation.Blog |access-date=May 5, 2024}}</ref> The game held an overall #7 placement at the end of the year of 2019 as reported by Jason Massongill, a Content Communications Manager for [[Sony Interactive Entertainment]].<ref name="PlayStationTopDownloads2019">{{cite web |last=Massongill |first=Justin |title=PlayStation Store: 2019’s Top Downloads |url=https://blog.playstation.com/2020/01/09/playstation-store-2019s-top-downloads/ |website=PlayStation.Blog |date=January 9, 2020 |access-date=May 13, 2024}}</ref>The game received "generally unfavorable" user reviews according to [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]], with the game receiving sparse editorial coverage in North America.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dont-even-think/ |title=Don't Even Think User Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=April 19, 2024}}</ref> |
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Shortly after the game's launch in Japan, and an update patch, Ayuo Kawase in their coverage of the game for Automation Media noted the developers had mostly improved issues of performance- involving matters such as frame rates.<ref name="AutomatonKawase"></ref> |
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Latest revision as of 04:19, 15 May 2024
- Comment: Unfortunately the only review sources in the article providing reviews are for The Sixth Axis, a WP:VG/S unreliable source, and Gamer Headquarters, a source of unknown reliability. Metacritic looks like this title just didn't get enough coverage. Checking out WP:NONENG sources may be an option to satisfy the below test. VRXCES (talk) 21:53, 10 May 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: This article unfortunately falls short of general notability guidelines. For video games, we generally expect that at the least, a game will have significant coverage from independent and reliable sources which typically is assessed as three reliable reviews from sources like those in this list: WP:VG/S. Using the user scores for GameSpot and IGN is user-generated and not reliable: only editorial reviews are useful here. Irrelevant to AFC but also the article needs a copyedit and I note someone has flagged many statements lack citations. Happy to discuss on my talk page if you need any help. VRXCES (talk) 23:55, 30 April 2024 (UTC)
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Developer(s) | Dark Horse Game Studio, Perfect World Co., Ltd.[1] |
Publisher(s) | Perfect World Games[2] |
Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 4[3] |
Release | North America July 10, 2019[4][5] Japan September 9, 2019 Europe April 3, 2020[6] |
Genre(s) | Survival, battle royale |
Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Don't Even Think is a 2019 asymmetrical survival game with battle royal elements. The game was developed by Dark Horse Game Studio, and published by Perfect World Games. The game had an initial release date of July 10, 2019 for the PlayStation 4.[7]Don't Even Think marked the first game launched by Dark Horse Game Studio, which was established in Beijing, China, in 2016.[‡ 1]
On May 14, 2020 the shutdown of the game was announced, citing the COVID-19 pandemic as one of the reasons for the shutdown. The game was shutdown on September 30, 2020.
Gameplay
Don't Even Think is an asymmetrical multiplayer game where a few players take on the role of humans or the werewolf / werecat from the Beast Clan.
The humans objective is to survive against other humans and werewolves on the map, as well as to keep warm.[‡ 2] The werewolves take on the role as another human with an axe, and after a select time interval, they transform into werewolves and hunt the other players down.
As the map closes in, humans may acquire more supplies from supply drops across the map. Werewolves also have a higher healthpool than the humans, and are the only class that can regain health by consuming bodies.[‡ 3] The werewolves must eliminate all humans before they evacuate via rescue helicopter, which arrives near the end game.[8] They are weak to silver bullets,[9] and are the only team that is not affected by the cold temperatures.
Plot and Setting
Don't Even Think takes place on research base Prism City, established by the security company DET-i, in the year 2037.[10] Participants from various global locations are deployed into Prism City for a battle simulation, during which DET-i collects data for security research. Various disaster scenarios are deployed.
In the east coast of Prism City, after the first virus sample leak there was an evacuation. Following that period creatures described as wolves have been spotted at night.[11]
In Blood Paw Valley, there was a crash exposing a DET virus to tribal inhabitants. Those infected became werecats, of whom allied themselves with the werewolves and joined the Beast Clan.[‡ 4]
Seasons
Season | Period | Description |
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Season 1 | November 18, 2019 - April 3, 2020 | Introduction of Battle Pass with new skins, weapons. |
Season 2 | April 3, 2020 - August 14, 2020 | Introduction of Werecats as a playable type in the Beast Clan, with a different set of stealth-like abilities.[‡ 5] Introduction of a map, Bloodclaw Canyon, and a human companion, an AI drone with modifiable attributes for attacking other humans and beasts.[12] |
Development
Farside
On June 8, 2018, Perfect World Entertainment announced a new mobile game titled Farside: An Athletic Game, in conjunction with the release of ReVolve.[13] At this early phase of development, the game incorporated typical battle royale features such as the use of vehicles, skydiving into the battlefield, and a progressively shrinking play area. The project was later renamed to Don't Even Think during the 16th ChinaJoy conference, held in Shanghai on August 2, 2018.[14][15][16]
Open Beta
In November 27, 2018, Dark Horse Game Studio released the open beta of Don't Even Think on PlayStation in Hong Kong.[10][‡ 6] The game later debuted in North America in 2019.
Werewolves were not initially part of the open beta, and were instead a later introduction. [citation needed] The open beta ended on December 27, 2018.[‡ 7] Vehicles were one of the features that were removed on it's launch in North America.
The player size of the game would also progressively increase during the game's development, starting with 8[10] during the open beta, 27 during season 1, and later 31 during Season 2 after a rebalance.[12]
Shutdown
On May 14, 2020, the development team announced the discontinuation of Don't Even Think. The announcement, made when players logged into the game, cited the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic among other reasons for the decision. The developers expressed their gratitude for the community's support and outlined the schedule for the game's gradual shutdown.[17]
The game was removed from sale on June 15, 2020, and the servers were shut down on August 14, 2020. Additionally, the game website and social media accounts were scheduled to be closed by September 30, 2020.
Reception
As of it's release at the time of launch, Don't Even Think reached the #1 spot for Free To Play game downloads.[18] The game held an overall #7 placement at the end of the year of 2019 as reported by Jason Massongill, a Content Communications Manager for Sony Interactive Entertainment.[19]The game received "generally unfavorable" user reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic, with the game receiving sparse editorial coverage in North America.[20]
Shortly after the game's launch in Japan, and an update patch, Ayuo Kawase in their coverage of the game for Automation Media noted the developers had mostly improved issues of performance- involving matters such as frame rates.[9]
References
- ^ "Don't Even Think Releases". Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Don't Even Think Launch Date". July 7, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Don't Even Think Game Info". IGN. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Don't Even Think Box Art". GameFAQs. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Asymmetrical PvP Game 'Don't Even Think' Launches Next Week on PS4". PlayStation Universe. July 7, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Don't Even Think – Box Scans". GameFAQs. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Don't Even Think". GameSpot. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ Farid-ul-Haq (July 13, 2019). "Don't Even Think: PVP Game". The Geekiary. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Ayuo Kawase (September 9, 2019). "狼男と人間に分かれて戦う『DON'T EVEN THINK』国内PS4向けに無料配信開始。バトロワと非対称マルチを融合" (in Japanese). AUTOMATON. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ a b c Sal Romano (November 20, 2018). "Don't Even Think PS4 open beta now available in Hong Kong". Gematsu. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ Ryuki Ishii (July 8, 2019). "狼男vs人間の非対称バトルロイヤル『Don't Even Think』北米PS4にて基本プレイ無料で7月10日配信へ" (in Japanese). Automaton Media. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ a b "非対称PvPサバイバル『DON'T EVEN THINK』シーズン2、本日開幕! 新ビースト「ジャガー」などが追加!" (in Japanese). PlayStation.Blog. April 3, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "Farside - Perfect World previews new battle royale mobile game". MMO Culture. June 2018. Archived from the original on January 19, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "Farside: An Athletic Game renamed Don't Even Think, PS4 open beta set for November 27 in Hong Kong". Gematsu. November 20, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "大逃殺手遊《Farside》即將進軍PS4平台". Game Reactor (in Chinese). August 3, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "Farside Announced for PS4". DualShockers. August 2, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "Don't Even Think – Delisted Games". May 30, 2020. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ Massongill, Justin (August 9, 2019). "PlayStation Store: July's Top Downloads". PlayStation.Blog. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ Massongill, Justin (January 9, 2020). "PlayStation Store: 2019's Top Downloads". PlayStation.Blog. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "Don't Even Think User Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
Primary sources
- ^ "About Us". DET-i. Archived from the original on March 13, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "PlayStation Store - Don't Even Think". PlayStation Store. Archived from the original on October 5, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
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- ^ Don't Even Think (January 17, 2020). "After the crash happened in Blood Paw Valley". Facebook. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ "Don't Even Think – Season 2 Launch Trailer". PlayStation. YouTube. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "DON'T EVEN THINK - Official Open Beta Launch Trailer (HD)". YouTube. Don't EvenThink_official. November 26, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ "Don't Even Think Weibo". Retrieved April 30, 2024.
External Links
- Official Don't Even Think website. Archived on March 13, 2020.