Crash Team Rumble: Struggling to Attract Viewers on Twitch
Crash Team Rumble, the spin-off of the beloved Crash Bandicoot franchise, has been facing challenges in gaining viewership on Twitch. With under 30 people tuning in to watch the competitive multiplayer game, it has failed to capture the attention of gamers and Crash fans alike. The underwhelming viewership reflects the game's poor reviews and lack of awareness.
In an attempt to engage the audience, streamer colinreid says, "Are you ready to RUMBLE?!" However, their call for action goes mostly unanswered, with the underwhelming audience spread across ten different streams. The lowest count is just one viewer, while the highest reaches eight. Even with the highest count, the number remains considerably low compared to the average concurrent viewers on Twitch, which is over 100,000.
This low viewership was first spotted by Crashy News, a website dedicated to all things Crash Bandicoot. Initially, the game boasted around 30 viewers, but it has since dropped as low as 12. In comparison, other games such as Crash Team Racing, Black Ops 4, Tomb Raider Level Editor, MultiVersus, and Gollum currently have higher viewer counts.
It's important to note that Twitch viewership doesn't necessarily reflect the number of players or game sales. However, we can assume that Crash Team Rumble likely has a considerable player base of over 20 individuals.
A popular tweet about the game, which received 27,000 likes and 2.3 million views, highlights the lack of awareness surrounding its release. Many comments express surprise and confusion, with users admitting they had no idea the game was already available. Some criticize the game's marketing strategy, claiming that not enough effort was put into promoting it.
There's also confusion regarding the genre of Crash Team Rumble. Many assume it's a MOBA, but are unsure if it's a competitive platformer instead. Others are surprised to learn that it's not free-to-play. Some assume a $70 price tag, only to discover it's actually priced at $30.
In our review, we stated that while the game may appeal to die-hard Crash Bandicoot fans, it falls short as a good game overall. We believe that Crash Bandicoot should not have been transformed into this particular iteration.
The struggles of Crash Team Rumble highlight the challenges faced by spin-off games. Poor reviews, combined with a lack of marketing, can make it difficult for these titles to gain any traction. In many cases, these games have failed to live up to the hype generated by their predecessors.
Much of this can be attributed to ineffective marketing, as many gamers are often unaware of upcoming releases. For more information on how to market your indie game effectively, take a look at our comprehensive guide.
