Review Bombing

Two video games have recently faced review bombing on Steam, with Highguard receiving negative reviews and Starsand Island seeing an influx of suspicious positive ones. Developers and former staff attribute these actions to influencing player perceptions. The incidents highlight vulnerabilities in user review systems for games.

February 15, 2026 Reported by AI

Josh Sobel, a former lead technical artist at Wildlight Entertainment, has shared insights into the challenges faced by the game Highguard following its reveal and launch. He attributes much of the backlash to false assumptions and extensive review bombing. The studio experienced layoffs amid persistent negative sentiment.