Gungrave G.O.R.E

Iggymob Co.,Ltd · 2022 · $29.99 · Action · deal grade B

• Estimated net residual revenue: $1.8k to $2.7k per month
• Opportunity: $4.3k per month at x1.90 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 23.6k
• 70%% positive across 1028 reviews · 12.0 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 2.2 years
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog
• Last build shipped 23 months ago
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 9 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x1.2 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

A stylish action-shooter hybrid from the cult Gungrave franchise, blending melee and ranged combat with heavy rock aesthetics.

Gungrave G.O.R.E has generated $176K lifetime on 23.6K units despite zero developer engagement in 26 months and a studio in decline. The title shows modest but consistent residual revenue ($2.2K/mo mid-case) and earned a B-grade, suggesting execution quality exceeds visibility. However, its licensed-IP foundation, narrow niche appeal, and lack of post-launch support make this a watch rather than an acquisition target unless the rights holder (Bandai Namco) is willing to transfer publishing or develop a revival roadmap. Most realistic play: watch.

• Risk: Gungrave IP is owned by Bandai Namco; any acquisition of the game, publishing rights, or revival campaign requires their consent and likely renegotiation of backend terms.
• Risk: Franchise name recognition is minimal outside Japan and hardcore action fans; the entry barrier of prior PS2 lore (acknowledged by reviewers) caps potential audience size.
• Risk: Developer Iggymob is fading (single title, 26 months since last post) and cannot support live ops, balance patches, or platform expansion.

This case as Markdown · Estimates carry ±30-50%% error per title.