In the past 24 hours, Publisher THQ’s share price has dropped 21 percent down to $4.69. The dramatic decline has broadly been attributed to the mixed reviews which its latest shooter, Homefront has been receiving leading up to the game’s launch. 

The game is currently sitting on a not completely disastrous 72/100 Metacritic score, but apparently good just is not good enough to keep a games company in the green these days. EDGE Magazine gave it the most scathing review, saying that “this isn’t an alternative to COD, but a game in thrall to it.” Joystiq also gave it 50/100, and Eurogamer reckons its worth 60/100. 

No matter how you feel about Homefront, now is probably a great time to buy THQ shares (disclaimer: MyGaming staff are in no shape or form qualified to be giving financial advice).

Homefront is due out on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 this Friday.