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JBuccCP · Dec 14, 2008

For me, there haven't been too many disappointments this year. One of the advantages of not being able to play that many games. I do sometimes feel like the only person alive who doesn't love Fable 2.

edit: Also the rest of my list:

GTA IV
Rainbow Six Vegas 2

Or is that 1.5 har har

Madden/NCAA - have become yearly disappointments. Every year praying they'll bring back the magic last gen's games had.

a Master Ninja · Dec 14, 2008

I agree with #1.

Trevor360 · Dec 14, 2008

Baconbitz said:
Brawl couldn't be more overated. Horrid online, lacking in most departments.

Beyond online, what is lacking that would cause one to be disappointed in a Smash Bros sequel? You say "most departments" so surely u have further examples.

Blast Processing · Dec 14, 2008

Blast Processing's top 10 most disappointing games of 2008:

10.Mirror's Edge
9.Grand Theft Auto IV
8.Prince of Persia
7.Too Human
6.Castle Crashers
5.Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
4.Tomb Raider Underworld
3.Little Big Planet
2.Resistance 2
1.Infinite Undiscovery

Don't forget to digg this post!

Ganondorfo · Dec 14, 2008

When will anihawk do the Neogaf goty 2008 thread?

BTW, silent hill homecoming was also dissapointing.

Community Forum · Dec 14, 2008

Ganondorfo said:
BTW, silent hill homecoming was also dissapointing.

See that one I knew would be bad. I wasn't prepared though for not being able to invert the camera controls, like you can in every other game in the world. This game deserves to be on a special shit list.

HK-47 · Dec 14, 2008

Dead Space, ME, and PoP being on the list but Animal Crossing and GTA IV not being there is some kind of crime.

LiquidSwords · Dec 14, 2008

needs more
DMC4
Infinite Undiscovery
Wii Music
Banjo N&B
Ninja Gaiden II
Brothers in Arms

speculawyer · Dec 14, 2008

Yeah, I'd take Dead Space off that list. And, no, GTA 4 does not deserve to be anywhere near that list.

Y2Kev · Dec 14, 2008

oh forget it. bags of shit etc, praise segata.

REV 09 · Dec 14, 2008

don't really see how Dead Space can be disappointing. I didn't even hear many complaints about the game. I love other titles like PoP and ME, but i can understand the complaints.

DubloSeven · Dec 14, 2008

Dead Space definitely doesn't deserve to be there.

As much as I enjoyed STALKER Clear Sky, it definitely deserves to be there. It was quite a let down overall.

soldat7 · Dec 14, 2008

JaCy said:
Dead Space doesn't deserve to be on that list.

Dead Space is my GOTY.

Nardonicus · Dec 14, 2008

um, yeah...take Dead Space off that list and replace it with GTA4.

Dead Space is probably my GOTY...fuck, I hope it sells well.

arne · Dec 14, 2008

Has anybody even bothered to read this list to see why they chose those games as disappointing?

Seems like many, if not most, of you have. If you disagree shouldn't you be disagreeing regarding why the Wired writers thought it should be included on the list rather than going "no, it shouldn't be on the list?" debate it, otherwise you're just whining.

If you'd have read it, all you Dead Space whiners, you'll notice they praise so much of the game anyway

A gorgeous, seamless interface? "Strategic dismemberment"? Survival horror in space that (sort of) doesn't involve zombies? And a fantastic story penned with help from the esteemed Warren Ellis? Dead Space seemed like a guaranteed thrill ride.

Vilix · Dec 14, 2008

arne said:
Has anybody even bothered to read this list to see why they chose those games as disappointing?

Seems like many, if not most, of you have. If you disagree shouldn't you be disagreeing regarding why the Wired writers thought it should be included on the list rather than going "no, it shouldn't be on the list?" debate it, otherwise you're just whining.

If you'd have read it, all you Dead Space whiners, you'll notice they praise so much of the game anyway

Welcome to GAF. Please take one of our complimentary toute bags before you leave.

Proven · Dec 14, 2008

arne said:
Has anybody even bothered to read this list to see why they chose those games as disappointing?

Seems like many, if not most, of you have. If you disagree shouldn't you be disagreeing regarding why the Wired writers thought it should be included on the list rather than going "no, it shouldn't be on the list?" debate it, otherwise you're just whining.

If you'd have read it, all you Dead Space whiners, you'll notice they praise so much of the game anyway

All it took was 115 posts, heh.

drohne · Dec 14, 2008

JSnake said:
6. Mirror's Edge

gtfo

the list goes on to criticize the simplifications and automations of the new prince game, and really there's no better critique of that kind of thing than mirror's edge

JBuccCP · Dec 14, 2008

arne said:
Has anybody even bothered to read this list to see why they chose those games as disappointing?

WTF?

soldat7 · Dec 14, 2008

arne said:
If you'd have read it, all you Dead Space whiners, you'll notice they praise so much of the game anyway

I'm very proud to call myself a Dead Space whiner. The game doesn't deserve to be on any 'disappointing games' list. Ever.

itsinmyveins · Dec 14, 2008

arne said:
Has anybody even bothered to read this list to see why they chose those games as disappointing?

Seems like many, if not most, of you have. If you disagree shouldn't you be disagreeing regarding why the Wired writers thought it should be included on the list rather than going "no, it shouldn't be on the list?" debate it, otherwise you're just whining.

If you'd have read it, all you Dead Space whiners, you'll notice they praise so much of the game anyway

Don't come in here beeing all "Mr. Reasonable"!

David H Wong · Dec 14, 2008

Second said:
I'd replace Dead Space with Banjo N&B.

No shit.

Fredescu · Dec 14, 2008

arne said:
If you'd have read it, all you Dead Space whiners, you'll notice they praise so much of the game anyway

I read that as them saying they liked the idea, while the rest of the paragraph bags on the actual execution of it. So they praised it until the point that they played it. Faint praise if praise at all. My copy of Dead Space is still in the shrink wrap though so I don't know if they're right or not yet.

For what it's worth, in respect to my expectations I was only really disappointed by one game this year: Warioland: Shake It or the Shake Dimension or whatever it should be called.

bj00rn_ · Dec 14, 2008

arne said:
Has anybody even bothered to read this list to see why they chose those games as disappointing?

Seems like many, if not most, of you have. If you disagree shouldn't you be disagreeing regarding why the Wired writers thought it should be included on the list rather than going "no, it shouldn't be on the list?" debate it, otherwise you're just whining.

Dead Space does not belong on the list. Debate over.

NumberTwo · Dec 14, 2008

Wario64 said:
Where's Grand Theft Auto IV?

On the top games of 08 list.

Lo-Volt · Dec 14, 2008

Well, Dead Space's 'shocker' ending was certainly a letdown, so it wasn't perfect. Still shouldn't be on this list, though.

BobJustBob · Dec 14, 2008

Future said:
Damn, everyone agreeing with Spore? Skipped it, but I guess its true that no one is talking about it at all anymore

No, Spore is brilliant. But there's no point arguing about it because you're never going to convince idiots who think that streamlining is a bad thing. Luckily it's still selling well (outsold Fallout 3 on PC in November) so you don't have to.

Dartastic · Dec 14, 2008

Well, at least he got number one right. I also fully support Prince of Persia being on there. I have to agree with the WTF sentiment with Dead Space being on that list. Same goes for Mirror's Edge; that's one of my favorite games of this year, easy. God, what a shitty list.

sprocket · Dec 14, 2008

10. Age of Conan - NO
9. Tom Clancy's EndWar - YES
8. Too Human - sort of
7. STALKER: Clear Sky - didnt play
6. Mirror's Edge - YES
5. Dead Space - YES
4. Prince of Persia - didnt play
3. Mario Kart Wii (wut?) - WTF?!
2. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - NO
1. Spore- NO

[/QUOTE]

Grayman · Dec 14, 2008

Farnack said:
No PS3 exclusives in there. 8D

Must mean...

Year of the PS3

I thought it meant that publications gave up on pushing negativity at the PS3 because it does not matter now. I was expecting to see multiple PS3 exclusive games on the list.

SapientWolf · Dec 14, 2008

JSnake said:
Searched, lock if old.

http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/12/disappointing-g.html

OH BOY HERE WE GO

actually I agreed with some of this list which is more than I can say for other lists

10. Age of Conan
9. Tom Clancy's EndWar
8. Too Human
7. STALKER: Clear Sky
6. Mirror's Edge
5. Dead Space
4. Prince of Persia
3. Mario Kart Wii (wut?)
2. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
1. Spore

We can salvage it:

10. Age of Conan
9. Tom Clancy's EndWar
8. Too Human
7. STALKER: Clear Sky
6. ~~Mirror's Edge~~ Far Cry 2
5. ~~Dead Space~~ Mercenaries 2
4. ~~Prince of Persia~~ GTAIV
3. ~~Mario Kart Wii (wut?)~~ Need for Speed Undercover
2. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
1. Spore

Kobun Heat · Dec 14, 2008

drohne said:
the list goes on to criticize the simplifications and automations of the new prince game, and really there's no better critique of that kind of thing than mirror's edge

So Baker and I actually just did a video arguing about Mirror's Edge vs. Prince of Persia. I'm on your side about this one.

Didn't think Dead Space would be the most controversial entry!

Router · Dec 14, 2008

sprocket said:
8. Too Human - sort of

:lol

Tiktaalik · Dec 14, 2008

If you're going to put Mario Kart Wii on there you might as well throw on Animal Crossing Wii as well. The two were disappointments for me for the same reasons. Nintendo had a great opportunity to do something different, but went for the easy, conservative route in both situations.

Woo-Fu · Dec 14, 2008

It would be interesting to know how many people who are listing LBP as a game that should be on the list actually played LBP. I'm confident the two figures would not be the same.

SuperDowns · Dec 14, 2008

Seriously why is so much hate on GTA4?

List looks good, can't understand why Spore and Mario Kart Wii are up there.

Y2Kev · Dec 14, 2008

Tomb Raider Underworld is a good midpoint between Mirror's Edge and Prince of Persia. And it disappointed no one since it is so amazing ^____^ rawr

A Link to the Past · Dec 14, 2008

Too Human, PoP, Dead Space, and Mario Kart Wii shouldn't be on the list

GTAIV and SSBB should

arne · Dec 14, 2008

bj00rn_ said:
Dead Space does not belong on the list. Debate over.

Good job for supporting your argument, precisely ignoring what I was just asking people to do -- you know, healthy debate about this.

Thank you for playing.

Router · Dec 14, 2008

Woo-Fu said:
It would be interesting to know how many people who are listing LBP as a game that should be on the list actually played LBP. I'm confident the two figures would not be the same.

Amazing presentation and level creation both destroyed by horribly broken platforming IMO.

Sill, for the size of the team is a mighty fine effort.

plovie · Dec 14, 2008

I was quite pleased with the way Too Human turned out. I'll even say that it's the most entertaining game of the year, and I haven't even played it :lol

Insane Metal · Dec 14, 2008

Dead space?

YOU GOTTA BE SHITTING ME

MikeE21286 · Dec 14, 2008

Dead Space easily far exceeded expectations. I'm pretty sure that's a consensus around the entire industry (except for Wired apparently)

SapientWolf · Dec 14, 2008

SuperDowns said:
Seriously why is so much hate on GTA4?

The single player was boring, and the PC version was truly a serious disappointment. It doesn't help that more enjoyable games like Crackdown and Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction didn't get nearly as much attention from the press. And even the media has started to admit that they overrated the game.

oatmeal · Dec 14, 2008

Spore being number 1 is the right choice.

Insane Metal · Dec 14, 2008

Blast Processing said:
Blast Processing's top 10 most disappointing games of 2008:

10.Mirror's Edge
9.Grand Theft Auto IV
8.Prince of Persia
7.Too Human
6.Castle Crashers
5.Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
4.Tomb Raider Underworld
3.Little Big Planet
2.Resistance 2
1.Infinite Undiscovery

Don't forget to digg this post!

You sir, SHUT THAT DIRTY MOUTH!!!

GT5P is fucking awesome, as is LBP.

legend166 · Dec 14, 2008

Gotta agree on Spore.

I don't get how Mario Kart is on the list. Not only is it pretty fantastic, everyone was completely down on it before release. I remember the feeling towards it on GAF before it came out. And it was probably fair enough. People were actually really surprised at the positive impressions started flooding in. So I don't know how it could be considered a disappointment.

ThatObviousUser · Dec 14, 2008

6 through 3 probably don't belong on the list.

Router · Dec 14, 2008

Insane Metal said:
You sir, SHUT THAT DIRTY MOUTH!!!

GT5P is fucking awesome, as is LBP.

GT5p is a good game but the disappointment comes the the total failure of Sony and PD to make good on their promises of amazing content and features.

Zen · Dec 14, 2008

A Link to the Snitch said:
Too Human, PoP, Dead Space, and Mario Kart Wii shouldn't be on the list

GTAIV and SSBB should

Why should SSB be on that list?

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