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What's your "Worst Game of the Decade?"
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NaughtyCalibur
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Dan said:
Mohonky
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handofg0d said:
Eh, any game from Phoenix Studios qualifies. When I was working in a games store I would look at the title of a game and go 'oh god that looks horrible' and with a scarily high accuracy rate, it would turn out to be a Phoenix Game.
Anyone that thinks games like Too Human, Res Evil and any of those other 'I don't fit into the niche that actually enjoyed it' haters can not possibly argue those games are still better than this shit;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk8qbSISQI4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mYSwsWSBnI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arwkqsb9VmU
One of my favs,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f3HDsgLV68&feature=related
Clipping? Whats that?
SkinnyPupp
Banned
I haven't played it, but I have to give this to Homie Rollerz on DS. This isn't just a poorly-made, unoriginal, fairly broken game, it's also fairly offensive.
This is the trailer. Highlights: Propaganda on the importance of preordering shovelware, half-assed "girls are gamers too!", indication that the Homiez have reason to flee the cops for no apparent reason, and "Daaaaaaaaaaayum."
And this is gameplay.
The chile drives a burrito.
This is the trailer. Highlights: Propaganda on the importance of preordering shovelware, half-assed "girls are gamers too!", indication that the Homiez have reason to flee the cops for no apparent reason, and "Daaaaaaaaaaayum."
And this is gameplay.
The chile drives a burrito.
Broseybrose
Member
anyone say Deus Ex: Invisible War yet?
if not, then Deus Ex: Invisible War.
definitely the biggest letdown of the decade. im sure there were worse games, but... who played them? not me.
if not, then Deus Ex: Invisible War.
definitely the biggest letdown of the decade. im sure there were worse games, but... who played them? not me.
Schmo Florez
Member
Because of STATE OF EMERGENCY I don't make blind purchaces anymore. It was the last game I ever pre-ordered as well. Horrible.
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Deleted member 22576
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I've played a LOT of really shitty GBA games.
RurouniZel
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SecretBonusPoint said:
Came here to post this.
Amir0x said:
Aside from the specific names you mentioned, you've pretty much described every MMORPG ever made (WoW, FFXI, EQII etc.), and it's for this reason I don't like those games either.
It's less a problem with the game for me, more with the genre that I just don't appreciate. But again, that's just me.
AzureNightmare
Banned
Its simply amazing that so many of you have forgotten about this huge stinking turd of a game.
UnluckyKate
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Rated-Rsuperstar said:
Quoted for absolut shitty game
PumpkinPie
Banned
I think that many people either: have not played many games in the last 10 years, or just like listing games that they think will annoy the most people :lol
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
You know... it's difficult to narrow it down. With franchises like Ghost Recon, Socom, RB6 getting dragged into the sewer. And then there's Invisible War, which was almost criminal. But if I had to say just one... without fucking doubt:
Oblivion
After the stellar Morrowind, to deliver that pile of shit (and win accolades and praise) was unforgivable. The most overrated game of all time.
Oblivion
After the stellar Morrowind, to deliver that pile of shit (and win accolades and praise) was unforgivable. The most overrated game of all time.
GTA 4
How Rockstar managed to fuck up my favorite franchise was just so damn infuriating.
I know there are way worse games (all these crappy budget titles for the PS2 for instance) but I usually don't play something when I already assume its crap. Compared to the greatness that is GTA: SA, the sequel really was a very very bad game(Imho).
Runner up is Dead Rising. How can anyone enjoy a game with such fucked up controls and horrible K.I.? And I'm someone who loved the Nomad Soul on the DC and usually don't care about clunky controls, but this was just too much.
The main character runs around like he crapped his pants, annoying enemies respawn after like 5 minutes (jeep), the save system is beyond stupid, some idiot calls every 2 seconds and so on..
If I have high expectations and they game doesn't deliver it feels way worse to me than if it's some low budget title that I already expected to be bad.
How Rockstar managed to fuck up my favorite franchise was just so damn infuriating.
I know there are way worse games (all these crappy budget titles for the PS2 for instance) but I usually don't play something when I already assume its crap. Compared to the greatness that is GTA: SA, the sequel really was a very very bad game(Imho).
Runner up is Dead Rising. How can anyone enjoy a game with such fucked up controls and horrible K.I.? And I'm someone who loved the Nomad Soul on the DC and usually don't care about clunky controls, but this was just too much.
The main character runs around like he crapped his pants, annoying enemies respawn after like 5 minutes (jeep), the save system is beyond stupid, some idiot calls every 2 seconds and so on..
PumpkinPie said:
If I have high expectations and they game doesn't deliver it feels way worse to me than if it's some low budget title that I already expected to be bad.
Zedsdeadbaby
Banned
I see we have a few 'let's slate awesome games on consoles I don't own' posts here... Gears of War? Metal Gear Solid 4? Crazy.
My personal worst game of the decade would probably be X-Squad, one of the launch games for the PS2. Buying a Playstation 2 after my Dreamcast days, this particular title came as a complete shock to the system. It felt like a regression. Games like Sonic Adventure, Soul Calibur, Grandia and Jet Grind Radio were slick, accomplished games, and Sony were hyping their system up to be the complete be-all and end-all of consoles at the time. It was very a very disappointing transition from console to console (the worst I've experienced in 20+ years of gaming), but the PS2 made up for it in the end, after a terrible start.
I still buy every console at launch, and thankfully haven't experienced a bad start like that again - the PS3 may have had a terrible launch in the eyes of many, but the launch games for that platform were fairly decent and did a good job of showing the promise of the console and competing with the system's rivals. The PS2 hardly made me think 'this is going to compete with the Dreamcast' for a while.
So yeah. X-factor. Worst game of the decade. I've played many a stinker, but this one stood out in memory for its terrible graphics, awkward controls and dire gameplay at a time where it was supposed to put its foot down and assert itself.
My personal worst game of the decade would probably be X-Squad, one of the launch games for the PS2. Buying a Playstation 2 after my Dreamcast days, this particular title came as a complete shock to the system. It felt like a regression. Games like Sonic Adventure, Soul Calibur, Grandia and Jet Grind Radio were slick, accomplished games, and Sony were hyping their system up to be the complete be-all and end-all of consoles at the time. It was very a very disappointing transition from console to console (the worst I've experienced in 20+ years of gaming), but the PS2 made up for it in the end, after a terrible start.
I still buy every console at launch, and thankfully haven't experienced a bad start like that again - the PS3 may have had a terrible launch in the eyes of many, but the launch games for that platform were fairly decent and did a good job of showing the promise of the console and competing with the system's rivals. The PS2 hardly made me think 'this is going to compete with the Dreamcast' for a while.
So yeah. X-factor. Worst game of the decade. I've played many a stinker, but this one stood out in memory for its terrible graphics, awkward controls and dire gameplay at a time where it was supposed to put its foot down and assert itself.
NaughtyCalibur
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iammeiam said:
What I don't even
Segata Sanshiro
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The most remarkable thing about Sonic Shuffle being as bad as it was is that it was developed by the very same people that developed Mario Party. Sonic seems to spoil everything he touches.megachao24 said:
VibratingDonkey
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These are the ones my memory hasn't tried to block.
The Godfather
Gods and Generals
25 to Life
Spore
The Path
Stalin vs Martians
Guitar Hero 5
After careful consideration I've concluded that since the other games have at least some form of redeeming quality or excuse, no matter how insignificant it may be, the battle is really between Gods and Generals and Stalin vs Martians. Two thoroughly and undeniably rotten games.
The deciding factor is that I find Stalin vs Martians offensive. They made this shitty ass game on a coffee break with the intention of fooling people buying bad games ironically for a laugh. For $19.99... The people responsible should feel bad. Also it has come to my attention that the game has been deleted off of the face of the internet, presumably for a very justified reason.
So congratulations Stalin vs Martians...
The Godfather
Gods and Generals
25 to Life
Spore
The Path
Stalin vs Martians
Guitar Hero 5
After careful consideration I've concluded that since the other games have at least some form of redeeming quality or excuse, no matter how insignificant it may be, the battle is really between Gods and Generals and Stalin vs Martians. Two thoroughly and undeniably rotten games.
The deciding factor is that I find Stalin vs Martians offensive. They made this shitty ass game on a coffee break with the intention of fooling people buying bad games ironically for a laugh. For $19.99... The people responsible should feel bad. Also it has come to my attention that the game has been deleted off of the face of the internet, presumably for a very justified reason.
So congratulations Stalin vs Martians...
As far as games I bought expecting greatness, RE5 comes to mind for this year, but I'll have to continue the Devil May Cry 2 beat down. My god what went wrong. I've never been more pissed hours after getting a highly anticipated game.
The Witcher is climbing up that list pretty fast though (I'm only a couple hours in but WTF).
The Witcher is climbing up that list pretty fast though (I'm only a couple hours in but WTF).
NaughtyCalibur
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recklessmind said:
I've always loved Rainbow, yet hated Ghost Recon. I always found this to be odd, but there's just something about Ghost Recon games that piss me off. Oh, I know! It's the fact that enemies spot me from a million miles away and take me out with a fucking pistol in one shot. Fuck those fucking games. >_>
Arpharmd B
Banned
PumpkinPie said:
I have played shit loads of games. I just haven't played loads of shit games. That's the key difference.
And since this is a personal list I can't name games like Barbies Big Red Discovery because I simply have not played it.
Anyways, I can get behind Devil May Cry 2. Thank god it was only a rental. I knew going in that something was "off", hence why I wasn't there with a handful of trades to get it day 1 release (hey, money is scarce when you are 16). I read at the time different developers, and I could tell from screens that shit was wayyy, wayyy wrong.
Ganondorfo
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People will hate me for this, I think it will get me banned from gaf, but whatever, I will say it:
SONIC UNLEASHED (Everyone at Gaf loves it, I dont get it)
SONIC UNLEASHED (Everyone at Gaf loves it, I dont get it)
WanderingWind
Mecklemore Is My Favorite Wrapper
kamspy said:
Unless this list has changed to "absolutely fantastic games," The Witcher doesn't belong anywhere near this thread.
If I were to go off this thread and only this thread, I'd say mos of you either have played little games OR have been traumatized by truly bad games to the point they've effectively removed themselves from your memories. I'm seeing a lot of games people dislike but have seen few turds shining like a city on a hill
Fuck fuck fuck. I released myself from remembering this game. It's it's like I got total recalledBroseybrose said:anyone say Deus Ex: Invisible War yet?
if not, then Deus Ex: Invisible War.
definitely the biggest letdown of the decade. im sure there were worse games, but... who played them? not me.
Arpharmd B
Banned
Oh shit, Eternal Darkness without a doubt. Just like Assassins Creed, I bit on the unbelievable hype for this game upon release, to my mistake.
Thing is I had a funny feeling before buying both of these. I think that's my keen gaming instincts telling me something.
Thing is I had a funny feeling before buying both of these. I think that's my keen gaming instincts telling me something.
WanderingWind
Mecklemore Is My Favorite Wrapper
Atilac said:
I'm pretty sure this is 'shopped. I do not believe a sequel to Deus Ex exists.
kamspy said:
What's silly about it? Besides the cheesecake cards, I mean. Oh, and the crappy combat. Oh, and the semi-Mary Sue of a protagonist.
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
[Nintex] said:
Indy and the Knobstick of Moses was indeed a steaming pile of shit. Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness was also a rather lackluster experience IMO.
nincompoop
Banned
What's your "Worst Game of the Decade?"tenritsu said:
This piece of crap.
The game has a glitch in the 2nd to last boss that will entirely halt progress. And I bought it for $50 and wasted an entire three months of allowance on it.
Arpharmd B
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Ganondorfo said:
No, plenty of people hate it. I have only tried the demo but it just felt like a rollercoaster with quick time events. I've always been tempted to get it any way, huge Sonic fan, maybe at 19.99 I'll bite.
NaughtyCalibur
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So far, the only picks that have really surprised me have been Eternal Darkness and Nocturne. Well, I guess I can sort of understand Nocturne based on difficulty alone -- I know it's no fun to train for hours only to be killed by some random ass insta-death attack on your way to a save point. But I guess I'm a masochist with certain games because that's exactly the kind of shit that had me crawling back to it.
Eternal Darkness I didn't expect because it was (and arguably still is) the only survival horror game to have great voice acting, an awesome story and truly unique gameplay elements. I'll admit it wasn't particularly scary, though.
Eternal Darkness I didn't expect because it was (and arguably still is) the only survival horror game to have great voice acting, an awesome story and truly unique gameplay elements. I'll admit it wasn't particularly scary, though.
chaostrophy
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Arpharmd B
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NaughtyCalibur said:
That's strange because from my experience these 3 aspects were laughably bad from the moment you turn on the game. I think I was laughing so hard with all the Edgar Allen Poe stuff that I skipped that, only to find one of the most poorly designed survival horror games ever.
hikarutilmitt
Member
Went in hoping and expecting a next-gen sequel to one of the few wrestling games I can play and enjoy. I got uglied up characters, awful controls, shitty music and a game that was just painful to play. Thankfully I didn't spend more than $10 on it (thanks Sears!) but it was still terrible.