What were they thinking?! Though the majority of games that are released year-on-year are of decent quality we’ve had our fair share of terrible creations over the years.
From poor storylines, depressing graphics, to games that were simply cashing in on TV shows and movies, we’re looking back on the video games we’d really rather forget about…
1. Bubsy 3D
Platform: PlayStation
Year: 1996
With an incredibly irritating voiceover, shocking graphics and controls that were frustrating – Bubsy 3D was pretty depressing when it came to gameplay. It brings back terrible memories.
2. Superman
Platform: Nintendo 64
Year: 1999
Often cited as one of the worst video games ever, Superman was a flop. The game was based on the animated TV series had confused gamers criticising it for its poor controls and glitches.
3. Survivor: The Interactive Game
Platform: PC
Year: 2001
Described as “painful” and just simply “bad”, Survivor for the PC was a chore to slog through. Based on the popular TV series it was slated for its shoddy graphics and boring gameplay. It was so bad that it received an F- from Game Revolution, which was a grade that was specifically made to rate that game.
4. Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure
Platform: GameCube
Year: 2001
This game would probably put you off ever heading to Universal Studios. The 3D “adventure” that was based on the famous theme park was just horrible. Apart from shocking graphics, the game was just truly unpleasant to play and a complete waste of time.
5. Batman: Dark Tomorrow
Platform: GameCube, Xbox
Year: 2003
Confusing gameplay and very repetitive, Batman: Dark Tomorrow was an “experience” to say the least. It was so bad that they decided to cancel the PS2 version that was in the works.
6. Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing
Platform: PC
Year: 2003
“YOU’RE WINNER” from the actual gameplay is just one of the reasons why this game was a disaster. Despite the glaringly obvious typo in the game, Big Rigs lacked collision detection, had poor visuals and carried frequent bugs.
7. Sonic the Hedgehog (Not the original, don’t worry)
Platform: Xbox 360, PS3
Year: 2006
Aimed to reboot the much-loved series, the 2006 version celebrating the 15th anniversary of the game was rushed. It was pushed out for the Christmas season of that year, and contained numerous glitches and painful loading times – much to the annoyance of its players.
8. Rogue Warrior
Platform: PC, Xbox 360, PS3
Year: 2009
A badly developed plot combined with ghastly stealth controls and hit-or-miss shot detection made this game unbearable with limited appeal and felt ridiculously overpriced.
9. Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor
Platform: Xbox 360
Year: 2012
With annoying levels that bordered on impossible and excrutiating controls that were crippled by Kinect, Steel Battalion was infuriating.
10. Ride to Hell: Retribution
Platform: PC, Xbox 360, PS3
Year: 2013
The game was originally announced way back in 2008 but was only released this year. It was slated for its negative portayal of women and approach to violence, as well as poor voice acting and script.
11. Final Fantasy: All the Bravest
Platform: iOS, Android
Year: 2013
This Final Fantasy spin-off was dominated by in-app purchases and repetitive gameplay. The over-simple battleplay was embarrassing and there was zero storyline.
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