The Worst Games of 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, the gaming industry has seen not only some exciting blockbusters, but also some disappointing titles. In addition to the usual list of best games, Metacritic has also released a ranking of the worst products based on Metascore.

However, failure is still a valuable lesson. The following bad games, whether "accidentally" or "intentionally", bring us many valuable lessons about design, development and... things to avoid in the gaming world. Let's take a look at the most disappointing games of the past year.

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum

The king of disasters this year is none other than Gollum . The game brought shame to the Lord of the Rings universe with its worst elements such as outdated interface, boring gameplay and lack of polish. Developer Daedalic Entertainment also suffered the bitter end of having to close down after this disaster.

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has sounded the alarm about over-exploiting legendary brands, while the possibilities are limited.

Flashback 2

The sequel to the 1992 classic platformer failed to live up to its predecessor's legacy. Released with too many bugs, sketchy gameplay, and a clunky combat system, it left players disappointed.

Flashback 2

The nostalgia of the old game couldn't save the failure that Flashback 2 brought, showing that "following" old names without innovation will only lead to bitter failure.

Greyhill Incident

With a promising start and a disappointing ending, Greyhill Incident is a testament to ambition not being matched by quality. The game has been described as a regrettable stumble for Refugium Games, delivering an entertaining product with poor acting, boring gameplay, and a lack of refinement, making this title a disaster.

Greyhill Incident

Quantum Error

This sci-fi horror game also couldn't escape the "curse" of the worst games with a disappointing Metascore.

Quantum Error

Critics criticized the game for poor execution across the board, with awkward level design and overall monotony, resulting in its Metascore of just 40, making it one of the worst-reviewed PlayStation 5 games of 2023.

Testament: The Order of High Humans

An action RPG that has left many players disappointed. The combination of genres was not done well, leading to a disjointed and unengaging experience. Testament: The Order of High Human is a prime example of 'hit and run', where developers try to cram too much into a game without giving it the necessary care.

Testament: The Order of High Humans

Crime Boss: Rocky City

Despite starring a star-studded cast including Danny Trejo, Chuck Norris, and Michael Rooker, among other talents, Crime Boss: Rockay City was deemed a failure with a Metacritic score of 43. The gameplay was described as dull and lifeless, completely destroying the expectation of delivering an entertaining gangster experience.

Crime Boss: Rocky City

Gangs of Sherwood

The co-op action game is based on Robin Hood, but has a strange steampunk style. However, that's not enough to save a game with unimaginative gameplay and outdated graphics. Gangs of Sherwood is considered a prime example of "riding" on hot topics without creativity.

Gangs of Sherwood

Hellboy: Web of Wyrd

This roguelike game based on the Hellboy comic series fails to deliver the fun experience it was hoping for. Boring gameplay, uneven difficulty, and unimpressive graphics make Hellboy: Web of Wyrd a huge disappointment for fans of the series.

Hellboy: Web of Wyrd

Gargoyles Remastered

This action-adventure game is a remake of the game of the same name released in 1995. However, this version cannot bring players the nostalgic feeling as expected.

Gargoyles Remastered

Gargoyles Remastered 's graphics have been improved, but still have a strong 1990s feel. The gameplay has not changed much either, leading to a rather boring experience for players who have experienced the original game.

Loop8: Summer of Gods

The time-based action role-playing game is set in a mythical world, where players control a heroine trying to prevent a catastrophe. However, the gameplay of Loop8: Summer of Gods is criticized for being repetitive, as players simply go from one time loop to another, performing the same quests and fighting the same enemies.

Loop8: Summer of Gods

The plot of Loop8: Summer of Gods is also not highly rated, with quite predictable details and not bringing many surprises to players.

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