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PlayDevil: The Top 10 most disappointing games this generation

When you review games, you get to play a lot of awesome stuff, but a lot of rubbish too- and some games that whilst they initially seem decent- don't live up to expectations in the long term.

Here is PlayDevil's list of the top 10 disappointments of the generation so far- stay tuned to see a list that includes some of Sony, Nintendo & Microsoft's biggest releases that we think never lived up to expectations!

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IanBear5044d ago

feel free to add games that you think should have made the list- or argue why our choices were wrong!

FangBlade5044d ago (Edited 5044d ago )

"1. Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3) We were promised updates; they never arrived. Graphically, the game looks great, but everything from the ancient control scheme to the lack of any damage- and even the handling, shows that the series has dropped chronically behind Forza in the racing stakes. PS fanboys will rage into the night, but their beloved racing game, which was once king of the simulators, looks and plays like a tired clone of the mighty Forza now, and I don’t have high hopes for GT5- I think that 3D and motion controls will just try and gloss over the rancid old driving model."

Someone is scared of GT5 :)
I can smell your fear.

Brewski0075044d ago

Very good list to be honest. I would've swapped haze and gt5 prologue around. Gt5 prologue kept me kept me entertained for a bit but there wasnt enough in it. However Im looking forward to GT5 , the big daddy of it all which will surely rock!.
Alot of people may not agree with putting final fantasy xiii on this list. But as a huge fan of the series I would have it there, its a brave decision though lol.

Lou-Cipher5044d ago

10. Mercenaries 2 - Blown away with the first game, and really annoyed by the 2nd game.

9. Resistance 2 - Big step backwards when compared to the first.

8. Gears of War 2 - See Resistance 2.

7. Lair - Looked amazing, then I found out I had to use $hitty motion controlls. (Saved by a patch at a later date)

6. Alan Wake - 5 years of excitment for an average game.

5. Assasins Creed 1 - Thought it looked great, but wasn't.

4. Resident Evil 5 - After playing 4 and we get this. Screw you Capcom.

3. Halo 3 - Halo 1&2 were a million times better than 3.

2. Brutal Legend - I was really looking forward to it, but it just plain sucked.

1. GTA 4 - Why O Why did you butcher this game Rockstar? You guys have made some of the most kicka$$ games, then you go and dumb down everything on GTA4 that made previous GTA games rock. Dont F-up GTA 5 like you did 4.

outrageous5044d ago (Edited 5044d ago )

First let me commend the guys who posted the piece as well a IanBear having the guts to show up and add to the commentary. Having played several of the selections, I have some opinions on the matter.

Bionic Commando: well I agree with this one. A great looking game with somewhat hard to master controls but once mastered, work incredibly well. I didn't find the game play linear at all, but did find invisible walls problematic. The game is selling for $9.99 at blockbuster and would make a fantastic budget buy. Some of the best graphics you will see. Grin had ( I think they shut down ) some great game engines but it never translated to a big seller. The Terminator game had great graphics, art direction and controls but lacked in the game play department.

Kane & lynch: Agree with this one too. I bought it for $19.99 a few mnths ago. Wish I never did.

Gears of War: Wasn't disappointed at all with this title. New enemies, new game play, co-op ( not new, just fun ) and of course the new Horde mode which is insane fun. Maybe a problem with expectations BUT that game is better in every way with the exception of some issues with the multi-player. It still is top 5-10 on XBL any giving week. Some of the best graphics this gen.

Halo ODST: Don't agree with this one either. Payed full price for this title and don't feel slighted in the least. You get ALL the multi-player maps released PLUS 4 new additional maps. You got a entire new Firefight mode which is great. The campaign took me longer than ( C'mon now lol ) 4 hrs. Loved the new sub-machine gun and pistol combo. Now, if you paid full price for a game with NO multi-player at all and a short campaign and no firefight mode, I'd understand, but this game was a deal. Lets not forget the beta key that allowed access to the Halo Reach multi-player beta. The game sold 6 million copies, I think a FEW people would disagree.

Here's a peak at Gears 2. The graphics, AI is second to NONE.

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thelifatree5044d ago

I disagree completely with 7 of the choices. And don't agree with the comments on most of these as well.

Redempteur5044d ago (Edited 5044d ago )

"hey let's put some FF13 on this list ..and let's call it the worst JRPG on this gen .. this sure is onna get some talking "

the guy you wrote this doesn't know anything about jrpgs .. there are far worse jrpgs released this gen and FF13 had very good graphics ( sorry for those with the 3 disc version ) and a very nice soundtrack ..Also it had many intense challenges and the plot does make sense if you process what's happening instead of waiting for the info to be put in your mouth.

disapointing ? sure .... worse ? No go check last rebellion ..cross edge ..enchanted arms

- i don't get this guy on mario kart wii .
First the ai isn't more broken than in the past ... ( it's certainly not as broken as the one in mod nation racers that can make you lose right in front of the finish line because your 2 followers decided to launch a 4 level attack EACH .
you have 4 controls methods and there is one that's doesn't suit you ? fine but why complaining ? you have 4 ways to play dammit !!
Where are your course that doesn't work with karts ? because i see none.
ALso the ONLINE part of mario kart wii si still strong ..it managed to stay fresh more than a year after release by adding a new challenge every month ..believe it or not it's not the least played multi game

my verdict ...a bunch of nonsense ... if that was trolling , sir , you've done it well .. mixing some facts , a irony here to mask the fact that he doesn't know much about the game themeselve he is attacking .. it's a sad list no doubt

IanBear5044d ago

which titles in particular? My feeling is that in the long run, most of the sequels in the list were cheap cash-ins that didn't add much, whilst the new IP games were really hyped but proved to be disasters!

GamerKnights5044d ago

Some will disagree while others will agree with our Top 10 List, that is always how it goes.
But in the end, some games were so hyped that when released, they just couldn't deliver what they promised.

Azianphil885044d ago

GT5 Prologue was just a demo game
the GT5 that i saw at E3 was breathtaking especially the graphic

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Sony Patents To Prevent You From In-Game Harassment By Reading Your Emotions

A new patent recently published by Sony wants to gather biometric data of gamers to track whether one is being harassed using AI tools.

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Profchaos1d ago (Edited 1d ago )

I hope this is one of those patents that never comes to fruition.

I already dislike the fact you can pay a significant amount for a online service buy associated games and content on said service and get banned from that service over potentially a misunderstanding the bans are already handed out for flimsy reasons

I'd rather see money invested in a ban that simply removes the offensive players ability to communicate with unknown players allow them to continue party chats with friends but not with Joe blow on cod.

exputers20h ago

Agreed. Blizzard recently banned a college Overwatch 2 player who's dependent for saying "shit." Pretty harsh.

Profchaos5h ago(Edited 5h ago)

How rediculas really. You can't say a word that's allowed in most PG films and prime time TV but the game is based around killing the enemy team using guns, explosives etc.

It's just backwards.

just_looken7h ago

What your talking about is called block list

In 2006 a spaceship dropped of the playstation 3/xbox 360 i say that that generation was the last great gen with game functions/tech that has yet to comeback

Anyhow the playstation 3 if you block listed a id they could not talk to you in chatroom with either text or voice. But that was pre mind fucked 2018 when people were more human than sheep.

But hey gta 6 is coming out billion dollar budget without a single player custom character creator and without singeplayer coop off/online something saints row 1-3 had on the xbox 360.

z2g16h ago

Take my social security and bank account numbers too! Here’s a picture of my wife and our address.

phoenixwing16h ago

Cmon where's the pictures of your children. Don't hold out on them.

H916h ago

At this rate I feel Sony will eventually sell a room to play games in it where they can monitor your every breath

jambola12h ago

I genuinely get a bit worried sometimes when a friend says something that could be offensive In a party
Because I have no trouble believing some bans would happen when in a private party for saying something wrong

SegaSaturn66915h ago

I want them to censor erotic content by measuring my groin temperature so i dont get too distracted while playing black ops 2.

Popsicle15h ago

Terrible idea. Not only do I not consent to providing my biometric data, the potential for mishandling biometric data is almost a certainty. Positive stress and negative stress can produce similar changes in biometrics. Interpreting the precise emotion a person is feeling is not only invasive but could be easily misconstrued. I hope this never comes to fruition.

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Microsoft Seemingly Closes Bethesda France

As part of its plans to cut 1,900 jobs, Microsoft has reportedly shut down operations at Bethesda France, letting go roughly 15 people

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Hereandthere1d 7h ago

Microsoft should have left them stay 3rd party

GamerRN1d 5h ago

If they are let go, they can be whatever they want. They ARE 3rd party now... 🤦

Barlos1d 2h ago

Yeah, they're also jobless.

GamerRN19h ago

They can form a company if they want, they are just as jobless as if "Microsoft had left them as 3rd party".

peppeaccardo21h ago

"MIcrosoft leaves Bethesda do what they know how to do best" ... close! Oh the irony ....
(Citation from a week old article)

ChasterMies17h ago

I think Microsoft and other game publishers are letting people go because they think ai will replace them. Doesn’t matter how much profit they make. They were always going to be let go.

PassNextquestion1d 7h ago (Edited 1d 7h ago )

Bethesda France was made up of roughly 15 people... they couldn't of being doing much

Bethesda France mainly did publishing and marketing within the region

blacktiger1d 5h ago

that's a shame for you to say that, i'm sure Elite loves hearing what you just said.

Mr Logic15h ago

What a stupid thing to say. The elites give 0 fucks what we say on an obscure website in the comments section.

Crows9014h ago

You can always reach out and give them jobs at your company man. Don't wait

Profchaos1d 7h ago (Edited 1d 7h ago )

Bethesda France focused on publishing and marketing in the region. And 15 people lost their jobs as part of the closure.

I wonder if this is part of Microsoft's strategy to abandoned physical media or possibly gamepass advertising makes their roles redundant you don't need to market a game as hard when the majority of players get the game as part of a sub which already promoted upcoming games

Tacoboto1d 6h ago

It's France too, there's a high likelihood only 1-2 people on the team even had an Xbox.

Profchaos1d 6h ago

Possibly guven all the leaks we know the Xbox brand is really struggling in the region.

Yi-Long1d 3h ago

Well, if your consoles and games are barely found in any stores any more, of course you're gonna struggle finding consumers ...

XiNatsuDragnel1d 5h ago

Tbh Microsoft I think Bethesda being 3rd party same with Activision would probably more competitive than thus scenario imo

Profchaos1d 4h ago (Edited 1d 4h ago )

I think it would have been better for all parties really especially gamers

TheColbertinator1d 5h ago

The recently purchased Activision French offices might take over all the licensing and marketing for Microsoft in France from now on.

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I’m Glad Atlus & SE Changed Dates To Avoid Competing With Shadow Of The Erdtree

Saad from eXputer: "I'm glad I don't have to choose between Square Enix, Atlus, and FromSoftware due to bad release windows and Shadow of the Erdtree."

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More intelligent than guerilla games

raWfodog1d 7h ago (Edited 1d 7h ago )

Atlus is releasing their game one week before Erdtree, SE is releasing theirs one week after.

HZD released four days before Zelda, HFW released one week before Elden Ring.

It seems to me like they are still releasing their games too close to Erdtree.

VincentVanBro7h ago(Edited 7h ago)

What a word vomit, rambling, turd of an article that simply states the obvious. Classic exputer.