Game Over Online: "With all of its simulation technology, SimCity is clearly having a ball managing all the data. But none of that translates into player fun. Instead we have a steaming mess of pathetic visuals, broken simulation management, and predictably infuriating forced online requirements. Ultimately, when compared to other city-building games, even the decade-old Simcity 4, Maxis set the bar low and failed to clear even that. At least they gave me Mass Effect 3 for free in apology. Wait, it can’t import my ME2 character’s face correctly? You’ve got to be kidding me! Well, at least I can unhesitantly uninstall Origin; I’ll take the small victories where I can get them."
Some games force online-only measures onto people. It sucks! Especially when some titles, like these seven, 100% didn't need it.
The following is an excerpt from Chapter 5 of The Secret History of Mac Gaming, “Simulated.”
EA has something of a reputation when it comes to awkwardly handling much-loved franchises. Here are 7 that Screen Critics feel they ruined.
Need for Speed as well. Here's to hope that the new one will be a return to form for the franchise.