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==1990s==
==1990s==
You all can suck it.
===1991===
====''[[Action 52]]''====
([[Nintendo Entertainment System]])
*The majority of the titles included on the cartridge have major glitches. Some freeze or crash for no apparent reason, and some levels are incomplete. Many games have severe design flaws, including unresponsive controls, unexpected deaths for unclear reasons, and confusing design that makes it hard for the player to determine what they are supposed to do. Some levels cannot be completed at all.
*There were grandiose plans for a line of merchandise including action figures, t-shirts, a comic book series and even a television cartoon based on the ''Cheetahmen'', but these were eventually scrapped due to bad word-of-mouth, as well as scathing reviews, citing these issues.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atarihq.com/tsr/special/active.html |title=Active Enterprises Exposed |publisher=Atarihq.com |date= |accessdate=2009-08-21}}</ref>


===1993===
===1993===

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Some video games have become well-known for negative reception for various reasons, such as criticism about their gameplay, graphics, sound, or other elements. Some of these games have also been additionally labeled by gaming publications as "the worst game ever made". The following is a list of video games which have had a history of negative reception from video gaming publications and by players (in factors such as sales and community reaction).

1980s

1982

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial received significant criticism for its poor quality graphics and redundant/confusing gameplay.

(Atari 2600)

Pac-Man (Atari 2600)

(Atari 2600)

  • Based on an unfinished prototype in an attempt to release by the holiday season of 1981.[10]
  • Contained many differences from the arcade version due to the limitations of the console, such as flickering monsters and lower-quality sound effects.[10]
  • 12 million copies were produced, even though only 10 million Atari 2600 consoles had been sold.[11]
  • Along with E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, it has been cited as a significant factor in the 1983 video game industry crash.[12]

Custer's Revenge

(Atari 2600)

  • Features a simulation of an apparent rape of a Native American woman,[13] and has been called one of the most violent games of all time by Alex Kidman.[14]
  • Listed as the most shameful game of all time by GameSpy,[13] as the third-worst game of all time by PC World,[1] and GameTrailers[9] and as the ninth-worst game by Seanbaby in Electronic Gaming Monthly.[15]
  • It was declared #3 Worst on Game Trailers' "Top Ten Best and Worst Games of All Time."[9]

1990s

You all can suck it.

1993

Link: The Faces of Evil and Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon

(CD-i)

  • Gained notoriety due to their barely functional controls, lackluster gameplay and numerous glitches.[9]
  • Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon was named the #6 worst game of all time by Electronic Gaming Monthly[16] and the #5 by GameTrailers.[9]
  • The full-motion cut scenes for both games were called "infamous" and "cheesy" by IGN,[17] while others called them "bizarre" and "an absolute joke".[18][19]

1996

Catfight

(PC)

1999

Superman

(Nintendo 64)[23]

  • This game was largely criticized for having unnecessarily repetitive, difficult and confusing objectives, unnecessarily short time limits that left no margin for error, poor graphics and poor controls.[24][25]
  • Listed as the worst game of all time by GameTrailers,[9] the worst game on a Nintendo platform by Nintendo Power,[26] and as the worst comic book video game adaptation in history by GameSpy and GameDaily.[27][28]
  • Critics were overwhelmingly negative in reviews, with Joe Fielder of GameSpot writing, "This is easily the worst game I've ever played,"[24] and other sites such as IGN[25] and Game Revolution panning the game for its atrocious set-up, gameplay, and graphics.[29]

2000s

2003

Aquaman: Battle for Atlantis

(GameCube, Xbox)[30]

  • Named as one of the worst games of all time by X-Play, it was the inspiration for their annual award for the worst game of the year, "The Golden Mullet", a reference to the hairstyle Aquaman features in the game.[31] Similarly, the 2003 Nintendo Power awards had a category that was made only to give credit to Aquaman and "his sweet mullet".
  • The Xbox version averaged 26/100 while the GameCube version averaged 27/100 on Metacritic.[32]

Charlie's Angels

(PlayStation 2, GameCube)

  • The game has a rating of only 23 on Metacritic.[33]
  • GameSpot called it a "horrific display of ineptitude."[34]
  • On GameRankings, Charlie's Angels received a 23%, with 24 reviews,[35] which as of September 2010 is the lowest rating of all games with more than 20 featured reviews on this website.[36]
  • The game was ranked #1 on GameTrailers' list of the Top 10 Worst Movie Games of all time, who said "The game is degrading, not to women, not even to video games, but to humanity itself".[8]

Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing

(PC)[37]

  • Listed as one of the worst games ever made by reviews at GameSpot,[38] Thunderbolt,[39] and Netjak,[40] and received the lowest possible scores from all three, owing to the game's complete lack of collision detection, poor graphics, and the fact that the AI opponents would do nothing, simply waiting on the start line. Gamespot's review began with the statement that the game is "as bad as your mind allows you to comprehend."[38] Alex Navarro's video review has no narration whatsoever; it consists of in-game footage interspersed with wider shots showing Navarro staring in disbelief, crying, and beating his head on a desk.[38] GameSpot also awarded it its 2004 Flat-Out Worst Game award, with its "trophy" being the infamous three-handled "YOU'RE WINNER !"[sic] trophy from the game.[41] It remains on record as the lowest score on GameSpot (bearing the lowest score possible: 1.0).
  • Has an average rating of 8% on Metacritic,[42] and 4% on GameRankings.[43]
  • Was named #2 as the "Worst Video Game of the Decade" at the "2009 SAGY Awards" by ScrewAttack, losing only to Sonic the Hedgehog (2006).[44]
  • Big Rigs sold well despite (and possibly because of) the negative reviews.[41]

2005

Elf Bowling 1 & 2

(Nintendo DS)

  • Has the second-lowest aggregate Metacritic score of any video game (12/100).[45]
  • GameSpot rated the title 1.4/10, the lowest rating given for a Nintendo DS game, citing the fact that the games included are available for free on the Internet, and criticizing the game's simplistic mechanics and visuals.[46]
  • GameRankings has an average ranking of only 12.25%.[47]
  • IGN gave it a 1.0/10, calling it "absolutely retarded".[48]

2009

Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust

(Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC)

  • Screwattack.com gave the game a SAGY award for the Worst Multiconsole game of 2009.
  • Giant Bomb gave the game the Worst Game of the Year Award in 2009.
  • Australian television show Good Game awarded it to be the Worst Game of 2009.
  • Has a Metacritic score of 17 out of 100.
  • IGN gave it a 2.2/10, categorizing it as "Terrible". They stated that "The lowest rating numbers here at IGN are reserved for games with nearly no redeeming qualities or interesting ideas, with next to nothing enjoyable to offer players, and which under no circumstances should be purchased by anyone. Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust is, without a doubt, one of those games."[49]
  • GameCentral's review summarizes the game as "One of the worst video games ever made - brutally unfunny and monotonously inept on every level."[50]
  • Al Lowe thanked VU Games on his website for keeping him away from what he called "the latest disaster".[51]
  • GameTrailers rated the game a 2.3/10, the lowest score they've ever given on the site.[52]

See also

References

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  2. ^ Seanbaby. EGM's Crapstravaganza: The 20 Worst Games of All Time. Electronic Gaming Monthly. Retrieved on May 25, 2008.
  3. ^ The Video Game Revolution: Best and Worst Games of All Time. PBS. Retrieved on May 25, 2008.
  4. ^ Fragmaster. "Game of the Week: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial". Classic Gaming. Retrieved 2006-06-29.
  5. ^ McQuiddy, M.E. (September 27, 1983). City to Atari: 'E.T.' trash go home. Alamogordo Daily News. Retrieved on May 27, 2008.
  6. ^ a b Parish, Jeremy. "The Most Important Games Ever Made: #13: E.T." 1UP.com. Retrieved 2006-07-01.
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  9. ^ a b c d e f GT Countdown: Top Ten Best and Worst Games of All Time. GameTrailers. Retrieved on May 25, 2008.
  10. ^ a b Jacobi, Scott (Issue #27 - August 2006). "2600 Pac-Man: Redefining A Failure". Retrogaming Times Monthly. Retrieved 2007-11-14. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ "Buried Atari Cartridges". snopes.com. Retrieved 2010-05-14.
  12. ^ "The Essential 50 Part 10". 1UP.com. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
  13. ^ a b Top Ten Shameful Games. GameSpy. Retrieved on May 29, 2008.
  14. ^ Kidman, Alex (April 10, 2008). Violent Video Games: The Worst of the Worst. PC Authority. Retrieved on May 29, 2008.
  15. ^ Seanbaby. EGM's Crapstavaganza: The Twenty Worst Games of All Time. Electronic Gaming Monthly. Retrieved on May 29, 2008.
  16. ^ "EGM's Crapstravaganza: The 20 Worst Games of All Time". Seanbaby.com. Retrieved 2009-08-21.
  17. ^ Drucker, Michael S. (2005-09-30). "The Legend of Zelda: The Complete Animated Series - DVD Review at IGN". Dvd.ign.com. Retrieved 2010-05-14.
  18. ^ Cowan, Danny (2006-04-25). "CDi: The Ugly Duckling". 1UP.com. Retrieved 2008-04-07.
  19. ^ GameTrailers Staff (2006-10-22). "The Legend of Zelda Retrospective Zelda Retrospective Part 3". GameTrailers. Retrieved 2008-04-07.
  20. ^ Catfight Review (GameSpot)
  21. ^ Networking redefines the standards for PC gaming (The Daily Pennsylvanian)
  22. ^ Catfight for PC (GameRankings)
  23. ^ Superman 64 for Nintendo 64. GameSpot. Retrieved on May 25, 2008.
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  27. ^ Chapman, David (July 18, 2004). Comics to Consoles: Part II - When Good Comics Go Bad. GameSpy. Retrieved on May 25, 2008.
  28. ^ Worst Comic Book Adaptations. Retried on March 13, 2009.
  29. ^ Leong, George. Superman review for the N64. Game Revolution. Retrieved on May 25, 2008.
  30. ^ Aquaman: Battle for Atlantis. IGN. Retrieved on May 25, 2008.
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  33. ^ Charlie's Angels (cube: 2003): Reviews. Metacritic. Retrieved June 11, 2008.
  34. ^ Charlie's Angels for GameCube Review - GameCube Charlie's Angels Review. GameSpot. Retrieved July 11, 2008.
  35. ^ "Charlie's Angels for GameCube". GameRankings. Retrieved 2009-08-21.
  36. ^ All-Time Worst
  37. ^ Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing for PC Tech Info. GameSpot. Retrieved on May 25, 2008.
  38. ^ a b c Navarro, Alex (January 14, 2004) Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing for PC Review. GameSpot. Retrieved on May 25, 2008. Cite error: The named reference "GSOver" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
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  40. ^ Chan, Clayton (January 21, 2004). Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing Review. Netjak. Retrieved on May 25, 2008.
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  44. ^ "SAGY Awards 2009 Worst Game of the Decade Winner | ScrewAttack - Metal Gear Ben Finale LATER TODAY!". ScrewAttack. Retrieved 2010-05-14.
  45. ^ "Elf Bowling 1 &2 (ds) reviews at Metacritic.com". Metacritic. Retrieved 2010-04-25.
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  48. ^ "Elf Bowling 1 & 2 Review". IGN. Retrieved 2010-04-25.
  49. ^ "Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust Review". ign.com. 2009-04-07. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
  50. ^ "Leisure Suit Larry (360)". Teletext. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
  51. ^ "Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust". allowe.com. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
  52. ^ http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-hd-lsl-box/48468
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