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50 Disappointing Games of the Generation (PS4)

Disappointing =/= Bad

Just games that didn't live up to their potential or expectations in one way or another.

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Anthem

1. Anthem

Bioware really hurt this generation, Anthem was supposed to be their next big thing and it failed miserably, continuing to disappoint fans. In a way it's weird that this is a Bioware game because it doesn't rally fit their M.O. There are elements I liked about it but there is no denying that, especially after the Andromeda debacle, this was just a kick in the gut for everyone involved.

Mass Effect: Andromeda

2. Mass Effect: Andromeda

After a legendary trilogy on last gen, it's weird that the next big adventure in this universe felt more like a direct to DVD sequel. I had to force myself to finish this game as I was so uninterested in what it was doing. Rehashed plot points, unimaginative new solar system, boring new races and worse face tech. The developers really hurt during development too which makes it even worse.

Marvel's Avengers

3. Marvel's Avengers

This should have been one of the biggest and safest games to make successful considering the Marvel era we are living in, and it wasn't. Sad to see such talent go to waste and such IP essentially ruined. The chances of them turning it around are also slim, sadly.

Shenmue III

4. Shenmue III

If you waited all these years for this, I am sorry. The game is clearly on a different level compared to the first ones, more of a budget sequel to what were very AAA entries. The combat was awful, the hunger meter was bad and the voice acting and writing didn't even try to improve one bit. The story still is far from over too... It's a game stuck in the past in all the wrong ways. It might still give you some feelings of nostalgia though.

Thief

5. Thief

This was Thief's time to come back, and it botched it. I liked the overall aesthetic and direction they went with in this, but there were plenty of odd design decisions and just not as good of an execution of the ideas.

Cyberpunk 2077

6. Cyberpunk 2077

Long wait with multiple delays Felt Rushed Multiple undelivered promises Showed a version of the game most people didn't get Large number of bugs and glitches Crunch and mismanagement Would have been easier on it if it didn't go and oversell itself like it did. If you want all the attention, then you got it. Poor form from the developers of one of the best games of the generation (Witcher 3)

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

7. Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

After the amazing MvC 3, this was such a missed opportunity. Fairly weak roster and budget feeling. Crazy how in the age of the Avengers we got 2 marvel games that missed the ball so hard.

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT

8. Dissidia Final Fantasy NT

A followup to one of my favorite PSP games that really wasn't what I expected or wanted.

Paragon

9. Paragon

More like Para-gone :,( A great 3rd person MOBA killed by the success of Fortnite

LawBreakers

10. LawBreakers

The game died before I could even give it a proper shot. Really sad, such a waste.

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