Trust Your Peers: Games to Avoid According to Metacritic Users
Sometimes, gamers and critics have differing opinions on what makes a good game. User scores and critics' scores can vary greatly, causing some game reviews to be called into question. If you're the type of person who trusts your fellow gamers more than the experts, then you'll want to steer clear of these 10 games.
Curse of the Sea Rats: Promises Unfulfilled
User Score: 2.4 / Critic Score: 61
Curse of the Sea Rats received lukewarm reviews from critics, who considered it an average platformer. However, a successful Kickstarter campaign raised high expectations. Unfortunately, the game failed to meet those expectations, leading to disappointment among backers. If it had been released as a small indie game, it may have gone unnoticed.
NBA 2K24: Upset Fans with Little Upgrades
User Score: 2.2 / Critic Score: 69
NBA 2K24 is a prime example of sports games earning lower user reviews compared to critics. Fans play every entry in the series religiously, making any unwanted changes immediately noticeable. Charging full price for a game with minimal improvements always leaves players frustrated. In the case of NBA 2K24, fans felt the changes made the game worse both mechanically and technically.
Diablo 4: Microtransactions Disappoint
User Score: 2.1 / Critic Score: 86
Diablo 4 had a significant gap between user and critic scores, and microtransactions were to blame. While both critics and users agreed that the core of the game was good, Activision Blizzard added microtransactions after the game's launch. This decision upset players who were already paying a hefty price for the game. Asking for additional payments for cosmetic items felt like a betrayal to the player base.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3: Short and Underwhelming
User Score: 1.6 / Critic Score: 53
Both players and reviewers were disappointed with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The single-player campaign was short and felt drawn out, leaving players bored. Some even speculated that the game was originally planned as downloadable content for its predecessor. Even the multiplayer failed to impress, leaving players underwhelmed after spending £70.
Blood Bowl 3: Half-Baked and Full of Bugs
User Score: 1.6 / Critic Score: 57
The Blood Bowl series has a passionate fanbase, which often leads to low user scores. While fans were excited for the next game, Blood Bowl 3 was released prematurely. The game was riddled with performance issues and game-breaking bugs. While some issues have been fixed, many players felt the early release was nothing more than a cash grab.
Overwatch 2: Disappointing Monetization
User Score: 1.4 / Critic Score: 79
Overwatch 2 failed to live up to the success of its predecessor. The game's release on Steam was poorly received by fans, and predatory monetization options caused further backlash. Additionally, the promised PvE mode never made it into the game. Within hours of launch, it became the worst-reviewed game of all time.
Madden NFL 24: Lack of Improvements and Game-Breaking Bugs
User Score: 1.3 / Critic Score: 65
Madden NFL 24 faced criticism for failing to address long-standing fan requests for improvements. The game lacked the desired features and failed to show any progress from the previous year's offering. Launching with numerous bugs only added to players' frustration.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum: A Disastrous Launch
User Score: 1.2 / Critic Score: 34
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum had a highly anticipated release, but it ended up being a disaster. The game was plagued with bugs, leading to crashes and an unplayable experience. Even when the game was functioning, it fell short of the trailers and left players bored.
Greyhill Incident: Boring and Confusing
User Score: 1.0 / Critic Score: 38
Greyhill Incident failed to impress both gamers and critics. With mostly negative reviews on Steam, the game's short length and bugs were major factors. While the graphics and atmosphere received some praise, gameplay and story were lacking. Players were left bored and confused, especially after paying a high price to play.
Pinball FX: Microtransactions Spark Backlash
User Score: 0.6 / Critic Score: 74
Pinball FX is a decent free-to-play pinball simulator, but the game's microtransactions caused anger among players. Charging £10 for each table felt excessive, as variety is crucial in pinball. Asking players to pay for tables they already owned was a step too far, leading to significant backlash.
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