The year 2024 set the stage for many amazing games, including the nominees Game of the Year from The Game Awards such as Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Balatro. These games manage to deliver an immersive experience with strong narratives, innovative gameplay, and stunning graphics.
However, not all games released in 2024 have received a positive reception. Some titles were released with high expectations but were disappointed due to their subpar quality. Here's a list of the 10 games with the worst reception throughout 2024 based on data from Metacritic.
1. Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash
This adaptation of the popular anime failed to live up to expectations with repetitive gameplay and inadequate graphics.
Metacritic score: 45/100.
2. Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports
Despite bringing iconic characters, the game was criticized for its poor control system and lack of variety in game modes.
Metacritic score: 48/100.
3. Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator
These driving simulations are considered monotonous with outdated graphics and unresponsive AI.
Metacritic score: 50/100.
4. Pneumata
This horror game was criticized for its confusing storyline and inconsistent gameplay mechanics.
Metacritic score: 52/100.
5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants
Attempts to revive nostalgia failed due to poor level design and technical issues.
Metacritic score: 53/100.
6. Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
The legendary racing series disappointed with many bugs and an open world system that felt empty.
Metacritic score: 54/100.
7. Silent Hill: The Short Message
This spin-off of the famous horror series fails to deliver the expected suspense with a shallow narrative.
Metacritic score: 55/100.
8. Funko Fusion
Despite incorporating various popular characters, the game lacks innovation and gets boring quickly.
Metacritic score: 56/100.
9. Die by the Blade
This fighting game was criticized for its unbalanced gameplay mechanics and lack of sufficient content.
Metacritic score: 57/100.
10. Sker Ritual
As a sequel to Maid of SkerHowever, the game failed to bring any significant innovation and was considered repetitive.
Metacritic score: 58/100.
While Metacritic scores are calculated based on critic and player reviews, the gaming experience is still subjective. So, if you're still curious about any of the games on this list, be sure to check out the gameplay or try a demo before you buy. Who knows, you might find interesting aspects that the critics didn't highlight!
