With the end of the year, many fans of the game reflect on the best games in 2020. Although some titles scored the best points, such as Persona 5 Royal and The Last of Us Past 2, there were also AAA and indie games flying with fans and critics, and according to Metacritic, they find themselves at the bottom of the stack.
The best and worst games of Metacritic’s year are determined by the ratings collected on 1 platforms through December 1 on all platforms. Hades twice in the top 10 for the year, both on PC and Nintendo Switch, for overall success on both platforms. Indie games have a harder time achieving top classes as their developers are often less well known and therefore have more to prove against established developers and popular game series. While indie games like Hades and Between us was able to rise in popularity, there are only so many who have achieved painfully low.
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There are many factors that can cause a match among both fans and judges to score weak points. Titles that do not deliver a coherent story, have poor game mechanics, or lack something unique to stand out against other games tend to fall apart. It’s hard for anyone to play a game riddled with bugs and errors or with controls so broken players can not enjoy the experience. Below is the list, according to Metacritic, of the worst games from 2020 to 2020.
Metacritic’s Worst Games of 2020: # 10 Elder Scrolls Blades (Switch)
Elderly roll blades released on May 14 for the Nintendo Switch, giving Bethesda fans a chance to experience another title on the portable platform. Fans, however, were met with a less than incredible haven that felt laborious and uninteresting. For players hoping for a different Skyrim experience for the Nintendo Switch, was not it, and deserves a Metacritic score of 42 to match the disappointment.
The worst Metacritic games of 2020: # 9 Gleamlight (Switch)
At a time when side-scroller games were very popular, thanks to titles like Ori and the blind forest and others, Apparently did nothing but shine. Released on August 20 for the Nintendo Switch, Apparently failed to capture the charm or interest of others in the genre. With a boring storyline and a world without things to do, Apparently scored a 42 on Metacritic.
The worst Metacritic games of 2020: Street Power Soccer # 8 (PS4)
There are a large number of sports video games on the market, which means new titles need to stand out from the crowd. Street Power Soccer for the PS4 it managed to grab gamers’ attention, but not in a good way. The gaming sport in particular has graphic versions for a title that appeared this year, and reviewers found the content boring and the price of $ 30 not worth it. It scored a 41 on Metacritic.
The worst Metacritic games of 2020: # 7 Tamarin (PS4)
Tamarin is a confusing game. While it may seem like it should appeal to kids with its beautiful graphics and big-eyed characters, it’s going to destroy it. Tamarin because the PS4 is quite violent, with bugs carrying assault weapons and a monkey they want to kill. This game can be easily purchased as a family friendly title just because it appears on the screen. To top it off, the mechanics are broken, causing frustrating play. This surprisingly violent game earned a 40 on Metacritic.
The worst games of 2020 from Metacritic: # 6 Remothered: Broken Porcelain (PC)
The horror genre often struggles with games that hit or miss a lot. Unhappy computers Remothered: broken porcelain was a big miss. The game is damaged by bugs and errors, as well as bad tempo. The biggest problem is that it just does not stand out. In a genre with a large amount of competition, Broken porcelain fails to do anything to make it memorable for players. Between the lack of originality and the broken gameplay, it scored a 39 on Metacritic.
The worst games of Metacritic in 2020: # 5 Arc of Alchemist (Switch)
Arc of Alchemist because the Nintendo Switch brings back the mid 2000s, and not in a good way. With other JRPGs constantly improving their graphics and gameplay, this game has tragically fallen short. Its 3D models have missed the cute style that most fans of the genre are looking for, and the UI is awkward and outdated Arc of Alchemist is just an unfortunate game to watch. Reviewers found that his story was done just as poorly, and it earned a Metacritic score of 36. With so many other titles to choose from, it’s better to grab fans Persona 5 Royal or Cruiser to fill their adventure needs.
Metacritic’s Worst Games of 2020: # 4 Fast & Furious Crossroads (PC)
Fast and furious crossroads for the computer was harshly judged, both by Metacritic and on Steam, for its empty narration and really bad controls. The game is an overall bust, with little to keep it in the racing genre or worth buying. What really made this game a disappointment for fans is the price: On Steam, the base price sits at a solid $ 39.99. With the controls being so bad, judges found that the game was just playable, Fast and furious crossroads earned a 34 on Metacritic.
The worst Metacritic games of 2020: # 3 Dawn of Fear (PS4)
Dawn of Fear for the PS4, this is exactly what it looks like: another horror game. Although the story itself is not terrible, broken mechanics – both for puzzles and for fights – make the game a task. With nothing to make it really remarkable, Dawn of Fear was drowned by the better titles in the genre, earning a 33 on Metacritic.
The worst games of Metacritic of 2020: # 2 XIII Remake (Xbox One)
A remake of a 2003 game, XIII Remake was so bad that developer Microids apologized to those who bought it. The story deviates badly from the original story, and judges generally find it unattractive to play. XIII Remake scored a 32 on Metacritic.
Metacritic’s Worst Games of 2020: # 1 Tiny Racer (Switch)
Sit at the very bottom of the bar for the 2020 Games Tiny Racer for the Nintendo Switch. This game, which is basically a low-resolution car wreck, allows players to drive small cars on a racetrack. The game has been called soulless and unfinished by critics, and several reviewers have said it is a low point for Nintendo’s willingness to put anything in the Nintendo eShop. With an old 29-point score on Metacritic, Tiny Racer will probably only be remembered for lack of quality.
Sources: Metacritic, Steam, Microids
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