Readers discuss the most disappointing video game launches they’ve ever endured, from Cyberpunk 2077 to Project CARS 3.
The subject for this week’s Hot Topic was suggested by reader Helix, who asked whether the game was disappointing because it was not what was expected, or because it was misrepresented by its marketing or reviews.
It was interesting that many people said they no longer pre-order or buy on day one, because of the increasing problem with bugs and broken games at launch.
Joy deficiency
Disappointing games of recent times? I’d nominate Back 4 Blood and Deathloop. After waiting a long time for a Left 4 Dead successor, I’d just found Back 4 Blood to not really expand the formula after such a long time and the randomised constant spawning of zombies behind you does not give me joy. Also, the game…
