Video games are very much the pinnacle of interactive entertainment, but sometimes, they really miss the mark. Whether it’s poor localisation, repetitive gameplay or a mountain of glitches, we’ve all encountered our fair share of games that could have been a whole lot better. Some games are so spectacularly bad that they go on to become legendary. You know the ones. At the very mention of titles like Bubsy 3D, E.T. The Extra Terrestrial or Superman 64, gamers worldwide will visibly shudder. It turns out 2017 has already delivered some fresh gaming disappointments—although some will insist that Life of Black Tiger is an absolute masterpiece. Here are our picks for the worst games that have released so far. What’s your least favourite game to come out in 2017?
Vroom in the Night Sky
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Price: $9.99 USD
Super Bomberman R
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Price: $49.99 USD
Conan Exiles
Platform: Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
Price: $29.99 USD
Double Dragon IV
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4
Price: $6.99 USD
Mighty Morphin’ Rangers Mega Battle
Platform: Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
Price: $14.99 USD
Moto Racer 4
Platform: Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
Price: $29.99 USD (PC)
Valkyria Revolution
Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PS Vita
Price: $39.99 USD
Sniper Ghost Warrior 3
Platform: Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
Price: $29.99 USD (PC)
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Platform: Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
Price: $39.99 USD
Life of Black Tiger
Platform: PlayStation 4
Price: $9.99 USD