- [Narrator] 2018 was an incredible year for gaming.
There was so many titles coming out
left and right, back to back,
that it just straight up drained our wallets
over the past year, faster than a trip to,
I don't know, the doctor's office?
We had Spider-Man, Red Dead Redemption 2, God of War,
AC: Odyssey, Hollow Knights, Celeste, Smash Brothers,
the list goes on and on.
And, of course, we were still
all, somehow, playing Fortnite.
Like, at the same time.
Now, with all that said, in video games and in real life,
with the good comes the bad.
And, with the bad comes the ugly.
And, with the ugly, sometimes comes the real ugly.
I'm talking about you, No Man's Sky.
So, today, the countdown is here
with our list of five games that broke our heart in 2018.
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Number five, Metal Gear Survive.
Oh boy, I bet you forgot about this, huh?
You repressed this memory.
This game barely even had a chance
to stand up to any of the previous games,
as fans were ready to hate it from the get go.
This was the first Metal Gear ever
that didn't involve video game demigod,
lord and savior, Hideo Kojima.
Kojima created and was involved
in the Metal Gear series for almost 30 years.
But, after his departure, Konami still wasn't ready
to give up the cash cow.
On top of that,
the previous release in the mega hit franchise,
Metal Gear V: Phantom Pain,
was absolutely loved by critics and long-time fans alike.
Seriously, if you haven't played it, go play it right now.
But, even with all the drama aside,
Metal Gear Survive still managed to seem promising.
In the game, players were thrown into Dite,
an apocalyptic Earth, plagued with zombies and toxic dust.
From there, it's a scavenge fest,
hence the name Metal Gear Survive.
Gather up food, water, and weapons,
to protect yourself from wanderers,
or, you know, as normal people call them, zombies.
Geez, can we stop trying to think of clever names
for the exact same thing?
They're zombies.
Stop with the walkers, creepers,
freakers, shmeakers, whatever, just stop.
And, I'll admit, Metal Gear Survive had some cool aspects.
And, at times, it kind of did feel
like a thrilling survival game.
But, none of those pluses made up for the slew of minuses.
This game was an exhaustingly repetitive,
nonstop search for resources,
and by the time you were able to actually enjoy the game,
it was way too late.
And, with all that, the burning question of
"Why even make this game?" still remains.
The answer is money.
Well, nothing has been confirmed regarding Metal Gear VI,
we can't help but be kind of hesitant,
especially after Survive and the lack of Kojima.
Seriously, Konami, maybe you just don't do it?
For now, let's all just get excited
about Kojima's next adventure at his own studio,
Kojima Productions, Death Stranding.
It's certain to make us forget
all about Metal Gear Survive and anything Konami tries to do
with the series in the future.
Number four, Mario Tennis Aces.
So yeah, I know, this one's gonna be a little controversial
since it's involving the most well-known,
obsessively loved video game character of all time.
No, not Birdo.
We're talking about the original, mustachioed,
Italian plumber himself, Mario.
But, regardless of its main character
and supporting characters, a Tennis game in this day and age
certainly had its work cut out for itself
amongst all the amazing games that came out in 2018.
But, this is Nintendo we're talking about.
No one can help themselves
but to be initially excited for a new Mario Tennis game.
Even the name is just a nostalgia trip,
reminding me of all the endless hours I spent
playing Wii Sports Tennis
and the original Mario Tennis games on the older consoles.
Remember the close calls of almost throwing your controller
through your living room TV
and nearly impaling yourself on the couch?
Oh, so much fun.
But alas, maybe it's our fault for having any expectations
that Nintendo could reinvent a game
that's been around since the 16th century.
That's, like, hella old, dog.
And, don't get it twisted, the game isn't bad.
It's engaging and it's fun.
But, ultimately, it's just not much more than that.
But, even with tennis mechanics that, at their core,
were certainly on point, the game was pretty bare bones,
and its adventure mode felt gimmicky,
and not challenging whatsoever.
But, for me, and a lot of other people,
the worst offense this game made was the price.
Considering other Switch games
like Mario Odyssey and Breath of the Wild
were the same price as Mario Tennis Aces,
it's hard not to question how this game would cost $60.
But, then again, this is Nintendo we're talking about.
They're still charging $49.99
for 1-2-Switch on the eShop, right now.
Remember, the game where you could milk a cow?
For now, if you want more Mario action,
there's always the newest Smash hit
or Mario Odyssey on Switch.
Hopefully, we get to see
something new and creative from Nintendo next year.
Number three, State of Decay 2.
Okay, this one was personal.
I am a sucker for zombies,
and a sucker for open-world games, sue me.
So, of course, when you put those two together,
it's bound to keep me occupied like a kid with an iPad
in the backseat of a minivan.
Or, anywhere, really.
The original State of Decay was an Xbox Live Arcade release,
and I absolutely loved it.
Especially considering it was only $20
and it gave me the thrills of a $60 triple-A title.
Founded by a former Blizzard employee,
Undead Labs, the studio behind the game,
struck a multi-year, multi-title deal with Microsoft Studios
after the surprising success of the original.
Killing zombies, surviving, finding everything
from homes to fire stations, to warehouses to hold up in.
Making supply runs, building up a community.
Killing more zombies.
Seriously, this was a type of game
that 15-year-old me would have freaked out about
if you told me it existed.
The game was a grind
that miraculously kept me wanting
to give my community killer stats
and keep them alive, happy, and safe.
Ah, good old gory zombie fun.
But, that was the first game.
Now, it's time to go on to the disappointing sequel.
I'll admit, the first few hours of the sequel were magic,
and I was flooded with all the feels from the original.
The bad taste that this sequel left in my mouth
did happen, albeit overtime.
The powerful effect of nostalgia sadly only lasted so long
before the game turned into a repetitive grind
that really brought nothing new
to the State of Decay series.
It felt as if Undead Labs just released a new survival map
for the original game, or something.
Although it was a disappointment, the sequel did still lead
to Microsoft Studios fully acquiring Undead Labs.
So, hopefully, with that Microsoft money,
that'll lead to a better State of Decay 3,
which has already been confirmed.
But, you gotta think, with all that money and glory
that they raked in from the first game,
why half-ass the sequel?
Number two, Sea of Thieves.
In what some say is the No Man's Sky of this year,
ouch, or should I say yarr,
Sea of Thieves was bound to make this list.
When it comes to major gaming disappointments,
it's all about the initial hype,
and Sea of Thieves was beaming with it from the beginning.
Seriously, remember that first E3 trailer?
Everyone freaked out.
But, once the game actually came out,
a major complaint among fans was the game's price.
And, it's kinda hard to disagree.
Granted, the game had a ton of magic and mystery
when you first journeyed into the open waters.
Gorgeous sunsets and the terrifying,
yet beautiful, vastness of the ocean
was definitely a feast for the eyes.
Even when describing the game, you're hit with a wave
of bountiful excitement at the potential
of an open world, seafaring pirate adventure.
I mean, who doesn't want to be a pirate?
Minus all the scurvy and early death,
but still, look at this guy with an eye patch.
Look at that beard, look at this parrot.
Sadly, once you swim passed all that, badum tish,
the game's fun solely relied on playing with your friends.
And, even if you're lucky enough to have friends
that aren't just your hands with faces drawn on them,
sailing the endless abyss, unfortunately,
winds up a mediocre grind at best.
Sad to say, a pirate's life just ain't for me.
Or, the thousands of other people who bought this game
and didn't like it, apparently.
Dishonorable mentions.
Now, before we get to number one,
we wanted to give you a few dishonorable mentions
to some games that didn't even deserve their own number.
First, Vampyr.
I'll admit it, this action RPG about a doctor turned vampire
who now had to struggle between his Hippocratic Oath
and the new blood addiction was pretty intriguing.
I had hopes that this was gonna be like a gothic L.A. Noire
with more blood, but it wasn't.
The combat system was more dated
than the garlic that has somehow managed to grow
seven more garlics in my pantry.
Next, A Way Out, or Prison Break: The Game, as I call it.
It's the story of two convicted prisoners
who must break out of prison
and stay on the run from authorities.
The game was specifically designed
for split-screen, multiplayer co-op,
which basically means you have to play with another person
at all times, which is pretty shackling.
While the game wasn't that bad,
it wasn't all that good, either, and ultimately a let down,
when it came down to the lackluster story
and overall weak gameplay.
Also, like, having to play with another real person
is cool and all, when they're really smart and intelligent,
but when you're playing with your brother,
who is basically a real life version
of Jimmy from Grand Theft Auto V, it's not that fun.
A Way Out was a great experiment
that just didn't quite live up to its full co-op potential.
Lastly, we have Jurassic World Evolution,
a business simulation game with a reptilian twist.
The potential alone that this game had
was mind blowing to think about.
Who wouldn't want to run Jurassic Park?
Except for anyone who could have maybe seen
the potential impending disaster,
or not afford the sky-high insurance rates
that the park was bound to have.
Regardless, Jurassic World Evolution
is similar to any other business sim.
You are tasked with managing an enormous park
full of flesh-hungry dinosaurs
and are trying to build a zoo across five tropical islands.
Unfortunately, the game fell flat on all sides.
Yes, the dinosaurs and scenery all looked great,
but that's to be expected in this day and age.
After an initial burst of fresh excitement,
the game quickly turned tedious,
and the no-hand-holding sandbox experience
we loved from our favorite business sims of yesteryear
were nowhere to be found.
Like many video games based on films,
nostalgia can only take you so far.
Seriously, though, how do you mess up a Zoo Tycoon
when you have the Jurassic license?
Come on.
Number one, Fallout 76.
Oh boy, or Pip-Boy, I should say.
Regardless, you probably saw this coming,
but Fallout 76 has inevitably secured the top spot
in this list of disappointing games in 2018.
In what began as an awesome, cryptic message
from Bethesda on their livestream,
this next installment in the beloved Fallout series
has not lived up to any of the previous games.
Unlike the games before,
Fallout 76 is not a single player, open world, epic RPG,
but purely an online multiplayer experience, what?
Yes, you can play the game like any single player game,
roaming around like a lone wolf.
But, it's hard to enjoy
if you're not gonna be playing it with all your friends.
What made the previous Fallout games amazing
is because of the immersive story
in the world that surrounds you.
That, sadly, feels all
but completely stripped out of this game.
So, game devs out there, pay attention.
We know you're seeing how popular
multiplayer games are right now,
and are looking to cash in on that, but just so you know,
it's okay to give us some story along with it.
I mean, this is a Fallout game.
Where the hell are the NPCs?
No populated settlements to stumble upon.
No narratives.
All areas that felt like no brainers
to add to this multiplayer experience.
After launch, players were so desperate
for a genuine Fallout experience,
that they began to act like NPCs from the other games,
to aid random strangers
and help fellow newbies on their journey.
Which, dare I say, is insanely nice,
especially for an online shooting community.
In the end, considering how many hours,
probably millions, that I spent
playing the previous Fallout games,
Fallout 76 makes me so sad.
While, yeah, it probably didn't deserve
the immediate hatefest it received,
it still makes an easy number one on our list.
So, there you have it, our countdown
of the five games that broke our hearts in 2018.
But, don't be sad.
There were so many great games to make up for it.
And besides, there's literally no way
you could complete like even half of those good games
before the big games of next year hit shelves.
Well, actually, you're gamers,
I'm sure someone will find a way.
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