Overview of 2024’s Lowest-Rated Games
- Metacritic has unveiled its rankings for the lowest-rated games of 2024, spotlighting both lesser-known titles and well-established franchises like Devil May Cry.
- The game with the poorest reception this year is Utopia City, which garnered a dismal score of 23. Following closely are Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat and HappyFunland, each scoring 41.
- Additional low-scoring titles include Transformers: Galactic Trials, Stranger Things VR, and Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash.
This year, Metacritic has taken an intriguing step by compiling a leaderboard of the most disappointing game releases. This list encompasses a diverse array of games, ranging from major franchises to more obscure titles that left a sour impression on players. In 2024, fans have celebrated numerous hits such as Palworld, while also witnessing the unveiling of outright failures like Concord.
While popular games often dominate the conversation, poorly received titles frequently slip under the radar, blending into the backdrop of gaming history. Metacritic utilizes a weighted average system to assign a “Metascore”to games, where critical reviews from prominent publications carry greater weight than others. In true fashion to previous years, the platform has published a new list highlighting the year’s lowest-scoring games.
As reported by Metacritic, the 2024 list features several high-profile franchises, including Devil May Cry, Transformers, Stranger Things, and Jujutsu Kaisen. Notably, the selections were limited to North American releases that received a minimum of four reviews. To ensure uniqueness, only the lowest-rated version of any multi-platform game was considered.
Top 10 Lowest-Rated Games of 2024
- Utopia City (PC) – 23
- Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat (Mobile) – 41
- HappyFunland (PSVR2) – 41
- Food Truck Simulator (Xbox One) – 43
- Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash (PS5) – 44
- Stranger Things VR (Meta Quest) – 44
- Transformers: Galactic Trials (PS5) – 45
- PO’ed: Definitive Edition (PC) – 46
- Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports (PS5) – 47
- Metal Slug Attack Reloaded (Switch) – 48
Ranking fourth is Food Truck Simulator on Xbox One, landing a Metascore of 43 due to technical glitches, while Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash on PS5 scores a 44, criticized for its lackluster combat mechanics. In sixth place, Stranger Things VR on Meta Quest suffered from a weak narrative, and Transformers: Galactic Trials on PS5 was criticized for its uninspired gameplay, placing seventh.
Completing the list are PO’ed: Definitive Edition (PC), Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports (PS5), and Metal Slug Attack Reloaded (Switch), which secured scores of 46, 47, and 48 respectively. Despite being termed a “great remaster,”PO’ed struggles due to the lackluster foundation of its original game. The Looney Tunes entry faced scrutiny for its insufficient gameplay depth and unsatisfactory controls, while Metal Slug received backlash for its challenging difficulty spikes.
When compared to the previous year’s rankings, 2024’s list appears slightly improved, with only one game falling below a score of 40 compared to three from 2023. It’s essential to keep in mind that this ranking is limited to specific titles released in North America meeting defined criteria, indicating that even poorer titles may still exist but could not be included in this evaluation.
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