Quiz: The Worst Video Games of All Time

Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), commonly referred to as Sonic '06, was rushed for a holiday release. Its numerous issues, including frustrating gameplay mechanics and an incomprehensible storyline, have made it one of the most criticized games in the series.

Assassin's Creed Unity was heavily criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches at launch, particularly issues with character models and the game's physics, which detracted from the player's experience in revolutionary Paris.

Fallout 76 's launch was met with negative reception due to its myriad of bugs, performance issues, and the controversial decision to launch without non-playable characters (NPCs), significantly impacting the game's initial player experience.

for the Atari 2600 was rushed to market to coincide with the holiday season following the movie's success. Its confusing gameplay and poor design led to massive commercial failure, contributing to the video game industry crash of 1983.

Alone in the Dark (2008) was criticized for its awkward control scheme, poor story, and especially its voice acting, far from the expectations set by its predecessors in the horror genre. Its shortcomings have made it a notable disappointment among fans and critics alike.

Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing is infamous for its poor quality, including missing collision detection, allowing players to drive through objects and off the map. It's often cited as one of the worst video games ever made due to these glaring issues.

No Man's Sky faced significant backlash upon release for not delivering on the expectations set by its marketing, particularly regarding multiplayer features and the variety of its procedurally generated universe. The developers have since made numerous updates to address these criticisms.

The original release of Final Fantasy XIV in 2010 was met with such negative reception due to its poor gameplay, interface, and overall quality that it was shut down. Square Enix then completely revamped the game, relaunching it as Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, which received much more positive feedback.

Star Wars Battlefront II (2017) received widespread criticism for its pay-to-win model facilitated through loot boxes, prompting discussions about the ethics of such monetization strategies in video games and leading to legislative scrutiny in some regions.

Cybermorph wasn't specifically a virtual reality game but was released for the Atari Jaguar, a console that promised high-quality 3D graphics. It ended up being criticized for its poor controls and graphics, which could induce discomfort, akin to the issues virtual reality games face with motion sickness.