15 Most Disappointing Video Games of 2024 [First Half]

These games aren’t just good no matter who made it or what we thought before it came out. Here’s 15 disappointments, sorted from bad to worst.

Posted By | On 10th, Jul. 2024

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Foamstars

Foamstars

Bubble bath paintballer Foamstars has enough unique mechanics to distinguish itself from contemporary goo shooter Splatoon, but maybe if it was a little more Splatoon-alike it’d have some longevity. Foamstars’ player base has fallen off a cliff, with the PlayStation exclusive party shooter losing 95% of its audience just 2 months after release. Too many identikit characters, gacha-style stat progression, and uninteresting objectives meant the bubble burst far too soon.


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