The worst video game sequels of all time

15. The Sims 4

With missing features like pools and toddlers, as well as a focus on expensive DLC, The Sims 4 was one of the worst sequels at launch. Over time, the game evolved into a more complete experience, but we all remember that it was far from the exciting leap fans had hoped for. | © Electronic Arts

14. Dead Space 3

Dead Space 3 is a sequel that strayed too far from what made the franchise iconic. While the combat was entertaining, the game has lost its soul and atmosphere with forced co-op, microtransactions, and cover-based shootouts. | © Visceral Games

13. The Walking Dead: Season Two

Without Lee at the core of the story, Walking Dead: Season Two has struggled to live up to the weight of its predecessor. While the emotional choices were still there, the story lacked the same depth and impact. | © Telltale Games

12. Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2 promised a fresh experience, but aside from a few tweaks, it didn't bring anything innovative. The biggest flaws weren’t in the combat but in the greed-driven monetization and the lack of meaningful changes from the original. | © Blizzard Entertainment

11. Assassin’s Creed Rogue

Assassin’s Creed Rogue sails into familiar waters without much new to offer. Instead of delivering a new perspective to classic games, Rogue rehashed old gameplay without giving enough weight to the narrative. | © Ubisoft

10. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2

The Force Unleashed 2 missed the mark after the beloved first entry. Even though combat was fun and Force abilities were powerful, repetitive levels and uninspired boss fights make the game lack depth, making this follow-up feel like a shallow imitation of the original's greatness. | © Aspyr Studios

9. Prototype 2

Prototype 2 is another failed sequel that tries to build on the original experience but ends up feeling empty. Despite improved visuals and more polished gameplay, Prototype 2 felt like a rehash without the same edge, making it a forgettable follow-up to a once-promising franchise. | © Radical Entertainment

8. Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog is riddled with glitches, terrible animations, and awkward voice acting. Instead of rewarding speed, it punished players for it, making the experience frustrating rather than fun. | © Sega

7. Perfect Dark Zero

Perfect Dark Zero has completely lost the magic of its predecessor. The cover-based combat, complete with awkward third-person mechanics, stripped away the fast-paced action fans loved. | © Rare

6. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 leaves players constantly battling clunky controls and awkward physics. Instead of a fresh take or a nostalgic revival, the experience turned into a frustrating grind through uninspired levels, leaving fans fighting against the game itself. | © Robomodo

5. Resident Evil 6

Resident Evil 6 tries to outdo RE5 and fails by becoming an action-heavy, QTE-filled spectacle that tries to be everything at once and ends up losing itself. Despite some fun moments, the lack of fun and relentless pace left fans craving for the charm of the original game. | © Capcom

4. SimCity

SimCity was the reboot no one asked for, yet everyone wanted to love. Tiny city sizes limited creativity, and the always-online focus meant constant bugs and traffic issues that EA never properly patched. As a result, what should have been a phenomenal return turned into a frustrating mess. | © Electronic Arts

3. Devil May Cry 2

Devil May Cry 2 might have been seen as an okay hack-and-slash experiment, but as a sequel, it was a disaster. Lackluster combat, unimaginative enemies, and a charisma-drained Dante - all of it fell short of the groundbreaking original. | © Capcom

2. Duke Nukem Forever

Duke Nukem Forever has been stuck in development hell for over a decade, becoming a symbol of everything that could go wrong. Passed from one struggling studio to another, the result was a chaotic mess: dated gameplay, half-baked ideas, and a cringe-worthy experience. | © 3D Realms

1. Mass Effect: Andromeda

Beyond broken animations and empty characters, Andromeda is the worst game from the Mass Effect series. Instead of thrilling exploration, you're left with a checklist of dull tasks that feel more like chores than adventure, making the galaxy a grind. And the characters? A shadow of those in older Mass Effect games. | © BioWare