Even the best games can be ruined by a bad ending. Here are ten games that, despite their otherwise perfect qualities, leave a bad taste in your mouth once the credits roll.
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10. Elden Ring
It's not a traditional ending, but let's be honest, you expect a more hardcore experience from something called "Elden Beast". The final boss was a serious letdown compared to others. | © FromSoftware
9. Halo 2
One of the best first-person shooters of all time, Halo 2, also has one of the worst endings in its genre. It was way too abrupt, and although it was supposed to set up the upcoming release of Halo 3, it left many frustrated. | © Bungie
8. Mass Effect 3
You've never felt pain if you haven't played Mass Effect 3. This fantastic third-person shooter's ending ignores all your choices made through the game and renders them meaningless. | © BioWare
7. Dark Souls
Players are thrust into a grim, decaying realm where the choice to reignite humanity or embrace darkness ultimately doesn't matter. Because it always leads back to the beginning, forcing you to complete the game for a second time. And the final boss is way too easy. | © FromSoftware
6. Alan Wake
After battling and overcoming the darkness, you find yourself trapped in the depths of the lake, while Alice returns above, unaware of your dire situation below. | © Remedy Entertainment
5. Far Cry 2
As you approach the final moment of defeating The Jackal, you discover a harsh reality: you won't get to kill him. Regardless of your choices, you'll succumb to malaria before the final confrontation can unfold. | © Ubisoft
4. Crysis
After completing Crysis, you may feel disconnected from the story's ending. Instead of enjoying a sense of victory, you're drawn back to the island for yet another round of battling aliens. Yawn. | © Crytek
3. Dr. Mario
Unlike other games on the list, Dr. Mario doesn't have story-driven gameplay, so it's a bad ending in a slightly different sense. Clearing viruses becomes almost impossible in the final levels, and it's a chore to keep trying. | © Nintendo
2. Prince of Persia
Prince of Persia leaves you with unresolved storylines and a cliffhanger. And the decision to release story resolutions as paid DLC was terrible, making the ending feel incomplete and dissatisfying. | © Ubisoft
1. Fallout 3
Fallout 3 was one of the best post-apocalyptic games ever, but its ending still feels like a big mistake. The game ends with massive nuclear explosions that leaves you unable to finish side quests or complete the entire game. | © Bethesda Softworks
Even the best games can be ruined by a bad ending. Here are ten games that, despite their otherwise perfect qualities, leave a bad taste in your mouth once the credits roll.
