Biggest Gaming Let-Down

[Helix]

After reading through the recent "Greatest Game of All time" thread, it got me thinking back to some games I had such high hopes for and so much was promised, and then when it came down to the game itself, it left a strong 'meh' feeling. Not necessarily a bad game, but definitely not what you expected.

The game that fulfilled this for me completely would have to be Spore. I just remember having pre-ordered it and rushing home to play it, having to wait impatiently for it to install and go through the ridiculous DRM. It had some nice elements - the creative designing of your species and buildings etc was fun. The various stages were fun for awhile, but it just didnt have enough depth anywhere to get me really excited and hooked by it.

What's your biggest let-down in gaming?

[cmmackem]

Rome II Total War by far for me like.

[Helix]

The more I think about it, virtually every single game that I have followed closely in development before release has left me feeling disappointed (Rome II included - also preordered, rushed home, and enjoyed it but it did not meet my expectations)...I have since learnt my lesson.

[cmmackem]

The more I think about it, virtually every single game that I have followed closely in development before release has left me feeling disappointed (Rome II included - also preordered, rushed home, and enjoyed it but it did not meet my expectations)...I have since learnt my lesson.

Pre ordered and bought the collectors edition(R 1250.00, look at me look at me)

As a 15 year TW fan I absolutely hated it. Shallow and with the poor performance(On even the highest PC spec) an absolute joke.

[VirtualForce]

Brink - Bought the game, played about 20 mins or so, and never played again. After months of following the news and hype...major let down.

[StaggerLee]

This is far easier than the greatest game of all time. For me, there is only one answer, and it wins by a huge margin:

Diablo 3

[Wyzak]

This is far easier than the greatest game of all time. For me, there is only one answer, and it wins by a huge margin:

Diablo 3

+1, ruined probably my favourite franchise

[VirtualForce]

This is far easier than the greatest game of all time. For me, there is only one answer, and it wins by a huge margin:

Diablo 3

+1, ruined probably my favourite franchise

I've never played any Diablo game, but after the Patch 2, it seemed ppl were mostly happier so I bought Diablo 3 for cheap. Enjoying it very much! 40+ hours so far. But I wonder how my feeling to D3 is influenced by not having played 1 or 2.

[GazWorks]

The rebooted SimCity and Brink tie for me. On the upside SimCity was so bad that it convinced me not to pre-order games ever again. Why spend money on a product before it's even out. Lesson learned.

[DieGrootHammer]

For me, Test Driver Unlimited 2 was a massive let down. I expected a lot more from the game. Probably the only pre-order I've bought that I had some buyers remorse afterwards.