The Biggest Game Turds of 2010

We take a look back at 2010's biggest turkeys and shudder...

Being a games reviewer isn't all it's cracked up to be, y'know. Sure, you get to bum around on the couch for a living and get sent all the latest games for free, but for every Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, there are countless AAA flops and shovelware atrocities to plough through. Whereas you guys get to ignore these crimes against gaming, we're forced to play through them from start to finish. The horror...

2010 was a pretty good year for gaming, as our Best Games of 2010 roundup testifies. However, there were still plenty of awful games floating amongst the gems. In the following slideshow, we take a chronological look back at the worst games of 2010. To read our original reviews, click on the screenshot for each game.

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EA Games Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

As a series, the Harry Potter video games have seen plenty of ups and downs, but Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 may be the lowest point yet. Unsightly glitches, tedious gameplay, and a carelessly abridged narrative are just a few of the problems that make this game little more than a weak cash-in on the forthcoming film.

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  • 22nd Nov., 2010
  • McKinley Noble
  • EA Games
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  • Pros:
  • Solid voice acting, passable graphics
  • Cons:
  • Stiff character animations, awkward combat system, noticeable glitches, shallow side-quests, no heads-up display, recycled soundtrack, Kinect missions can physically hurt due to necessary repetitive motions

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