10 Video Games That Made Expensive Comebacks (And Still Failed)

10. Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn

Serious question: Did ANYONE enjoy Shaq Fu? The 2D fighting title is now renowned for its unpolished and tedious gameplay. Also, who thought it was marketable to have NBA superstar, Shaquille O' Neal, star in a game where he fights monsters instead of, y'know, plays basketball?

Shaq Fu isn't just bad, it's proof that slapping a celeb's name on a crappy product doesn't improve its quality.

But when a crowdfunding campaign for Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn was set up in 2014, the gaming community seemed to suffer collective amnesia, since thousands of backers were okay with financing a follow-up to this infamous dud.

Even though this reboot reached its funding goal, trouble started brewing immediately. Due to licensing fees, A Legend Reborn suffered massive delays. When multiple ports were cancelled, it was obvious how this needless beat 'em up was going to turn out.

Sure enough, every version of A Legend Reborn received scathing reviews, ranging from 30-54% on MetaCritic. Due to its offensive stereotypes, simplistic combat, and shameful brevity, Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn is arguably worse than its predecessor.