12 Worst Video Games Of 2022

12. Winter Ember

Based on the trailer, Winter Ember looks like a pretty okay stealth game.

And that's exactly what you get with. This Assassin Creed's-inspired title isn't great. It's not good. It's just okay.

Before we slag Winter Ember off completely, let's look at some of the positive attributes. (Don't worry, this won't take long.) The moody aesthetic is wonderful, the music is beautiful, and it has a diverse range of innovative weapons and skills to master.

Because of these features, Winter Ember should be a lot of fun. However, the experience is heavily hampered by the doddering AI, inadequate combat, and humdrum story.

Also, for a stealth game, the stealth isn't great. The cover mechanics are so inconsistent, you'll avoid implementing them every chance you can. For example, you're urged to put out candles to avoid being seen. But because this strategy leaves you in darkness, it's better to leave the candles lit and risk the guards spotting you.

But that's not all. Attempting to assassinate enemies without arousing suspicion fails so often, it's better to wail at everyone with no rhyme or reason. Basically, if a player is avoiding the stealthy option in a stealth game, there's something wrong with the gameplay.