10 Critically Acclaimed Video Games That Players Hated

9. Far Cry 2

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Ubisoft

Metacritic Sore: 85

User Score: 6.4

Although it wasn't as well received as its sequel, Far Cry 2 managed to hit a hefty score of 85 from critics when it released back in 2008.

You can see why too: pretty much establishing the formula for all open world games going forward (Ubisoft developed or otherwise), the title succeeded in creating a dynamic playground for players to cause mayhem in.

Unfortunately though, there were a few major sticking points that absolutely dragged down the experience for almost everyone who picked the sequel up. For one, the weapons you used in the game degraded at a rapid rate, meaning that you were always scrambling during firefights to pick up guns off dead enemies while being riddled with bullets.

This, combined with a malaria mechanic that required you to take medicine at regular intervals and respawning enemies that made exploring the environment a chore, made Far Cry 2 a frustrating gaming experience, and dragged down all of the moments of brilliance the sequel had to offer.

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