10 Incredible Games That Make TERRIBLE First Impressions

Anyone who owns a Nintendo Switch will tell you that graphics aren't everything (pour one out for the unfortunate souls who bought MK1 on the console). Still, the way a game looks is a big part of its appeal, and if it looks bad or unfinished, then judgment shall ensue.

So, what happens when a game deliberately throws horrible graphics your way before wowing you with its impressive FPS mechanics and bizarre yet compelling narrative? Say hello to Cruelty Squad!

If you boot this game up without knowing its intentions, then you'll probably think you've wasted your money, as the visuals are vomit-inducing and appear entirely unfinished. Its aggressively over-stimulating aesthetic contains low poly models, unnatural movements, outlandishly garish colours and more.

However, the more you play Cruelty Squad, the more you'll get sucked into this bizarre, psychedelic world.

The game has stellar level design, strong horror elements, and a fantastic synergy between its visuals and gameplay. It's a first-person shooter designed to appear like the low-poly 3D games of the 90s, especially LSD: Dream Emulator. That inspiration is certainly acute, as it looks like GoldenEye on a bad acid trip.

If you can push through its horrid visuals, you'll get a gaming experience unlike any you've had before.