10 Video Games Critics Loved (That IMMEDIATELY Divided Fans)

In the world of cinema, there can be a chasm-sized difference between what the critics and moviegoers enjoy. These sort of disagreements are fair, since all entertainment is subjective.

But when it comes to gaming, fans and professional reviewers usually find themselves in the same boat. I mean, have you ever met anyone who didn't instantly fall in love with Portal or Mario Kart?

Because it's clear as day whether or not a shooter or platformer's graphics or controls are up to the par, it's usually not up for debate. As a result, it's refreshing when the "experts" state that a hyped title has exceeded all expectations.

But when gamers get their hands on these "classics in the making," they may quickly realise they don't agree with the initial assessment. Over the years, many titles, once touted as the cream of the crop, are now considered overrated, average, or downright terrible. Some of these games received so much flack since their release, it's baffling to believe there was a time where anyone thought they were flawless.

Critics may have gushed over these ten video games back in the day, but the gaming community has a very different say on the matter.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword received glowing reviews across the board, and was the 16th game ever to receive a perfect score from Famitsu. Critics raved over the Wii MotionPlus peripheral, which enabled Link to perform precise movements with his sword and shield, allowing for more immersive battles and puzzles.

However, Nintendo fans couldn't see eye-to-eye with critics, especially when it came to Skyward Sword's unique controller. Many gamers found the Wii MotionPlus imprecise, impairing their ability to perform the simplest tasks. And when the controller was required for complex puzzles, players were in serious trouble.

Even if the peripheral wasn't an issue, Skyward Sword has many other issues, including filler side-quests, an infuriating final dungeon, the worst boss in the franchise's history, and a sidekick that's so vexatious, she makes Navi seem tolerable.

When Skyward Sword was remastered for the Switch, it was the perfect time to reassess it. Since the gaming community preemptively hated on Wind Waker, it was possible that some players had jumped the gun once again.

Although some issues were fixed in the remaster (Fi shuts up now), many glaring problems were still apparent, reaffirming the fact Skyward Sword was a misfire.