12 Most Disastrously Disappointing Video Game Launches In History

4. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5

There was a glimmer of hope for this, you know. Back when it was first leak-announced on Twitter, when Tony Hawk was reappearing and when the idea of a 'return to its roots' THPS masked the fact that developers Robomodo also released the shoddy Tony Hawk's Ride and Shred, yes, there was some hope.

Then it released, and...

Hmm, not putting your best foot forward there, Hawkster.

Sadly for all involved, THPS 5 was an absolute disaster on all fronts. Releasing in a state that felt like a conceptual alpha or a copycat developer attempting to make a Tony Hawk's game from the early 2000s, even core gameplay didn't have the requisite signature feel we associated with the franchise.

It played bad and looked worse, with Robomodo eventually issuing an 8gb patch that added extra levels and skaters, almost as though the game had been released early - a theory supported by that fact that Activision's deal with the titular star expired right around its launch window.

Nothing like taking the money and running, eh, Activision?