13 Reasons 2019's Biggest Video Games Might Suck

8. It's Trying Too Hard To Be "Edgy" - Rage 2

Why It Might Suck: Aside from being a wildly unexpected sequel to an indifferently-received 2011 first-person shooter, Rage 2's marketing so far suggests it's trying way too hard to appeal to hyperactive teenage boys.

Its bright, striking aesthetic is accompanied by a strong whiff of cynicism, as though dreamt up by a middle-aged marketing executive and then passed along to the dev team.

To most people over the age of 18, it's fair to say that Rage 2 probably seems a bit exhausting, like your over-eager nephew jumping up and down in front of you when you just want to enjoy a cuppa and watch some Netflix.

Why It Might Not: Its wilfully obnoxious style and tone aside, Rage 2's beat-to-beat gameplay actually looks quite robust and, dare one say, entertaining.

It just depends on whether the gunplay and exploration are persuasive enough for players to put up with its more grating window-dressing.