Every franchise has its faults and we can usually forgive a game’s pitfalls if the overall gameplay, narrative and mechanics outweigh the negatives. Even the most popular game franchises are guilty of delivering some of the most mediocre experiences we’ve seen in gaming. Whether it’s due to development troubles, fan pressure or just pure experimentation, no game is safe from the clutches of the bargain bucket if they fail to deliver. Join us as we take a look at the games that sullied their franchises and are remembered for all the wrong reasons.
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The bad games in otherwise beloved franchises

Good list of games that let the franchise down. Some of the titles had some merit, but I cannot defend Sonic 06. The game was so buggy and the load times were terrible. It’s responsible for me no longer being a hardcore Sonic fan.