The Best Mechanics From "Bad" Games

258.3K views • May 23, 2026

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Razbuten

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There are so many aspects that make up a video game, and this means incredible ideas have the opportunity to exist alongside terrible ones, turning the game as a whole into something not all that remarkable despite containing aspects that are. This video is an examination and celebration of a few games that fall into this category.

Sources:
Report: Bionic Commando Developer GRIN Sees Major Layoffs: https://web.archive.org/web/20120512023012/http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=23787
Perfect Moments in "Bad" Movies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5Y8whMzlwo

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Additional Footage:
Snoman Gameplay:
Final Fantasy 7 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kLOq-Zj1rU
Infernax - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Ga_vzJt7s&list=PLkQU6sNjHahjL9jNmIiUfTKk6CUfpfN9-
Nintendo Complete:
Legend of Dragoon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z29WQn-xBD0
Longplay Archive:
Gears of War - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdvhRpvruEI
Dark Sector - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFk5mIHuPsE

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0:00 The Greatest Grappling Hook
4:03 Perfect Moments in "Bad" Movies
5:13 Terraforming Gun
7:55 Immersive Magic
11:39 Narrative Consequences and Stealth
16:12 The Controller is a Phone
19:27 Possession
22:11 The Coolest Flying You Can't Do Anymore
23:51 Why Bad Games Matter

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