From CBR · Amber Frost · · 2m
10 Most Unplayable RPGs Ranked
10 RPGs so broken they can't be played.
In brief
10 RPGs so broken they can't be played. Cyberpunk 2077, Might and Magic IX, The Matrix Online, and other games are unplayable due to bugs, unfinished features, or shutdowns. Originally reported by CBR.
Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 was a 2020 action RPG from CD Projekt Red that had a rocky launch due to pandemic supply issues.
Might and Magic IX
Might and Magic IX was rushed by New World Computing in 2002, leading to a game that felt unfinished and full of bugs.
The Matrix Online
The Matrix Online shut down in 2009, making it unplayable today after being online since 2005.
SaGa Frontier
SaGa Frontier is a 1997 non-linear RPG that lacks clear guidance and scales with player power, making it frustrating to play.
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Mass Effect: Andromeda was released in 2017 and is considered a failure due to poor story and gameplay.
Two Worlds
Two Worlds was marketed as the 'Oblivion Killer' but suffered from frame rate drops and a broken online co-op.
Quest 64
Quest 64 is a 1998 Nintendo 64 RPG with empty maps and no currency, shops, or equipment.
Final Fantasy XIV
Final Fantasy XIV's first release shut down in 2012 after two years online due to poor reception.
The Legend of Alon D'Ar
The Legend of Alon D'Ar is a 2001 PS2 RPG with clunky combat and slow gameplay.
Call for Heroes: Pompolic Wars
Call for Heroes: Pompolic Wars is a 2007 RPG with confusing maps and punishing deaths that make it unplayable.
Why These Games Are Unplayable
These games are unplayable due to bugs, unfinished features, or shutdowns that prevent modern play.
The List
This list ranks 10 RPGs that are so broken they can't be played today.
What Happens Next
Players can still enjoy these games through remastered versions or community efforts.
Why This List Matters
Understanding why games fail helps developers create better experiences for players.
The Bottom Line
These games are unplayable due to technical issues, poor design, or shutdowns.
The one thing
Cyberpunk 2077, Might and Magic IX, The Matrix Online, and other games are unplayable due to bugs, unfinished features, or shutdowns.
