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Games that looked good on paper

In all honesty, some games would be better off left on the whiteboard at the design meeting. Whether they're too ambitious, too expensive or simply too good to be true, gamers are frequently led to imagine great things only to have our expectations dashed when the game finally arrives. How could these games be so good on paper yet underwhelm so spectacularly?
Columbo - moderator
Published: 254 days 4 hours ago | Article | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360 | Wii | PC
 
 
 

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