Nintendo's Dark Age: The Rise and Fall of Their Worst Games

TLDRThis video discusses Nintendo's low point in game development, particularly in 2015, with the release of three of their worst games. It explores the expectations of fans for a new Animal Crossing game and the disappointment that followed with Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival. The video also touches on the issues with other games released during that time and the impact of Amiibo figures.

Key insights

🔻Nintendo's low point in game development was in 2015.

🎮Fans were eagerly anticipating a new Animal Crossing game for the Wii U.

🙁The release of Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival disappointed many fans.

📉Other games released during that time also fell short of expectations.

🔴The introduction of Amiibo figures had mixed success in terms of gameplay integration.

Q&A

What were some of Nintendo's worst games released in 2015?

Some of Nintendo's worst games released in 2015 were Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival, Devil's Third, and Mario Party 10.

Why were these games considered bad?

These games were considered bad due to various reasons such as lack of content, poor gameplay mechanics, and underwhelming overall experiences.

Did Nintendo recover from this low point in game development?

Yes, Nintendo recovered from this low point and have since released many successful and critically acclaimed games.

What impact did Amiibo figures have on Nintendo's games?

Amiibo figures had mixed success in terms of gameplay integration, with some games utilizing them well and others not implementing them effectively.

What were fans' expectations for a new Animal Crossing game on the Wii U?

Fans expected a new Animal Crossing game on the Wii U that would build upon the success of previous entries and introduce new features and gameplay elements.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction: Nintendo's low point in game development

02:45Expectations for a new Animal Crossing game

06:28Disappointment with Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival

09:58Other games released during that time

14:23Mixed success of Amiibo figures