“I know it’s bad, but I love it” – gamers reveal their guilty pleasure games

Tastes often vary, and video games are no exception. A recent Reddit thread titled “What’s a game that most people consider ‘bad’ but you will defend and be a hill you would die on?” makes this clear. In just 18 hours, it drew more than 1,700 comments and sparked a lively debate about games widely seen as bad yet still deeply loved by many.

Thread creator u/Cheesecake1901yum kicked things off by defending Resident Evil 6. Often regarded as the black sheep of the series for leaning too heavily on action, scaling back the horror and offering a muddled story with uneven level design, it holds a modest 5.4 User Score on Metacritic. Still, the game has its share of devoted fans.

Many of the usual suspects appear among the most mentioned games. Mass Effect: Andromeda drew criticism for bugs and shallow characters, yet some players defend its combat and world design. Fallout 76 launched in rough shape but gradually won fans over with its atmosphere and sense of immersion. Dragon Age 2 remains divisive, often faulted for repetitive environments but praised for its strong characters and emotional weight. Dark Souls 2, often overshadowed by its predecessor, is seen as weaker in level design, though features like powerstancing and PvP are still regarded as highlights.

The overall tone in the thread is strikingly positive. Many users express relief at not being alone in their views, with comments often beginning with lines like “I thought I was the only one” or “Finally someone said it!”. Self-irony is just as common, with admissions such as “I know it’s bad, but I love it.” The reasons for enjoying so-called bad games vary: personal taste plays a role, but positive associations matter as well. Games played during a good time in life often carry nostalgic weight, making players more willing to “die on that hill.”