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Q&AmeCola: Games Ruined by a Game Mechanic

Columns by Jeff Nemeth and GameCola Staff on October 6, 20151

There are many mechanics that make up a game. But what if there was one that ruined the game entirely? Grab your nuts and bolts, and see what picks we have for you.
Mr. Rescue (PC)

Reviews by Alex Jedraszczak on September 10, 2015

For those who wanted to be a fire fighter when they grew up. Or, who just want to throw people out windows.
Jones On Fire (PC)

Reviews by Shannon Hoover on August 31, 2015

“Kitties are cute and should be saved”. Shannon Hoover reviews the firefighter runner, Jones On Fire.
New Super Mario Bros. U (Wii U)

Reviews by Matt Jonas on July 16, 20142

Wait, wait... You think this is mainstream? You do know how few people actually own a Wii U, right?
WWF In Your House (PS1)

Reviews by Paul Franzen on September 1, 2004

Acclaim saw fit to release one of the better pro-wrestling titles for the PSX/N64 generation of video games.
Bomberman (NES)

Reviews by Allec Johnson on October 1, 2003

Bomberman is for people who just want to blow stuff up.
M.U.S.C.L.E. (NES)

Reviews by Neal Iannone on July 1, 2003

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