The Losers of the Yearlies

Me and friends do tournament brackets for games we like each year.
Every last place game from every year. Left column is just for the year. This does not work on mobile.
Keep in mind that these brackets were the best we could come up with, so of course the last place games will still probably be great.

Here is a link to the channel in case you're curious: https://www.youtube.com/@theyearlies24601

Mass Effect 2
Mass Effect 2
Graham Pick
Lost 4-1 against Sid Meier's Civilization V in Losers Round 1


This absolutely didn't deserve last place but at least it was bopped by what would be the winner of that bracket as a whole.
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Mario Party 2 in Losers Round 1


It also went up against The Sims earlier so this game was just not having a good day.
Resident Evil
Resident Evil
Graham Pick
Lost 4-1 against Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus in Losers Round 1


I can't believe that game in our selection that has the highest average score on this site lost to a game about a talking raccoon thief, one point away from a sweep in fact.
The Last of Us
The Last of Us
Graham Pick
Lost 4-1 against Guacamelee in Losers Round 1


I did try to care about it.
Half-Life 2
Half-Life 2
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor in Losers Round 1


No you didn't read that wrong.
Katamari Damacy
Katamari Damacy
Clanky Pick
Lost 4-1 against The Sims 2 in Losers Round 1


What a travesty this didn't go further but it did get messed up bad by its placement.
OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast
OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast
Cruelty Squad
Cruelty Squad
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion in Losers Round 1


These non-believers simply aren't on the same level as my CEO Grindset.
Inscryption
Inscryption
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against The Eternal Cylinder in Losers Round 1


Maybe the real Inscryption were the friends we made along the way.
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Graham Pick
Lost 4-1 against Ratchet and Clank in Losers Round 1


We just aren't huge Uncharted fans it seems.
Shadow of the Colossus
Shadow of the Colossus
Graham and Christian Pick
Lost 2-0 against Kirby Star Allies in Losers Round 1


Half of the people there voted for one of my Honorable Mentions in protest, so if I could include PUSS! here as a second game, I would.
Skies of Arcadia
Skies of Arcadia
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against Diablo II in Losers Round 1


Taylor thought this game was going to win with a 5-0.
Project Wingman
Project Wingman
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Final Fantasy VII Remake in Losers Round 1


Graham's dramatic music as his game goes down round 1 was saddening but very grandiose.
NASCAR Racing 2003 Season
NASCAR Racing 2003 Season
Unreal Tournament 2004
Unreal Tournament 2004
Producer (2021)
Producer (2021)
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Graham Pick
Lost 4-1 against Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story in Losers Round 1


Uncharted 2: Among Us
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown in Losers Round 1


We started off the round by having 3 of us immediately say that we can't be sold on Fire Emblem, so at least expectations were set.
Wii Sports Resort
Wii Sports Resort
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 in Losers Round 1


This game is perfect, but perfection is boring.
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against NieR: Automata in Losers Round 1


Graham was so confused when this became one of his entries and I think that was indicative of its future performance.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against Thief II: The Metal Age in Losers Round 1


Even if we didn't genuinely prefer Thief over Tony, I'm sure we would've voted for Thief anyway because we felt bad about Nicktoons Racing sending it here.
Dishonored
Dishonored
Graham Pick
Lost 4-1 against Resident Evil Revelations in Losers Round 1


I can't sum up a single thought or opinion on this game, it deserved to lose.
StepMania
StepMania
Christian Pick
Lost 4-1 against Insaniquarium in Losers Round 1


I think I voted against my own entry here I think Insaniquarium is a blast!
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Wario Land 4 in Losers Round 1


I was so close to saving this one, but in the end, I still wouldn't have changed my vote.
WarioWare: Smooth Moves
WarioWare: Smooth Moves
Clanky Pick
Lost 5-0 against Super Mario Galaxy in Losers Round 1


We were all amazed that this may be one of the first games in the Yearlies to get zero votes from anyone.
Journey
Journey
Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against Spec Ops: The Line in Losers Round 1


Sad this lost but it did lead to one of the best Yearlies filibusters and led Spec Ops to a high place which is also a great game.
Assassin's Creed II
Assassin's Creed II
Graham and Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against Overlord 2 in Losers Round 1


I mean Overlord is like Pikmin, how could I resist?
Football Manager 2010
Football Manager 2010
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Clanky Pick
Lost 4-1 against Metroid Prime in Losers Round 1


I wasn't paying attention to this vote, I was trying to psychically will everyone to like Metroid Prime more.
Club Penguin
Club Penguin
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Lego Star Wars: The Video Game in Losers Round 1


Not too miffed about this one, it was a lot of fun talking about it.
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
Graham and Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against The Legend of Zelda a Link Between Worlds in Losers Round 1


Actually amazed this didn't go further, but silly pirate assassin game may have to wait another day.
Tomodachi Life
Tomodachi Life
Christian Pick (and honorary Clanky Pick)
Lost 3-2 against Super Smash Bros. for WiiU in Losers Round 1


The vitriolic hatred towards this game leading to its ejection was unforgivable and this will not be the last time these fuckers see Tomodachi Life.
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against The Simpsons: Road Rage in Losers Round 1


Enthusiasm for Jak was low and The Simpsons was going through its own character arc, so the odds were never in Jak's favor.
Devil's Crush
Devil's Crush
Christian Pick
Lost 4-1 against Railroad Tycoon in Losers Round 1


I'm not lying, it's a pretty good 15 minutes.
Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy
Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against The Simpsons: Hit and Run in Losers Round 1


There was another Star Wars game on this bracket and it made this one feel heinously inferior by comparison.
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Jordan Pick
Lost 4-1 against Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time in Losers Round 1


Not much to say, this one was just a bit surprising.
Wii Sports
Wii Sports
Clanky Pick
Lost 3-2 against The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess in Losers Round 1


It's not as good as Wii Sports Resort.
Mark of the Ninja
Mark of the Ninja
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against New Super Mario Bros. U in Losers Round 1


I couldn't make a single visualization of this game in my head and that's kind of why I voted against it.
F1 2020
F1 2020
Rocksmith 2014
Rocksmith 2014
Sid Meier's Civilization VI
Sid Meier's Civilization VI
Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against The Jackbox Party Pack 3 in Losers Round 1


Not as good as Civ V clearly.
Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat
Clanky Pick
Lost 3-2 against Terraria in Losers Round 1


I also love this game and it stings that it was beaten by one of my actual picks.
Stellaris
Stellaris
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Hitman in Losers Round 1


When I voted for Stellaris, Graham gifted me a copy of the game, so I'm the real winner at the end of the day.
Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Sonic Advance in Losers Round 1


We were all so apathetic about this, I imagine if we brought anyone else into the Yearlies they might cry at this vote.
TowerFall Ascension
TowerFall Ascension
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle in Losers Round 1


If this game had to eat concrete so that Walking could get to Round 2 then so be it.
Splatoon
Splatoon
Taylor Pick
Lost 4-1 against Fallout 4 in Losers Round 1


I just don't think a lot of us are Splatoon super-fans.
God of War
God of War
Clanky Pick
Lost 4-1 against Star Wars Battlefront II in Losers Round 1


Clanky would later end up regretting sending this game to losers where it would meet its end.
Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Deep Rock Galactic in Losers Round 1


I've turned around a bit on Cyberpunk but I still probably wouldn't vote for it much this bracket.
Miitopia
Miitopia
Clanky Pick
Lost 3-2 against Sonic Mania in Losers Round 1


This one could not catch a break after losing to Persona 5, it's probably pretty fun.
Super C
Super C
Taylor Pick
Lost 4-1 against Microsoft Solitaire in Losers Round 1


Super Cock
Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends
Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends
Mick Pick
Lost 4-1 against Marvel: Ultimate Alliance in Losers Round 1


Look, Mick pitched this game and I honestly forgot almost everything about it.
Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty
Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty
Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against Mortal Kombat in Losers Round 1


Something something sand worms.
Kirby's Epic Yarn
Kirby's Epic Yarn
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Halo Reach in Losers Round 1


This game is cute, what the fuck happened!?
Left 4 Dead
Left 4 Dead
Clanky Pick
Lost 3-2 against Valkyria Chronicles in Losers Round 1


This isn't just living in the shadow of its sequel it's being actively crushed under the weight of its success.
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's World Championship 2011: Over the Nexus
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's World Championship 2011: Over the Nexus
Graham Pick
Lost 5-0 against LittleBigPlanet 2 in Losers Round 1


You know, everyone's favorite!
Mini Motorways
Mini Motorways
Clanky Pick
Lost 4-1 against The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening in Losers Round 1


The pain in Jordan's voice as he realized that he played Mini Metro and loved it, only for this to be crushed by his own pick. Absolutely tragic.
NBA Live 2005
NBA Live 2005
Borderlands 2
Borderlands 2
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against Dragon's Dogma in Losers Round 1


I don't think I've seen more hate for a game than this one, totally understandable.
A Way Out
A Way Out
Jordan Pick
Lost 3-2 against Red Dead Redemption 2 in Losers Round 1


This is when we really started realizing that Jordan's Wild Cards were cursed.
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
Clanky Pick
Lost 3-2 against Phasmophobia in Losers Round 1


I mean, they are some gosh darn classics.
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Clanky and Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against The Town with No Name in Losers Round 1


I don't even remember how this was allowed to happen.
Cartoon Cartoon Summer Resort
Cartoon Cartoon Summer Resort
Jordan Pick
Lost 4-1 against Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue in Losers Round 1


While it may have gotten last on this bracket, I don't think anyone could ever definitely say that it's bad.
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves in Losers Round 1


I'm so pissed this game is amazing why does everyone have bAD TASTE!?
New Super Mario Bros.
New Super Mario Bros.
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion in Losers Round 1


I almost got into fisticuffs over this game so it sucks that it was taken out by a franchise I don't care much about.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against Desu Ex: Human Revolution in Losers Round 1


It is nice that there was very little hate for this game, just apathy.
Earth Defense Force 2017
Earth Defense Force 2017
Alan Wake
Alan Wake
Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against WarioWare D.I.Y in Losers Round 1


This vote became probably the most important moment in the entire Yearlies.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Pac-Man Vs. in Losers Round 1


If this is anything like The Two Towers then this placement is entirely deserved.
Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales
Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales
Taylor Pick
Lost 5-0 against Sam & Max Save the World in Losers Round 1


As soon as I heard the words "card game", my votes were already decided sadly.
Golf Story
Golf Story
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against Titanfall 2 in Losers Round 1


Titanfall would go on to win the whole thing so Golf Story supporters shouldn't feel too bad.
Untitled Goose Game
Untitled Goose Game
Christian and Clanky Pick
Lost 3-2 against Katana ZERO in Losers Round 1


Very sad, goose game is funny and he go honk and hurt people.
Toontown Online
Toontown Online
Taylor Pick
Lost 4-1 against Casino Inc. in Losers Round 1


I'm personally not an MMO guy so I couldn't give this one it's stride that it probably deserved.
Tetris 99
Tetris 99
Christian Pick
Lost 5-0 against Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling in Losers Round 1


I talked about this for, at most, one minute. It was doomed.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game
Jordan Pick
Lost 3-2 against Red Steel 2 in Losers Round 1


Sad, this game is so neat and has an awesome soundtrack.
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania
Clanky Pick
Lost 4-1 against Metroid Dread in Losers Round 1


The only time monkeys in balls ever failed us.
Tank 1990
Tank 1990
SimCity 2000
SimCity 2000
Fallout 3
Fallout 3
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against Mario Kart Wii in Losers Round 1


This game died here so that Off could crawl just one round ahead and die immediately after, a warriors death.
Mario Party 4
Mario Party 4
Taylor Pick
Lost 4-1 against Age of Mythology in Losers Round 1


Yeah it's not my favorite Mario Party either.
Monster Prom
Monster Prom
Clanky Pick
Lost 5-0 against God of War in Losers Round 1


I think Mick would have broken the Geneva Convention to ensure this game wouldn't get a single vote.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Mini Metro in Losers Round 1


I'm sure Tolkien is Rolkiening in his grave.
Saints Row: The Third
Saints Row: The Third
Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against Mario Kart 7 in Losers Round 1


I actually love this game and the fact that it lost to what it did is frankly a war crime.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Super Smash Bros. Brawl in Losers Round 1


Probably one of my favorite conversations though, just talking about this game's insane voice cast is a riot.
Mario Tennis
Mario Tennis
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Final Fantasy IX in Losers Round 1


No one cares about this game, and if you try to prove me wrong you will be vaporized.
Mega Man 3
Mega Man 3
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against Gargoyle's Quest in Losers Round 1


Now if this was a bracket on box art, the European copy with its hyper-realistic Dr. Wily would take first easily.
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze in Losers Round 1


You can't compete with apes on ice.
All-Star Baseball 2001
All-Star Baseball 2001
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Christian Pick
Lost 5-0 against Battleblock Theater in Losers Round 1


This game blows I can't believe I picked it as one of my choices.
Mario Paint
Mario Paint
Christian and Clanky Pick
Lost 3-2 against X-Men in Losers Round 1


Well at least thanks to Wikipedia we can all definitively say that this is a video game.
Warhammer: Vermintide 2
Warhammer: Vermintide 2
Mick Pick
Lost 5-0 against Hitman 2 in Losers Round 1


I'm sorry my sweet rats, maybe next time.
Mario Party 8
Mario Party 8
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Halo 3 in Losers Round 1


This game died so that Mario Party DS could run.
Spore
Spore
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Castle Crashers in Losers Round 1


Pour one out for Mr. Frog, taken from us too soon.
Kuru Kuru Kururin
Kuru Kuru Kururin
Clanky Pick
Lost 5-0 against Pikmin in Losers Round 1


We just really like Pikmin.
Madden NFL 08
Madden NFL 08
Micro Machines V4
Micro Machines V4
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Kingdom Hearts II in Losers Round 1


So upset that my pitch flopped, but in my defense, I literally described the whole game.
Total War: Attila
Total War: Attila
Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against Super Mario Maker in Losers Round 1


I think even Mick acknowledged that this game wouldn't be up all our alleys, but I did try to defend it when I could.
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
Mick Pick
Lost 4-1 against Scooby-Doo! Mystery Mayhem in Losers Round 1


This underrated game perished so that another underrated game could run into the next round and lose immediately.
Rocket League
Rocket League
Christian Pick
Lost 4-1 against Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain in Losers Round 1


This was a desperation pick when one of the games I submitted wasn't a 2015 game, so yeah its destiny was short-lived.
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain
Clanky Pick
Lost 4-1 against Old World in Losers Round 1


My brain simply wasn't big enough to comprehend this game.

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