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

All-Star Baseball 2001
All-Star Baseball 2001
Kuru Kuru Kururin
Kuru Kuru Kururin
Clanky Pick
Lost 5-0 against Pikmin in Losers Round 1


We just really like Pikmin.
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.
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.
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!
SimCity 2000
SimCity 2000
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.
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.
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.
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.
European Championship 1992
European Championship 1992
The Simpsons: Bartman Meets Radioactive Man
The Simpsons: Bartman Meets Radioactive Man
Clanky Pick
Lost 4-1 against Dragon Quest IV in Losers Round 1


Well it's probably better than Bart Vs. The Space Mutants.
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.
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.
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.
Grunt 1991
Grunt 1991
Super Ghouls'n Ghosts
Super Ghouls'n Ghosts
Taylor Pick
Lost 5-0 against Super Castlevania IV in Losers Round 1


I mean it has that one guy from Mario Remix Boss Edition so it's not a complete waste of time.
Bomberman
Bomberman
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Final Fantasy IV in Losers Round 1


Decided to let this one die as I'm not done with Bomberman at all.
Battletoads
Battletoads
Clanky Pick
Lost 5-0 against Eye of the Beholder in Losers Round 1


Not a single good thing was said about this game.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog
Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against Pilotwings in Losers Round 1


How could you.
Tank 1990
Tank 1990
Super C
Super C
Taylor Pick
Lost 4-1 against Microsoft Solitaire in Losers Round 1


Super Cock
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.
Klax
Klax
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Wing Commander in Losers Round 1


My shaggy dog story sold absolutely no one.
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.
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Decade Duels
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Decade Duels
2010s Honorable Mentions
From Dust
From Dust
Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against Bayonetta 2 in Losers Round 1


Ended up watching Clanky stream this game later and honestly, it looks quite good.
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.
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.
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.
Guitar Hero: On Tour - Decades
Guitar Hero: On Tour - Decades
2000s Honorable Mentions
Prototype
Prototype
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Wario World in Losers Round 1


Oh wow I love Infamous-I mean I love Dishonored-I mean I love Spider-Man-I mean...
Zeno Clash
Zeno Clash
Mick Pick
Lost 4-1 against The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy in Losers Round 1


While I originally had no interest in this game, the horrific screenshots that could cause nightmares in those who view them kind of sold me.
DK: King of Swing
DK: King of Swing
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against Mario Hoops 3-on-3 in Losers Round 1


It's like that one mini-game from SpongeBob SquarePants Lights Camera Pants!
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.

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