Lost Planet 2 on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 was a good example of how messing up gameplay basics can render a gorgeous and full-bodied third-person shooter hopelessly un-fun.
Stunning and varied visual design; Fun shoot-outs versus giant creatures; Lots of ways to play online; A number of small but meaningful improvements over the console versions
Relies on frequent knockbacks instead of an actual challenge; Shrug-worthy story; Useless persistent rewards