In my opinion, 'Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)' has a really bad story. The plot is overly complicated and full of holes. There are time-travel elements that just end up confusing the players more than adding depth to the story.
Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric also has a rather poor story. The characters' development seems forced and the overall narrative doesn't flow well. It fails to capture the essence of what makes Sonic games great in terms of story. There are too many uninteresting side - quests and the main plot lacks excitement.
I think Sonic 06 has a terrible story. The story tries to do too much with time travel and multiple dimensions, but it just ends up being a jumbled mess. Characters are introduced without proper backstories, and the relationships between them are not well - developed. For example, the relationship between Sonic and Elise is really strange and doesn't seem to fit the Sonic universe at all.
Sonic games came first. They were introduced before the comics.
One of the games often considered to have a bad story is 'No Man's Sky' at launch. The initial story was rather thin and unengaging. There were promises of a deep, meaningful exploration - but the story elements didn't really come together well, leaving players feeling a bit let down.
In the world of match 3 games with story, 'Bejeweled Stars' stands out. The story aspect gives a context to your jewel - matching quests. Another good one is 'Fishdom'. The story is about creating and customizing your own aquarium. You play match - 3 levels to earn money to buy fish and decorations for your underwater world. And 'Toy Blast' has a story where you help the toys come to life by completing the match - 3 challenges.
Some visual novels on Steam that are considered bad are the ones that lack innovation. They just recycle the same old clichéd stories over and over again. For instance, the typical 'love at first sight' story with no real depth or development. Also, those with a lot of glitches and technical problems can be among the worst. Imagine constantly having the game freeze or crash while you're trying to read through the story.
Games that lack a clear narrative structure are bad for fanfic. If there's no beginning, middle, and end in the game's story, it's really hard to create a proper fanfic. For example, some sandbox games where you just build things randomly without any overarching story. Another type is games with poor graphics that are so bad they can't inspire the visual imagination needed for a good fanfic. Also, games that are discontinued and have no further development can be a problem as the fanfic might not have a long - term base to build on.
Another notable one is 'Persona 3'. The story of facing death and the concept of the Dark Hour are really unique. The characters in this game grow and develop as they battle against the Shadows. It has a more somber tone compared to the others, but that's what makes its story stand out.
Another one is Dr. Mario. In this game, your task is to eliminate viruses by dropping colored pills. There's no story involved; it's all about the gameplay mechanics and getting better at clearing the levels. You compete against yourself or others to see who can clear the viruses the fastest or get the highest score.
'Yakuza 6: The Song of Life' also has a strong story. It's the end of Kiryu's story arc. It ties up a lot of loose ends from previous games. The story focuses on Kiryu protecting his family and facing the consequences of his past actions. It has a more emotional depth compared to some of the other games in the series, with themes of sacrifice and redemption.
One of the best PC games in 2017 with a great story was 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'. It has an immersive world filled with complex characters and moral choices. The story follows Geralt of Rivia as he hunts the Wild Hunt across a vast and detailed landscape.