Why Is This Terrible Nintendo DS Game From 18 Years Ago Still One of Metacritic’s Top-Ranked Games?

The unexpected popularity of Cory in the House among highly-rated games is pretty amusing. Originally released almost twenty years ago, this TV show tie-in game was largely overlooked until it recently became an internet sensation, climbing to the top of Metacritic’s user rankings. Let’s explore why Cory in the House has made a comeback and what that tells us about gaming culture today.








