Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing, a game often cited as one of the worst ever made, is set for a re-release on Steam between April and June. Originally labeled with a dismal score of 1/10 by GameSpot and a mere 8/100 on Metacritic, its return has sparked both speculation and amusement among gamers.

The SteamDB listing emerged on March 22, with a prominent gaming news account sharing this information on Twitter. The original creator, Stellar Stone, is acknowledged on the listing, though the published GameMill has been replaced by a new entity, Margarite Entertainment.

Margarite claims it has secured the rights to not just Big Rigs but also other classic titles. They’ve addressed community apprehensions regarding marketing materials and assured a commitment to accurate crediting moving forward.

Rather than being a remaster, this appears to be a straightforward port of the 2003 original version, retaining its notorious characteristics.

Pricing Dilemma

Questions arise about the justification for this re-release. Big Rigs is a well-known reference point for bad games, with memories preserved more through reputation than actual experience. Despite its infamy, it might attract new players through streamers who share reactions to this ‘classic’ on various platforms.

Ultimately, the game’s price will dictate its reception upon launch. Many expect that a low price, perhaps even free, would be ideal for the re-release to gain attention and goodwill from the gaming community.

The article remains a humorous commentary on the paradox of re-launching an infamous game, where the punchline lies in whether it can be priced at a point that elicits laughter rather than disappointment.