クソゲー

• 読み: クソゲー
• ローマ字: kusogee
• 漢字の分解: クソ (kuso, 'crap/damn') + ゲー (from ゲーム, gēmu, 'game') → crappy game
• 発音: /ku.so.ɡeː/

意味

A crappy, terrible, or poorly made game. Combines クソ (kuso, 'crap/damn') and ゲー (from ゲーム, 'game'). Sometimes used endearingly.

クソゲー is the standard Japanese term for a bad video game — one with poor controls, bad graphics, unfair mechanics, or no fun factor. However, there is also a fond subculture around クソゲー, where people deliberately seek out and enjoy terrible games for their humor value (similar to 'so bad it's good' movies). Gaming YouTubers and streamers often feature クソゲー content. The term can also be used metaphorically for real-life situations that feel poorly designed or unfair.

例文

1. 期待してたのにクソゲーすぎてがっかりした。
2. あのゲーム、クソゲーだけど逆にハマるw
3. レビュー見たらクソゲーって書かれまくってた。

使い方ガイド

場面: gaming, casual conversation, social media, streaming

トーン: critical, sometimes affectionate

正しい言い方

• これ完全にクソゲーじゃんw (This is a total crappy game lol)
• クソゲーだけど好き。 (It's a terrible game but I love it.)

避ける言い方

• 開発者の前で「クソゲー」と言う (Don't call a game 'kusogee' in front of its developers — it's very rude)

よくある間違い

• Not knowing クソゲー can be used affectionately — some gamers actively seek out and enjoy terrible games
• Using クソゲー for games that are simply not to your taste — it specifically implies the game is objectively poorly made

起源と歴史

Compound of クソ (kuso, 'crap/shit') + ゲー (from ゲーム, gēmu, 'game'). Has been used in Japanese gaming culture since at least the Famicom era in the 1980s to describe poorly made games.

文化的背景

時代: 1980s Famicom era onward

世代: All gamers

社会的背景: Gaming community

地域メモ: Used across Japan in gaming contexts. クソゲー appreciation is a recognized subculture with dedicated YouTube channels and streaming content.