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The Worst Episodes of High Score

Every episode of High Score ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of High Score!

This docuseries traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Netflix

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

"Role Players" is the worst rated episode of "High Score". It scored 6.3/10 based on 671 votes. Directed by William Acks, France Costrel, Sam LaCroix and written by N/A, it aired on 8/19/2020. This episode scored 1.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "This is War".

  • Role Players
    6.3/10671 votes
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    #1 - Role Players

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/19/2020

    Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, adventure and role-playing computer games introduce unprecedented levels of choice and complexity to players.

    Director: William Acks, France Costrel, Sam LaCroix

    Writer: N/A

  • This is War
    7.3/10549 votes
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    #2 - This is War

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/19/2020

    Sega's Genesis console and its speedy new character, Sonic, hit the market. Electronic Arts kicks off a partnership with football legend John Madden.

    Director: William Acks, France Costrel, Sam LaCroix

    Writer: N/A

  • Boom & Bust
    7.4/10730 votes
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    #3 - Boom & Bust

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/19/2020

    Space Invaders and Pac-Man lead an arcade craze, while Atari's cartridge system dominates home gaming until a high-profile failure sparks a downfall.

    Director: William Acks, France Costrel, Sam LaCroix

    Writer: N/A

  • Fight!
    7.4/10516 votes
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    #4 - Fight!

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/19/2020

    Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat give rise to the head-to-head fighting genre, but the increasing graphic violence in games brings controversy.

    Director: William Acks, France Costrel, Sam LaCroix

    Writer: N/A

  • Comeback Kid
    7.7/10640 votes
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    #5 - Comeback Kid

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/19/2020

    A Japanese playing card company called Nintendo enters gaming and hits it big with Donkey Kong, then later takes over home gaming with the NES.

    Director: William Acks, Melissa Wood, France Costrel, Sam LaCroix

    Writer: N/A

  • Level Up
    7.7/10495 votes
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    #6 - Level Up

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/19/2020

    Nintendo goes 3D with Star Fox. Wolfenstein 3D popularizes the first-person shooter format, while Doom ups the ante with networked gaming.

    Director: France Costrel, Sam LaCroix, William Acks

    Writer: N/A