Numerous highly regarded games have been acknowledged for their genius by both players and critics. The gaming industry as a whole praised the release of games like God of War, Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, and Red Dead Redemption 2.
However, there are some excellent games that are frequently forgotten by the general public since they are not appreciated for their brilliance by the majority. As you wait for the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Split Fiction and many more, here are 5 underrated video gaming gems you can’t absolutely miss:
5. Marvel’s Midnight Suns
Release Date: December 2, 2022
Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Given the size of Marvel, it is uncommon for one of its games to go unnoticed. But as evidenced by the poor sales of the title, that is precisely what happened to Marvel's Midnight Suns. Since there aren't many superhero games like it, maybe the game was too unique for its own good. It is a tactical turn-based role-playing game that is very similar to XCOM, rather than an open-world or action-adventure game.
In order to defeat the opposition, you strategically employ the heroes' abilities. Furthermore, the narrative isn't your average superhero story. It is, after all, about witches and dark magic. All things considered, Midnight Suns is an amazing and distinctive experience.
4. Assassin’s Creed: Mirage
Release Date: October 5, 2023
Platform: Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Xbox One, PS4, PC
Assassin's Creed: Mirage is among the top 2023 games and possibly the most underappreciated. As one of the original assassins, Basim, players are thrust into 9th-century Baghdad in Ubisoft's sneak-n-stab entry, which marked a return to the franchise's roots. Mirage is just what the series has been needing to remind both new and devoted players of what initially made Assassin's Creed so fantastic.
Though it streamlines the experience, removes the annoying elements that have crept in over the years, and adds modern twists, it builds upon many of the foundations of the most acclaimed entries.
3. Sleeping Dogs
Release Date: August 14, 2012
Platform: PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC
Sleeping Dogs is frequently referred to as an underrated game. You could argue that it isn't underappreciated based on that. However, since Square Enix viewed it as a commercial failure, it was evident that too many people were unaware of its sales. Even though the open-world game is amazing, this is the case.
Wei Shen, a Hong Kong police officer who has infiltrated the Triads undercover, is the subject of this gripping story. He finds it difficult to balance his two lives during the game. Because there aren't many guns like in many other open-world crime games, he also beats up a lot of people. The fighting mechanics are fluid and enjoyable, and you spend a lot of time using your martial arts on your adversaries.
2. Spec Ops: The Line
Release Date: June 26, 2012
Platform: PC, PS3, Xbox 360
At first glance, Spec Ops: The Line appears to be an enjoyable third-person cover shooter. The Yager Development game is much more complex than it first appears, though. Its story is among the most captivating and captivating in the history of action games. One of the few military titles that actually tries to avoid overly glorifying war is this one.
Captain Walker, the main character, is not your typical stout action hero. As a soldier, his experiences on the battlefield have a growing impact on him. Additionally, the game plays tricks on you while you play, cleverly simulating the warping of his mind.
1. The Callisto Protocol
Release Date: December 2, 2022
Platform: Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Xbox One, PS4, PC
The Callisto Protocol, which has been dubbed a bit of a ripoff of EA's Dead Space series, was actually created by Glen Schofield, the original creator of that franchise. The game is an eerie, atmospheric, and visually stunning adventure through gummy corridors, terrifying basements, and secret medical labs.
Playing as Josh Duhamel's superbly motion-captured character, Jacob Lee, you must escape your cell in Black Iron Prison, a maximum security facility on the moon's surface with some rather sinister secrets hidden beneath its exterior. The set pieces, ingenious jump scares, and intriguing creatures make this a must-watch for any horror fan, even though the fighting is a little cliched.
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