10 Most Overlooked Video Games Of 2016

10. Grow Up

A year after releasing the critically acclaimed Grow Home, Ubisoft Reflections returned with a shiny sequel. Entitled Grow Up, the game once again focuses on the exploits of B.U.D. (Botanical Utility Droid) as he cultivates Star Plants in attempt to recover parts of M.O.M., his spaceship.

It’s a simple goal but, given the sheer amount of freedom the player is given, one which can be accomplished in a million different ways. B.U.D.’s world is a vibrant, geometric playground unlike anything you’ve ever seen before and you can climb on literally anything you can get your hands onto.

New abilities, such as being able to roll yourself into a ball, add a layer of versatility to the action and optional missions, which require you to beat checkpoint-based time-trials, provide increased playtime.

Grow Home’s remarkable success must’ve been somewhat of a hindrance when it came to developing a sequel and, understandably, Grow Up didn’t wow the critics in the same way it’s completely original and unique predecessor did. Nevertheless, this is a lovely little addition to the series and, with download prices ranging from £4.79 (XBO) to £6.99 (PS4), it’s well worth its low price-tag.