10 Outstanding Current Gen Video Games You Wrongly Overlooked
Don't forget about these gems.
The attention span of the gaming community can be a rather inconsistent one. Sometimes we eagerly follow numerous titles across many years, maintaining an unfaltering level of interest, but others, excitement drops in an instant as a flashier product with stronger marketing dominates the mainstream.
The games on this list dealt with the latter. They were impressive titles, some were sequels in a successful franchise, where others tried to start a fanbase, only to not catch on. Nevertheless, each still stands out. Stunning art direction, deeply satisfying gameplay and engaging stories are on display throughout.
These games innovated, experimented, and provided players with a gameplay experience worthy of sinking dozens of hours into.
From indie titles to AAAs that didn't get enough recognition at launch, hopefully the following titles can earn themselves some new players as they receive more exposure.
10. Watch Dogs 2
Instead of an aesthetically dull, overly-serious experience like the first game, Watch Dogs 2 introduces a vibrant colour palette, an undeniable sense of energy and a personality for its open world that invites you to explore. Add in a likeable protagonist, an enjoyable cast of characters and open-ended mission design, and it's one hell of a sequel.
Feeling like a soft reboot, WD2 has an undeniable sense of energy and personality flowing through every section. It took advantage of its predecessor's potential and got far more inventive with mechanics, allowing greater player freedom. Additionally, the sequel streamlined activities like hacking and surveillance, eliminating much of the gameplay lulls that plagued its predecessor.
To complete the package, you've got a storyline that playfully pokes jabs at prominent real-life tech figures and provides some notable social commentary on race, government, and the justice system. Long story short, it covered the issues that the first Watch Dogs tried to, but did so in a far more engaging and entertaining way.
Even if you weren't a fan of the first, this deserves a playthrough.