12 Most Underrated Stealth Video Games Of All Time

By Scott Tailford /

11. The Saboteur

Although it remains truly sad that Pandemic will never finish their initial version of Star Wars Battlefront III, another consequence that stemmed from various mid-tier studios shutting across the start of 2010 was their other projects barely getting to share any of the limelight. The Saboteur was one such game, a uniquely-styled action-adventure that mixed Assassin's Creed/Uncharted-style climbing mechanics with a colour scheme that highlighted elements in the world (or visually-arresting explosions) alongside gunplay that meant if things went sour, a reliable third-person shooter had your back. Whilst it did fall down a little with some driving sections that were a little too arcady for their own good, Saboteur's general setup as a French spy amongst Nazi-occupied Paris was one that had appeal and charm for days. Setting up a base HQ out the back of a cabaret club and having a button designated to lighting a cigarette for any occasion you'd find yourself overlooking the rainswept city? It had more style than Agent 47. Speaking of which...