7 Most Overrated Video Games Of 2021

Deathloop is a perfect game??!

By Scott Tailford /

Arkane Studios

Yup, it's that time again.

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Even in a year where we were lucky to get any games that turned more than a few heads at once, there are always those titles gamers agree over time were recommended a bit too much.

The games that as the following months trickled out and that launch hype died off altogether, were left being analysed and considered in a way that actually highlights more flaws than confirmations.

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It truly is hard to make something that stands the test of time when so many ancillary factors are forcing developers to cash in on trends or attempt to make as much money as possible in a shorter launch window, but that's entirely the point:

How much are the following games deserving of their high scores, and which falter when put under the microscope?

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Obviously, none of the following games are bad - far from it - only that they're worth another look when we're talking about the absolute best 2021 has to offer.