10 CRIMINALLY Overlooked Recent Video Games
4. Death's Door
It’s peculiar how Death’s Door didn’t do as well as Tunic, considering they're both isometric action-adventurers that serve as a love letter to The Legend of Zelda. And yes, while Tunic deserves all the praise that's been lavished upon it, Death's Door shouldn't be discarded, since it's just as good, if not better.
In this unappreciated gem, you play as a crow tasked with collecting souls. In your quest, you must solve puzzles, discover paths, and unlock equipment, such as the bow, the bomb, and the hookshot. (Okay, could the developers at least try to hide the fact they're copying Zelda?)
Even though the controls are simple, the tight mechanics require a lot of precision, especially when you must endure enemy gauntlets and boss challenges. The atmospheric score is so hypnotic, you'll catch yourself humming the melodies from time to time. Even though the subject matter is dead serious (pun intended), some moments will have you bursting into fits of laughter (especially when you see the Swamp King's ludicrous title).
Despite there only being three dungeons, Death's Door will keep your entertained for a while, thanks to the expansive overworld. And once it's all over, you'll be compelled to revisit it all over again.