10 Criminally Overlooked Single Player Campaigns

The Last of Us, The Witcher 3, Red Dead Redemption 2. It's safe to say that a strong single-player campaign can help etch a game into history. While multiplayer experiences and sandbox titles can give you incredibly fun times, there's nothing quite like grabbing a controller and delving right into an epic story with only yourself for company.

Countless titles have soared to the peak of the industry with stellar campaigns, from big-time Triple-A releases to small indie games that win over the hearts of players. But, unfortunately, whether it's due to low sales, poor reviews, or a lack of staying power, there are plenty of stories lost to the annals of history.

The following ten are prime examples, as they delivered memorable and enjoyable solo experiences, but never got the credit they deserved. Some are from beloved franchises, and others are their own thing. But they all have one feature in common: A campaign that, like a misshapen pancake, doesn't get anywhere near enough love.

If players gave these games a chance, they'd see just how special they are.

The Mafia series is, in many ways, a more organised version of GTA. That's less a comment on gameplay or structure and more a reference to the Mafia-based crime syndicates themselves. The games have done well, but the third really deserves more of the spotlight.

Mafia III has you playing a Vietnam veteran named Lincoln Clay, who lives in the fictional city of New Bordeaux. He's forced to return to a life of crime after he and his adoptive family are brought into a conflict with the local Mafia. You control Lincoln as he seeks revenge against the organisation and builds his own criminal empire.

While the game is far from perfect, it brings a lot of elements together to complete a beautiful picture. The story is fantastic with some unique documentary-style cutscenes, plus the character development for Lincoln is solid, especially in the explorations of racism across 1960s America. Additionally, the combat is, while sometimes repetitive, satisfying as hell, especially for those brutal finishers.

The game didn't score great reviews, thanks to a lack of technical finesse, but its awesome campaign will leave you satisfied.