10 Most Criminally Underrated Games Of The Last Generation

9. SSX

SSX Tricky was one of the best multiplayer games ever, so naturally its sequel on PS3 and 360 was destined to reclaim that crown, but sadly, EA decided to axe the game€™s local multiplayer. Yes, you read that correctly - a snowboarding game with no local multiplayer. While this may be a depressingly recurring theme for much of the last generation, SSX is a game that was built for local multiplayer and its omission here was a bizarre one. After you come to terms with this depressing fact however, you€™ll realise that SSX is still everything that you€™d hoped an HD snowboarding game would and could be. The game is absolutely stunning to look at, with entrancing lighting illuminating the rider as you traverse beautiful scenery. SSX doesn€™t just bring fancy new visuals to the table though, it also has a greatly improved trick system, and the decision to map grabs and tricks to the shoulder buttons is another welcome addition, making gnarly grabs easier to pull off than ever before. SSX also features a great ghost based online multiplayer mode that keeps you coming back to crush your friend€™s best scores long after you€™ve seen what every peak and slope has to offer. It's not the same as drunkenly elbowing them next to you on the sofa €“ but it's something. If you somehow manage to get bored of the racing and slopestyle modes, you can also try and brave the elements in the new devastatingly hard €˜Survival€™ courses, which see you racing against avalanches, using flying squirrel suits and swearing repeatedly. Whether you€™re looking to relive your PS2 glory days or simply just want to play an amazing spectacle based sports title - SSX is the game for you. Unless of course you want local multiplayer, then it€™s not, but I€™ve accepted that - and I€™m not bitter about it. At all.