10 Subtly Brilliant Video Games You Wrongly Overlooked

3. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness/Time

A Pokémon game? Overlooked? Yes.

The Mystery Dungeon series has always been somewhat overlooked, dismissed as another typical Pokémon spinoff that's simply enjoyable with little else to offer. However, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (specifically Explorer's of Darkness/Time) proved to hit an unexpected level of depth (unlike other spinoffs) in its characters, story, and RPG gameplay.

Why it was overlooked: The series has always had its fans, but it never quite extended to anywhere near the levels of the mainstream series. I think many also assumed that the game simply isn't as in-depth as a normal Pokémon game (as Pokémon spinoffs can be hit-or-miss), regardless of whether or not they actually give those spinoffs a chance.

Why you need to check it out: The deep concepts being tackled within the story and dialogue is surprisingly well-executed and emotional with discussions on the importance of using the time that's available in any lifetime and the importance of being a hero, even if it doesn't always equate to a happy ending. The combat is also improved from the original game, allowing for the randomly-generated dungeons to be challenging, unpredictable, and a fun way to progress your character.

Sure, it's not the typical Pokémon game, but it's a new perspective that any true fan can appreciate.