20 Most Criminally Underrated Video Games Of All Time

13. Operation Flashpoint: Red River

The overall view of Codemasters' hardcore-meets-run'n'gun shooter Operation Flashpoint: Red River is of an unfocused disappointment with an unremarkable campaign to slog through. Yes, there was a disconnect somewhere as Codemasters seemed uncertain whether they wanted this to be a dumbed-down military sim or a Call Of Duty-style shooter with brains. But it turned out to be the best of both worlds. In a genre crowded with brash, scripted Hollywood extravaganzas, OP: Red River was the Navy SEAL team which slipped in unnoticed and got the job done. A low-key affair compared to its rivals, Codemasters' told a war story that was both expansive and intimate. By the end of the labyrinthine campaign, there's a sense of real bond between yourself, your three squad mates and your staff sergeant. Overlooked, underrated, and unforgettable.