Every console generation, we have those mega-hits that are completely unavoidable. These games, such as Red Redemption 2, completely take the industry by storm, and change the way that we think of gaming as a whole. These games often end up as some of the highest selling titles of the whole generation. And then, there are the games that receive the same amount of recognition, even when it's not really deserved. Those games would be the Fortnites and the Maddens. The games that just receive way too much attention for what they're doing. Basically every single annual franchise around at this point.

On the flip side of that, we also have the games like Golf Story that just do not get the recognition they deserve. Those fantastic games that just seem to miss all of the biggest headlines. In this article, we'll be jumping straight into hipster territory, discussing the 15 most overrated console games of this generation, along with 15 hidden gems everyone missed. Without any further ado, Let's get into it!

30 Overrated: Fortnite

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Listen, this game is not that good. I'll admit, there are some good aspects of it. The developers keep things fresh, they switch up teams and sometimes add Thanos to the game, but other than that, there is only one game mode in Fortnite (except for the paid one that no one seems to know anything about). I played this game for a while, but it is just so repetitive! I understand why Fortnite is fun, but not why Fortnite is the #1 game in the world right now.

29 Hidden Gems: TowerFall

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Remember the Ouya? Ha. This was an Ouya game. Ahem, anywho, TowerFall is a title that is in the vein of Super Smash Bros., it's a party fighting game. It has a great art style, good controls, and is really just a balanced, good old time. While the single-player isn't anything too great, and the game doesn't feature any online multiplayer, those aspects can be overlooked to see the fun party game that TowerFall is. Hahahaha, Ouya...

28 Overrated: Call Of Duty WWII/Black Ops 4

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I'm gonna go ahead and make the bold suggestion that Call of Duty is the same package with a few new bells and whistles resold to us every year. I mean, Black Ops 4 managed to buck the trend and add a Battle Royale mode, you know, for creative reasons, totally not to chase a trend.

While the gameplay is always quality, there is absolutely no reason this should be the highest selling game year after year.

At the very least, Red Dead 2 will buck that little trend this year.

27 Hidden Gems: Gravity Rush And Gravity Rush 2

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Gravity Rush, originally for the PS Vita, and it's sequel (for the PS4 because no one owns a PS Vita) are great titles! Their combat system revolves around the protagonist, Kat, shifting around gravity to fit her scenario. It's incredibly creative and makes for some fun and unique combat situations. Combine that with a great narrative and amazing art style, and you have a package that deserves so much more notice than it got. Make Gravity Rush 3 happen, people!

26 Overrated: Madden

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Ugh. Sports games.

Ok, maybe I'm a little bias here, but don't try and tell me that Madden is not the same game every single year.

Yeah, I know they stepped it up a bit with their new story mode in the newer releases, but after the first one, the quality there took a hit. There's no reason for these games to sell as many units as they do every single time, at all. But here they are, selling millions while Action Girlz Racing for the Wii gets paid dust.

25 Hidden Gems: Alien: Isolation

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Oh, a good licensed game? Tell me more! This stealth horror game, based off of the Alien franchise, is actually quite an enjoyable title! The game plays well, it looks and sounds great and it fully delivers the spooks! What more could a guy ask for? This was one of the early PS4 and Xbox One titles that bridged the gap between this and the last generation and was missed by a lot of people. If you're looking for a fun game to try out, this one is worth a second look.

24 Overrated: Five Nights At Freddy's Games

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Did you expect to see this game on the list? Or rather, this set of games? The Five Nights at Freddy's titles were pretty groundbreaking in their deliverance of lore that set the internet ablaze, and that part of the titles is really interesting! 

However, am I the only one that doesn't really find them… scary?

Like, they get one jump out of me maybe, and that's it. I just don't feel like they really deliver on their main purpose at all. While the lore surrounding them is fun, the game itself is a bit lacking.

23 Hidden Gems: Detroit: Become Human

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THIS GAME. Detroit: Become Human tells the story of a group of sentient androids living amongst humans as they fight to be more than just servants. 

It's a compelling narrative in which every single choice that you make matters. Every single one.

There are an incredible variety of different outcomes that can occur depending on how you make your choices, meaning no two playthroughs will ever be the same. And, surprise, it made me bawl for like, minutes. It went on far too long for any adult to cry about a video game.

22 Overrated: PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS

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It's like Fortnite but you gotta pay. Yay. I really don't understand why these games are so popular. At the very least PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS (why that has to be in all capital letters I don't know) has more than one map, but honestly, that still doesn't justify its price. It has a few legs up on Fortnite, and a few down, but when I can play one of these games for free, that's the one I'm gonna choose.

21 Hidden Gems: Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

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This game, UGH. So good.

This was the game that proved Uncharted could be done without Nathan Drake.

 It was stunning as ever, the writing was brilliant as ever, and the gameplay was solid as ever. This game had everything that makes Uncharted great, in a small, concise package that cut the fat and kept the story moving at a great pace. While Uncharted seems to have come to an end, I'd be perfectly content with more side stories like this for years to come.

20 Overrated: Grand Theft Auto 5

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Let me be clear, Grand Theft Auto 5 is a great game, filled to the brim with content. There's so much to do and explore. However, this game is 5 years old and is literally still in the top 5 games sold every month, usually 2 or 3. How? It's the highest grossing entertainment property ever.

I get that it's a fun, but like, is it that fun?

To be completely honest, I'd rather play Saints Row than GTA, whatever that says about me.

19 Hidden Gems: Kirby Star Allies

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Good Lord this game is stupid cute. I saw a lot of hype for this game pre-release, but didn't see much when the game came out! It's fun, the tried and true Kirby formula with some fun twists. Some components of the game can be pretty challenging, while others are friendly enough for even non-gamers, meaning there's something here for everybody. The game has continued to see support with free DLC, and hopefully, a larger audience will be exposed to this game sooner rather than later.

18 Overrated: Rise Of The Tomb Raider

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Don’t get me wrong, Rise of the Tomb Raider is a good game!

The issues with it start in at being very foundationally the same game as 2013’s Tomb Raider reboot.

While the sequel changes some things up, it mainly stays the same as the previous title gameplay-wise. Once again, this doesn’t make the title bad by any means, just a bit overrated. That most definitely didn’t stop me from playing through the entire thing as fast as possible like a maniac.

17 Hidden Gems: Hyrule Warriors

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I do not like the Dynasty Warriors games one bit. They just, don't do it for me. Weirdly though, Hyrule Warriors HECKIN' does it for me. Even though the Zelda aspects of this game are mainly just a shiny coat of paint, they manage to transform the game completely and turn it into a fun, nostalgia-filled adventure with Zelda heroes such as Agatha the Bug Catcher, the real Hero of Time. Hopefully, since it's on 3 different Nintendo consoles at this point, it's finally getting some recognition.

16 Overrated: Rocket League

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Is soccer. That's it. Soccer. Truly, what is so enthralling about this game? 

I've played it, enjoyed it for a few minutes, and then put it down.

I can see the aspects that players would appreciate, but I don't quite understand why is such an enduring title for so many people. I'm not hating on the game by any means, and driving a Samus Gunship-esque car is pretty cool, I'll give it that.

15 Hidden Gems: Infamous: Second Son

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Infamous: Second Son is such a forgotten gem in the PS4 library. A 2014 title, the third game in the Infamous series features a gameplay system that feels fluid and fun all around, combat, upgrades and movement alike. This is one of those titles that can be enjoyed just from traveling around the city. The varied powers featured in Second Son also allow for more diversity in gameplay than previous Infamous titles. It's a blast to play, and totally worth your time.

14 Overrated: Pokemon Quest

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This game was over-hyped, and I don't think anyone would disagree with me at this point. Pokémon Quest made headlines simply because it was the first Pokemon game on the Switch, when it was simply a mobile port that had almost nothing going for it. 

Truly, it's just boring.

I have a particular grudge against this game because I was streaming it one day and my system overloaded and somehow fried my capture card and webcam. It was a lot of money. So, I mean yeah I'm a little bitter.

13 Hidden Gems: Yoshi’s Wooly World

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THIS GAME IS THE WOOLIEST CUTEST GAME OF ALL TIME. Wooly World is a Yoshi adventure with charm oozing out of it. The yarn aesthetic is absolutely wonderful and allows me to play as anything from Princess Zelda to Watermelon Yoshi. The levels are always a blast to play, and 100%-ing them can be very challenging, offering something for all players. While this game did get a 3DS release after the ill-fated Wii U version, I do not believe Wooly World gets the love it deserves at all.

12 Overrated: The Division

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Now, I am not one for first-person shooters, but this game had me so excited! I couldn't wait to pick up this game! And then I got it. It was ok. 

Like, I was promised a unique experience when in reality there was nothing different from every other FPS on the market.

It didn't really have anything that kept it feeling like it's own unique experience. I traded it in for like $3 at GameStop a few weeks later.

11 Hidden Gems: Until Dawn

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Until Dawn is storytelling in gaming excellence. This is another butterfly effect game, in which all of the choices you make affect how your game turns out, namely, who lives through the night. The game follows a group of teens who go up to the mountains for winter, and shortly after, all heck breaks loose. I won't spoil any story beats, but Until Dawn features a truly entertaining storyline that has all the twists and turns to keep you wanting more.