Usually, there's a pretty good reason why a game doesn't take off; server issues, clunky handling, or it's just not that fun to play. This tends to give all the never-weres a bad name, but there are a few occasions that let a great game slide under the rug. This means you can get them for less than your top of the range ''summer blockbuster'' and not have to downgrade on quality.
Then there's the game that you need to give a second chance. Yes, it screwed up multiple times and let the players down, but it was young and it's gotten its act together now. network errors have been cleared up and they finally fixed that pesky spawn point issue. So come back and let it show you what you've been missing out on.
10 Mekazoo
The day of platformer games ruling the roost has been left in the past. Oftentimes games that would have been in the spotlight a decade ago have now fallen to the wayside. The fast-paced action pace of Mekazoo will keep you on your toes, challenging you in ways that rarely happen in the new age of gaming.
Neon lights and tag team gameplay pull you into the world, the difficulty and chaos will keep you there. Mid game you can trade-off between the roster of characters, each with their own play style. Whatever character you choose, hours of difficult obstacles and wild adventure is ahead.
9 Titanfall 2
Titanfall 2 suffers from being the sequel to its disgraced older brother. Following the myriad of issues that happened with the original titles, it was always going to be a hard comeback. First impressions are important but the comeback is king.
The satisfying gameplay combined with the fact you're in a mech suit that can run along walls is reason enough to give it a go. Unfortunately, it was squeezed in between 2 titans when it was released and so was simply looked over.
8 The Long Dark
This game is unique in that it's a survival game... with no zombies or supernatural beasts of that kind. Which almost makes it eerier as you get into the game and realize it's just you and nature to contend with.
The Long Dark also doesn't have any specific path for you to follow. Allowing you to be in full control of what you do once you crash land in a frozen tundra. You still have imminent threats to worry about like animals and weather, but it's in the nothingness that it gets most suspenseful.
7 Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
Ace Combat is one of the OG's in sky combat. Running it back to 1995 when it was first released, the game has always attracted big attention for its quality. Now with games like Battlefield and Call Of Duty also adding plane control into their gameplay Ace Combat is left to the real enthusiasts.
In its extensive and varied campaign mode, Ace Combat gives you an amazing sense and feel of controlling a fighter jet. With specific details for each plane, you fly you'll be put through the wringer when it comes to dog fights. The multiplayer mode ratchets things up a few notches, pulling away from any other flight experience you'll get from a game.
6 Sunset Overdrive
A game that deserves to be considered among the great Xbox exclusives out there. For whatever reason, it missed its chance at greatness and now sits in the shadows as a never was. Sunset Overdrive really brings zombies out of the dreary setting we usually find them in and into some color.
Skating around, killing energy drink created zombies, whats not to like? You can rack up some amazing combos by combining your skills on the wheels and taking out the undead. The zombie genre could have used this to take the best elements out of the game and put it in a more engaging environment.
5 Army Of Two
While co-op games have recently picked up a little steam, with the likes of A Way Out and Warhammer on the scene. Back in 2008 when Army Of Two was first released it was a pioneer of sorts. Not that co-op is a new idea but the execution was unreal especially with Call Of Duty already in the shooter space.
Army Of Two lets you customize just about every part of yourself from the weapon to the outfit. Its missions balance both players nicely keeping all parties engaged and the campaign gives you an array of different play modes. The only reason it didn't soar a little higher was its lack of online support.
4 Ryse: Son Of Rome
Ryse is one of those games that players hold near and dear. Being one of the first games available on the Xbox One it was up to the front line to show you exactly what the console can do, and reliably. Which is why Ryse still holds up despite the patchy storyline.
The gameplay is what really makes it great anyway, taking you from cutting enemies down through a number of roman settings. The gameplay is smooth and the fighting brings you a sense of satisfaction as you deliver a brutal end to your enemy.
3 Ori And The Blind Forest
While it's not necessarily underrated Ori And The Blind Forest hit a lot fewer people than it should have. Being made by the fairly small Moon Studios it didn't have a massive advertising campaign behind it, but those that have played it have fallen in love.
Guiding you through a relatively dreamy opening, you'll be transported to a peaceful forest where the story will captivate you. Some emotional highs and lows await as you stumble your way through challenging levels most players will struggle with.
2 Massive Chalice
A real started-from-the-bottom-story, when you learn that this game was funded by Kickstarter. Its real potential was never achieved for what it was, a marketing campaign is hardly on the budget when people are donating just to get the game made.
Political strategy has become incredibly popular in society now that TV shows and movies have started to cover them. Massive Chalice puts you in charge of making those wise decisions as an immortal leader of a nation. Protect your people, grow your resources, and strengthen your bloodline with this turn-based game.
1 State Of Decay: Day One
Zombie games have proven themselves to be a great hit among the players of any console. However as usual when somethings successful they run the well dry, and boy is it dry. Players are starting to get tired of blasting through the same old horde with minor changes, which lets the smaller titles get some shine.
While you can do some serious damage to a roaming zombie in this game, it's a survival situation rather than a fast-paced shooting practice. With you having to find a safe space and hunker down, protecting your valuables and gathering resources. Gathering those resources can come with some serious consequences, especially at night when the more dangerous zombies come out to play.