Summary
- Underrated PlayStation games like Days Gone offer unique experiences despite initial issues around their releases.
- Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a creative platformer often overlooked due to audience preferences.
- Gravity Rush 2 stands out for its imaginative traversal and combat, deserving much more recognition.
The PlayStation brand is extremely strong, and even some uncharacteristic missteps during this generation haven't stopped Sony from making major waves in the industry. The PS5 has sold a ton of units and is full of quality titles, even if the lack of first-party releases is something that irritates fans.
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Throughout its legendary run in the video game industry, there are some PlayStation games with creative gameplay loops and other engaging elements that have not received the success or accolades they deserve. It's a shame, but fans can always give these titles a shot to see why they're some of the most underrated titles to ever release on a PlayStation console.
8 Days Gone
After a Rough Initial Launch, Fans Slowly Warmed Up to this Title
Days Gone
- Released
- April 26, 2019
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Bend Studio
- Publisher(s)
- Sony
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Action, Adventure
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4
- OpenCritic Rating
- Fair
Days Gone is the poster child of an underrated PlayStation game. The technical issues upon launch, coupled with a slow beginning and a rather unlikable protagonist, all contributed to this title's middling reviews.
Eventually, after the bugs and glitches were fixed, more and more players have come around to appreciate this title's muted brilliance. It has its issues, but Days Gone does enough unique things to stand out and is one of the most underrated PlayStation games that zombie/open world fans should definitely check out.
7 Sackboy: A Big Adventure
An Underrated Platformer that Deserves More Eyes on it
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
- Released
- November 12, 2020
WHERE TO PLAY
It's a shame that the PlayStation's audience isn't too keen on platformers. As a result, genuinely creative games like Sackboy: A Big Adventure end up getting lost in the shuffle as more mature games dominate the mainstream instead.
Sackboy's imaginative levels are great to overcome, especially with this cute eponymous character at the helm. Unfortunately, the Sackboy brand failed to make a major impression, and this character was phased out in favor of Astro Bot as the PlayStation's mascot.
6 PaRappa the Rapper
A Charming Rhythm Game that Fans Love
PaRappa the Rapper
- Released
- September 26, 1997
WHERE TO PLAY
For a rhythm game, it's amazing just how fun PaRappa the Rapper is. The tunes are genuinely catchy and will keep players invested, even if this title can be ridiculously hard and unforgiving with its timings.
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Thankfully, the timeless visuals and inherent charm of this title will make it easy to power through the many failures to eventually pass a stage. This helps PaRappa the Rapper shine, and it's a shame that this character didn't get more time in the spotlight as Sony's strategy for the PlayStation evolved to cater to a mature audience.
5 Ico
Team Ico's Least-Known Title that Set the Foundation for Their Creative and Charming Games
Ico
- Released
- September 24, 2001
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- JapanStudio, Team Ico
- Publisher(s)
- Sony Computer Entertainment
- Platform(s)
- PS2
The very name of the studio (Team Ico) should make it clear just how important their first game was. This subsidiary of Japan Studio crafted an amazing and beautiful game that somehow turned a prolonged escort mission into a riveting experience.
Ico's beauty is what inspired both Shadow of the Colossus and The Last Guardian. So, it's a shame that this title has seemingly been forgotten, while its other games have received either modern releases or remakes to attract more fans.
4 The Order: 1886
On Sale, Fans Will Appreciate this Atmospheric Game Despite its Short Length
The Order: 1886
- Released
- February 20, 2015
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Ready at Dawn
- Publisher(s)
- Sony
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter
- Platform(s)
- PS4
When The Order: 1886 came out, most fans couldn't help but deride the game's short lengths and its archaic QTE system. This made it hard to justify the game's price tag, turning The Order: 1886 into an early PS4 failure that never managed to make a comeback.
Now, with this title being available for peanuts, fans have slowly come to appreciate the title's brilliance and potential. Even now, the visuals look amazing, and the crunchy third-person shooting gameplay will keep fans engaged for its short yet entertaining runtime.
3 Gravity Rush 2
One of the Most Unique Video Games Fans Can Check Out
Gravity Rush 2
- Released
- January 20, 2017
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- JapanStudio
- Publisher(s)
- Sony
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 4
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
Players who think that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is the best superhero game on the PlayStation with a great sense of traversal have clearly not tried both Gravity Rush and its sequel. Most people find Gravity Rush 2 to be one of the most underrated games associated with the PlayStation brand.
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It shone on the PS Vita and eventually received a port to the PlayStation 4, but while it amassed a passionate fanbase, Gravity Rush 2 never quite pulled in enough interest to garner additional games in the series (yet, at any rate). Gravity Rush 2 deserves more attention for its imaginative take on traversal, world design, and combat, all of which enhance the game's unique allure.
2 Tokyo Jungle
A Bizarre Yet Charming Title that Players Will Have a Great Time With
Tokyo Jungle
- Released
- September 25, 2012
WHERE TO PLAY
Tokyo Jungle is one of the most bizarre PlayStation video games, which is perhaps why many people haven't checked out this unique title. Players control various kinds of animals in a version of Tokyo ruined by a mysterious apocalypse that led to humanity's demise.
It's an interesting premise, with the hilarious gameplay seeing players controlling either herbivores or carnivores as they struggle to survive in this overgrown world. Players who love animals and want to check out one of the weirdest and most engrossing PlayStation games ever made need to give Tokyo Jungle a shot.
1 Heavenly Sword
Despite its Short Length, Nariko's Action-Packed Adventures Are Quite Riveting
Heavenly Sword
- Released
- September 12, 2007
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Ninja Theory
- Publisher(s)
- Sony Computer Entertainment
- Genre(s)
- Hack and Slash
- Platform(s)
- PS3
In an age when video games try to integrate as many gameplay systems as possible to keep fans engaged, Heavenly Sword's simplicity will serve as a breath of fresh air. Players control the fated warrior Nariko, who fights against the heinous forces of King Botan.
The stylish combat of Heavenly Sword, coupled with Andy Serkis' stand-out performance as King Botan, will make for a great experience that doesn't overstay its welcome. It may be more challenging to play Heavenly Sword nowadays, but players who get their hands on a copy of this game will have a great time with this hack-and-slash title.
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