I feel like this is a tough question to answer since being underappreciated is quite subjective. For example, I feel like Khazan is underappreciated in the sense that the game is just not as widely known as its contemporaries that shadow it (AI Limit, Lies of P etc.), so it never really had a chance to shine. It’s appropriately rated and liked by fans of the game, though.

What’s your pick?

  • Skua@kbin.earth
    8·
    18 days ago
    Dark Souls II

    I haven’t actually played it (yet), I’m just shitposting

      • Coelacanth@feddit.nuEnglish
        3·
        18 days ago

        One thing I find funny is the prevalence of the hipster tendency in mankind. Every franchise fandom has a black sheep, and given enough time a vocal minority starts appearing that proclaim the worst game is actually the best game. Classic Final Fantasy has it with FF VIII, Ninja Gaiden has it with NG3: Razor’s Edge and Soulslikes has it with DS2. This is just off the top of my head and from fandoms I’m aware of, I’m sure it is true for every multi game franchise. I find it humorous.

        • Druid@lemmy.zipOPMEnglish
          4·
          18 days ago

          Wait, 8 wasn’t always as beloved as it is now? Didn’t even know. I thought 8 is on a similar level in terms of recognition as 7 or 10, maybe 9?

          • Coelacanth@feddit.nuEnglish
            4·
            17 days ago

            8 was definitely the black sheep and it was pretty common sentiment to call it the worst Final Fantasy, probably until the release of XIII.

  • Coelacanth@feddit.nuEnglish
    5·
    18 days ago

    I’ve been over it before but I think Enotria is over hated. Maybe the launch really was just that bad though with regards to bugs and stuff, I don’t know.

    To me it’s like a charming lower budget AA eurojank game that has some flaws, but also got some interesting ideas and some great environments and absolutely serviceable gameplay for those who like the genre. It’s not the next Lies of P or anything but it’s absolutely worth picking up on sale and playing if you just want some different environments and something different in general. The sunny Mediterranean vibe is pretty unique, music is pretty good idk I enjoyed it 🤷‍♀️