Gamesradar.com made a list of what they believe to be the top 50 most overlooked games of this generation. I agree with most of the list, especially Zack and Wiki and Tales of Vesperia. Both are great games that didn't get the praise they deserve. I don't really think 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand should be in there, but that's just me.

Some lie, dusty and forgotten, at the bottom of a bargain bin. Others are hard to find outside of an eBay auction. Some received rave reviews, but sold next to nothing. Others sold well, but received almost no attention or love from the hardcore audience. Some you’ve heard about. Others you probably haven’t.

All fifty games, however, are criminally overlooked. More importantly, all fifty were released for this generation of consoles and PCs, meaning you can still track down a copy and still play that copy on your current setup.

If you’ve finished all the blockbusters, or just want to give the underdogs a second shot, here’s where to start.

Blue Dragon
(360)
Does the name Hironobu Sakaguchi mean nothing to you people? The man created Final Fantasy. Final Fantasy! He helped bring Chrono Trigger, Super Mario RPG, Xenogears and Parasite Eve to life. He is a videogaming legend. He is making new adventures to this very day.

For some damn reason, however, no one’s playing them anymore. While Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey have both sold well under a million copies, it’s the failure of the former that really bothers us. Look past the cutesy bobble-headed characters and you’ll find a meaty old-school epic with lovable heroes, despicable villains, addictive leveling, memorable music and gorgeous Pixar-like visuals. What’s not to love?

Current availability? $20 new.

chaos via gamesradar.com »