The 10 Most Underrated PS5 Games
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VOICE OVER: Ty Richardson
WRITTEN BY: Ty Richardson
We all love the PlayStation 5, but these games deserve more recognition. Welcome to MojoPlays, and today, we're taking a look at 10 PS5 games that haven't gotten as much love as they really should. Our list of the most underrated PS5 games includes “Returnal” (2021), “Bugsnax” (2020), “Soulstice” (2022), “Tormented Souls” (2021), and more!
Script written by Ty Richardson
Welcome to MojoPlays, and today, we’re taking a look at 10 PS5 games that haven’t gotten as much love as they really should.
While things with Ubisoft have been noticeably rocky in terms of quality, “Immortals Fenyx Rising” got unfairly lost in the mix of mediocrity. If anything, it was perhaps the most original and imaginative game Ubisoft had put out in some time. Sure, it’s another game set in Greek mythology, but the world design, enemy variety, and humor made the game fairly enjoyable. The expansions also tacked on practically entirely new games. Is it perfect? No, but for what it is, “Immortals” is a ton of fun, and on PlayStation 5, it can run at a smooth sixty frames per second. It is worth a shot for just about every type of player!
During the launch of the PlayStation 5, two games dominated the zeitgeist: “Demon’s Souls” and “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales”. “Bugsnax” was unfairly swept under the rug along another title we’ll get to soon. And it’s a real shame because this was a fun and lighthearted adventure game! The writing wasn’t as solid as it could have been, but running around to catch all of the Bugsnax while solving clever puzzles was what made the game enjoyable. Plus, the game received a free expansion that added new mechanics and story elements to the game. If you haven’t already, you really should give “Bugsnax” a go!
The way I described this game to the rest of the MojoPlays team was this: “Think ‘Star Fox’ but as an open world game where you never leave your cockpit.” That is exactly what “Chorus” is. Venture across the galaxy to gain new weapons and discover temples that can grant you new abilities. And if you’re one those lore hounds, well, there’s plenty of lore to learn here for better or worse. Those looking for a game that lets them be the space pilot they’ve always wanted to will find solace in “Chorus”. We only wish it sold well enough to get a sequel.
The 2020 abomination that was “Marvel’s Avengers” really set “Guardians of the Galaxy” up for failure, and unfairly so. Because of how similar they looked, many wrote off “Guardians” as another potential disaster from Square Enix. So, no one bought it. On the contrary, this game is way better than it was given credit for. Even if the humor can be hit-or-miss for some, the combat and level design is far more creative than what we saw in “Avengers” (not that that bar was high to begin with).
“Soulstice” may very well go down as one of those severely underrated games of this generation, maybe even a cult classic. Caveat emptor, this is not another “Souls-like”. Don’t let the visuals tell you what this game SHOULD be. What “Soulstice” really is is an old-school hack-&-slash game, much like the old days of “God of War” and “Darksiders II”. That said, you can expect that the game is also freakin’ intense! Like, this game is just as hard as the aforementioned games, and the visuals go even harder. Seriously, just get through the first hour, and you can see how unbelievable this game truly is.
Like “Bugsnax”, Sackboy’s latest outing was also shoved aside in favor of dark fantasy worlds and superheroes. Though it isn’t a traditional “LittleBigPlanet” title, “Sackboy: A Big Adventure” was kind of the shot in the arm the IP needed. Rather than traverse on a 2.5D plane, the game plays much more like “Super Mario 3D Land” and “3D World”. Levels are built in a somewhat linear path, but they give the player enough space to explore, find secrets, and the like. As for controls, Sackboy handles beautifully, so much so that you will want to grab every secret and earn the highest rank possible in time trial runs. And if our praise doesn’t sweeten the deal, there are a plethora of free DLC costumes to dress up Sackboy as various PlayStation characters.
Funny enough, “Deep Rock Galactic” has been a relatively quiet success since it launched in early 2022. If you’re a fan of games with great physics and destructible environments, you may have found your next dose of dopamine. “Deep Rock Galactic” has you and your friends venture through cave systems to either retrieve resources or find a malfunctioning machine to fix up. From there, your cooperation and expertise in the character classes will determine whether you succeed or not. Yes, it can get addicting, especially if you can convince some friends to try the game out with you.
“Tormented Souls” is one of those games that does and doesn’t feel like it’s talked about enough. It certainly deserves your attention if you’re into horror games. Between the environments and enemies to the level design and puzzles, everything here is a wonderful tribute to the classic survival horror games of old. While it does retain some of the problems of those games, what it does right is done so well that it’s a bit easier to ignore the flaws. And with a sequel on the way, there is no better time to jump into the game.
“Midnight Suns” was, and still is, unfairly dismissed by many today. For some reason, there is some bias against card games all of a sudden. If you are one of those folks, you’re refusing to let yourself enjoy a fantastic game. “Midnight Suns” is excellent in how it both limits you in what you can do while also giving you a ton of freedom in taking down enemies. Every hero and every villain featured here is given a ton of love in their personality, animation, and playstyle, and it shows how much developer Firaxis (yes, the studio behind “Civilization”) loves Marvel and almost any game they work on. And that DLC was way, way better than we anticipated!
Now, we can understand why “Returnal” might have put folks off. The game was an enigmatic mess at launch, causing all sorts of random problems for people. But now that there have been some fixes in place, we can say for certain that “Returnal” is well worth your time and money. The gunplay is immensely satisfying, and you are constantly having to make tough decisions on whether you should grab a parasite that buffs and debuffs you or if you should risk picking up corrupted items. On top of that, you have enemies that will constantly push your limits and a brilliant story that touches upon some dark subject matter. Every PS5 owner needs this game!
What do you believe is the most underrated game on PlayStation 5? Did it make our list? Let us know down in the comments, and be sure to subscribe to MojoPlays for more PlayStation greatness!
Welcome to MojoPlays, and today, we’re taking a look at 10 PS5 games that haven’t gotten as much love as they really should.
“Immortals Fenyx Rising” (2020)
While things with Ubisoft have been noticeably rocky in terms of quality, “Immortals Fenyx Rising” got unfairly lost in the mix of mediocrity. If anything, it was perhaps the most original and imaginative game Ubisoft had put out in some time. Sure, it’s another game set in Greek mythology, but the world design, enemy variety, and humor made the game fairly enjoyable. The expansions also tacked on practically entirely new games. Is it perfect? No, but for what it is, “Immortals” is a ton of fun, and on PlayStation 5, it can run at a smooth sixty frames per second. It is worth a shot for just about every type of player!
“Bugsnax” (2020)
During the launch of the PlayStation 5, two games dominated the zeitgeist: “Demon’s Souls” and “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales”. “Bugsnax” was unfairly swept under the rug along another title we’ll get to soon. And it’s a real shame because this was a fun and lighthearted adventure game! The writing wasn’t as solid as it could have been, but running around to catch all of the Bugsnax while solving clever puzzles was what made the game enjoyable. Plus, the game received a free expansion that added new mechanics and story elements to the game. If you haven’t already, you really should give “Bugsnax” a go!
“Chorus” (2021)
The way I described this game to the rest of the MojoPlays team was this: “Think ‘Star Fox’ but as an open world game where you never leave your cockpit.” That is exactly what “Chorus” is. Venture across the galaxy to gain new weapons and discover temples that can grant you new abilities. And if you’re one those lore hounds, well, there’s plenty of lore to learn here for better or worse. Those looking for a game that lets them be the space pilot they’ve always wanted to will find solace in “Chorus”. We only wish it sold well enough to get a sequel.
“Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy” (2021)
The 2020 abomination that was “Marvel’s Avengers” really set “Guardians of the Galaxy” up for failure, and unfairly so. Because of how similar they looked, many wrote off “Guardians” as another potential disaster from Square Enix. So, no one bought it. On the contrary, this game is way better than it was given credit for. Even if the humor can be hit-or-miss for some, the combat and level design is far more creative than what we saw in “Avengers” (not that that bar was high to begin with).
“Soulstice” (2022)
“Soulstice” may very well go down as one of those severely underrated games of this generation, maybe even a cult classic. Caveat emptor, this is not another “Souls-like”. Don’t let the visuals tell you what this game SHOULD be. What “Soulstice” really is is an old-school hack-&-slash game, much like the old days of “God of War” and “Darksiders II”. That said, you can expect that the game is also freakin’ intense! Like, this game is just as hard as the aforementioned games, and the visuals go even harder. Seriously, just get through the first hour, and you can see how unbelievable this game truly is.
“Sackboy: A Big Adventure” (2020)
Like “Bugsnax”, Sackboy’s latest outing was also shoved aside in favor of dark fantasy worlds and superheroes. Though it isn’t a traditional “LittleBigPlanet” title, “Sackboy: A Big Adventure” was kind of the shot in the arm the IP needed. Rather than traverse on a 2.5D plane, the game plays much more like “Super Mario 3D Land” and “3D World”. Levels are built in a somewhat linear path, but they give the player enough space to explore, find secrets, and the like. As for controls, Sackboy handles beautifully, so much so that you will want to grab every secret and earn the highest rank possible in time trial runs. And if our praise doesn’t sweeten the deal, there are a plethora of free DLC costumes to dress up Sackboy as various PlayStation characters.
“Deep Rock Galactic” (2022)
Funny enough, “Deep Rock Galactic” has been a relatively quiet success since it launched in early 2022. If you’re a fan of games with great physics and destructible environments, you may have found your next dose of dopamine. “Deep Rock Galactic” has you and your friends venture through cave systems to either retrieve resources or find a malfunctioning machine to fix up. From there, your cooperation and expertise in the character classes will determine whether you succeed or not. Yes, it can get addicting, especially if you can convince some friends to try the game out with you.
“Tormented Souls” (2021)
“Tormented Souls” is one of those games that does and doesn’t feel like it’s talked about enough. It certainly deserves your attention if you’re into horror games. Between the environments and enemies to the level design and puzzles, everything here is a wonderful tribute to the classic survival horror games of old. While it does retain some of the problems of those games, what it does right is done so well that it’s a bit easier to ignore the flaws. And with a sequel on the way, there is no better time to jump into the game.
“Marvel’s Midnight Suns” (2022)
“Midnight Suns” was, and still is, unfairly dismissed by many today. For some reason, there is some bias against card games all of a sudden. If you are one of those folks, you’re refusing to let yourself enjoy a fantastic game. “Midnight Suns” is excellent in how it both limits you in what you can do while also giving you a ton of freedom in taking down enemies. Every hero and every villain featured here is given a ton of love in their personality, animation, and playstyle, and it shows how much developer Firaxis (yes, the studio behind “Civilization”) loves Marvel and almost any game they work on. And that DLC was way, way better than we anticipated!
“Returnal” (2021)
Now, we can understand why “Returnal” might have put folks off. The game was an enigmatic mess at launch, causing all sorts of random problems for people. But now that there have been some fixes in place, we can say for certain that “Returnal” is well worth your time and money. The gunplay is immensely satisfying, and you are constantly having to make tough decisions on whether you should grab a parasite that buffs and debuffs you or if you should risk picking up corrupted items. On top of that, you have enemies that will constantly push your limits and a brilliant story that touches upon some dark subject matter. Every PS5 owner needs this game!
What do you believe is the most underrated game on PlayStation 5? Did it make our list? Let us know down in the comments, and be sure to subscribe to MojoPlays for more PlayStation greatness!
