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10 Overlooked AA Games That Deserve MORE Attention

10 Overlooked AA Games That Deserve MORE Attention
VOICE OVER: Geoffrey Martin WRITTEN BY: Geoffrey Martin
Explore the world of underrated gaming treasures with MojoPlays' 10 Overlooked AA Games That Deserve More Attention. Immerse yourself in diverse worlds ranging from charming 3D platforms like "New Super Lucky's Tale" to the dark fantasy realms of "Soulstice." Engage in space combat with "Chorus," uncover Lovecraftian mysteries in "The Sinking City," and survive eerie folklore adventures in "Bramble: The Mountain King." Don't miss out on these exceptional games that have flown under the radar but are worthy of your playtime. Subscribe for more insightful gaming content!

10 Overlooked AA Games That Deserve More Attention


Welcome to MojoPlays, and today we’re counting down our picks for ten top-notch AA games that often get overlooked. These great AA games definitely deserve your time and attention.

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“New Super Lucky’s Tale” (2019)


3D platformers in general really deserve so much praise and attention, mostly because of just how fun and playful they are. In the case of New Super Lucky’s Tale, fun is shoveled your way in spades. Stepping into the adorable, courageous, and infectiously positive shoes of Lucky Swifttail, you spend your time in this platforming game exploring myriad colorful and engaging stages that feature oodles of collectables to hoover up while trying to put a stop to Jinx and the Kitty Litter gang, oh and restore the lost pages of the Book of Ages. Apart from the charming cartoony art style, New Super Lucky’s Tale is set apart from its platforming contemporaries through Lucky’s traversal abilities. You see, Lucky can actually burrow underground, which, in tandem with other platformer movement staples, encourages momentum and tact in equal measure. This is just one of those utterly enjoyable 3D platformers that will keep you entertained all throughout its whimsical runtime.

“Soulstice” (2022)


With a name like Soulstice, your mind might conjure up just another Soulslike experience, which is sort of a dime a dozen now-a-days. However, Soulstice is not at all a Soulslike game, instead heavily focusing on pure character-driven action-adventure. If you think of a more somber and ethereal version of something like Devil May Cry then you sort of get the idea here. The game’s unique selling point is that you play as a sister duo, namely, Briar and Lute, with each offering up distinct combat and traversal skills and abilities. Each is actually dependent on one another, both narratively and gameplay-wise, especially when it comes to utilizing evocation fields depending on enemy type. As you explore the dark and moody fantasy realms that Soulstice offers, you will battle formidable foes, upgrade Briar and Lute’s skills respectively, and unravel a supernatural-esque story that keeps you glued to the screen.

“Chorus” (2021)


Chorus often gets overshadowed by other sci-fi space epics which is a real shame given just how polished, playable, and deeply engaging this experience is, from start to finish. Chorus is a meticulously crafted, high-octane space combat game with some of the best sci-fi universe vistas. If you can’t already tell from the stunning visuals and art design, Chorus is one of those AA games that could easily pass for a high-budget AAA experience. The name of the game here is taking on the role of Nara as she, and her sentient spacecraft known as the Forsaken, must take on a harrowing sci-fi cult simply known as the Circle. Chorus is all about its sci-fi atmosphere and how it allows Nara to interact with the environments around her as she controls the powerful Forsaken spacecraft, all while telling a deeply personal story. The game constantly keeps you immersed with fantastic quest design, great space battles, rewarding exploration, and top-tier progression.

“The Sinking City” (2019)


Developer Frogwares has an impressive pedigree when it comes to engrossing investigation-focused games. However, it’s the Lovecraftian detective horror game, The Sinking City, that really stands out from the developer’s previous work. The Sinking City is a game rooted in the works of cosmic horror author, H.P. Lovecraft, with his eldritch abominations being front and center in this game. The Sinking City thrusts you into a down-and-out, broken character, in this case Charles W. Reed, a private investigator who is scarred from his past war experiences. However, it’s his keen investigative mind that allows him (and you, the player) to thoroughly explore the moody, spooky, and off putting town of Oakmont, a locale steeped in superstition and tradition alike. This game doesn’t hold your hand so head into the open world with your mind ready and open to the possibilities.. Oh, and keep that sanity in check so you don’t succumb to the Lovecraftian nightmares.

“Bramble: The Mountain King” (2023)


We really need more AA games like Bramble: The Mountain King. One part Little Nightmares-esque adventure, one part fantastical fairytale folklore goodness, one part character-driven adventure, and all parts mood and atmosphere. This is a game about folklore, mythology, and deep horrors, both real and conjured from the mind. Walking, running, puzzling, and surviving as Olle across the deeply ominous, yet oddly gorgeous locations, while searching for his sister, Lillemor, never gets old. Bramble starts out as more of a melancholic adventure but very quickly veers into horror territory, with many aspects of the forest and surrounding regions seeking to send you and your sister to your demise. This is a thoughtful game that respects your time while always keeping you progressing forward…but always feeling on edge, never knowing what’s around the next harrowing corner.

“GreedFall” (2019)


GreedFall developers, Spiders, have been making niche RPGs for myriad years at this point and it’s fair to say that GreedFall might just be one of their very best pieces of creative work. If you’ve ever played a Spiders RPG then you somewhat know what to expect here; however, the polish and accessibility in GreedFall’s case is second-to-none. What immediately sets GreedFall apart from other similar RPGs is the New World/Colonial-esque locales you will explore with your hearty band of characters. As customizable noble De Sardet, it’s up to you and your party to explore new lands, with the help of Siora, carving out your place in this world of magic, monsters, and mysteries. From an engrossing central narrative to meaty side content to intricate and diverse strategic combat to rewarding exploration, GreedFall should statiate any RPG fan looking for a new experience in the realm of AA.

“Gylt” (2019)


You might have missed the incredibly fun stealth adventure game Gylt when it first launched given that it was a Google Stadia exclusive. And…well…things didn’t go well for Stadia to put it mildly. Fortunately, Gylt was re-released for modern consoles in 2023, and thank goodness it did because this charming, somber, and melancholic game truly needs more eyes on it. Yes, it’s that darn good. Gylt tells a heartfelt and emotional tale that revolves around bullying, and how it affects the one being bullied and the people closest to that person. Wrapping this tightly-scripted narrative together is a sublime third-person stealth-based gameplay experience that allows you, as Sally, to explore all manner of Stranger Things-esque locations in search of your cousin, Emily. Gylt offers players a host of ways to deal with enemy encounters with both stealth and light combat being viable options, with the former being the preferred method when possible. Getting to wander through the halls of a dilapidated school, a broken down arcade, a disturbing mine, and even a mountainside ski lift area are all highlights in this gem of a game. Please go play this game when you get the chance!

“Darksiders 2” (2012)


Dark fantasy action-adventure RPG, Darksiders 2, as well as its enhanced edition known as the Deathinitive Edition need to be experienced, full stop. Darksiders 2 casts you as one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse; Death in this instance. Death is a remarkable character to control in this game; both in terms of how the robust and diverse action-RPG combat works as well as his narrative arc over the course of this lengthy, meaty adventure. Darksiders 2 plays as a sort of parallel experience to the first Darksiders game; however, you don’t need to play that game first (although you definitely should). To boil it down to brass tacks, Death must now restore the balance of Creation that was thrown off by War from the original Darksiders. To do this, Death will explore an incredible variety of earthly, otherworldly, and hellish locations, all while using the oodles of loot found throughout the explorable open zones. The combat in this game is visceral, deep, and enticing; the story is epic and memorable, and the progression will ensure you never get bored.

“Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden” (2024)


The newest AA game on this list, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden from Vampyr developer, Don’t Nod is not only one of the best games of 2024 but is also one of the best AA games around, period. You, of course, play as Banishers, Red and Antea to be exact, two lovers who find themselves wrapped up in the dark machinations of New Eden. As Banishers, they are tasked with helping the locals deal with a supernatural infestation that far surpasses anything either of them have witnessed before. This is one of those games that simply revels in its spooky, ghostly narrative, and for good reason…it’s so freaking good! Apart from Red and Antea’s own predicament (which most certainly won’t be spoiled here), it’s the various haunting cases that you can pick up all throughout the highly explorable open world that stand out as the best aspect of this game. Each haunting case acts as its own intricately woven side quest of sorts that involve heavy amounts of exploration, investigation, and speaking with New Eden’s citizens. But everything, from the weighty, extensive combat, character customization, strong narrative, and impeccable world design, allows Banishers to be an experience that offers up a tantalizing experience all-around.

“Atlas Fallen” (2023)


It seems like many people slept on Atlas Fallen, and it’s hard to understand why, considering just how playable and fun it is. Atlas Fallen feels like one of those thoroughly enjoyable games from the 2000s, when publishers weren’t afraid to greenlight wacky and inventive ideas. Atlas Fallen is often just seen as the ‘desert’ game, given how many trailers showed off the desert biomes and sand skating traversal. However, those aspects are really just a small part of what is a hefty third-person action-adventure game with stylish, immediate combat, over-the-top, yet engaging storytelling, plentiful upgrades, and some of the best traversal in all of gaming. That traversal comes in the form of the sentient gauntlet the protagonist wears that allows for a fancy dash through the air, multiple times after it’s been upgraded. The gameplay loop of taking on Monster Hunter style baddies, dashing and soaring through the various biome open zones, finding new ways to build out your character via essence stones, idols, armor, and more; and taking on a bevy of quests all help make up a AA game that deserves your time and attention. It’s just pure, good old fashioned video game fun!

So, do you agree with our picks for this list? With so many top-notch AA games on the market to experience, which ones stand out to you as overlooked or underrated? Be sure to let us know down in the comments section. Thank you for watching this video from MojoPlays. If you want to see more from us, then be sure to press that subscribe button and ring that notification bell so you never miss out on our daily gaming videos.
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