Riding the Hype Train
While some games come and go, others tend to get way too much attention. You must have noticed it—endless advertisements, social media influencers boasting about it, and even the fans declaring it to be the “game of the year.” But is it as good as it gets?
Today, we will be talking about the most overrated game at the moment. But here’s the catch: we are not going to be negative! Inherent to their nature, people tend to overhype things. And that does not mean it is awful in any case. Let’s analyze the reasons why people adore it, the reasons some users think it is overhyped, and why you might still have fun whether or not it is overrated.
What Makes A Game Overrated?
It is not the best game in the world. However, we can certainly spotlight hundreds of overrated video games. To start things off, allow me to explain why they are considered overrated. And before we get to naming names.
It’s statistically proven that the age demographic between twenty-five to forty years tends to appreciate almost all video games.
The factors that determine how “overrated you think it is” depend on the raw content provided. In this case, graphics, story, gameplay, and using advanced marketing strategies:
- Hype Culture Literally, FOMO. You wouldn’t want to miss out on anything popular.
- Nostalgia Factor Fabled classics are fun, but the sequels always fall short.
- Marketing Magic You see jaw droppingly beautiful trailers, but bland gameplay.
Now, let’s move on to the juicy part of the discussion.
The Most Overrated Game Right Now
https://gamelist.click/ turns every head in anticipation. (yep, we are beating around the bush because it is impossible to come up with one game that fits the envelope. It may change from month to month depending on the latest battle royal, an overhyped remade RPG, or an old worshiped game.)
Why Do People Love It?
- Stunning Graphics (Wallpaper(s)): In this case, every frame is a showstopper.
- Big Name Behind It: Today we are in the era of Hype Inflation. Hype it is, when a video game (or studio) is produced by a renowned studio.
- Addictive Gameplay Loop: Once again the world is put on Pause. This is easy to start but terribly hard to put down (even when it gets mind numbingly repetitive).
Why Is It Overrated?
- Lack of Innovation: Meets low creativity, pumped with pre-packaged design materials and a template that claims “the easiest route concept.”
- Thousands getting Rasenshuriken’d: Over-promised and under-delivered. When the trailer was released the audience was expecting jaw dropping features (that sadly were thrown in the garbage).
- Grind 2.0 Lol: Some fun sprinkled here and there, but take a few-hundred thousand in-game currency achievements out of the pile and it’s the equivalent of doing taxes.
But Here’s Why It’s Still Worth Playing:
Even when considering a game to be overhyped, in fact, no hype at all, the assumption should still be made that there is a medal somewhere hidden under the sarcasm covered.
- Jump in & Out: For a gamer who leans on the casual side, this is heaven (and is bound to be easy for the flippers too).
- Covid Friendly: Friends are still engaged? Gain’s new Friends + Battle Passes mean more friends, and remain hilarious to traverse the absurdities of this title together.
Additional selling points: Explore a surreal easter egg and/or mechanic.The key? Play it for yourself, and not everyone else.
Frivolous Hype: How to Avoid Overrated Games
Life is too short to waste time on games with flashy trailers and overrated reviews. Remember to ask yourself:
- Are the reviews real or fake?
- Is there any depth to the gameplay or is it merely surface level?
- Am I going to have fun with this in a month?
In any case, reviews released after a game’s hype period is the best. Waiting a few weeks after launch ensures no over-exaggerated marketing:
“Best game ever! You will absolutely love this purchase!” guarantees you mediocre content. Best to wait when truly honest opinions come every where.
Play What You Love
The controversial statement is gaming is fun. Sure if it’s a game deemed “overrated” and being had such harsh words for it, get more power to you. However if it’s not cool too. Choice of gameplay is entirely upon you.
What would you believe to be the most overhyped game anyways?
Let the gentle bashing of the comments begin! And fellow gamers, stop on by if this was up your alley.
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