The Most Underrated Sports Games You Need to Try
You’ve got a lot of options when it comes to sports games, and most of them are pretty good. But there are always going to be some titles that get overlooked in favor of others—and as much as we love Madden and FIFA, they’re not the only games that deserve your attention. Here are some underrated sports games you might want to give a try if you’re looking for something new:
MLB Power Pros
MLB Power Pros is a great game that deserves more attention. It’s fun to play with friends, has a great soundtrack and has lots of replay value.
This is not as well known as other baseball games but it’s better than most of them.
Ultimate Baseball Online
If you’re looking for a baseball game that’s more than just a series of numbers, Ultimate Baseball Online is the game for you. You can play with friends or strangers, online or offline; in leagues and tournaments; as part of the league owner’s team or as an independent player. The game also allows players to create their own team name and logo (or choose from one of several pre-made ones). Players can even build their own stadium from scratch!
As far as sports games go, this one is pretty underrated–but it may be because it requires patience: It takes time to get used to all the options available when creating your character and choosing which stats should increase when leveling up. Once I finally got into UBO though? Well… let me tell ya something: I was hooked!
NBA Street V3
NBA Street V3 is the best of the series. It features a lot of streetball legends and has an awesome soundtrack that fits the game perfectly. The game also has good variety in modes, including a create-a-player mode where you can make yourself into an NBA superstar by customizing his appearance, skills, and even tattoos. The graphics are great too–you’ll feel as if you’re actually watching an NBA game when playing this game!
NHL Hitz 20-02
The NHL Hitz series is a fun, arcade-style sports game that lets you play as your favorite hockey team. The first game in this series was released in 2002, and it’s still one of my all-time favorites.
In NHL Hitz 20-02, you’re tasked with leading Detroit Hitz to victory over other teams from around the world while playing on fictional arenas like “The Big House” (a reference to Michigan Stadium). The main reason why this game stands out is because of its over-the-top violence: players will often throw punches at each other or kick each other into goalposts after scoring goals. This isn’t meant for kids; adults only!
ESPN NFL 2K5
The ESPN NFL 2K5 is an underrated sports game that you should try out if you’re into football. The graphics are great and the gameplay is smooth, making it easy to learn how to play the game. The controls are also easy to pick up, so even beginners can enjoy this game!
The AI in this game is challenging enough for experienced players but not too hard for novices. If you want something that will keep your interest without being too frustrating, then this is probably a good choice for you!
EA Sports MMA
EA Sports MMA is a fighting game that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. In this game, you can choose from over 100 fighters to battle other players or computer-controlled opponents in an attempt to become the ultimate champion.
The graphics are excellent for its time and still look good today, which is impressive considering how old this game is now! The gameplay itself is simple enough for anyone who has played any kind of fighting game before (I think), but there’s enough depth that competitive players will enjoy mastering their favorite characters’ movesets while casuals can pick up and play without needing to learn complex combos or button presses before they start having fun with them.
There are also plenty of modes available: Fight Now lets you jump straight into a match against another player; Tournament Mode allows eight players (human or CPU) at once as they compete in elimination brackets until only one remains standing atop Mount Olympus; Practice Mode allows one-on-one fights without worrying about getting knocked out by someone else before your turn comes around again; Title Defense mode lets us keep playing after we’ve won everything else so far–and believe me when I say there’s no better feeling than beating those guys again after beating them once before!
Top Spin 2
Top Spin 2 is a tennis game that was released in 2007. It’s a spin-off of Top Spin, which is also a great sports game. The game features an array of modes that you can play with up to four players, including singles and doubles matches against the computer or other people.
Top Spin 2 has received generally positive reviews from critics since its release and has sold over one million copies worldwide as of 2010.[1]
Blitz The League II
Blitz The League II is a football game that was released in 2007. It’s available on Xbox 360 and PS3, but don’t let its age fool you–Blitz The League II has more than enough to keep any sports fan entertained.
The premise of the game is simple: it’s about a street football league (think NFL Blitz) where players earn money by taking out opposing players and scoring touchdowns. Of course, there are also plenty of other challenges along the way too!
These games are more fun than you think!
The best part about these sports games is that they’re more fun than you think. You can play them on your phone or tablet, and they’re available on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Marketplace for download.
The following games are perfect for anyone who wants to get into a new sport but doesn’t know where to start:
Conclusion
These games are more fun than you think! I hope this list has inspired you to try some sports games that you might have missed out on. If you’re looking for more recommendations, check out our other articles about underrated sports games!
