Electronic Arts has had its fair share of successes and failures throughout the years. Being known mainly for not only its multiplayer titles but also its single-player stories, players have enjoyed content both published and developed by this award-winning studio.
However, many of their games have been long-forgotten by not only the fans but by EA themselves, who seem to recently be forgetting that they have ever even created solo adventures. As players wait for some new titles to be released, some past forgotten games should be explored that have been underrated and left by the gaming community, and that doesn't only include sports.
10 Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup
Fans of the Harry Potter franchise had mixed thoughts when the game was originally released back in 2003, critics found the controls and gameplay to be sluggish, but the recognizable characters made the game far more appealing to players.
The Quidditch World Cup is a sport that many fans of Harry Potter have dreamed of competing in, and many have forgotten that they have always had the chance to try it. As gamers wait for the next Harry Potter title to be released, Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup is sure to fill that void until then.
9 Spare Parts
An excellent platformer that can be enjoyed by players alone or with a friend, critics also had mixed reviews for when Spare Parts, when it was first released in 2011. Notable actors like Simon Pegg were praised for the comedic value that they added to the platformer, while critics found issue with the difficult camera controls.
Besides some issues, players enjoyed the story that was revealed through playing as the adorable little robots, as well as collecting upgrades to better improve them. The game does praise players for playing cooperatively, as many special moves can be conducted with two people, though this doesn't mean that gamers can't enjoy exploring the junkyard planets alone.
8 007 Racing
Armed with his classic Aston Martin that starred in Goldfinger, fans of James Bond were quick to fall in love with 007 Racing. Players get to experience the special agent lifestyle through racing in the British icon's most remembered vehicles.
Although 007 himself is well remembered, the title that came out in 2000 was not so lucky. Receiving average reviews at release, its main praises were the missions that took it one step further than the usual racing title. Fans that can look past its early graphics will enjoy countless hours playing a game that represents the legendary film franchise of 007.
7 Ninja Reflex
Riding off of the success of the Wii's interesting and new control scheme caused by the motion detection of the Wii Remote, Ninja Reflex was a party game created for families to enjoy together. Like most Wii titles, its downfall was the use of motion controls that frequently wouldn't work correctly.
Although critics had issues with the controls which caused them to look down upon the training to become a Ninja through six mini-games, players still enjoyed their time together during it. Even if the Wii is out of fashion, this is surely a title for gamers to try.
6 WCW Backstage Assault
Players don't need a ring when they can simply brawl out back. When first published in 2000 wrestling titles before Backstage Assault had maps that were away from the ring for players to fight on, this title took that one step further by getting rid of the ring entirely.
Unfortunately, it didn't do as well as expected as many argued that it was not worth buying but instead renting for a weekend to take part in utter mayhem. Though that may have been the case then, gamers that pride themselves on enjoying the wrestling franchise may want to pick it up to try out for themselves.
5 G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra
Named after the film it is based on, G.I Joe: The Rise of Cobra takes place after these events. Argued by many critics to be a cash-grab to make money off of the G.I Joe franchise, many players at the time enjoyed the third-person shoot 'em up.
While some players found the game to be lazy, others felt that critics were too harsh on the title, as it resonates with the old-style arcade shooters many enjoyed. Those that enjoyed the release of G.I Joe: Operation Blackout may also find the charm in playing this one too.
4 Mirror's Edge Catalyst
When it was first released in 2008, Mirror's Edge struggled to receive much attention from critics. It was successfully received and praised, but many scores appeared average. It was however a genre-defining title for an action-adventure platformer, as many enjoyed free-running in a futuristic city.
Since then, the game has not received a sequel, as prototypes of the game were canceled in 2011. This doesn't mean that it will never happen, but those interested in a Parkour platformer should pick up a forgotten cult classic like Mirror's Edge.
3 Army Of Two: The 40th Day
As the sequel to Army Of Two, the release of Army Of Two: The 40th Day back in 2010 was not anything entirely special. Many critics believed the third-person shooter to be an average game but did nothing for improving from others of its genre.
However, this story explores the partnership between two military combatants, Tyson Rios and Elliot Salem, meaning players will require a friend in this cooperative quest. Similar to A Way Out, gamers are expected to work together to make it through missions, as well as make harsh decisions that could change the fate of the game.
2 Ty The Tasmanian Tiger
It would be a crime to not mention Ty. This Tasmanian Tiger lives on a fictional Australian island, where he must find talismans to free his fellow tigers from the dreamworld. Many critics at the time of the release of this vibrant platformer criticized it for being a clone of Crash Bandicoot, however many players have since fallen in love with this franchise.
With the most recent title arriving in player's laps in 2015 and the original being remastered for the PlayStation 4, now is the perfect time for gamers to try out this platformer.
1 Dead Space Ignition
Buried between the legendary memories of the Dead Space franchise, not many remember Dead Space Ignition. This puzzle game that had branching paths that lead to four different endings, was seen as a filler game for the franchise to excite players.
Although critics argued the comic art cutscenes between the top-down mini-game puzzles were undesirable and boring, many others saw the charm in its use. Though, it is much better to approach Dead Space Ignition as an interactive comic book rather than a game, though it does allow players to unlock rewards in Dead Space 2.