So about a couple years ago I discovered System Shock 2 after various forum posts praising it. I must say that the game was far better than I expected. The game was released right around the time of Half Life, but I heard very little about it at the time. In my opinion the game was just as good but never became as famous. The story telling was top notch through audio files. I haven't played bioshock yet so I have yet to offer a comparison. Yatzee's review made a little concerned.
System Shock 2 offered a great deal of complexity with classes. The sound design was exceptional and scared the hell out of me. I also haven't seen a well designed villian (group of villans) as the many in a very long time.
I am sure I could go on for longer but I am curious what the community has to say.
What is your favorite underrated game and why?
Yes I am a fan of the Playstation 3, but I am an even bigger fan of intelligent and rational dialog. (If you are up for an intelligent exchange of ideas, you are more than welcome to add me as a friend)
PLAYSTATION®3 is the future......NOW.......B_E_L_I_E_V_E
(haven't been playing much since I am broke)