gimmicky

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Gimmicky

Adjective: Superficial or showy in a way that is designed to attract attention or create an effect, but lacks substance or relevance.

Example sentences:

The new smartphone had a lot of gimmicky features, but it lacked the necessary functionality.
The restaurant's gimmicky decor may have caught people's eye, but the food quality was mediocre.
She was disappointed to receive a gimmicky gift instead of something meaningful.