In recent years, most open-world games have offered players new and unique experiences to immerse themselves in. Among them are “gems” with unique gameplay mechanics that help them stand out in a sea of games of the same genre.
It is true that gameplay mechanics are not the only factor that determines the success of a game, but they do help gamers feel excited and satisfied, as they occasionally encounter something interesting. Here are the top 10 games that allow you to explore open worlds in unique ways.
Subnautica
Instead of forcing you to survive in barren, ruined lands while facing bloodthirsty monsters… Subnautica throws you into the depths of the ocean on a completely alien planet. Here, you will witness the beauty of a vast ocean filled with countless unique and fascinating creatures. You will surely see things you have never encountered on Earth.
The crafting system is the main keystone of the entire game. You will have to adventure in the surrounding waters, in deeper and darker areas to collect resources and then use them to build bases, equipment, and weapons. Given that the setting is the ocean, you will have an extremely vast building area. If you combine your endless creativity with the building capabilities the game provides, you will undoubtedly create a masterpiece of an underwater base.
Of course, the game won’t let you peacefully build your home. In deeper waters, there are gigantic and extremely dangerous monsters lurking. However, there are many valuable resources here that you will find hard to find elsewhere.
Biomutant
Biomutant is a game predicted to become a blockbuster in the open-world genre this year. From the trailers released, gamers were immediately attracted by the sharp and visually stunning graphics of this game. Although it may seem contradictory, as the game is set in a post-apocalyptic world, the scenery is very colorful.
With beautiful graphics, what Biomutant wants to emphasize is to provide an interesting and engaging open-world experience for players by focusing on character customization. Thanks to this, our small main character will have unique and distinctive attributes tailored to each individual player. Each different mutation will form different physical attributes (rewriting the genetic code), leading to unique powers and abilities.
Ghost Of Tsushima
The release of Ghost Of Tsushima can be seen as a perfect conclusion for the PS4 console. This is one of the highest-rated open-world games in recent times.
Ghost Of Tsushima paints a remarkably beautiful picture of Japan using cutting-edge graphics technology and cinematic visual experiences. It also features stunning and engaging combat mechanics, with many cool moves to unlock. Furthermore, it has a unique mechanism that allows players to fully enjoy its beautiful world.
Usually, players don’t pay much attention to and enjoy the open world around them because they are busy looking at the marked locations on the map to complete quests. Ghost Of Tsushima is different; this game utilizes “streams of wind” to guide you from point to point in the game. This prevents gamers from getting lost while still allowing them to immerse into the beautiful world of the game.
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was a refreshing breeze when it was released in 2017. At that time, the open-world genre seemed to be saturated with Ubisoft’s formula, which involved placing players in a vast world filled with tedious tasks.
Breath of the Wild is different; instead of forcing players to grind through quests, it focuses on adventures. Your goal from start to finish does not change, which is to defeat Ganon; the difference lies in how you achieve that goal.
The game allows players to interact deeply with the environment; for example, you can chop down trees to make rafts, float along the water, and feel relaxed. The climbing mechanics in the game are also top-notch. You can climb anything in the game, creating a deeply satisfying feeling for players, as if there are no limits within the game.
Death Stranding
Death Stranding – the latest masterpiece from Hideo Kojima – the creator of the stealth action genre with the Metal Gear series. This is one of the games rated as having the highest level of completion in both graphics and content.
If you were to describe the game in words, it would be quite boring; basically, you will walk and deliver packages across America in a desolate future. There are some combat sequences, but most of the time, you will be trying not to fall and damage the cargo on your back. Therefore, you will need to plan to chart the most optimal routes, crossing rivers, streams, and hills.
It offers quite a “zen” experience that you will never find in other games. Just traveling from one point to another is an art; you have to look ahead and be aware of your surroundings, not just simply run from point A to point B like in common RPG games.
Source: What Culture, translated by gearvn