Who would have thought that video games would come this far? From offering 8-bit graphics that took you from point A to point B to finish your mission, games now come with insanely realistic 3D modelled images that create a narrative that gives you an immersive experience. We now have games that have seemingly-endless open worlds that offer a larger-than-life experience on the Xbox One. To truly lose yourself in a world of your making, check out these games that you should definitely try playing.
Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey
Assassin’s Creed is right up in the elite list of video games that enjoy a cult status. Any spinoff or rendition of the source material only generates more interest amongst fans, and this holds true for Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey too. This game takes you 2,500 years back in time to the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. You can choose to fight the war on behalf of any of the two sides as you work as a mercenary. You can participate with the Delian League, led by Athens, or fight with the Peloponnesian League, led by Sparta. Your journey focusses on dealing with a fractured family that had its members thrown off the click and left to die under the command of the Spartan Oracle. Embark on a journey of revenge and bloodlust as you wage a war that’s much bigger than your own.
Far Cry 5
Far Cry 5 is a first-person shooter game that takes you to the fictional world of Hope County, located in Montana, USA. You play as a nameless character who is a junior sheriff that gets trapped in a county, run by a doomsday cult. The cult, run by the charismatic leader Joseph Seed, has gained full power over the county and wishes to rule till the end of time. As a player, you will have to join the faction as an undercover agent and liberate the county from this despotic rule. The game focuses mainly on an exploration of this wide world where you need to fight enemies using a variety of weapons. The creators have taken inspiration from real-world problems in society and major terror attacks to make the game more relatable to today’s players. Such an approach surely makes it a game that will keep you engrossed for long hours.
Sunset Overdrive
If you have been looking for a game with an offbeat storyline, then the adventurous story of Sunset Overdrive will interest you for sure. The story is set in 2027 in Sunset City, a metropolis in the USA, where more than half the population has turned into toxic mutants due to the consumption of a contaminated energy drink. Your character’s amassed a lifetime’s worth of knowledge by playing video games, reading comic books, and action movies, which is what equips him to save the city. Run along the walls, jump from buildings and kill the mutants to save the survivors. The fast and explosive gameplay, witty storyline and an awesome apocalypse scenario let you express yourself and use the city as your playground.
Mad Max
Here is a game that focuses on vehicular combat more than close-counter hand combat. You get to ride a heavily rigged vehicle called the ‘Magnum Opus’ while you fight off enemies in a wasteland formed as a result of a post-apocalyptic environment. You can pick up weapons that you may find in the desert to stock your arsenal. Unlock new weapons, new skills and characteristics of your player as you progress through the game. Even though it has a stealth mode, you should go for the aggressive fighting style to truly enjoy the gaming experience.
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