Emely Hickman

The Last of Us was released in 2013, and it irrevocably changed the face of the post-apocalyptic genre. It would become one of the most awarded games in history, boasting a star-studded cast, a dramatic, superbly-written story, and a deeply realistic, terrifying world that was both exciting and unnerving. In The Last of Us , a violent parasitic infection known as Cordyceps has swept the world, wiping out most of the population and turning many of those that remain into crazed, near-undead creatu Death Stranding 's vehicles are very clunky and handle very poorly even on straight, even terrain. The vehicles need to be revamped at the least if not removed entirely. Despite often being the best choice for transporting packages, driving vehicles is a chore especially when there are far more interesting and innovative methods of travel. The slingshot, zipline, and robot sled are unique methods of transportation design and are often faster and more fun to use than vehicles. These types of movement should be more encouraged in a Death Stranding sequel. Creating differed, uneven terrain would lend well to this and would cause players to lean more heavily into Death Stranding 's multiplayer social features as players explore and create new transportation netwo Before Fallout 3 was released, there was S.T.A.L.K.E.R. : Shadow of Chernobyl , a title that inspired many of the post-apocalyptic experiences that players know and love today. It was a chilling experience, giving players a wide, open area to explore that was littered with threats and anomalies that can kill a person in seconds. It's a survival game through and through, and players must manage their inventory, weight, hydration, and loadout as they There are a lot of stressful encounters in Red Dead Redemption 2 , especially with the player’s horse. Players will develop a close bond with their horse, and if the horse is attacked by an animal, falls off a cliff, or is shot at, the player could lose the horse they love. This is just one example of the stresses of Red Dead Redemption From the nuclear apocalypse to a devastating zombie outbreak, there's a diverse array of reasons as to why the world might have ended in gaming. For the most part, post-apocalyptic titles tend to be relatively creepy, with some of them bordering on the downright terrifying. It's a genre that does a fantastic job at setting a morbid, ominous tone from the get-go, and in some cases, post- apocalyptic games can quite simply chill a player to their co Fighting humans also doesn't fit in much with the themes of Death Stranding , which leans very much into actively encouraging kindness and cooperation. Fighting human enemies not only tests one's patience on this front but is antithetical to this theme. The otherworldly and often terrifying BTs of Death Stranding are a much more nuanced enemy that should be focused on in Death Stranding 2 , while human enemies should be removed altogether or at least reserved for high-profile bos A tragic character through and through. Dutch’s last words reflect the realizations he’s had about his life and how it has become stacked against him. A charismatic man who tried to reform the world around him and live free by his ‘code’, Dutch was also addicted to needing to be great and would at times compromise his values to uphold his so-called ideals. Dutch possessed the understanding that change is simply inevitable and that he would be condemned to fighting It is no secret that Death Stranding is repetitive and that is seemingly by design. At its core, Death Stranding is a walking simulator with Norman Reedus as a deliveryman. In this respect, there is a heavy degree of repetition as players take packages from point A to point B with very little else to consider. There are side events the players can explore, but these rarely merit anything more than additional packages to deliver from point A to point B. While many players enjoy this type of gameplay, it can be a dull affair for others and there isn't much reason it has to be such a ch Fallout 3 is an iconic staple in the post-apocalyptic stakes, often considered by some critics to be the defining game of the genre. It was released way back in 2008 and served as Bethesda Game Studios' entry to the Fallout franchise, and it was arguably the scariest Fallout title fans have ever experienced. It was the first Fallout title to be playable in first- and third-person, immersing the player like never before and putting them face to face with the terrors of the apocaly Due to the many mechanics and threats in open-world games, sometimes they can be extremely stressful. This stress comes from the difficulty of enemies, or the requirements that players need to maintain their health or prevent their weapons from degrading. This does not stop this open-world experience from being grandi Death Stranding launched exclusively on PlayStation 4 in 2019, bringing a dramatic, complex storyline to players around the world. This mysterious title is the brainchild of the legendary Hideo Kojima, and it boasts the acting talents of some of the finest performers in the business, including Norman Reedus and Mads Mikkelsen. In Death Stranding 2 beginner Guide Stranding, players assume the role of what is essentially a post-apocalyptic delivery man, but there's so much more depth to this st