Ronny Crider

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 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 Like its predecessor, Death Stranding 2 will be making use of the Decima engine , which has also been responsible for Guerrilla Game's Horizon franchise. The fact that the footage has been captured on PS5 suggests that the upcoming game will be a console exclusive, though this has yet to be confirmed. However, if it follows the pattern of the first game, it should eventually find its way to Since his departure from Konami, Hideo Kojima has been flourishing with his studio Kojima Productions . Through Death Stranding 2 beginner guide Stranding , he demonstrated that he is capable of shaking up the industry while working independently, but Hideo Kojima isn't done creating just yet. There are quite a few projects the studio is busy with, and while none of them are likely to release in 2023, gamers will almost certainly find out more about these projects this y The Game Awards 2022 featured plenty of surprises and a myriad of announcements that prove that the gaming scene will be quite exciting in the upcoming year. One of the reveals came from Hideo Kojima, who gave gamers a glimpse of Death Stranding 2 . While a few past characters are making a return, the game also seems to be embracing new environme In the horror-strewn world of the DC Wasteland, players were introduced to 3D renderings of terrifying, mutated creatures. They were forced to explore a world devastated by the nuclear apocalypse, with a threat looming around every corner. There were dark subway tunnels, densely packed with rasping ghouls, and abandoned buildings occupied by bloodthirsty raiders just waiting for the opportunity to take chunks out of an unsuspecting explo 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 Although there were many gaming advancements in the eighth generation, it will likely be the stories it provided that it will be remembered for. From games like God of War that explored the relationship between father and son, to eccentric mind-benders like Control , there was something in every genre for all gamers to enjoy. Gamers can only hope that the current gaming generation will bring as many great stor It's a game that simply has to be experienced to be understood, as the base story itself is relatively confusing and ambitious. In the world that the player explores, they'll have to contend with time-traveling rain, invisible, demonic creatures, and human enemies that relentlessly chase the protagonist down, eager to steal his cargo. There are some incredibly unique features in this game, such as a baby secured to the player's chest that acts as an early warning system for the invisible creatures. When disturbed, the baby cries through the DualShock 4's built-in speaker, making for an insanely creepy experie During the trailer shown at 2022's The Game Awards , gamers got a glimpse of Death Stranding 's sequel which Kojima has been hinting at for a while. It sees the return of characters like Sam and Fragile, though it appears that it is prepping to tell yet another mind-twisting story. Although not many details are revealed, players do see Fragile attempting to protect a baby and a BB pod with scary tentacles within While settings are important in most games, it is the main attraction in Death Stranding . Although there are enemies to contend with, including terrorists and MULEs, most of a player's time will be spent attempting to navigate the dystopian terrain without damaging their precious cargo. Sloping mountains can lead to Sam Bridges tumbling over , and rivers are impassable obstacles until players find the right to In Dying Light 2 , darkness plays a huge part in the game's inner mechanics . When players are exploring the open world at night, they'll be sitting on the edge of their seats, barely able to see what's going on but knowing in their hearts that they're surrounded by danger. There are close-quarters environments, thick with powerful, infected creatures, absolutely littered with jumpscares, that players simply must expl