The Scariest Post-Apocalyptic Games Ranked

Kojima did speak at The Game Awards . Although he kept his lips zipped regarding what to expect from Death Stranding 2 , he did mention that he had written the game before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, after living through the pandemic, he decided to rewrite everyth


In a weird bit of worldbuilding, Kojima decided to include product placement in his Death Stranding universe. The world may be a post-apocalyptic wasteland, but at least Monster Energy drinks still exist. It's nonsensical and doesn't make sense even for those sold on the absurd premise that is the rest of the game. For a AAA game, the choice to include Monster Energy or have Sam mention Ride with Norman Reedus is an odd one and takes players out of the experience, especially when Kojima took the time to make an entire soundtrack of in-universe music that includes new tracks by known singers. Death Stranding 's Director's Cut removed Monster from the game, so it may be that Kojima saw this as w


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


The President of the United Cities of America and the Director of Bridges has quite a burden on their hands. Die-Hardman has a lot of responsibility and a lot of guilt for his past. He is a character that deserves to continue his path on the force for good, as he tries to connect all of America, and perhaps one day, the entire world. His goals are for the betterment of mankind, and he truly doesn’t want anything evil to come of


A simple variation on missions can be a big improvement for those looking for a change of pace from Death Stranding 's walking simulation and cargo management . Perhaps the player has to retrieve a package from BT-infested lands or has to eliminate a particularly strong BT threatening a route. Maybe another Mule had to drop their delivery and Sam has to pick it up and finish it. Anything to change up the mundane formula would be much more fun for those that need the change of pace while ultimately not affecting the overall feel of the g


At its very foundation, The Last of Us is something of a survival title, giving players limited resources to assist them on their journey. It's built around a world that is inherently threatening, and in some cases, the best course of action is to painstakingly creep through an entire section of the game, heart pounding, trying desperately to avoid making a sound. It's one of the scariest post-apocalyptic games without a doubt, but it's also a beautiful and haunting experien


For a game with heavy themes of connecting people with kindness, there sure are plenty of human enemies to confront in Death Stranding . However, the Mules that the player constantly comes across while traversing the US landscape are nothing more than a nuisance that the player eventually learns to avoid altogether. What's worse is that Death Stranding actively encourages players not to fight them. As the cut content from Death Stranding 's Director's Cut has exemplified, both the stealth and the combat is clunky and very unwieldy. Additionally, the player is discouraged from using any lethal means of takedown, in fear of causing a destructive voidout. So what this leads to is the player having to take painstaking effort to ensure all the Mules live when fighting them, making them even more annoying to deal w


Never coming to terms with the loss of his family, Heartman purposely stops his heart every twenty-one minutes for three minutes. He is eternally trapped in his facility to undergo this, day by day to find his family. Heartman deserves eternal rest with his family, something he hopefully achieves in Death Stranding 2 Guide Stranding


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


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


During the brief glimpses of the outdoors, there is no longer black sand and moss-covered terrain. Instead, the environment appears rockier and desert-like. With the game taking place after the first title, in a world that has seemingly connected more, it will be interesting to see how it introduces fresh traversal challenges. The new game isn't entirely void of large bodies of water, however. The trailer reveals a large device emerging from what appears to be a lake. The device may be a vehicle of some sort, as Fragile tells Sam that it's time to "start a new journey" as it ari