When incredible worldbuilding and a deep sense of adventure are combined, great titles are born. Some games are destined from the start to become immemorial classics, and the people who work tirelessly to bring forth these awesome experiences are masters of storytelling and game design.
Check this list of games that you should play at least once to discover the true essence of Worldbuilding and Adventure merging together into a seamless and thrilling experience. The perfect titles to add to your bucket list.
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of The Wild
Worldbuilding Reached Perfection With This One
From the moment you wake up, this game transmits an eerie and melancholic sense of loneliness: It is present at every turn of the road, with every enemy defeated, and every shrine, temple, and dungeon visited. The worldbuilding in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild is one of the best ever created. No matter what you play after this title, you’ll know the difference between a masterpiece and the average title.
The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
One Of The Top Classics, And For A Good Reason
The beginning of Link’s tale might have happened way before the Nintendo 64 was released, but it is in The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina of Time when the Adventure and Worldbuilding were merged perfectly to create one of the most incredible games ever made. Every true fan of Zelda will go back time after time to this entry in the franchise and feel like they’re playing it for the first time.
Horizon: Zero Dawn
Incredible Worldbuilding, Worth Playing Just For The Story
Horizon: Zero Dawn is one of those titles that you need to play at least once and feel the story as you go. No matter the raging giant robots, or the many twists the story has, what matters most is the message, underneath the surface of a devastated world, hidden in the remnants of those who are long gone. This game invites you to explore and comprehend a distant past, to figure out what is really going on in this dystopian future dominated by gigantic mechanical beasts. A true masterpiece.
The Legend Of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Top Grade, Even If The First Game Was Superior
Zelda games have this intriguing and marvelous way to trap you inside their story, even if the story itself is not directly revealed but spread around in little breadcrumbs. With Tears of The Kingdom, there’s an incredible and heart-wrenching tale to discover, and the worldbuilding is excellent, although not as much as it was in the first game. One thing is for sure: The Gameplay in TOTK is far superior to that in BOTW.
Fable: The Lost Chapters
An Underrated Jewel Of Worldbuilding And Classic Adventure
Fable: The Lost Chapters is the definitive game about the Hero’s Journey, a clear representation of Worldbuilding done well, and one of the best Adventure RPGs ever made. With all that said, it is true that it’s a game that doesn’t get any better the more you play it, and it is a bit outdated for modern tastes. Still, every lover of classic RPGs and adventure games should play it at least once, and pay attention to how the world evolves around them. The story of Albion is as fascinating as it is full of dark twists, and beings that are extremely hard to comprehend unless you listen to the whispers hidden behind Demonic Doors and well-placed lore entries.
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