Hi everyone, in my quest to procrastinate studying for uni I'm looking for some personal recommendations on lesser known single player games that people here have really enjoyed.
I'll start us off.
Personal favorite: Metro: 2033 and Metro: Last Light.
Derived from the popular Russian novel, this game is based on factions that survive in the Russian underground metro network following a nuclear strike on the surface during WW3. During the game you travel (sometimes with peers to assist/guide you, or sometimes alone) both underground through the metro and above ground through the ruined remains of Moscow where you must sneak past or fight dangerous mutant beasts that have staked their claim. Below ground through the metro you make your way through new communities and fight enemy factions and bandits.
The game is story-driven, and challenging. Ammo in the game doubles as currency so you must conserve your bullets while in combat and carefully consider trading for new weapons/upgrades or you won't be able to afford filters for you gas-mask when travelling above ground (and risk suffocating from the radiation).
While the game is described as a post-apocalyptic horror-survival it does not rely on jump scares and instead creates tension with atmosphere (sense of feeling hunted in a low-light underground environment illuminated via your flashlight) and musical cues. The voice-acting and level design is amazing. The game has recently been re-released as a redux (new engine, improved graphics). I thoroughly recommend it, the DLC is all included and a tonne of fun as well.
trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zLaZ49sVuo
Looking forward to hearing your recommendations.
I'll start us off.
Personal favorite: Metro: 2033 and Metro: Last Light.
Derived from the popular Russian novel, this game is based on factions that survive in the Russian underground metro network following a nuclear strike on the surface during WW3. During the game you travel (sometimes with peers to assist/guide you, or sometimes alone) both underground through the metro and above ground through the ruined remains of Moscow where you must sneak past or fight dangerous mutant beasts that have staked their claim. Below ground through the metro you make your way through new communities and fight enemy factions and bandits.
The game is story-driven, and challenging. Ammo in the game doubles as currency so you must conserve your bullets while in combat and carefully consider trading for new weapons/upgrades or you won't be able to afford filters for you gas-mask when travelling above ground (and risk suffocating from the radiation).
While the game is described as a post-apocalyptic horror-survival it does not rely on jump scares and instead creates tension with atmosphere (sense of feeling hunted in a low-light underground environment illuminated via your flashlight) and musical cues. The voice-acting and level design is amazing. The game has recently been re-released as a redux (new engine, improved graphics). I thoroughly recommend it, the DLC is all included and a tonne of fun as well.
trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zLaZ49sVuo
Looking forward to hearing your recommendations.