Mother Nature wont seem so kind trying to survive the aftermath of the geomagnetic disaster.
Its a thought-provoking trip down the wildest threats winter land has to offer.
At least then, youll string out your guns and shoot mindlessly into the abyss.
Platforms:PS4, Switch, Xbox One, macOS, Linux, & PC
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Dysmantle
Mostsurvival gamestend to use gloomy backdrops and depressing color palettes to convey hopelessness, I suppose.
ButDysmantledares to tread unchartered ground and incorporate a colorful world instead.
Its a fresh breath of air, both in the visuals and from a third-person top-down perspective.
It doesnt restrict you from following a linear path.
But rather, the freedom to choose whatever skill or mission youd like.
It doesnt take it easy on you, which, oddly, is also its most compelling factor.
LikeThe Day Before,Rustpits players against one another.
Meanwhile, a hostile environment throws everything it can at you, whether hunger, thirst, or cold.
To survive, you gotta craft and build.
you might build a fire, shelter, or kill animals for food.
A game that upholds malice, cruelty, and greed sounds fun, doesnt it?
Platforms:PS4, Xbox One, macOS, Linux, & PC
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DayZ
Picking up fromRust,DayZis another multiplayer survival game that emphasizes player interaction above all else.
The goal remains the same to survive by any means necessary.
Threats can come from other players.
They can lurk around every corner, so youre always on high alert.
As far as nightmarish experiences go,DayZsits among the top ones.
You cant predict what the other players might do.
Meanwhile, you have to stay ready for battle by finding the best loot.
The game features an atmospheric vibe and nature sounds that marry well with the time of day.
However, some complaints suggest a buggy experience on PS4.
Also, wasteland surroundings may stretch across miles with low motivation to trek the distance.
Platforms:PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC
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For an up-to-date version, though, consider takingGears 5out for a spin.
With the next-gen console port, graphics and gameplay are optimized, too, for the better.
Its visuals are top-notch, and the action takes center stage.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.