Best Of
Every gaming generation has seen its share of innovations and strides in the industry.
Making the way for improvements is often unappreciated in the era they were conceptualized in.
However, there are a select few games that truly transcend the time in which they were released.
Below is a list of 5 video games that were Ahead of their time.
With gameplay and presentation that elevated the game beyond the general jump scares of the time.
Silent Hill wished to tell a compelling story as well and deliver a different kind of horror.
Whether it be the iconic location of the game or the psychologically torturous nature of it.
This is due to the use of creative creatures, which take their names from famous works of literature.
As well as its unique take on the horror genre at the time.
Becoming One of the 5 Video Games That Were Ahead of Their Time.
Featuring a procedurally generated world, the game was allowed more space than other titles at the time.
With over 15,000 procedurally generated locations, it was certainly a sizable feat at the time.
But as with most technological marvels, people are leery and hesitant to catch on sometimes.
The game also featured multiple endings that added to its replayability of the title.
This doesn’t even include the unique way you have to unlock all the endings.
NieR is a series where you must beat the game multiple times to get to unlock new content.
This means that each time you play through, you will notice changes.
These can be subtle or full-on lore bombs, such as the truth behind the Replicants.
Even the atmosphere showed thatNieRwas one of the games that were ahead of their time.
System Shock
System Shockis very reminiscent of theBioshockseries of games.
It used an FPS system combined with an RPG system to create a unique experience.
It was a non-linear game that used a 3D environment but didn’t receive much attention.
By picking up emails or discs, you could unravel the events that transpired in Citadel Station.
You must also use cyberspace to help make your way through the game.
This is all to take down an entity known as SHODAN who doesn’t want you to proceed.
Eternal Darkness
Eternal Darknessis an interesting game that debuted for the Nintendo Gamecube.
The game would threaten to delete their save, known as sanity effects.
In addition, the game also forced you to play as several different types of characters.
The game pulled in many awards but didn’t do well in sales numbers.
There was also a multitude of paths you could take to beat the game.
Depending on your choices, the gameplay itself will change.
Jessica is a resident otaku and Genshin-obsessed writer.
Jess is an industry veteran who takes pride in working with JRPG and indie developers.
