10 Open World Games with UNIQUE MECHANICS

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  • čas přidán 10. 05. 2024
  • Some open world games introduce clever activities and tricks that really help make the game feel unique and innovative. Here are some great recent examples.
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    0:00 Intro
    0:16 Sunset Overdrive
    2:01 Dying Light
    3:26 GTA 5
    5:31 Middle Earth Shadow of Mordor
    7:12 Watch Dogs Legion
    9:16 State of Decay
    10:27 Gravity Rush
    11:52 Driver San Francisco
    13:25 Death Stranding
    14:54 Outer Wilds
    16:37 Ghost of Tsushima
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  • @James-gj8rn
    @James-gj8rn Před rokem +1500

    I love the wind guide system in Ghost of Tsushima, it eliminates the need to look at your map and encourages exploration (I wonder what Sucker Punch will do next? I want a sequel to that game, absolutely LOVED it, it was a brilliant way to send off the PS4 era)

    • @whyjnot420
      @whyjnot420 Před rokem +17

      I have absolutely no desire to ever play that game (I just don't like the genre personally, I find them boring and tedious, but that is just me) yet even I had to say that this system was really neat when I saw a video that described it.
      addendum: I can't agree with calling it brilliant though as it seems like a more refined version of a concept even Skyrim did with its clairvoyance spell. Neat, well executed, interesting, those I can agree with but it is far less original than many people seem to think.

    • @PlumGod
      @PlumGod Před rokem +45

      I agree with everything you said! One of the few games I played more than once.

    • @themultiversalmagpie7827
      @themultiversalmagpie7827 Před rokem +54

      That was my game of the year 2020, it’s a brilliant game

    • @doublecell966
      @doublecell966 Před rokem +54

      Ghost was a masterpiece for me

    • @CP077
      @CP077 Před rokem +13

      Ghost of Sushima inspired by Akira Kurosawa, implemented composed movement as interactive dynamic environment for its navigational visual cue compass known as "guiding winds". lol talk about literally visual direction on a game.

  • @Choteron3
    @Choteron3 Před rokem +547

    Really love that every time you switch characters in GTA V you catch them up doing something (helps a lot to immersion)

    • @mitch_sugardad4579
      @mitch_sugardad4579 Před rokem +41

      True! Hate the fact you can't do much yourself for immersion: like grab some food, go to the gym, go to a bar for drinks etc. I desperately need a GTA SA in a GTAV style of graphics.
      Hope that GTA6 will be like this. Just blend RDR2 and GTA together and they're golden.

    • @TayRich93
      @TayRich93 Před rokem +4

      @@mitch_sugardad4579 ikr 😊

    • @notoriouslysky
      @notoriouslysky Před rokem +5

      ​@@mitch_sugardad4579 perfection

    • @saintnick6413
      @saintnick6413 Před rokem +1

      Is this sarcasm? I can’t tell

    • @CharlonClarke
      @CharlonClarke Před rokem +5

      whoever came up with that idea, deserves a raise for sure

  • @coltonjobst3122
    @coltonjobst3122 Před rokem +289

    I loooooved Sunset Overdrive. One of the few games I actually went out of my way to try and 100%

    • @gameranxTV
      @gameranxTV  Před rokem +25

      👌👍🏼

    • @anshitgupta1294
      @anshitgupta1294 Před rokem +14

      Great game absolutely. Free on game pass too. Pc and xbox

    • @CP077
      @CP077 Před rokem +2

      Hoping for a sequel, Hi-Fi Rush would be by sunset Overdrive for now.

    • @believeinmatter
      @believeinmatter Před rokem +3

      Such a good game, was actually thinking of playing it again sometime soon

    • @Spparklings
      @Spparklings Před rokem +4

      Bro I just finished Sunset Overdrive for 1st time such fun game mate...

  • @grubitv2.036
    @grubitv2.036 Před rokem +222

    The Nemesis system is the coolest thing ever I love it so much

    • @gameranxTV
      @gameranxTV  Před rokem +18

      👆🏻

    • @CP077
      @CP077 Před rokem +2

      was surprised that John Gonzales co-designed that system.

    • @gamingenthusiast5450
      @gamingenthusiast5450 Před rokem +2

      Sony's rise of kri started that mechanic

    • @snoookie456
      @snoookie456 Před rokem +8

      I've never felt progression in a video game like I did when playing Mad Max and Shadow of Mordor. These two games make you earn your protagonist's badassery and I wish more games had this.

    • @tatters6623
      @tatters6623 Před rokem +3

      Yes the nemesis is soo freaking awesome!

  • @TheDrPandaire
    @TheDrPandaire Před rokem +206

    Shadow of The Colossus was pretty neat as well. The light mechanic guiding to the bosses and revealing their weakness, hints to the puzzles. Not to mention that game came out on PS2, pretty amazing experience.

    • @Joreel
      @Joreel Před rokem +11

      It was an amazing and beautiful game. The twists in the game haunted you long after you finished the game.

    • @marioa.f3377
      @marioa.f3377 Před rokem +8

      Goated game

    • @sandwich1601
      @sandwich1601 Před rokem +3

      It's funny, the respective hooks of Ghost & BOTW mentioned in the vid feel so heavily inspired by the diegetic design of SotC.

  • @AdamasOldblade
    @AdamasOldblade Před rokem +163

    Ghost of Tsushima is like a 15 out of 10 to me. I utterly love everything about it... I remember the first time I saw the wind mechanic during that like 20 minute game preview and I literally said out loud, "OH MY GOD THAT'S SO SMART, WHY DID IT TAKE SO LONG TO THINK OF THAT?!" And it wasn't a gimmick, it just worked so perfectly.

    • @filiph5248
      @filiph5248 Před rokem +9

      its above mediocre 7/10 in facts, but have a fun

    • @solid_justice5855
      @solid_justice5855 Před rokem +29

      ​@@filiph5248 that is your opinion not a fact. To each their own

    • @filiph5248
      @filiph5248 Před rokem

      @@rabertoification just facts you spoiled kid

    • @filiph5248
      @filiph5248 Před rokem +4

      @@solid_justice5855 if you say so....its has that boring Ubi formula of open world, repetetive side quests and same style of combat like previous game (Batman, Middle Earth etc.) Just because you and your spoiled homies are love it doesnt mean its flawless, its still a good game, but not stupid 11/10. Boom roasted

    • @solid_justice5855
      @solid_justice5855 Před rokem +11

      @@filiph5248 not saying it is perfect. But i do like the game. All you are saying is your opinion not a fact.
      Lol really that childish? Nothing roasted kid. I never claimed it was 11/10. I am just saying you claiming it is mediocre 7/10 in facts is BS, that is your opinion

  • @cameronk7012
    @cameronk7012 Před rokem +111

    I would add Just Cause 2 to this list (and its sequels). The grappling hook and infinite parachute mechanics are freaking awesome! It's so much fun to hijack a plane, cruise around the island, jump out and skydive, then grapple hook into the ground and survive! I've spent many hours just fooling around in Panau. Also grapple-hooking people and objects together can create some hilarious situations.

    • @Loctorak
      @Loctorak Před rokem +2

      Not to mention...
      *car explodes against mountain side*
      "PERFECT PARKING SPACE"

    • @Kaiberus
      @Kaiberus Před rokem +1

      and prototype

    • @6FStyleCo
      @6FStyleCo Před rokem +2

      I used to base jump off the highest mountain over and over trying to beat the free fall record

    • @xonz5445
      @xonz5445 Před rokem +1

      I would put the boosters on a motorcycle and fly as high as possible

  • @jazzyj7834
    @jazzyj7834 Před rokem +39

    Okay I've never played ghost of tsushima, but this is one of the most brilliant renovations to a standard mechanic I've ever seen. I want this in more games.

    • @mcbdllc2848
      @mcbdllc2848 Před rokem +7

      It's a great game, very beautiful. The dlc is good too

    • @neptune4434
      @neptune4434 Před rokem

      You should!

    • @brownsugar9743
      @brownsugar9743 Před 10 měsíci

      If you haven’t played it still, I HIGHLY recommend it. Im not even a big anime /japan themed game type of guy and i fell in love with this game. Easily one of Sony’s top exclusives

    • @thelastpersononearth9765
      @thelastpersononearth9765 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@brownsugar9743Waiting for it to come on pc😶...

    • @kirank287
      @kirank287 Před 4 měsíci

      @@brownsugar9743Same. I love this game so much

  • @jscott4reel
    @jscott4reel Před rokem +38

    Great topic and list. Made me think of the underrated Mad Max and the unique mechanic of building up the Magnum Opus with Chumbucket.

    • @Joreel
      @Joreel Před rokem +3

      A truly underrated game that deserves a second shot at greatness.

    • @ManinaCAGE
      @ManinaCAGE Před rokem +1

      I agree... massively better then system's in the "shadow of" toilet games nemisis systems.

  • @ElectronicFirstcom
    @ElectronicFirstcom Před rokem +29

    Man, Gravity Rush was so cool, albeit short. Haven't gotten around to trying the sequel because I forgot all about it. Thanks for reminding me!

    • @gameranxTV
      @gameranxTV  Před rokem +6

      🤝👍🏼

    • @stonetimekeeper
      @stonetimekeeper Před rokem +4

      The sequel is really good. Just exceptionally grindy if you go for all achievements.

  • @malhavoc431
    @malhavoc431 Před rokem +16

    State of Decay and Red Faction: Guerrilla are some of my all-time favorite games, because of how unique they are. I frequently return to play them, because you can't find anything like them elsewhere.

    • @Tenma2411
      @Tenma2411 Před rokem +3

      Red faction guerilla is the only RF game I played a lot. Didnt like rf armageddon. Was skeptical about state of decay since I thought it would be just another zombie game. My friend convinced me to play it and boy am I glad he did. It's amazing and nothing like any other zombie game ive played.

    • @bwestacado9643
      @bwestacado9643 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I got Guerrilla reMARStered on my list for my Switch. I played it over a decade ago for like a couple days, so it'll be nice to actually have time to sit and get into the game

  • @mohammadashikurrahman7530

    I would say any assassin's creed would fit this list for its time. Like the brotherhood mechanics from AC brotherhood, advanced parkour from AC unity, AC black flag for its revolutionary ship combat or even the first AC game for its free flowing parry/counter mechanics and obviously the realistic parkour. Great video 👍.

    • @Luhiner
      @Luhiner Před rokem +4

      back when ubisoft was the goat

    • @mcbdllc2848
      @mcbdllc2848 Před rokem +1

      No that ship combat system was b.s 1v4 battleships is dumb how can 1 ship beat 4 b4 being sunk

    • @AI-qd4vb
      @AI-qd4vb Před rokem +3

      @@mcbdllc2848 Cause its meant to be fun not realistic... And BTW, there are tons of ships in history sinking multiple enemy ships. Hell, the biggest sea battle between England and SPain at its peak ended with the entire Spanish armada wrecked by a bunch of English corsairs.

  • @RaiOkami
    @RaiOkami Před rokem +7

    This list reminds me of one of the lesser known Spiderman game: Web of Shadows.
    When I played that on Wii, I was blown away by the plane shift when you were fighting AND comboing enemies ON THE WALL. At that point, I never had any game do that so it was pretty cool for an open world game. Its web swinging mechanics was pretty good too before Spiderman PS4!

  • @ahtano
    @ahtano Před rokem +25

    Gravity rush 1 & 2 are such underrated titles, and if you played gravity rush 1 on the vita you're an OG. Really hope they make another game in the series someday

    • @ssjkaryuusennin
      @ssjkaryuusennin Před 7 měsíci

      The problem is that they are only on PS Vita and PS4 and that's never a good idea

  • @CerberusLives
    @CerberusLives Před rokem +2

    On day/night cycles, I remember night in Dragon's Dogma being legit terrifying. Creeping through actual pitch blackness in only a small pool of light cast by your torch and having a fucking chimera leap out of the shadows is a memory that has stuck with me ever since.

  • @secretscarlet8249
    @secretscarlet8249 Před rokem +37

    Love Gravity Rush! It may be weird with the story and stuff, but the sheer freedom of being able to jump off a building a flail through the air is like no other.

  • @carlmichaud7916
    @carlmichaud7916 Před rokem +6

    Love how in Valheim you have to put the icons on your world map as you explore. You're making the map and it pushes you to explore

  • @fgiv91
    @fgiv91 Před rokem +30

    Outer Wilds getting some love. One of the greatest games I’ve ever experienced. Haven’t gotten that level of feels from a game since. Good stuff gameranx

    • @gameranxTV
      @gameranxTV  Před rokem +9

      🤝thanks

    • @MAHASINO7
      @MAHASINO7 Před rokem +3

      @@gameranxTV Just wanted to point out, the clips you showed from the game had some major spoilers, you guys need to be more careful.

    • @mcbdllc2848
      @mcbdllc2848 Před rokem +2

      Outer wilds is lit. I hope they make a second installment shit that was spooky and beautiful. I never felt terror and awe at once. I had a great experience.

    • @Joreel
      @Joreel Před rokem +1

      Played it and I honestly wasn't that impressed at first, but the longer I played, the more obsessed I got with finishing it 🥺

    • @bwestacado9643
      @bwestacado9643 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@MAHASINO7It's only major spoilers if you insist on pointing it out. The game not having a linear path or story, means the snippets we saw are ultimately meaningless and no one would have had a flashback to a random Gameranx video where they showed footage for 5 seconds to solve a puzzle. So thanks for making sure I'm aware it's important instead of just being eye fodder

  • @kennethwebb4937
    @kennethwebb4937 Před rokem +44

    The outer wilds is a true piece of art.
    One of my faves of all time at this point.

    • @godofchaos8131
      @godofchaos8131 Před rokem +6

      I agree. If there was one game I wish I could be Men In Black mindwiped and replay, it would be that game.

    • @kennethwebb4937
      @kennethwebb4937 Před rokem +1

      @@godofchaos8131 💯

    • @MarkQDunbar
      @MarkQDunbar Před rokem +4

      Agreed! I’m glad to see it on this list (and at #1), but it’s a little baffling that they decided to show the solution to landing on the Quantum Moon in the video

    • @bwestacado9643
      @bwestacado9643 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Yeah this video sold me on it. I'm absolutely getting it at some point. Eventually. Maybe. The list is so long 😢

    • @homiej8163
      @homiej8163 Před 7 měsíci

      @@MarkQDunbarno one who hasn’t played the game isn’t gonna know, don’t say it

  • @leaf1943
    @leaf1943 Před rokem +64

    Keep up with the good work we love the videos you guys do

  • @MaTtRoSiTy
    @MaTtRoSiTy Před rokem +35

    I loved State of Decay 2, it was a random purchase I thought looked worth a risk and I nearly refunded as it seemed crappy at the start but I gave it an hour or so and I was hooked. Really looking forward to the next one!

    • @gameranxTV
      @gameranxTV  Před rokem +6

      👍🏼

    • @chrisgrui1993
      @chrisgrui1993 Před rokem +3

      Agreed ❤

    • @Enzo1495
      @Enzo1495 Před rokem +4

      Still my favorite zombie game of all time

    • @BootsRR
      @BootsRR Před rokem +5

      SoD2 is one of my favorite games of all time. There really isn't anything out there that's quite like it.

    • @Enzo1495
      @Enzo1495 Před rokem +3

      @@BootsRR agreed, I wish they would go all out and make a big AAA SoD game

  • @yan3066
    @yan3066 Před rokem +3

    Honorable mention to:
    -Fallout 4 scavenging mechanic. The fact that you can loot almost everything in the world and transform it for the construction of a base or improving guns and armors.👍
    -Fortnite's instant building mechanics while shootings/fighting and all the special items.
    -Minecraft's building system. Everything can be destroyed and rebuild the way you want it. Buildings, lands, caves, EVERYTHING ! lol 😏
    Always a pleasure to watch your videos gameranx ! 👏👍

  • @jamesborb4255
    @jamesborb4255 Před rokem +2

    I love videos with lists like these ones. You can watch or listen to them while doing something else like cooking, eating, playing, studying, working and you can learn a lot of little things and details about videogames in a short amount of time

  • @joefurlong421
    @joefurlong421 Před rokem +2

    2:02 I completely agree with this, in Dying Light 1 even after playing new game+ countless times and was completely maxed out I still had to consider whether I would traverse the world at night and I had a grappling hook that could attach to practically anything and hoist me up at neck breaking speed.
    In Dying Light 2 the only time I was wary about traversing at night was at the beginning of my first playthrough plus once you get the paraglider the threat of the world drops even more drastically.

  • @thunder-fh3qx
    @thunder-fh3qx Před rokem +41

    I really liked the first state of decay. It all felt very unique and believable... I might just say that it's my favorite zombie game

    • @user-is2mj2ig4v
      @user-is2mj2ig4v Před rokem

      Yeah I loved the first one

    • @prarambh1589
      @prarambh1589 Před rokem

      2 combat and gameplay is awesome

    • @thunder-fh3qx
      @thunder-fh3qx Před rokem +2

      @@prarambh1589 definitely, but i felt that the art style and simplicity of the graphics in the first game was crucial to its core identity... The second game does sway away from this when it takes a step up on the ladder of realism in graphics

    • @eskeladder7751
      @eskeladder7751 Před rokem +1

      Same here, my two main complaint is that I never really liked how the characters look and outposts having no options for more defenses.

    • @kaneo1
      @kaneo1 Před rokem +1

      I prefered the hand to hand options and environment-as-weapon possibilities in 1. But 2 does so much else well.

  • @Gigi-fv9ky
    @Gigi-fv9ky Před rokem +2

    Thank you for the list! Ghost of Tsushima is one of my top 5 games, although the wind wasn’t that great to me. I still sometimes had a hard time telling the direction, but I am old and grew up with maps so that’s what comes natural to me. I still appreciate it though and I would love a true, single player, sequel.

  • @andrewgreaves56
    @andrewgreaves56 Před rokem +2

    Loved gravity rush 2. And the nights in Dying Light were so amazing. I was terrified for much of the game but by the end I was risking it and challenging myself. So cool.

  • @spnsman1
    @spnsman1 Před rokem +1

    Since I’ve been playing it recently, how you maneuver in The Pathless. There are a bunch of floating talismans that you shoot with an arrow, and you gain a momentary speed boost, and full the energy meter for running. While in the air, the boost also gives you a bit of height, so you can stay up longer. Part of it too is that you have to time it just right for a perfect hit, which gives you more boost and energy

  • @_Wakaz_
    @_Wakaz_ Před rokem +8

    This just reminded me I need to play Ghost desperately man. I remember when it was announced and seeing those phenomenal trailers, and sadly I never got round to playing the game in 2020 as I didn't have the money. It looks incredible and seems to have aged wonderfully. I'm just eager to explore Feudal Japan as a Samurai and have been for years man 😭

    • @TheBenyorath
      @TheBenyorath Před rokem +2

      Couldn't recommend it enough, it's beautiful and challenging without being souls level of hard, it's got a beautiful location and one of the best photo modes I've ever seen, the characters are largely interesting and well scripted/acted and the side missions are pretty decent too!

    • @cmdr.jabozerstorer3968
      @cmdr.jabozerstorer3968 Před rokem

      It's getting a PC port at some point too, hopefully.

    • @Alex-ug9wx
      @Alex-ug9wx Před rokem +1

      I have around 300 hours on it (base game and NG+ on PS4 and PS5 retrospectively) and I cannot recommend it enough. Platinumed it within like a week and never got bored. If another DLC or a sequel releases I’ll but it immediately. Currently waiting for GoWR spring update which should introduce NG+!

    • @cmdr.jabozerstorer3968
      @cmdr.jabozerstorer3968 Před rokem

      @@Alex-ug9wx I'm hoping the PC port will add some extra stuff but we'll see. I've yet to play it as I'm a PC gamer who doesn't own a console but I've heard good things about it, so the PC port is welcome for me.

    • @Alex-ug9wx
      @Alex-ug9wx Před rokem

      @@cmdr.jabozerstorer3968 hope you enjoy it.

  • @slfteach89
    @slfteach89 Před rokem +4

    Always love seeing State of Decay getting some love, easily one of my favorite games that's enjoyed the most replayability

    • @obazu3727
      @obazu3727 Před 10 měsíci

      Agreed. State of Decay 2 also did a very similar system Watchdogs Legion was praised for in earlier section in this video and actually made it work.

    • @homiej8163
      @homiej8163 Před 7 měsíci

      I loved State of Decay back in 2013 when it dropped.
      Was that zombie survival fantasy I really wanted

  • @felipestella4669
    @felipestella4669 Před rokem

    Man I think this is the best gameranx videos I saw, such different games and mechanics, when my pc is done I'm gonna try them all out

  • @SakuraAvalon
    @SakuraAvalon Před rokem

    So glad to see Gravity Rush here. Going from the first one on the PS Vita to the second one on the PS4 was amazing. I love that games art style. And Kat's easily one of my favourite characters in gaming.

  • @Robcore3000
    @Robcore3000 Před rokem +4

    Following the yellow bird to items was pretty cool too in Ghost of Tsushima

  • @t.fernbach602
    @t.fernbach602 Před rokem +3

    I don't know where you guys get the ideas from, day after day. But I love you for that.

  • @christopherbrown9441
    @christopherbrown9441 Před 10 měsíci

    As soon as this video started I thought of shadows of war. And you bring it up! Currently playing through it again! Love that game.

  • @andybradwin
    @andybradwin Před rokem +1

    Dragons Dogma had a great night time cycle! It was so frickin' dark! And the castles and towns in the distance were beautiful at night.

  • @jimmymurphy898
    @jimmymurphy898 Před rokem +3

    Love Rdr2 and the cores system and realistic gameplay. Yes I think the gameplay is incredible and no videogame has resonated with me as much. It's my favorite videogame ever from the gameplay, story, and graphics.

  • @believeinmatter
    @believeinmatter Před rokem +26

    It’s been done a lot, but I gotta say when it’s done right, an Open World game can be so much fun just to move around & explore

    • @gameranxTV
      @gameranxTV  Před rokem +5

      Yep

    • @amolanand2563
      @amolanand2563 Před rokem +1

      Definitely. People don't understand that a linear game may get you intrigued and entertain you every minute but open world Games get their budget cut and still they are more fun as you said even later.

    • @bwestacado9643
      @bwestacado9643 Před 10 měsíci

      Man I remember when they were a new way to make games. I still carry the benchmark stigma from that era...ie a game is really amazing based on how well their world is made and how well flaws are hidden. Remember when GTA3 was the gold standard? Good times

    • @ChristmasLore
      @ChristmasLore Před 10 měsíci

      I tried FF 16 demo, and watched Asmongold gameplay: game taking your hand like you're in kindergarten are most definitely not for me.
      Meanwhile, in the Witcher 3, you've got so many places just to explore, in the base game already, then there's the extensions....
      Got a special soft spot for the Skellige Islands, whether on foot or by boat, or on Roach with his glorious local attire (Gerald too, I'm especially fond of one of the Skellige traditional amor, no- not the one you just buy when you first arrive, the one you find multiple times just a bit later, simpler but sooo efficient)🎋
      Right now, feeling sometimes bit ...lost in Witcher 1- but I don't really even care, I've learned well in Witcher 3, about the joys of just wandering around and exploring by yourself 🎋

  • @TheDoctor10.0
    @TheDoctor10.0 Před rokem +1

    By far, the most notable day and night system for me was dragons dogma. It came out years ahead of dying light and on your first play through when you weren't sure what to do. It made you not want to be out at night.

  • @lwjff82808
    @lwjff82808 Před 7 měsíci

    Dying light night missions were so awesome. Even at a high level I always felt nervous going out at night.

  • @VongolaXZax
    @VongolaXZax Před rokem +3

    Gravity Rush has yet to receive the anime, series treatment.
    It should be Studio Orange, they would do it justice, just like with Trigun Stampede.

  • @CuriousMike16
    @CuriousMike16 Před rokem +5

    I'm surprised dragons dogma isn't in here. The pawn system was 🔥 and using other players created partner who have more experience on different missions while letting yours go on journeys with other players to gain experience and knowledge on missions definitely hasn't been used in any other game prior

    • @Joreel
      @Joreel Před rokem +1

      We'll see more if that works in the sequel when it's released. They did expand on it in the MMO, but unfortunately it was only playable in Asia.

  • @Hsolo_05
    @Hsolo_05 Před rokem

    You're a real one for ever mentioning the shadow of mordor (shadow of war in my opinion), also the wind in GOT was so innovative, i miss that game

  • @SamFishback
    @SamFishback Před rokem

    Gravity Rush was included!! I never hear it talked about but it is easily one of my favorites for its traversal, unique combat, and beautifully strange story

  • @logos1400
    @logos1400 Před rokem +3

    Shadow of the Colossus' sword light guiding system is also very interesting

  • @froilaven
    @froilaven Před rokem +11

    Glad to see Gravity Rush get some love. Damn, i really enjoyed those games and wish there was a Gravity Rush 3.

  • @MrSchmittyass
    @MrSchmittyass Před 10 měsíci +1

    You'll be happy to hear that Techland recently put out a new update for Dying Light 2 called the "Good Night, Good Luck" update and it makes the nights terrifying again. Along with updating the parkour and making it feel less floaty, and giving us some new filters (including one for darker nights) Volatiles are once again roaming the city and WILL mess you up if they catch you unawares. Not to mention some returning features that lots of people have requested, such as weapon throwing and using a knife to slide down a billboard. As shown in the E3 demo.
    For anyone who gave up on Dying Light 2, now is the time to pick it up again. The game is in a much better state than it was when it launched.

  • @franka76
    @franka76 Před rokem

    Great games showcased!! Parts of Sunset Overdrive kinda reminds me of Infamous which IMO is another great open "world" game with unique mechanics at that time.

  • @anon_y_mousse
    @anon_y_mousse Před rokem +14

    I've never even heard of Gravity Rush, but that seems like a really cool game I'd like to try. I would love to see more games that have fully destructible environments like Red Faction as well. From a technical standpoint it's not impossible to do, maybe not even that hard if you design it right. I don't know if it would make sense for an RPG, but when I finally get around to it, I'm definitely going to try to fit it into the story.

    • @leesasuki
      @leesasuki Před rokem

      not with the "modern game" thou, as 3A games push so much on the graphic nowaday, it is super hard to not have a super buggy 3A games with destruction. Recent games that did this is either a block like game or a color saturated 12 players game, which have their own unique way of solving the issue that 3A company will not risk to do

  • @itzdavid7714
    @itzdavid7714 Před rokem +4

    The movement mechanic in the witcher is so cool

  • @silassouza2496
    @silassouza2496 Před rokem +1

    Sunset Overdrive, that was the name all this time...
    I've been looking for this game for years, finally found it, what a relief, ty 🤝

    • @silassouza2496
      @silassouza2496 Před rokem

      And from what I can remember a really fun game, but my memory may be tricking me haha

  • @mrstardian
    @mrstardian Před 10 měsíci

    Sunset overdrive is easily the most underrated game of all time, everything about it is amazing. The visuals, the soundtrack, the gameplay, the story, it all matches so perfectly and just creates one of the best gaming experiences of all time. Its so fun and good!

  • @MrRezRising
    @MrRezRising Před rokem +3

    I remember running around dying light one night...and another player dropped in as a monster. Hearing it off in the distance was freaky, esp since you knew they were there for YOU.

    • @gameranxTV
      @gameranxTV  Před rokem +3

      😅

    • @CP077
      @CP077 Před rokem +1

      Game has great use visual direction and audio cues

    • @MrRezRising
      @MrRezRising Před rokem +1

      @@CP077 lol they trapped me in a drainpipe. There were no survivors. 🤣🤣

  • @kemulli14
    @kemulli14 Před rokem +13

    Dragon's Dogma and it's Pawn system are worth mentioning as well!

    • @gameranxTV
      @gameranxTV  Před rokem +6

      👍🏼part2

    • @tentayeprimo6674
      @tentayeprimo6674 Před rokem +1

      I gotta finish that game

    • @CP077
      @CP077 Před rokem +1

      Holy yes, as you can control the pawn behavior also. I see DD and Lost Planet as milestones for Capcom

    • @saalok
      @saalok Před rokem

      Do you mean the implementation? Because, in essence, it is just a follower system with a multiplayer aspect.

    • @vex9895
      @vex9895 Před rokem +1

      it should also be mentioned that just like dying light, dragons dogma had a system that made it more dangerous to travel at night. especially given that some enemies and thus rewards from those enemies only spawn at night.

  • @Hillbot98
    @Hillbot98 Před rokem +1

    I really like the 3 character switching mechanic that Rockstar Games did for GTA V. It's definitely unique and separates itself from other games, and it's pretty funny when you switch to a character and the character is doing something odd or random. I also like as mentioned that you can replay missions and get different perspectives from the different characters.

  • @ssj_Sabelo
    @ssj_Sabelo Před rokem +2

    Love you Gameranx. Always coming in clutch when the day sucks❤

  • @the_box
    @the_box Před rokem +8

    The "guiding wind" mechanic appeared in Breath of the Wild before Tsushima, as the way to safely cross the Lost Woods.

    • @SakuraAvalon
      @SakuraAvalon Před rokem +4

      Breath of the Wild's is like mapping your house. While Ghost of Tsushima is a map of a large city.

    • @the_box
      @the_box Před rokem +3

      @@SakuraAvalon Agreed, but I was referring to the mechanic, not the scale.

    • @AI-qd4vb
      @AI-qd4vb Před rokem

      @@the_box Was probably done before

  • @kirank287
    @kirank287 Před rokem +7

    I love Ghost of Tsushima so much

  • @Duraltia
    @Duraltia Před 9 měsíci

    *_Sunset Overdrive_* was one of the most enjoyable Games I played way back on the Xbox One 😍 _Highly_ recommended for how well the Movement System was done.

  • @StillJustSkulls
    @StillJustSkulls Před rokem +2

    Love my daily dose of Gameranx amazing content guys love the work you guys do always need mooreee

  • @Rpcj-151
    @Rpcj-151 Před rokem +6

    Sunset overdrive reminds me of one of my all time favourite games, Jet Set Radio Future. Came out in the early 00’s, it’s a rollerblading game set in Japan, and all the grinding mechanics are the same, one level is an entire grind on a roller coaster in a skyscraper district. The graphics and music is awesome, everyone check it out for sure!!!

    • @x0b34rd4
      @x0b34rd4 Před rokem

      In case you aren’t already aware, there is a really cool game that came out recently called HiFi Rush, which seems to be directly inspired by the Jet Set Radio series and Sunset Overdrive

  • @tyleroutland435
    @tyleroutland435 Před rokem +3

    I love both shadow games I really want a shadow of War sequel

  • @clivematthews95
    @clivematthews95 Před rokem

    Red Faction G holds a special place in my heart as well, definitely a timeless classic ❤

  • @tfomoridresden
    @tfomoridresden Před rokem

    Sunset Overdrive is one of my favorite games. Always checking for a part 2

  • @ploopy8780
    @ploopy8780 Před rokem +4

    I'm surprised you guys didn't pick any of the Infamous games they were revolutionary at the time. I feel like sunset overdrive was even inspired by them.

    • @KingLex87
      @KingLex87 Před rokem

      Definitely were prototypes of Sunset and Spiderman especially Second Son

  • @juanarrecis8001
    @juanarrecis8001 Před rokem +5

    I've never played Sunset Overdrive but I'd suggest Jet Set Radio over it. It was the first time the grinding on rails mechanic was used and mastering required skill and was crucial to complete levels and beat rivals.

  • @alexander_al
    @alexander_al Před rokem

    Dying light is my favourite here.
    I remember reaching that lever of character progression, when I was lurking at night to find myself a good fight, that was amazing

  • @benniedimas1283
    @benniedimas1283 Před rokem

    Love your videos guys. Everyday after work. First time comment just cuz the three honorable mentiones really hit home. Nailed this list. That Red faction is amazing.

  • @ploopy8780
    @ploopy8780 Před rokem +3

    Another certified gameranx classic

  • @potatomatop9326
    @potatomatop9326 Před rokem +4

    The real #1: Genshin

  • @oblivious1494
    @oblivious1494 Před rokem

    this is literally the best videogame related channel in youtube...👍

  • @fcontini
    @fcontini Před rokem

    Falcon, thank you for hammering my head with Red Faction Guerrilla in several videos. I decided to give it a go this weekend with Playstation plus and oh gosh, how come I haven't played this before? I loved it so much!
    I feel like Physics based destruction games are always nice, but they are much too centered on that (destroy this, or that and that's it). If you build something like this and add unrelated stuff (like enemies with guns) where you can subconsciously use the physics to your advantage (like destroying a pillar behind the enemy that will fall on them, or destroying the whole building), THAT's the thing we need, not just blind destruction in sandboxes.

  • @iammax1393
    @iammax1393 Před rokem +3

    Torrent being available to summon or dismiss at a moment's notice in Elden Ring was probably one of my favorite mechanics. Not having to babysit a horse and worry about getting stuck on foot made exploring way more enjoyable.

  • @jriver226
    @jriver226 Před rokem +1

    Really unique mechanic! Goes on to list 3 different way to switch characters mid action

  • @stiner2829
    @stiner2829 Před rokem +2

    When folks ask me my favorite game, Outer Wilds is always my answer. Such an amazing game and its crazy it was originally made as a school project.

    • @mcbdllc2848
      @mcbdllc2848 Před rokem

      Thats crazy that game, especially with the dlc, is amazing and an experience. I hope they make a second one, ots terror and beauty doesn't hold your hand makes you feel good to figure things out.

    • @SaisukeMutsu
      @SaisukeMutsu Před rokem

      @@mcbdllc2848 try Forgotten City, trust me, it has the same vibe. it's not as magical as Outer Wilds, but it really scratches that itch

  • @agares166
    @agares166 Před rokem

    Truly agree with nr one, that was something new and have great DLC for complete story line.
    Great material thank you🤗
    (Sorry for my English I'm still learning)

  • @wrong1man
    @wrong1man Před rokem

    thank you thank thank you for mentioning outer wilds. spent the whole video thinking about it. that game deserves all the love it can get :)

  • @godofspacetime333
    @godofspacetime333 Před 11 měsíci

    I just gotta say the Gameranx intro is the best on CZcams, and that sound is like a little dopamine hit.

  • @Optimusprime809
    @Optimusprime809 Před rokem

    This longer form video is pretty good! Able to go into more depth in each game!

  • @slipperysteev
    @slipperysteev Před rokem

    As I read the title - 1st thought was Sunset Overdrive. Not the best thing in the open world genre, but certainly a breath of fresh air, ideas, and good humor.

  • @BeastGamerKuma
    @BeastGamerKuma Před rokem +2

    Yes, ia m surprised that Red Faction Gurriella's destruction physics didn't get improved or gravitated to other games. This is what Crackdown 3 should have had in the main game and so many others. Wow, nothing has replicated it.

  • @ChaoticHeroGames
    @ChaoticHeroGames Před rokem

    Gravity Rush is by far my favorite superhero game, I often describe it as the best superhero game that nobody played because I never hear ANYONE talk about it in conversations about these kinds of games so imagine my delight in seeing it on this list.
    The fist game was the first game I ever got a platinum trophy on just because I wanted to keep playing.

  • @Reece589
    @Reece589 Před 11 měsíci

    I'm embarrassed at how many of these games I've never heard of until this Video. Love this channel!! Thank you!

  • @SOFFtv
    @SOFFtv Před rokem +1

    The way you held your gun dynamically to hide it from view in watchdogs 1 was so cool, not a system per se- but they still did it better than even hitman games.

  • @nikonordman7624
    @nikonordman7624 Před rokem

    The reasons listed are really why i love Driver San Francisco so much as it really does feel like a fever dream at times (and is also quite challenging atleast for me at times)

  • @derekm9155
    @derekm9155 Před rokem

    Sunset Overdrive is a fantastic game. I just started replaying it a couple of days ago after having completed it when it originally came out.

  • @bwestacado9643
    @bwestacado9643 Před 10 měsíci

    Oh I can get a few of these on the Switch. Outer Wilds you have sold me on completely and it's on my ever growing list of games to get for the Switch lol. I just got Persona 4 and it's only my 1st Persona game. Man this list...

  • @karlhirning6919
    @karlhirning6919 Před rokem +1

    Another good honorable mention for me would be Deadrising. The fact of the ticking clock and the sense of urgency. You could miss a story mission and keep playing or start all over and try again.

  • @aceniemi8573
    @aceniemi8573 Před rokem +1

    I've recently been playing a game called SpaceBourne 2 that's full of A lot of cool little mechanics to immerse u into the world, may be an early access but the game has tons of potential. I'm interested to see what the indie company behind it has in its sights, because so far it's like what they say Starfield will be like.

  • @danielrose8305
    @danielrose8305 Před rokem +1

    I really liked Elex and Elex 2 basically allowing you to get anywhere in the world right from the start. Not having to go back to old areas because you collected everything already was a time savor when trying to 100% everything.

    • @GeekExtremist
      @GeekExtremist Před rokem

      I have both of those games, but have yet to play either 😅. They always sounded really interesting with the way the world evolves and the mixture of magic and technology, but I have yet to make myself focus on them. My backlog is daunting.

  • @aricsteele1816
    @aricsteele1816 Před rokem

    The game that I think of having a unique gameplay mechanic is Nights into Dreams, for the Sega Saturn. I mean it had a controller that was made specifically for it, and flying was so smooth for the time!

  • @coreydishmon
    @coreydishmon Před 9 měsíci +1

    Couldn't agree enough we need another Red Faction Guerrilla game. Would love a graphical upgraded version of the game also.

  • @Shadow_2135
    @Shadow_2135 Před rokem +2

    I love you guys at Gameranx.. you guys never disappoint.. I'm a happy follower since 2016 😊❤

  • @ThatOneBlackGuy
    @ThatOneBlackGuy Před rokem +1

    5:50 was about to talk about the patent but you guys did nice

  • @ItsameAlex
    @ItsameAlex Před rokem +1

    glad I saw this video, gravity rush and outer wilds have me the most excited

  • @austingilchrist7778
    @austingilchrist7778 Před 7 měsíci

    i bought both the shadow of modor and war games because a video i saw of urs love them both and ran thru them both without stopping love the games so glad i was introduced to them A MUST BUY FOR ANYONE

  • @lurkintomgaming397
    @lurkintomgaming397 Před rokem +1

    Days Gone. One of the most underrated games of all time, one of the best single player games ever released and it stands out in todays PVP world

    • @Loctorak
      @Loctorak Před rokem

      Underrated? It gets more hype than it deserves, IMO.

  • @TheIzzyHolloway
    @TheIzzyHolloway Před rokem

    My favorite fighting game is Absolver, and I truly believe it is where all fighting games will eventually end up. It’s so amazing.

  • @kallisto_ofzo
    @kallisto_ofzo Před rokem +1

    When I saw GTA V (switching characters mid-mission), I wanted to mention Driver San Francisco. Later on, I noticed it was in the list as well 😅 Very accurate list IMO 👌🏻

  • @stanley432
    @stanley432 Před rokem

    Outer wilds need more recognition bro, it is my fav game of all time, always luv ur video btw