But there are some games that appear with different and strange features of the open world. No matter how simple it may seem, they contain many elements that will trigger your element of mystery and curiosity. These types of games have always had a unique audience, and the audience remains loyal to the game in general.
Although we do not have the chance to come across many examples today, we used to have a chance to see them much more often. That’s why we’ve decided to list a few of these different open worlds that are not so common these days.
Games with strange and unusual open worlds
- Brutal Legend
- Dead Rising 4
- Saint’s Row 4
- Xenoblade Chronicles
- Super Mario Odyssey
- We Happy Few
- Bum Simulator
- Slender: The Eight Pages
- Goat Simulator
Keeping a rock legend alive: Brutal Legend
Take a colorful fantasy world, add some hard rock and a guitar-strumming main character voiced by Jack Black. Here comes Brutal Legend. The level of really weirdness in this game increases exponentially as our character’s rock adventure continues. Players take on the role of Eddie Riggs in this adventure that we embark on to save humanity from various dark forces. Eddie Riggs, on the other hand, is an ordinary person who spends most of his time cruising around in his customizable car, commanding his own crew and bashing with his guitar, which he uses as an axe.
Now let the zombies think: Dead Rising 4
Capcom started a new frenzy when it released the original Dead Rising game in 2006. Because it gave zombie enthusiasts the reins to cut, shoot and destroy the undead creatures that surround a mall. As if killing zombies with barbells or slaughtering teddy bears in the original game wasn’t crazy enough, the 4th game in the series raises the level of chaoticism even more. Presenting the most bizarre weapon combinations in existence, the DR4 reveals all kinds of madness, from fish-throwing guns to electric axes.
Simulation in-game: Saint’s Row 4
With the explosive character and idiosyncratic interpretation of Saint’s Row, studio Volition seems determined to differentiate itself from Grand Theft Auto. The leader of a street gang becomes president, and with the help of their own men they try to fend off the alien invaders who place them in a realistic city simulation. It’s not a normal scenario, is it? Of course, the tiny reality that exists in the game flies away when players are given the simple powers that a simulation promises, such as superhuman powers, using fire and ice, dancing and using weapons that cause alien abduction.
An adventure full of titans: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
JRPGs are no strangers to the weird, pushy elements; because the genre usually aims to highlight colorful fantasy and creative themes. But Monolith Soft takes these features to new heights with Xenoblade Chronicles 2. The game literally rises above normal and throws us into a vast sea of clouds filled with titans. The story revolves around the huge “World tree”. However, the groundwork for an epic journey is laid.
Mario as we know it again: Super Mario Odyssey
Nintendo’s iconic platform series has always managed to contain quirks on many levels. From the diversity of kingdoms spanning a food volcano to the moon, to bizarre villains and 2D game transitions, there’s little that isn’t intangible in Super Mario Odyssey. But the strangest of them all is Mario’s quirky hat, which allows him to control every enemy he touches.
A dystopian adventure: We Happy Few
This take on the survival game from Compulsion Games is literally a bizarre journey into fantasy land. Channeling and aptly named dystopian stories like Brave New World and 1984, We Happy Few features our antihero trying to survive and escape the authorities in a war-torn England. In this universe where evil prevails, citizens are blinded and bolstered by compulsory drugs that bring false happiness and true color in a dull, depressing world. It’s literally a gripping and frustrating journey.
A different homeless life: Bum Simulator
This sandbox game is really somewhat disturbing. Players take on the role of a “Bumsville” resident who spends most of his time throwing bottles at people, destroying property, weaponizing pigeons and keeping a makeshift house together. Although currently in early access, Bum Simulator looks set to be one of the craziest games to date.
Even the atmosphere is disturbing: Slender: The Eight Pages
Based on the frightening and disturbing legend of the jungle-dwelling Slender Man, this survival horror game manages to scare players with only slightly audible bells and whistles. There is no extreme brutality or dark theme in this semi-open world rift. There is just the darkness itself, the desolate forests, the eerie atmosphere, and the frustrating feeling of being hunted by a creature that is always after you. Players are tasked with exploring the forest and finding a handful of hidden notes. But they have to do this without encountering Slender Man, that is, by avoiding him.
How crazy can a goat be? Goat Simulator
Goat Simulator is a game that feels like an April joke gone wrong. In this game where the ragdoll is completely unstable, players take on the role of a goat released in a town full of people. Of course, it comes with a lot of fun, craziness and nonsense. With a tongue that extends farther than a frog and legs that can jump very high, we can say that you are definitely not your typical goat.
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