10 Open World Games With the MOST DANGEROUS WORLDS

(logo beeps) - We love huge, immersive

world

s, but you have to have a little danger in there. Otherwise, that's not particularly interesting, right? Hello friends, I'm Falcon, and today on Gameranx, 10

open

world

games

with the

most

dangerous

worlds

. Starting at number 10 is "Days Gone." What makes this game more

dangerous

than other

open

world

games

is the survival elements. It's not just that moving around can be dangerous because of all the zombies, it's that you also have to be prepared. The main thing you really need to maintain is your bike, which takes damage, can run out of gas if you're not careful, and if you run out of gas you'll pretty much be stranded.

And that's no fun, so keeping your bike fueled and serviced is absolutely essential because everything wants to kill you. There are your standard bandits. There are zombies. They are called Freakers in this game. But you'll also have to deal with wolves, crows, and of course the marquee feature - not just one random zombie per se, but the hordes of them infesting certain sections of this map. Hordes are basically boss fights. There are so many that reducing them requires a strategy and a lot of resources which, of course, being a zombie apocalypse game, are scarce. It's not the hardest game out there, but they do a very good job of making the world feel dangerous, and at first it's al

most

necessary to play with some caution because there are a lot of things that just want you dead.

At number nine is "Valheim," a hot new addition to the world of survival games, and it's easy to see why. It has a very distinctive style, is overall pretty easy to use compared to other games in the genre, and is fun to play. Oh yeah, and you can't starve. But while it makes things easier in some ways, it becomes downright brutal in others. Enemies will ruin you from the beginning. A simple boar can take you down with just a few hits, so it is absolutely essential that you go into any fight prepared. To progress through the game, you have to face some nasty bosses, so learning the combat system is essential to survival.

There are many things that want to kill you as you wander the world, and the death penalty can be especially harsh for players just starting out. It is a game that at first forces you to play with some caution. Death can hit you fast and there are many things that want you dead. It's not the most brutal survival game out there, but it's no walk in the park and definitely earns a spot on this list. At number eight is "Dying Light." It's a zombie apocalypse, so it's no surprise that the world is dangerous. The goal of the game is that you have to park around swarms of zombies instead of killing them because they keep coming.

And while one zombie on its own isn't all that dangerous, add a few more, along with some of the nastier variants, and you'll quickly find yourself in trouble. The game is dangerous during the day, but downright deadly at night. That's when the real danger of this world comes out, the Volatiles. These things are hyper aggressive and relentless. Trying to fight them at close range will probably only lead to disaster, so you'll pretty much be forced to avoid them. They have fairly narrow cones of vision, but if you're close, they keep coming at you, so trying to avoid them can be a stressful experience.

The night in Harran, the city in which the game takes place, is simply the worst. Most of the city is almost dark, and although you can equip a flashlight and the volatiles don't react, it can still be quite confusing trying to navigate the sometimes labyrinthine streets. And even though the night is bad, there are still some pretty dangerous things going on during the day. Boss monsters wander around, there are bandits who will ambush you, and basically the entire city is one big death trap. Once you've got enough skill under your belt, you'll be able to deal with a lot of this stuff, and a lot more easily than you did at the start of the game, but that doesn't stop you from feeling dangerous, even when you're a total zombie killing bad guys at the end. .

At number seven is "Far Cry 2." Unlike most of the other games on this list, "Far Cry 2" has no monsters or zombies, or even survival mechanics. The danger of this world is more mundane, but it is still incredibly dangerous. Set in an unnamed African country in the middle of a civil war, you play as a mercenary who arrives to find this arms dealer called Jackal. To let you know what kind of game this is, you immediately fail and then get malaria. That is the first danger of this game, malaria. Unless you manage to get some medication, it will eventually knock you out and force you to return to the clinic.

The other danger is, of course, enemies. The soldiers on both sides basically want you dead at all times and won't give up. One of the biggest complaints people had about the game was the constantly respawning checkpoints, and yes, they're pretty bad. Basically, if you want to go somewhere in this game, you have to go through some enemy checkpoints, which, without fail, will be filled with enemies, even if you just took them out. Later Far Cry games made clearing outposts eliminate enemy presence, but not here. And unless you manage to buy your own weapons, the enemy weapons are totally garbage.

These things are prone to getting stuck at the worst possible moment, and while it's a cool detail, it's very annoying in the middle of a firefight. So enemies are constantly attacking you, your weapons may be totally garbage, and oh yeah, you have a life-threatening illness. Yes, I would say that is dangerous. At number six is ​​"Subnautica," basically an open-world survival game, where one of the biggest dangers is the environment itself. The planet you're stranded on is basically a big ocean, so anything, literally anything, requires you to go underwater. That means you're basically always in danger of running out of air, and while you can do things like boost your oxygen tanks or use vehicles that generate their own oxygen, there's always the danger of drowning.

That's bad enough, but there are also nastier horrors hidden in the depths. Much of the surface marine life doesn't really bother you or, at worst, is a bit annoying, but the deeper you go, the more you explore, and the more unpleasant things you find. Some of this stuff can really mess you up, and unlike other games we're talking about here, there's usually very little you can do about it. It's not really a combat game, and while you have some offensive options, they're not that good, so it's usually best to just run and hide when some of these deep-sea monstrosities come after you.

So there are two incredibly dangerous things at play: marine life itself and the ever-present fear of drowning. So while much of this game feels almost relaxing when you're just hanging out on the coral reefs near the surface, things get a lot more tense as you progress. At number five is "Dragon's Dogma," basically a cross between "Skyrim" and "Monster Hunter." "Dragon's Dogma" was a game that was almost ahead of its time in many ways. The main goal is to take down these giant monsters, but there are also many standard human-sized creatures that can be relentless. Going anywhere in the open world game can be difficult.

You are constantly ambushed by wolves, bandits and harpy skeletons. Basically, if it's a fantasy staple, it's probably out there and it wants you dead. Of course, there are also giant monsters roaming around and they are just as aggressive as everything else. The world itself is not that big compared to other open

worlds

, but it is full of enemies. I mean, can you even imagine trying to live in this world? Every two steps you take, packs of wolves, wizards, and lizardmen attack you. This isn't a ruined kingdom like "Dark Souls," where basically everyone is dead or turned into monsters.

There's supposed to be a functional kingdom here, but it has to be hell to live in for anyone who isn't a monster of some kind. The combat is incredible though, and if you're tough enough you can crush everything this game throws at you, but for the most part, it's a real test to get from point A to point B. At number four is "The Forest", another open-world survival game with an interesting twist on the formula: instead of exploring a fantasy world or something, you land on this island and search for your lost son there. The game is interesting because it doesn't really play its cards right away.

Little by little he builds things. First of all, you'll most likely start seeing these creepy tribal-looking guys watching you from afar or hanging out in villages. Eventually, they start trying to kill you, and unless you're prepared, you won't do so well. Dealing with these guys is bad enough, but it only gets worse when you start exploring the caves scattered around the island. These things are claustrophobic horror shows filled with strange, mutated enemies. Going in with just a lighter and a survival ax is definitely not recommended, as you're probably seeing now. It didn't go so well for us.

The island of "The Forest" is an incredibly dangerous place. However, it is possible to start the game and play it for hours without realizing it. Cannibals tend to leave you alone until you build up a time, but once they start chasing you, you need to be prepared because they can be relentless. And at number three is "S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat." Of all the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Games that have been released so far, people consider "Call of Pripyat" to be the best, and a big reason for that is the open world that you explore.

All the other games in this series have been dangerous for various reasons, but this one has the most treacherous world. There are the usual dangers of mutants and bandits, both of which can kill you in seconds if you're not careful, but what really makes this section of the area difficult are the anomalies. These things will be difficult to detect, difficult to navigate, and, if you come across one, incredibly damaging. And they are everywhere. It seems like every major location you come across will have some sort of anomaly, and it's usually not something you want to mess with.

Of course, some of the best treasures are found where these anomalies occur, so if you are prepared to take some damage and absorb a lot of radiation, it is beneficial to check these places out. Just save a lot because death is around every corner. None of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The games are easy. In fact, "Call of Pripyat" is probably the easiest game in the original game and its expansions, but the actual open world in which it takes place is possibly the most dangerous of all, at least when it comes to all the anomalies.

At number two is "Outwards." This unique RPG/survival game never gives you an easy break. The premise is as basic as it gets. You owe the town some money, so you have to go out and earn some, and for most games, leaving the starting town is no big deal, but here, you really have to be prepared before you go out, because this desert It will be a disaster. you up. Aside from some of the more unpleasant survival elements, like the fact that your maximum stamina will decrease until you manage to sleep in a real bed, it's a really dangerous world.

Simple bandits and wolves can ruin your day quite easily, I might add, and to add insult to injury, you don't even respawn in town or load a save game or anything like that. They will simply drag you back to the wolf den or the bandit camp. So now the game forces you to get your stuff and sneak out, probably in the middle of the night, when it's pitch black, and when you get out you'll most likely be in a place you've never seen before, so now you're completely lost. It's pretty easy to get caught in a death spiral at this point.

Basically, especially at the beginning of the game, you have to choose your battles. Sometimes when you get killed you get lucky and get rescued by someone who drops you off somewhere close to where you died and gives you some items to help you, but more likely they throw you into a mine and force you to work as a slave. . So survival is difficult. Death is often worse than just dying and restarting, and the world is huge and full of danger. If you think most action RPGs out there are too easy and you really want to test yourself, try "Outward" because this game is relentless.

At number one is "Kenshi." Probably the strangest game on this list, "Kenshi" is this kind of totally crazy RPG/survival game/RTS hybrid. It's a game where a lot happens and it does very little to guide you and just throws you to the wolves. This is a game where you can play a stage called Rock Bottom, where you start as a naked guy with a missing limb in the middle of the desert. As expected, we managed to wander around for a few minutes before being gored by an insect.giant. But that makes the game intentionally difficult.

Even if you choose the easiest scenarios, you can be completely destroyed by the unforgiving world in which it takes place. Groups of enemies do not appear as two or three. If you run into bandits, you have to do what they tell you because these guys come with 10 or more guys. It's hilariously one-sided if you actually try to fight them from the start. Eventually, you'll be able to form a group and even start your own city, but getting there? It won't be easy, especially if you get knocked out and then the enemy decides to take you with them forever, because that happens.

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