Summary
A good game will stay in your head forever. Some are so well-made, they can change the way you perceive the world. Perhaps it’s the characters that inhabit them, a game mechanic that forces you to change, or a melody that gets stuck in your head. Gaming has the power to change lives for the better, whether it’s getting you to go outside more or appreciating what you have.
So, which games have had the most impact, and which ones will stay in your head forever after you’ve finished playing them? Whether it’s a small-scale change or a huge left turn, here are ten video games that will change your worldview completely.
10Undertale
Take Care Of Your Friends
Undertale has changed many lives. It’s one game many players wish they could wipe their memory off just so they can go through it again without spoilers. Undertale’s pacifist route is one ofthe most heartfelt endingsin any game as you befriend the monsters of the underground.
Undertale is the kind of game that makes you appreciate your own friends a lot more. Perhaps you’ll even start to notice their real-world quirks as well. Being nice to someone is much better than being mean and will likely get you a better ending.
9No Straight Roads
Appreciate More Music
If you tend to stick to one genre of music your entire life, then No Straight Roads will get you into different genres, from classical piano, EDM, and rock. Get lost in the melody and the gameplay as you take over Vinyl City.
With attack patterns that match up with the beat, you’ll be paying attention to the rhythm to avoid getting hit and getting a perfect score. Before you realize it, you’re completely grooving out to music you never would have imagined yourself getting into.
8Elden Ring
Change Your Mind On Open Worlds
Some gamers will say thatopen-world gamesare empty and take away a game’s identity. However, one game proved that with enough love and care, not only can it work but it can bring the community together.
Elden Ring has so much content, that it took the internet weeks to find every nook and cranny. It made discovering new content such as armor sets, bosses, and dungeons part of the fun. It even had players swapping notes and working together to discover whole new areas others might have simply walked past.
7Pokemon Go
Go Outside More
If you’ve never touched grass before 2016, Pokemon Go definitely got you stepping into parks, on beaches, and even through cities. The phenomena quickly spread across the world as millions flocked to catch rare Pokemon from every biome possible.
With some Pokemon being exclusive to specific regions of the world, some dedicated players even made travel plans just to catch them. If you find yourself going for more walks and catching Pokemon along the way, then Pokemon Go has done its job well.
6Earthbound
The Mundane Can Be Cool
Earthbound may not seem like your typical RPG at first. It doesn’t take place in a fantasy world, yet it contains fantasy elements. Enemies are also ablend between the fantastical and the mundane, with cops, clowns, and dogs being mixed with aliens, robots, and dragons.
Even the story starts off as the typical Hero’s Journey but quickly morphs into its own thing. Earthbound flips the script on many elements the player may be used to and gives them something new.
5Life Is Strange
Reflect On Your Actions
Life is Strange is the kind of game that lets you see the consequences of your actions before you commit to them. What if you could turn back time and make the decision again? These butterfly effects may seem like they are part of fiction, but they are in fact real.
The only difference between Life is Strange and real life is that some actions cannot simply be undone. So, making the best choice that you can the first time around is important. Life is Strange makes you appreciate those butterfly effects moments more.
4Fortnite
Changed The Minds Of Parents
Fortnite may not seem like the deepest game. However, the impact it had on gaming as a whole cannot be ignored. In a world where parents may not always see the point in gaming, Fortnite created an environment that could convince them otherwise.
The Fortnite World Cup in 2019 proved that going competitive in gaming might not be the worst career choice. The event was big enough to make the news and now, many players who can go pro at the game, have an easier time convincing parents to let them focus on gaming as a sports career.
3Omori
Pay Attention To Mental Health
Omori is a psychological horror game that takes inspiration from Japanese RPGs. Half of the game takes place in your headspace, while the other half takes place in the real world. Both have a tonal shift that reflects what is going on in Omori’s life.
Without spoiling anything, Omori takes some dark twists and turns as negative thoughts corrupt the world you play in. With well-written characters and an eye-catching aesthetic, it’s enough to leave an impact on you long after you’ve finished playing.
2The Outer Wilds
Life Is Only One Ride
In the Outer Wilds, you play as the Hatchling, a four-armed alien creature setting off into space for the first time. You can explore the solar system around you and uncover the secrets of a forgotten civilization. However, after 22 minutes, a supernova occurs and the Hatchling dies.
After dying, the clock is reset and you lose all your physical items. However, you still retain the data that you collected along the way. If you haven’t played the game, it will not be spoiled, but once you finish, it will have you making the most of the time you have.
1Spiritfarer
Make The Most Of Life
Spiritfarer is an exploration of life, death, regrets, and connection. As you ferry different spirits to the afterlife, you get to know the personal details about their lives. This can help you understand them long after their journeys have concluded.
After finishing Spiritfarer, you’ll be thinking more about life and the choices you make. It will help you appreciate what you have now while also contemplating the mark you leave on the world. Every story has an end, so make yours a story worth reading twice.
