8 More Action-Adventure Games To Play!
Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us is one of the studio’s finest accomplishments. This game contains a heartbreaking narrative, well-written cast, and fun gameplay. This is one of those games that leans more toward storytelling with its overabundance of cinematic cutscenes and emotional dialogue. It’s become such a classic in the gaming sphere, that an HBO television series based on the game is scheduled to air sometime in 2023. ..
If you’ve finished playing The Last of Us and are looking for alternatives, fret not! We’ve combed through the archives and compiled a list of 8 great games to play instead. ..
We’ve added a link to our full thoughts on each game we’ve reviewed so you can check out what we think about it and see if it’s something you want to invest your time in.
- The Last of Us
- Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
- Fallout 4
- Bloodborne
- Middle-earth: Shadow of War
- Gears of War 4
- Call of Duty: WWII
Days Gone
The game is set in a world that is both familiar and new. The familiar elements include the protagonist, who can explore the world at will and talk to people, as well as the various animals. The new elements include a fast-paced action-adventure game that feels fresh and exciting.
In The Last of Us, gamers play as Deacon St. John, a bounty hunter who is seeking a reason to live. As Deacon, you’ll traverse multiple abandoned settlements, seeking out equipment to craft weapons and items. You’ll need to watch your back as this world offers some nightmarish enemies waiting to seek their teeth into you.
Days Gone is a game that can feel like a chore to play. It features numerous fetch quests for you to tackle, and enemy hordes don’t frequently appear until later in the game. While this may sound like a buzzkill, Days Gone offers a fun storyline to follow. Like The Last of Us, Days Gone’s narrative features notable themes like regret, deception, and desperation.
If you can sit through its mundane activities, you’ll walk away from this game with a rewarding experience. ..
Our thoughts on Days Gone in our game review are here!
Uncharted (Series)
Uncharted is an action-adventure series that focuses on realistic protagonists and worlds. This decision led to the creation of the beloved action-adventure series called Uncharted. These games offer refined environments, memorable characters, and compelling scenery. Each game offers a new mission for its protagonist Nathan Drake to tackle and all of them conclude wonderfully.
Uncharted offers a mix of gameplay elements from third-person shooters, 3D Platformers, and puzzle-centric adventure titles. In this game, you’ll be leaping across many gaps, solving thought-provoking challenges, and shooting at multiple enemies with pistols and other weaponry. These factors help Uncharted retain high critical acclaim from critics and gamers alike. ..
Both The Last of Us and Uncharted offer well-written storylines that keep you on your toes. While The Last of Us offers more in those ballparks, the Uncharted series has some well-written dialogue, sub-plots, and twists that warrant your attention. ..
Resident Evil (Franchise)
The Resident Evil series has been a mainstay in the gaming world for over 20 years. While some people may not enjoy the games, they have made a name for themselves with each release. The series has spawned multiple outings, but none of this would’ve happened if not for each game’s success. While some people may not enjoy the games, they have made a name for themselves with each release.
The Resident Evil series has been a mainstay in the gaming world for over 20 years, and its popularity has only grown in recent years. With titles like Resident Evil VII: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village, fans of the series regained faith in the franchise again. These games helped to return survival horror to its classic roots with its tension and nightmarish imagery. The tension and twists these games contain are on par with The Last of Us’s chilling reveals.
Both video game franchises have a lot of fun gameplay and are terrifying. The newer games in the series better represent the gameplay of the original games while also being more accessible to newcomers. Some may find that the tank-like fashion is a hindrance, but others believe it was a good call on Capcom’s part.
If you’re looking for a game that will make you feel tense and scared, check out the Resident Evil franchise’s games. ..
Control
In Control, players control a character named Alex as they navigate through an action-adventure game world filled with puzzles and challenges. The FBC is tasked with controlling the world’s most dangerous phenomena in order to protect reality from harm. Players must use their skills and knowledge to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and explore the world in search of answers.
The Bureau’s new director, Jesse Faden, is at the center of all this. It is through her eyes that you explore the FBC’s paranormal headquarters in this third-person shooter. As you progress, you become more powerful, allowing you to face and defeat a deadly enemy called the Hiss.
While the game offers some fun combat, it encourages its players to search through its locales to obtain knowledge about its plot. The game provides some interesting boss fights that can get challenging if you drop your guard. If you’re looking for a whimsical action-adventure game with stylized physics, check out Control.
The Evil Within (Series)
The Evil Within is an excellent game series that builds tension effectively and features excellent narratives worth following. Along with nightmarish imagery, The Evil Within is a worthy game series to play after The Last of Us.
In the upcoming game, The Evil Within, detective protagonist Sebastian Castellanos must navigate a world filled with dread and angst. He’ll endure numerous scares while encountering freakishly designed monsters. The game evokes survival and hopelessness with its worlds and gameplay. The Evil Within offers enough wicked vibes that’ll make you feel vulnerable. ..
The game is designed to keep players on their toes. You’re not given unlimited ammunition or weapons, so you’ll have to use what you have wisely. Enemies will constantly be coming at you, so it’s important to stay on your toes and make sure you don’t get overwhelmed. This will keep players engaged and interested in the game.
Marvel’s Spider-Man
Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man is a must-play for any fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This game features fun web-slinging gameplay, an engrossing story, and beautiful visuals. While previous Spider-Man games had merit, this one aimed to make players feel like New York’s remarkable hero.
In “Spider-Man: Homecoming”, players follow Peter Parker as he assists in the arrest of Wilson Fisk (Kingpin). Unfortunately, a new group of villains emerge from the shadows and call themselves the Demons. They aim to cause New York City chaos and peril. Therefore, the game focuses on Peter’s quest to improve himself while saving his city from evil. ..
Spider-Man is a story about a man who must fight for his life as he tries to save the world from an evil organization. The gameplay in Spider-Man is more satisfying because it has a learning curve.
Spider-Man is back and better than ever in Marvel’s Spider-Man. This game captures the city-like atmosphere of New York City, giving players a fresh and lively experience. If you’re looking for a deep superhero game, Marvel’s Spider-Man is worth purchasing. ..
We thought Marvel’s Spider-Man was a great game!
Red Dead Redemption
Rockstar Studios is a company that has a lot to offer gamers. They’ve created some of the best video games in history, and their latest release, Red Dead Redemption, is sure to please fans of the genre. The environment and story are both well-done, and John Marston’s interactions with the people around him are very engaging.
This game is a high point for a wild west themed game. The plot, gameplay, and characters make it successful.
Red Dead Redemption’s main story arc is about Martson betraying his former comrades in order to save those he loves. Joel and Marston have this story arc where they must protect people they care about from harm.
Red Dead Redemption is a game that features an Honor system that can shift depending on your actions. This system allows the player to feel like they are playing as a responsible outlaw, or a law-abiding citizen who wants to help their community. The game also features delicious desserts and towns to explore, so it’s a great choice for anyone looking for an exciting and well-written game.
Ghost of Tsushima
Both games feature different themes, but Ghost of Tsushima is more gritty and has a samurai-centric experience while The Last of Us is more about survival in an apocalyptic setting.
Ghost of Tsushima is a great game that features amazing scenery and memorable set pieces. However, many of its side quests are not exciting to tackle. Despite this, the game’s diverse setting warrants thorough exploration and revisits.
Ghost of Tsushima is a more varied and exciting game than The Last of Us. Players can perform sneak-centric manoeuvres and devastating chain attacks. Its protagonists have an arsenal of weapons at their disposal from explosives to smoke bombs. Fans of classic samurai films will get a kick out of its “Stand-Off” scenarios the most. It’ll remind you of those scenes from western flicks, where cowboys attempt to draw their guns.
Ghost of Tsushima is a great game that you should play if you’re looking for something new. The content is top-notch and worth your time.
Our thoughts on the Ghost of Tsushima video game can be found in our review. ..
- Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
- Fallout 4
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
- Assassin’s Creed Syndicate
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Destiny 2
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