Classic Sci-Fi Games That Predicted The Future

It appears that humankind is drawn to a good story. Hundreds of excellent stories throughout history have been able to capture the various essences of human drama and conflict, enthralling generations with great narratives and incredible characters. Whether a book, film, or podcast, an amazing story will capture attention and resonate with any audie


Like most sequels, they exist to continue the story and to implement changes to the game. Death Stranding 2 has the great potential of being a superior game to its predecessor. There are many things Death Stranding 2 could and should improve from the first 'Strand' type g


The Last of Us was released in 2013, and it irrevocably changed the face of the post-apocalyptic genre. It would become one of the most awarded games in history, boasting a star-studded cast, a dramatic, superbly-written story, and a deeply realistic, terrifying world that was both exciting and unnerving. In The Last of Us , a violent parasitic infection known as Cordyceps has swept the world, wiping out most of the population and turning many of those that remain into crazed, near-undead creatu


From the nuclear apocalypse to a devastating zombie outbreak, there's a diverse array of reasons as to why the world might have ended in gaming. For the most part, post-apocalyptic titles tend to be relatively creepy, with some of them bordering on the downright terrifying. It's a genre that does a fantastic job at setting a morbid, ominous tone from the get-go, and in some cases, post- apocalyptic games can quite simply chill a player to their co


However, the original Deus Ex highlights the dark corporate dystopia that is awaiting us all. With new technologies and cybernetic implants being encouraged yet controlled by a small group of mega tech moguls, information and people are under the thumb of the few powerful people in this world. A vision that isn’t too far from what is happening


Death Stranding is a strange one when it comes to its characters. With multiple strange pieces of dialogue and large exposition dumps made by characters to give context to the game, the game also showcases cinematic scenes and exchanges between characters. Die Hardman’s confession in particular is well remembered for its key character development and dramatic cli


During the game, players will encounter a conversation between the Colonel and Raiden. It is here that ‘fake news’ is unveiled describing the phenomenon whereby people will avoid the larger forums of discussion and debate and retreat into their echo chambers. That they will stay in such bubbles and consider that ‘the truth’. As the Colonel says "They stay inside their little ponds, leaking whatever "truth" suits them into the growing cesspool of society at large." Sound famil


Some vehicles are pretty difficult to turn with, and drifting is practically impossible. It would be a great addition for Death Stranding 2 to include not only more vehicles but better ways for them to drive and st


In the game, players take on the role of Sam Bridges, a porter who must forge through the rough post-apocalyptic American wilderness to deliver packages and supplies to isolated outposts. With many people stuck at home and encountering difficulties, Death Stranding 2 Updates Stranding would soon find itself becoming a story many players could relate to due to its emphasis on connection and hope for human


Death Stranding launched exclusively on PlayStation 4 in 2019, bringing a dramatic, complex storyline to players around the world. This mysterious title is the brainchild of the legendary Hideo Kojima, and it boasts the acting talents of some of the finest performers in the business, including Norman Reedus and Mads Mikkelsen. In Death Stranding, players assume the role of what is essentially a post-apocalyptic delivery man, but there's so much more depth to this st

Walking across America can be lonely, and it can be extremely quiet. There’s a great soundtrack in Death Stranding thanks to Low Roar , who feature prominently in Kojima’s game. Low Roar’s songs only play in designated segments, which add a new layer of emotion to the scene. However, these songs are lost to the game after such sections are comple


Dying Light 2 was released in 2021, six years after its predecessor, Dying Light . It took what the first game did so well and multiplied it, adding in a bigger, more diverse world, and plunging the Dying Light story into a full-blown, post-apocalyptic wasteland. It also introduced a more terrifying environment, drawing inspiration from the first title and focusing acutely on what made it really terrify


The driving in Death Stranding was surprisingly smooth. Considering that wheels could get stuck on rough terrain, or the long winding roads across America that the player had built. Perhaps the biggest issue with vehicles wasn’t the fact that other players would abandon their rides in annoying locations, but the steering itself of said vehic