It’s correctly said, “If life is a game, then video games are also a reality.” The metaphors of life are perfectly aligned with video games since life is somehow a game and a journey with a definite goal. Indeed, video games give us access to an alternate life and reality which is in our control. So, here is a list of Top 5 video games of the decade that influenced our life: restated a cultural phenomenon.
Within a matter of a week, Pokémon Go became reached the height of popularity when all the social media platforms were full with its memes, content, reviews, and so on. The video game intersects the real-world forming an augmented reality where players have to tap on Pokémon on their phone's screen and then flick a ball at them to capture them in different real-world locations. The whole Pokémon franchise including videogames, comic books, movies, and so forth became a cultural phenomenon.
As the name suggests, PUBG is a warzone full of unknowns and unexpected turn of events. A few hours into Battlegrounds, you are already hooked to the game and concentrating on the smallest details. Military bases, cities house, powerful weapons, and the uncertainty of battleground provides the boost of serotonin, thus, attracts as many players
Fortnite is available in three distinct game mode versions; Fortnite: Save the World, Fortnite Battle Royale, and Fortnite Creative which otherwise share the same general gameplay and game engine. It is built with approachable gameplay modes, bright and zany graphics, an excellent system, and a huge player base. Your goal is to tackle every opponent and be the last person, pair, squad, or team surviving by taking down anyone in your way. As Fortnite is a free-to-play game, genre fans should give it a shot.
Though, Among Us was released over two years ago, the astronaut online game experienced a massive surge in popularity from early September 2020. Locked inside the house for months and having played numerous different games including Animal Crossing, people got tired, thus, discovered this game of deceiving. Developed by InnerSloth, Among Us is a simple social deduction game where a player is either a crewmate or the lone imposter. The imposter pretends to do the assigned daily tasks while secreting killing each crewmate one by one while everyone must prove their innocence for continuing the game.
Disco Elysium is a role-playing video game where players take the role of an amnesic detective who has been charged with solving a murder mystery. For the investigation, he needs to hunt for clues and interrogate the suspects while unlocking the ideas as per the world you interact with. Your mind then shows your probability of success while the inner monologue running alongside these basic interactions enhances the entire experience. It’s one of a kind experience for those who love crime-solving drama.
