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Game environments that have stuck with you...
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Each of the islands in Zelda Wind Waker - it was stunning to stumble on a completely new island every once in a while, while simply exploring the sea. It was especially stunning since with Wind Waker, it finally felt like I was free explore the world - after Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, which didn't give me that feeling at all.
SealSqueal
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Basically all of FFIX, but Village of Dali especially sticks in my mind because it looked so charming, and had one of the best music scores. Also Black Mages Village.
All of the original Unreal. I was completely taken in by it. Return to Na Pali also had its moments.
All of the original Unreal. I was completely taken in by it. Return to Na Pali also had its moments.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
The whole fucking game.
My most favourite and, in my opinion, one of the most realised and original game worlds ever created. It felt so damn real while still being so heavily fantasy based. It's the one game world concept that shatters me that it was never explored in official literature, other games, or even film.
So much potential let go.
MvmntInGrn
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Many of the ones I'd choose have been said already.
Phendrana Drifts
Sanctuary of Zi'Tah
Many parts in SOTC
Music plays a huge part in each of these as well.
EDIT: Pai Pai Master, Lufaise Meadows is fantastic as well.
Phendrana Drifts
Sanctuary of Zi'Tah
Many parts in SOTC
Music plays a huge part in each of these as well.
EDIT: Pai Pai Master, Lufaise Meadows is fantastic as well.
tekumseh
a mass of phermones, hormones and adrenaline just waiting to explode
No game has ever pulled me in as deeply, or caused me to think about it when not playing, as much as this one...
Far Cry 2 was a nice experience, with a very immersive environment without a doubt, but the desolation and destruction of Washington in Fallout 3 has literally caused me to wake up in the middle of the night several times thinking about it over the past 6-7 months. It's uncomfortable, eerie, and entirely unforgettable....
That was awesome...first time I was a bit spooked just by the atmosphere alone. So empty and alone.Xater said:
Also, Lair was a really poor game but one level (the nighttime canyon) was awesome. The music was absolutely amazing. Check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL8i2sTswX8&feature=related
Rabbit Lord
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Blizzard has done a really nice job with WoW and its various zones. Heres Grizzly Hills from the latest xpac.
Really liked questing in this zone, my favorite of the xpac if I had to name one.
Really liked questing in this zone, my favorite of the xpac if I had to name one.
Now that I think back...it really was unsettling. Funny how that never really struck me that way when playing the game.tekumseh said:
No game has ever pulled me in as deeply, or caused me to think about it when not playing, as much as this one...
Far Cry 2 was a nice experience, with a very immersive environment without a doubt, but the desolation and destruction of Washington in Fallout 3 has literally caused me to wake up in the middle of the night several times thinking about it over the past 6-7 months. It's uncomfortable, eerie, and entirely unforgettable....
HUELEN10
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Well, all of SMG easily for me, but I also have to say Sonic Unleashed's Apotos.
I'm not gonna lie, I've always been a huge fan of the Greek Isles. I have had Greek Isle calendars gracing my room for years now. I honestly don't know why I like them so much either, but that is besides the point. When all that Unleashed stuff got leaked in mar/apr of 08, I was like WHOAH when I saw ApotosI mean I was like "Sonic is in MYKONOS, FUCK YEAH!" and all that jazz. When the game actually came out, I actually took a good 12 minutes to walk Act 2, the first real level, before actually playing it for reals. Petros the pelican was there, the sea was there, it was Mykono alright! Lighting looks so pretty too, I mean I just love the artstyle they chose for the game period, it is just such a pretty game! Anyways, when I played the level for reals, it felt like Green-Hill for the first time ever. Apotos was the new Green Hill to me, it just clicked. It was Pure Sonic, then at the same time it was totally Greek, and I was loving every moment of it.
Another pick for me would have to be something that needs no pictures, and that is the Courtroom in the Ace Attorney games. Sometimes when you get really into it, that simple sprite BG can be the most immersive world seen... Truly awesome when it happens, I know it happened during my play-through of AA3!
Lastly, I would have to say both NiGHTS games and Flower as a whole.
I'm not gonna lie, I've always been a huge fan of the Greek Isles. I have had Greek Isle calendars gracing my room for years now. I honestly don't know why I like them so much either, but that is besides the point. When all that Unleashed stuff got leaked in mar/apr of 08, I was like WHOAH when I saw ApotosI mean I was like "Sonic is in MYKONOS, FUCK YEAH!" and all that jazz. When the game actually came out, I actually took a good 12 minutes to walk Act 2, the first real level, before actually playing it for reals. Petros the pelican was there, the sea was there, it was Mykono alright! Lighting looks so pretty too, I mean I just love the artstyle they chose for the game period, it is just such a pretty game! Anyways, when I played the level for reals, it felt like Green-Hill for the first time ever. Apotos was the new Green Hill to me, it just clicked. It was Pure Sonic, then at the same time it was totally Greek, and I was loving every moment of it.
Another pick for me would have to be something that needs no pictures, and that is the Courtroom in the Ace Attorney games. Sometimes when you get really into it, that simple sprite BG can be the most immersive world seen... Truly awesome when it happens, I know it happened during my play-through of AA3!
Lastly, I would have to say both NiGHTS games and Flower as a whole.
HUELEN10 said:
That area was cemented for me after the last case in the first PW. Manfred von Karma transformed that unimportant little courtroom into an oppressive battleground, continually shutting me down. I never really felt the same way about it after that as it become a source of traumatic flashbacks for me. :lol
makingmusic476
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Don't have access to the greatest of screenshots, but yeah:
This, plus the whole Boletarian area (1-1 - 1-4) are amazing.
This, plus the whole Boletarian area (1-1 - 1-4) are amazing.
Glad to see some FFXI love in here. Lufaise and Zi'Tah, two of my favorites, have already been mentioned, but these three are also equally breathtaking:
Al'Taieu, the Celestial Capital
The Empyreal Paradox
The Emptiness
Vana'diel was an amazing world, and screw the haters, FFXIV is gonna bring it.
Motherfucking hell yes
Al'Taieu, the Celestial Capital
The Empyreal Paradox
The Emptiness
Vana'diel was an amazing world, and screw the haters, FFXIV is gonna bring it.
Motherfucking hell yes
makingmusic476
Member
Hell yes.Kevin said:For me:
There were others like Banjo Kazooie and so fourth but these two games were the top two for me.
And the guy that posted the water racing level from SMG on the first page wins as well. Those stages are the best. I love the water.
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Mr. Bunnies said:Blizzard has done a really nice job with WoW and its various zones. Heres Grizzly Hills from the latest xpac.
Really liked questing in this zone, my favorite of the xpac if I had to name one.
Eh, that's the opposite of how I feel. It's really out of place and seems like a Howling Fjord 2.0 to me. It doesn't make sense since it's further north but has little to no snow, it has slightly more trees than HF and it has the least memorable quests out of all the zones.
Best zones in WoW are Netherstorm & Shadowmoon Valley.
It's too bad all my SS are on my unplugged computer. I don't have any good environment screens hosted.Concept17 said:
This place was always cool,
Nexus armor as a consolation prize for not having cool environmental screens
http://torchthebridge.com/grayman/pics/asheron's%20call/nexus/ScreenShot00085.jpg
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Final Fantasy IX has probably my favorite game world amongst all the final fantasies, along with FFXII. It's just so lively.
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revolverjgw
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Killzone 2- mining planet level, I loved the snipers moving around in the dusty distance
Thief- Cathedral, the site of many close calls and much shivering
MGS4- Eastern Europe- an undercooked level, gameplay wise, but it had such beautiful atmosphere
Silent Hill 2- the dilapidated hotel that was host to probably the most affecting climax ever
God of War series- too many cool vistas to list
Clive Barker's Undying- this game was full of unforgettable settings. The quiet creepiness of the Irish landscape being one
Uncharted- the submarine, I just sort of hung around that small area for like 20 minutes ogling it
Mother 2- Moonside- mindfuck
Warhawk- Eucadia- I love the old-timey architecture below, the mountains, flying under the bridges, flying out into the ocean, and binoculating bitches from 5 miles away
Thief- Cathedral, the site of many close calls and much shivering
MGS4- Eastern Europe- an undercooked level, gameplay wise, but it had such beautiful atmosphere
Silent Hill 2- the dilapidated hotel that was host to probably the most affecting climax ever
God of War series- too many cool vistas to list
Clive Barker's Undying- this game was full of unforgettable settings. The quiet creepiness of the Irish landscape being one
Uncharted- the submarine, I just sort of hung around that small area for like 20 minutes ogling it
Mother 2- Moonside- mindfuck
Warhawk- Eucadia- I love the old-timey architecture below, the mountains, flying under the bridges, flying out into the ocean, and binoculating bitches from 5 miles away
ChackanKun
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Panzer Dragoon Saga really was a powerhouse back in the days. Everything was realtime and those freaking huge dragons! I just drolled myself for hours.
It is amazing what Half Life 2 can do in real time with an outdated engine in low end machines! Amazing graphics and physics.
Warhawk is still one of the best lookink games out there, and has such huge environments!
Being a fan of everything post-apocalyptic, how couldn't i ove Fallout 3
Guild Wars had some of the best scenarios i've seen in any MMO. And it also runs smoothly in low end machines! But two of the best that sticked in my mind are the Pre-Searing and the Tomb of the Primeval Kings.
Ok, the king of the kings. Silent Hill 2. No one can ignore the feeling of uneasiness when entering for the first time in the apartments. I think i don't need to explain myself more.
It is amazing what Half Life 2 can do in real time with an outdated engine in low end machines! Amazing graphics and physics.
Warhawk is still one of the best lookink games out there, and has such huge environments!
Being a fan of everything post-apocalyptic, how couldn't i ove Fallout 3
Guild Wars had some of the best scenarios i've seen in any MMO. And it also runs smoothly in low end machines! But two of the best that sticked in my mind are the Pre-Searing and the Tomb of the Primeval Kings.
Ok, the king of the kings. Silent Hill 2. No one can ignore the feeling of uneasiness when entering for the first time in the apartments. I think i don't need to explain myself more.
This video pretty much sums up how I felt the first time I tooled around the cities in PGR 3. I'm not sure I've felt that way playing any racing games since. It was just so real to me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-92Fg6Lqo4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-92Fg6Lqo4
So many on Sanitarium:
I need to replay this game.
Everything in Neverhood...such a unique place to visit.
The city in Beneath a Steel Sky, the first time getting to the mid level city and browsing all the stores was so great, I really felt like I was exploring this weird place in the future.
Ok, and to add a game that's not a point 'n click adventure, Panzer Dragoon Saga, the underwater passage in Uru and the town of Zoah:
I need to replay this game.
Everything in Neverhood...such a unique place to visit.
The city in Beneath a Steel Sky, the first time getting to the mid level city and browsing all the stores was so great, I really felt like I was exploring this weird place in the future.
Ok, and to add a game that's not a point 'n click adventure, Panzer Dragoon Saga, the underwater passage in Uru and the town of Zoah:
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