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Last game you played that had a REALLY awesome atmosphere
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is there a soundtrack I can buy?
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kittens
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We're talking about games with great atmosphere that we recently played. I can't imagine MM falls under that category for many folks... It definitely has amazing atmosphere, though!
They never stop chattering. I can't stand it. (Potential spoilers in that link.)
Nostremitus
Member
Kerbal Space Program.
The atmosphere is great for deceleration.
The atmosphere is great for deceleration.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9es3gtxHMU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La0U0FDXFGQ
Witcher 1. My god. The music in the game made it all.
I don't think a game has captured me atmospherically quite this since.
eddfromtheriver
Banned
Castle of Illusion HD.
Dishonored DLC: Brigmore Witches
Dishonored is on my short list of games I want to see remastered for PS4.
Cave Johnson
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Shadow of the Colossus
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Silent Hill 2
Thief Gold
ICO
Silent Hill 2
Thief Gold
Shmuppers
Member
Thanks for sharing this.
For me, it's this visual novel called Narcissu.
vakarian32
Member
Deus Ex Human Revolution, loved the atmosphere & music in that. I've been wanting to replay the Director's Cut version soon.
Bioshock Infinite
PC is your answer.
Kentucky Route Zero is the latest for me. The game feels very intimate, just lovely to play during the later hours of the day.
Before that probably Dishonored. That game pulled me in with all the scattered journals that gave tidbits about the Isles and people. They managed to make a compelling living world with a fantastic art direction and very fun stealth/gameplay elements imo. I'm super excited about more Dishonored in the future.
CharminUltra
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Favorite game ever in terms of atmosphere would be either REmake or Super Metroid. Leaning towards Super Metroid since it managed it to do it back in 1994.
The very last game I played with a really awesome atmosphere though would be Silent Hill 2, which I re-played last year.
The very last game I played with a really awesome atmosphere though would be Silent Hill 2, which I re-played last year.
Jade Knight 08
Member
Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Hyrule Country, Lake Hylia and Triforce/Goddess cutscene.
Metroid Prime - Phendrana Drifts
Metroid Prime - Phendrana Drifts
dragonbane
Member
Probably The Last of Us and Heavy Rain.
Unreal Tournament GOTY(OAT). Hard to find good pics.
A combination of the perfect synth-y music and the consistently bold and crystal-clear audio/visual design on the weapons, plus an air of earnest gravitas. Many of the levels felt sci-fi fresh, and all of them had character.
A combination of the perfect synth-y music and the consistently bold and crystal-clear audio/visual design on the weapons, plus an air of earnest gravitas. Many of the levels felt sci-fi fresh, and all of them had character.
names2hard4you
Member
Thank you for posting this. So short yet so great.
Spring-Loaded
Member
Souldestroyer Reborn
Banned
It starts with a 'The' and ends with an 'Us'.
Beren the Empty-Handed
Member
Recently? Child of Light.
pinkurocket
Member
No game will ever come close to Silent Hill 2 where the atmosphere told more of a story than 'cinematic' crap ever could. Truly a staple of interactive storytelling.
Most recently however, hmm, I wanna say Virtue's Last Reward. Even if it is a visual novel so it's not really atmospheric in the way that games usually are. However the writing, the music and the delivery creates this atmosphere in a different yet still unique way. And there's just enough exploring and interactivity to make it not feel like you're 'reading' a game, especially due to the way the game is designed.
Most recently however, hmm, I wanna say Virtue's Last Reward. Even if it is a visual novel so it's not really atmospheric in the way that games usually are. However the writing, the music and the delivery creates this atmosphere in a different yet still unique way. And there's just enough exploring and interactivity to make it not feel like you're 'reading' a game, especially due to the way the game is designed.
BouncyFrag
Member
I played this for the first time recently and had to fire up Fallout: NV again after beating it since their atmospheres are so similar to me.
Probably the best atmosphere I've experienced in a game. Amazing game
I'm currently playing Borderlands 2. It nails crazy and over the top perfectly. Its been ages since a game has pulled me in like this. The world is an absolute blast to experience and I'm usually not a big fan of first person shooters. I usually find that even the best loot games become a bit of a tedious chore to me which is not the case here.
Red Dead Redemption.
Dark Souls 2 - Majula
The feeling and mood of this area is just incredible and also really hard to describe.
The desolate atmosphere along with the music almost makes it feel like a distant memory..
Music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9hoAyx3-0I
By far my favorite "hub" of the Souls series. Yes. I like it better than the Nexus.
Winner. This man knows his Sci-fi worlds.
ComputerMKII
Banned
Destiny
I'm playing Demon's Souls for the first time right now and the atmosphere is great. I really like the combat and exploration too.
Other games whose atmosphere I love are:
- All the Bioshock.
- Shin Megami Tensei games usually nail the atmosphere. Persona 4 (latest I played) is really nice at making you feel inside the world.
- Soul Sacrifice, considering most stuff was done via text and nothing more, has an amazing lore and was quite emotional too.
- Gravity Rush had an amazing world, music and art style, so it counts too.
Yes, please. A Bioshock Trilogy for next gen would be awesome. I wouldn't buy it at full price since I have the 3 games on PS3 (1 and 2 Digital, Infinite retail) but I'd undoubtedly get it for around 25€ down the line.
Other games whose atmosphere I love are:
- All the Bioshock.
- Shin Megami Tensei games usually nail the atmosphere. Persona 4 (latest I played) is really nice at making you feel inside the world.
- Soul Sacrifice, considering most stuff was done via text and nothing more, has an amazing lore and was quite emotional too.
- Gravity Rush had an amazing world, music and art style, so it counts too.
Yes, please. A Bioshock Trilogy for next gen would be awesome. I wouldn't buy it at full price since I have the 3 games on PS3 (1 and 2 Digital, Infinite retail) but I'd undoubtedly get it for around 25€ down the line.
Arc Christelle
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Blew my mind how great the environment and atmosphere of this game was.... Then I found out what it was really about.
Here's a playthrough.
and ZombiU..... shit the atmosphere in that game is beyond amazing. The horror gen has a grand future on the Wii U if this is an example.
Dr. Black Jack
Member
D. Still terrifying as fuck to this day.
Last Uchiha
Banned
First 30 minutes of Bioshock Infinite
Marvel
could never
Earthbound, Deus Ex HR DC, ZombiU...
Awesome. Two guys in less than a week? Only the artwork could easily take up a multitude of that. I'd seriously buy that and their "real game" (which doesn't look as cool as this though) if it came out for WiiU. In fact, i can't understand, why they wouldn't target all platforms. I'm sure there are enough scalable engines around? And i think a Nintendo console would be perfect for this style (Another World, Space Quest...).
Awesome. Two guys in less than a week? Only the artwork could easily take up a multitude of that. I'd seriously buy that and their "real game" (which doesn't look as cool as this though) if it came out for WiiU. In fact, i can't understand, why they wouldn't target all platforms. I'm sure there are enough scalable engines around? And i think a Nintendo console would be perfect for this style (Another World, Space Quest...).
TheComingofTan
Neo Member
If you are saying the LAST game played with the best atmosphere I'm going with Outlast. It's not a great game by any means, but it does a great job of making you feel uncomfortable the entire game. It is so good when played in the dark.
scakko84
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Transistor
I was going to say exactly this... Also Xenoblade Chronicles, i'm in a rttp right now, can't wait for X.