The PS4 is coming to the end of its product life cycle now that the PS5 is coming soon. It’s been a generation of innovation and groundbreaking achievements. Video game design has never looked as good as it does with the PS4. The platform’s story-driven games are set in immersive worlds, giving them a feeling that is stranger than fiction.
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Small nuances like being able to enter buildings make video game cities feel lifelike. It’s the tiny aspects of video games that give them flair. The following cities are quintessential examples of video game design. These are the ten most epic cities in PS4 games.
10 Meridian (Horizon Zero Dawn)
It’s hard to overlook Horizon Zero Dawn‘s scenic, futuristic open-world setting. Humanity has been pushed to the brink of annihilation by advanced A.I. robots, bringing people to their primitive state.
Horizon Zero Dawn‘s sequel, Horizon Forbidden West, should look to cities like Meridian for inspiration. The city’s design contains vibrant hues of orange and red, contrasting with its state of ruin. Also known as the “City of the Sun,” years of battles have given the city its appearance.
9 Mykonos City (Assassin’s Creed Odyssey)
We get the uncanny feeling like we are visiting a European coastal city when we see Mykonos City. The great thing about Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is that the locations are based on real-life Greek places. This scenic setting is considered a top contender for the most beautiful spot in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. Immersion is at a level seldom seen in too few video games. You could lose yourself endlessly while caught amid this game’s beautiful open world.
8 Insomnia (Final Fantasy XV)
Also known as the “Crown City,” Insomnia is the jewel of Final Fantasy XV. It contains the Citadel, a place where the royal family lives, and the Crystal of Lucis if found. The crystal emits a light that projects into the sky. This light powers the barrier that surrounds the city of Insomnia. Players get to experience this fictional city in the day and at night. Players who decided to quit before finishing Final Fantasy XV missed out on witnessing one of the most beautiful PS4 cities.
7 Yharnam (Bloodborne)
While Dark Souls is dark by nature, Bloodborne takes it a step further by incorporating horror elements. Yharnam is the setting for Bloodborne, and something sinister is lurking in this sprawling city. It was designed as a city with Gothic architecture.
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Wherever you head, a plague influences the city’s inhabitants. It may have been a normal city at one time, but the people have since become demented, twisted by the plague. This city couldn’t have been a more perfect setting for Bloodborne.
6 Raccoon City (Resident Evil 2)
We only get a glimpse of Raccoon City outside of the police department, yet the city is influential for being an outbreak site of the t-Virus in 1998. The Resident Evil 2 remake showcased a remade and polished Raccoon City. The design of the city is picturesque. The city is like a quaint version of a small Midwestern county in the United States of America. Its isolation from the rest of the country sets the tone for Resident Evil 2.
5 Los Santos (Grand Theft Auto V)
Los Santos is part of the fictional State of San Andreas. The state is based on California, Nevada, and places around the region. Grand Theft Auto V accomplished the unthinkable by creating the biggest map in Grand Theft Auto history.
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According to videogamer.com, “Grand Theft Auto 5‘s Los Santos is bigger than the worlds of Red Dead Redemption, GTA: San Andreas and GTA 4 combined, it has been revealed.” This city is a cultural hub and an inspiration for other video games.
4 Saint Denis (Red Dead Redemption 2)
Red Dead Redemption 2 is known for its massive open-world. Many of the game’s cities are considered epic, yet Saint Denis has subtle details that make it stand out. You’ll find tram lines around this capital city, which is highly industrialized. It also has a railway and coaches, showing a modern look during Red Dead Redemption 2‘s 1800s setting.
3 New York City (Marvel’s Spider-Man)
What makes Spider-Man PS4 a phenomenal action-adventure game is its immersive world to tie-in with outstanding gameplay.
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As you walk around Insomniac Games’ version of New York City, you feel the area’s liveliness. Citizens interact with Spider-Man, and one can see inside of buildings. Central Park has never looked as realistic. Spider-Man PS4 contains the quintessential example of a city done correctly.
2 Seattle (The Last Of Us Part II)
It’s not difficult to see why The Last of Us Part II is considered a masterpiece. There is a significant amount of polish and subtle details that give the game appeal. The sequel might cause more divisiveness between players, but it can’t be denied the cities are impressive. Entering Seattle for the first time is like a sight for sore eyes.
1 Midgar (Final Fantasy VII Remake)
There is little ambiguity in saying that Midgar is a beautiful city. Its most scenic sites are in the latter half of the game, although there is rarely a dull moment in Final Fantasy VII Remake. Midgar is the capital city in the Gaia world. Even Sector 7, a place in Midgar with abundant poverty, looks fantastic.
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