RPGs are where the world tells the story

Environmental storytelling was certainly not invented half lifeBut it's considered one of the earliest first-person shooters to perfect the formula. Some players don't like cutscenes getting in the way of gameplay, and with environmental storytelling, developers can do more with less.

While the following games may also feature cutscenes, their worlds also have a story to tell. They may not have the same height as skilled storytelling half lifeBut in the background of these games there are good secrets. All players have to do is focus instead of barreling forward like an out of control semi-truck on an icy highway.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

The ruins of your past friends

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 There is a rich story that is well set and well acted. Expedition 33 is another group in pursuit of an entity known as Pentress, who kill an entire age group once a year in a ceremony called the Gomez.

Players don't need extra content to understand what's going on, but visual aids in the world certainly help. As players explore the story and side areas, they will find bodies, notes and flags from past campaign groups. Even the map of the world is full of mysteries. This is a good additional way to show a serious need to stop pentress.

Alden Ring

More knowledge than fiction

Alden Ring Not a game with a solid story told through linear progression. Instead, its story is vaguely told through NPC interactions and world-building. As players explore, they will find ruins, bosses, and treasure galore.

Depending on the monsters and bosses encountered, they can piece together stories in these areas as adventurers have come to the same area in the past and died trying for glory. Like many games, the lore is left up to interpretation, which has led to some great Reddit and other forum discussions over the years.

Tom Clancy's The Division

A hasty exit

Tom Clancy's The Division Beyond the city is the main mission without many story set pieces: New York City. Players can explore abandoned streets and buildings that all tell their own stories of how people had to flee in a hurry when the viral pandemic began.

It's also interesting how different factions build their fortresses, former firemen who have now become terrorists, using fire as their source of power. While the city isn't huge, there's enough for players to fill in some story gaps.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Shinra power struggle

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Takes place entirely in Midgar, which is only five hours long, if that is the original Final Fantasy 7. Thanks to the remake's effort, it does a much better job of addressing issues that were lightly touched on in the PS1 version.

Those at the top are extremely wealthy, while players can see how desperate people in the slums are. From building placement to how many NPCs are hanging around the streets, it's clear that the majority of Midgar is suffering, as well as how much of the planet Shinra, the power company that controls the city, has been swept away.

NieR: Automata

The Moose Are Friving

NieR: Automata It begins when two battle androids are sent to Earth to survey how the robots have reclaimed it. While the human apocalypse was bad, the Earth itself is thriving, painting a different picture. Trees are growing again, there are babbling brooks, and some animals such as moose are prevalent, which can be ridden.

Many robot enemies want to attack players, but there are also robotic strongholds where some want to live peacefully. It is these areas that will help players to see how robots have tried to use human resources and knowledge.

Fallout: New Vegas

Making life new

Fallout: New Vegas A more bleak apocalypse takes place in the Nevada region, meaning there is nothing but desert and ruins as far as the eye can see. Exploring forgotten motels and houses can help players understand what happened to these places.

The best locations with amazing world-building are the various vaults, such as Vault 11's Sacrificial Experiments. The origin story of Revenge can take players to some interesting places, but individual location-based stories can be more interesting if players pay attention to the terminal notes.

Horizon Forbidden West

How far we have come

Horizon Forbidden West From Colorado to the west coast where the first game took place, it's a much funnier version of the apocalypse. The fun of exploring this game is finding iconic architecture like the Golden Gate Bridge surrounded by greenery.

Also, with the addition of a glider, it's much easier to climb locations and then float down, to get a better view of the area for players to check out next. How these areas fell into ruins and who took them from the various tribes to roaming robotic beasts could be a fascinating glimpse into future history.

Weak Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon

The horrors of Tokyo unfolded

Weak Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon It stars a young boy named White, who must explore the ruins of Tokyo alone and with no protection. Based on weapon selections, such as pipes, and lighting systems, the game can be compared silent hillBut with RPG elements. Every encounter with an NPC or monster, from their design to the way they act, will be uncomfortable.

Each area full of messages or trash is filled with a dark aura, and will make the game more appealing to explore for Western players who are a little less familiar with Japanese culture. It's still one of the more underrated gems stuck on the Wii that didn't get the recognition it deserved back when it launched.

to the east

Pixel art is like no other

Eastward The attention to detail in its pixel-drawn characters and areas is amazing. Players may start out in boring mines, but once the adventure begins and they can explore the overworld with dungeons and cities, things heat up.

The game boasts some of the best graphics around, putting fully 3D models and environments to shame because of how much personality is packed into each environment. One of the standouts is the new Dam City, a city where colorful characters and business players can spend hours, and they all help paint a world of destruction and prosperity.

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist

Robots in disguise

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist One is Metroidvania featuring a young woman, Lilac, who has amnesia. She is able to communicate with the robots she finds around the environment, called Homunculi. He can use them like personalities personality Each Homunculi has unique abilities, serving as his way of attacking enemies in the series.

It's a nice system aided by an equally beautiful story surrounding each Homunculi, each more depressing than the last. The environments are also all well-detailed, from ruined factories to crimson forests, making for a terrifying tale for those left alive.