The main and only task of these games is to stay alive DAYZ Photo: playstation.сom DayZ is the founder of the sandbox survival g...
The main and only task of these games is to stay alive
DAYZ
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DayZ is the founder of the sandbox survival genre. Thanks to her, the State of Decay, Scum, and many other "survivors" appeared. DayZ began as a mod for the Arma hardcore military shooter, but over time it became a larger phenomenon than the original source.
The scene is the fictional eastern European country of Chernorus, which is embraced by an outbreak of a zombie virus. The player must collect supplies and monitor health indicators. Walking without shoes leads to cuts and blood poisoning. A sip of dirty water - to dysentery. In addition to harsh conditions, there are aggressive zombies and other players who are not always friendly.
MINECRAFT
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Minecraft seems to be a vibrant wonderland for children of all ages. But at the heart of the game is serious and thoughtful survival. It is necessary to extract resources, make equipment and build shelters - in a square world full of dangers. There are bloodthirsty zombies, spiders, living skeletons and dragons.
The main feature of Minecraft: a flexible world that you can customize for yourself. Build a complex fortress and defend it from night creatures, or create unusual equipment and go on a research expedition to the other side of the world (however, this world is endless).
ARK: SURVIVAL EVOLVED
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ARK is survival, science fiction, and dinosaurs. The game has a huge fan base, despite the outdated graphics and a high level of complexity. The fact is that in addition to the giant reptiles and other hostile creatures, there are other players who also pose a threat. Here the player builds and improves the base, sets traps, unites into tribes and fights with others. And most importantly - he can tame Tirex.
FROSTPUNK
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The main task in the icy post-apocalypse of the Frostpunk world: not to freeze. But it is more complicated than it seems. Indeed, unlike other games from our list, here it is necessary to ensure the survival of a whole settlement of people. The player constantly makes difficult decisions and lives with their consequences. He must properly allocate resources and create a society capable of withstanding the ice age. The formation of a thin ecosystem within a settlement is the foundation of Frostpunk. But a fragile balance can always be upset by random events, such as the unexpected appearance of new refugees.
SUBNAUTICA
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Survival games are rarely relaxing and reassuring. One exception is Subnautica. The main character is still a lonely man lost in the sea on an unknown planet. But the game is not about suffering, but about exploring the world and transforming uncharted land into a home.
As in most “survivors,” the player needs to monitor the supply of food and freshwater, as well as the level of oxygen. There are also many dangers: huge predatory fish, labyrinths of underwater caves and unfamiliar biomes. But despite the threats, an important part of Subnautica is thoughtful and calm contemplation.
DON'T STARVE
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In Don't Starve, the main rule is not to starve. But it is not the only one. The game has a harsh winter and a harsh summer, killer bees and giant one-eyed birds. Even the character’s mind can become an enemy: when exhausted, it causes hallucinations that cause real damage. If you love Tim Burton and Minecraft, then Don't Starve you'll love it.
THE LONG DARK
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Many survival games show the process amusing, adding elements of fantasy and science fiction to it. But in life - everything is different. A person who finds himself in harsh conditions cannot cut down a couple of trees and instantly build a house. He feels desperation and loneliness. He is trying to survive.
The Long Dark understands this. Here the player is forced to roam the endless snow of northern Canada, forests and ghost towns. He must constantly warm up, look for canned food, water, and matches. The only other intelligent life that the character will meet is hungry wolves. They are also trying to survive.
