Over the decade, there were progressive enhancements in video games through innovations, breakthroughs in storytelling, and ultimate involvement. What has mostly remained a fascinating prominent growth of gaming in the past few decades is the outstanding contribution that has transformed entertainment. This article discusses what the author considers to be the most important video games of the past ten years as well as the significance of each of them.
- The Evolution of Games in the 2010s
As presented in the paper, the 2010s was a decade of major changes within the sphere of video games due to technological progress and the emergence of new formats. Coming in the form of the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, the new generation of consoles provided those previously introduced to gaming with new experiences through high-definition graphics, open-world experiences, and new gameplay mechanics. At the same time, with the ever-rising success of PC gaming and the entry of mobile devices in the market, pcs different opportunities for experiences came to age.
- Iconic Video Games Of The Decade
The Legend of Zelda (2017)
The Legend of Zelda: The most notable aspect of this game was the open world and the fact that it offered one of the largest, most carefully designed, environments in the franchise. New features gave it a freer structure that was unprecedented in past games and urged the players to explore and experiment. Its design looked splendid, the mechanics were interesting, and story must be praised as it was a nice touch.
The Witcher 3 (2015)
The Witcher 3: Finally, Wild Hunt enriched the foundations of RPGs by offering a deeper story, unexpected character development, and a phenomenal world. They assumed the identity of Geralt of Rivia enjoying a game in a complex world of plot, witchers, and mercenaries. It has cemented the game’s place in history due to its strong characterization and the wonderful job BioWare did in creating its game world.
Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
Red Dead Redemption 2 brought the idea of gaming closer to movies, particularly those action-packed blockbuster ones. Taking place in the West that looks like it has been pulled out of the screen, it offers a level of attention to detail, character strengthening, and an emotional narrative message. The game brought players close to Arthur Morgan who in his mission went through many things that people saw throughout the years.
Minecraft (2011)
Minecraft became a cultural symbol that provided players not only a sandbox game to build but also a place to navigate through and remain alive. Previous games were more complex and overbearing because developers aimed to include all possible ideas into a single title, but it was not as effective because children liked its mechanics, which may be boiled down to the fact that the game turned out to be simple and creative at the same time. It appeared to be not only an entertaining game but also played a role in civilizing and educating people, forming a large community.
Fortnite (2017)
Fortnite shifted paradigms by revolutionizing the battle royal genre with extreme maneuvering spirits and lively and dynamic settings. Its structure mechanics and updated frequencies make it refreshing and thus stimulating for a person to play it. Further, Fortnite as a video game utilizing emotes, and dances, brought virtual concerts and events which was not limited to games alone.
- Indie games are becoming ubiquitous due to a number of factors that are discussed
The indie games also became trendy during the past decade resulting in putting innovation and creativity first. Works such as Celeste, Hades, and Undertale received appreciation for their respective elements and different take on gameplay, graphics, narrative, and gameplay. They defended that many studios could create similar or even better games as the ones made by large companies.
Celeste (2018)
Celeste was praised for its hard every aspect including the platforming and the themes that the game was portraying. A subject matter, depiction of mental health issues, paired with quite well-defined controls and aesthetically pleasing pixel visuals placed the game amongst the best indie genre offerings.
Hades (2020)
Hades again me an excellent example of a rogue-like aspect mixed with story and gameplay and a unique combat system. Six players outside of a difficulty setting wandered about as Zagreus, the son of Hades, in an attempt to escape the Underworld. This game has got a really exciting plot, unforgettable characters, and a re-playability factor which made it very popular.
- The Effects of Technology and New Innovative Solutions
Advancements in technologies and game enhancements of the decade since 2010 have to a large extent impacted the game design and overall experience. The next big leap was the possibility of applying virtual reality and augmented reality techniques to the game. Games such as Beat Saber and Pokémon GO were evidence of the abilities of those technologies to provide players with innovative and engaging experiences.
Conclusion
It is important also to evidence that the last decade was incredible for video games for innovation, narration and influence. Originally featuring the stunning open-world backdrops of both The Witcher 3 and Breath of the Wild to the open-world sandbox of Minecraft to the phenomenal social success of Fortnite, here are nine games that have had a significant impact on the gaming industry. With more enhancements in various technologies in the market, more evolution is expected in the gaming sector in the future to extend happiness to gamers all over the world.
