Summary
Open-world games have always been an incredibly popular form of video game. Players have been able to immerse themselves in vast worlds for several decades, with different ways to travel. Some games allow players to travel in a range of ways, but using vehicles is one of the more common methods of transportation.
Not every open-world game is set in contemporary times, but those that are, usually allow players to travel the world via various automobiles. Of course, cars are the most common vehicle to drive, but not every open-world game involves cars from real-life. Some games create their own vehicles, while others take cars from reality and put them into the game, with the performance of such vehicles ranging from realistic to more casual fun.
While there haven’t been as manySaints Rowgames recently compared to years prior, it was a series that rivaledGrand Theft Auto. Of course, being a rival toGTAmeant it was set in an urban location with different vehicles.Saints Row 2was still set in the city of Stilwater after the first game, where players can drive around and cause as much chaos as the game advocates for.
The cars don’t use the names of the vehicles from reality, but instead share the appearance of such automobiles. For example, the Attrazione takes the appearance of the 1995 Italdesign Calà, the Superiore takes the appearance of the 1988 Lamborghini Countach, and the Stiletto takes the appearance of the 1980 Cadillac Coupe DeVille. There are more cars for players to drive, as well as other vehicles, such as motorcycles and vans.
TheMafiagames areset in the past, in historical periods.Mafia 2is set from 1945 to 1951 and features an open-world design in the fictional city of Empire Bay.
Mafia 2also features a range of cars, some that are inspired by real cars from the time period. The cars in the game are not named after the vehicles that existed in reality, with some examples including the Houston Wasp being based on the 1954 Hudson Hornet Sedan, the Walker Rocket being based on the Tucker 48, and the Quicksilver Windsor being based on the 1951 Mercury Eight Sedan.
Forza Horizonhas seen great success over the years, andThe Crew Motorfestis a game that is similar to theForza Horizonfranchise. Continuing from the previous games,The Crew Motorfestis set in the United States, but on the Hawaiian islands of O’ahu and Maui.
There are various real cars for players to drive around these islands in. Some include the Porsche 911 series, the Jaguar E-Type series, the Jeep Wrangler,and many more carsfrom numerous manufacturers.
Throughout all the racing games that have been created,Burnout Paradiseremains one of the most beloved. Taking place in the fictional Paradise City, players can roam and explore the setting, competing in races and different game modes.
The game features numerous cars inspired by real-world equivalents. There are various sports cars, super cars, vans, muscle cars, and so on for players to drive around. Taking inspiration from reality, any petrolhead who hasn’t played this game will enjoy the range of cars available.
TheDriverserieshad seen various entries beforeDriver: San Francisco, but it is still the last main game in the franchise. As given away by its name, it is set in San Francisco, albeit a fictionalized variation of the city.
There are numerous manufacturers, from many well-known brands — such as Audi, Nissan, and Lamborghini — to some fictional manufacturers, such as ASYM, and Y.A.R.E. With these manufacturers come numerous cars, such as the Bentley Arnage T, different Chevrolet Corvettes, and the Dodge Viper ACR, as well as some alternate vehicles, such as buses, making for a good range of automobiles for players to drive around San Francisco.
Grand Theft Auto 5features avast range of vehiclesfor players to ride around Los Santos with. Not just limited to cars, there are other aircraft, bikes, trucks, and so on, with cars themselves being inspired by real-world examples.
However, they are not named as such in the game. The Pegassi Zentorno is inspired by the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, the Truffade Adder is based off of the Bugatti Veyron, the Pegassi Osiris is inspired by the Pagani Huayra and the LaFerrari, and so on. Numerous cars resemble their real-world counterparts and make for distinguished rides cruising through Los Santos.
TheForza Horizonserieshas become a giantfor enthusiasts of racing games. Starting in the U.S. for the first game, each entry takes place in different open-world locations, with a slew of real cars for players to drive.
Aiming to be a somewhat realistic racing series, there are numerous manufacturers of cars present in the games, from Ford to Ferrari, Hennessey to TVR. Along with the vast range of manufacturers, there is a great selection of individual cars to choose from, making for a must-play series for anyone into their cars.
While there have been a lot of racing games, and games heavily involving cars, be they real or fictional,Need For Speedis the series that always comes to mind first. The games take place in an open-world where players can drive around and cause carnage, engage in different races, get chased by the police, and so on, all while driving around in the car of their choice.
Of course, being one of the most famous car game series, there are numerous real cars for players to drive. Some include the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, and the Dodge Challenger. Across the games, there will surely be a car that satisfies everyone.
