David Yu

Bio 1: Loving Open-World Games

Picking up the jet-black controller in my room was satisfying after a day’s worth of work. I just couldn’t wait to play Fallout for so long to explore the deep, dark secrets of an open world video game. The appeal of an open world game gives you the mentality that every action and mistake that you take impacts the world around your own player character. For example, my character speaks sarcastically to a resident of a distant town. He or she might take the statement badly and attempt to fight my character; there are instances where the people in this Fallout game cannot be reasoned with. I would have to put that non-playable character out of commission. The personal relation with these communications with computer-programmed characters is acceptable without the awkward silence that comes from their real-life counterparts. The aspect of playing a Fallout game that appeals to me the most is the side content and customization that lets me provide my own personal touch to my character’s weapons and armor to provide high-tier protection. It gives you control over what choices you make in changing the appearance and tactics you employ in battle outside of towns. An open world game wouldn’t be complete without enemies and obstacles from overwhelmingly powerful mercenaries with attitude problems to mutated creatures that ooze paralyzing poisons. The player character I created had equipment made using the junk that is collected throughout the entire game to level the playing field with these monstrosities. I would be engrossed in this type of open-world game that provides that slightly needed sense of personal input, personality, and excitement of another life.