A whole new world! A new fantastic point of view! No one to tell us no, or where to go! Well, except for the giant robots, the vicious monsters, and the cosmic horrors—they’ll definitely limit our options a little bit. While promises of a “new world” might be enough to seduce someone into a magic carpet ride, the realities of traveling to fantastical faraway places can certainly be harsh (sometimes fatal). Video game worlds are some of the most dangerous travel destinations around, but hey, they’re also the most breathtaking. It’s a tradeoff! Is getting eaten by an extraterrestrial monster worth a gallivant around a distant planet? That’s for you, the gamer, to decide. In these 10 games with the best worldbuilding, you’ll have plenty of time to weight the pros and cons for yourself.
