Open world games are full of interesting and expansive cities to explore. From iconic cities The Elder Scrolls games to mysterious destroyed and/or abandoned cities Dark souls These large and often interconnected places can offer memorable places as part of a larger world.
While most cities in open-world games are located above ground, others provide memorable underground dwellings that immediately impress the player. From the mysterious ruins of New Londo Dark soulsto the central node Fallout-inspiredUnder railthese are just some examples of unforgettable underground cities.
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(Mines) Moria
Rather than being a hub or safe zone, the Mines of Moria lord of the rings onlinemuch like the state of the location in the source material, it's a dangerous place full of bad guys that need to be taken down. The result is an experience that offers a faithful representation of the iconic underground location. For the fans The Lord of the Rings and instantly recognizable dwarven city, it's worth exploring, despite the aging visuals.
lord of the rings online in general, it's starting to age as a massively multiplayer online game and can't boast the level of maintenance that more popular MMOs like World Of Warcraftcan offer. However, for die-hard fans The Lord of the Rings Mines of Moria is worth exploring.
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Underworld
Technically speaking, there are a number of underground cities Fallout franchise, with each of the iconic Vaults hosting their own distinctive environments and populations. However, with the exception of Vaults, Fallout the most iconic underground city of the franchise is probably the home of the ghouls, Underworld, v Fallout 3.
Home to all manner of diabolical characters of varying charisma, the Underworld is a well-hidden location that is rewarding to discover. As is common in Fallout games, exploration is at the heart of the game, with exploration constantly encouraged. Underworld is just one of many underground locations across the franchise, but it's most memorable for its visual design and population of quirky ghouls.
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The New Ruins of London
Mysteriously underground and completely submerged, the ruins of New Londo are an extremely terrifying place in the first Dark souls. The iconic ruined city is haunted by ghosts that can be the death of many newcomers and can only be killed by a cursed player – or a player wielding a cursed weapon. Players can also use Transient Curse to eliminate these enemies.
The city itself is incredibly atmospheric. Like many places in Dark soulsThe New Londo Ruins are dangerous, grim, and appropriately dark. This dark gloom hangs around the ruined buildings of the city and provides a great sense of atmosphere, while the array of dangerous enemies and dangers make it a frustratingly memorable place.
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City of Arx
Set in a world where the sun has disappeared and plunged the earth into darkness, Arx Fatalis is a first-person fantasy RPG that takes full advantage of its unique thematic twist. This twist is also why the game was set underground and features various underground locations – including the city of Arx.
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Arx Fatalis was developed by the legendary Arkane Studios (Dishonored, Spoil) and offers classic RPG gameplay and thoughtful first-person exploration. As far as older open-world games go, the city of Arx is a memorable and impressive place in its own right, and it's a welcome relief from the dark tunnels that frequent the game's environments; it's vast and full of people to meet, but—perhaps most importantly—it gives the player a place to find their bearings.
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Core City
- Platforms: pc
- Issued by: 2015
- Developers: Stygian software
- Genres: An open world RPG
Practically a spiritual successor to some of the best old-school RPGs (esp Fallout), Under rail is an often challenging isometric role-playing game with turn-based combat. The game takes place in the distant future, when people were driven underground and forced to live in old subway stations. These cities act as humanity's last bastions, offering much-needed refuge.
Of all the underground places in Under railCore City is perhaps the most memorable – and the most important. It is the capital city and acts as a hub for most Under railwith various factions in the game and a rich history behind its current state. This city is also home to the Arena, another particularly memorable location, and there are plenty of quests to complete in and around the city.
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Nokron, the Eternal City
The full range of Nokron, the Eternal City Elden Ring can only be accessed after defeating the notorious boss, Starscourge Radahn, which will cause a large meteor to crash into Limgrave and open new passages underground. A large, interconnected underground city sits above the equally captivating Siofra River, which is more wilderness-style. Despite being literally underground, the Eternal City of Nokron has a beautiful “night sky” full of stars. This curiosity is one of Nokron's most memorable visuals.
Elden Ring Nokron, the Eternal City is like many of them Elden Ring the most memorable places, an incredibly atmospheric and immersive place. Hardly Elden Ring the most expansive or spectacular location, but the inventive art direction provides enough awe to merit the label as the most impressive underground city in open-world gaming.
