Over the years, game developers have proven to be very creative when it comes to graphics in video games. It is almost as if they use our imagination to create the most beautiful scenarios. This includes the architecture and the vegetation. These video games use what we see every day to create a whole new world. This explains why some buildings might look familiar to you. Have you ever taken the time to identify famous buildings in your best video games? Well, here is a list of some famous buildings depicted in video games you might have missed.
Topkapi Palace Museum – Uncharted
Popular for its Amazon rainforest setting, Uncharted has managed to include some of the most impressive architecture. In one of the missions, you can find this incredible Turkey museum surrounded by beautiful trees. They have succeeded in capturing the peace and quiet that surrounds this building. If you’ve once visited this amazing site, you won’t be disappointed by what the game version has to offer.
Colosseum – Assassin’s Creed
If there is one thing Assassin’s Creed is known for, it is the detail they include in each of their buildings, and their representation of the Colosseum is no exception. Game lovers are the first critics when it comes to details in online games. This challenge was even faced by one of the most powerful sectors of online gaming: online casinos. Most people felt that these online sites would never be able to reproduce the fine details found in brick-and-mortar casinos. And, most online casinos happily accepted this challenge. They started focusing on producing detail-oriented casino games. Some platforms even give you the impression that their online roulette tables have been carved in real wood. This just adds to the remarkable online experience.
The Space Needle – Infamous Second Son
The third installment in the Infamous series by Sucker Punch Productions, an early release in the PS4’s life, Infamous Second Son is set in a fictionalized Seattle. What isn’t missing in this fictionalized Seattle though is the – infamous itself – Space Needle. The observation tower, erected for the 1962 World’s Fair, is impressively realised in-game, with the game designers focusing on bringing Seattle’s notable landmarks to life rather than the city’s layout.
The Reichstag Building – Call of Duty
The history of Reichstag building is one of the oldest in Germany. It was designed in 1884 by an architect called Paul Wallot. The building was considered a seat of parliament in the German Empire and the Weimar Republic. This rich background explains why Call of Duty had to include it in their list of famous buildings. The storyline in the game makes it even more interesting as it takes us back to World War II. If you are interested in what the world looked like during the second world war and what the Reichstag used to look like back then, then this game is definitely for you.
Florence Cathedral – Assassin’s Creed
Florence Cathedral or should we say Duomo di Firenze is one of the breathtaking sites you can enjoy in Assassin’s Creed 2. This Cathedral is one of the most famous touristic sites in Italy. Again, there is so much accuracy in the way they represent this building. If you’ve not yet planned a trip to Italy, then you can as well enjoy the countryside in this game.
Conclusion
Coming across real-world buildings in video games is very energising. Sometimes the graphics are so detail-oriented that when you actually visit those sites, you have an impression of deja-vu. This is where the beauty of video games comes in.
