In video games, you can take a closer look at many different professions. Read in the third and final part of our series about more job simulators!
Career simulation games have gained popularity in recent years, offering players the opportunity to immerse themselves in the roles of various professions and experience their challenges without leaving their own homes. These games range from realistic simulations to fantastical scenarios, providing a diverse selection of professions to explore. In the final part of our series, we take a look at unsettling games featuring professions that we imagined quite differently.
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1. Death Stranding
In Hideo Kojima's post-apocalyptic world of Death Stranding, you play as Sam Porter Bridges, a courier, traveling through a destroyed landscape to reconnect isolated settlements. The game offers a unique experience that combines elements of survival, exploration, and delivery. As a mail carrier, you must overcome obstacles, manage resources, and contend with the dynamics of a world plagued by natural disasters and mysterious creatures. And you thought being a courier was just about delivering letters…
2. Killer Frequency
In "Killer Frequency," you take on the role of Forrest Nash, a radio host, who takes the night shift in a sleepy small town in 1987. The tranquility of the night fades as you realize that a notorious serial killer, known as the "Whistler," has returned, spreading terror among the residents of the town. Nash suddenly finds himself to be a mediator between life and death as he receives calls from panicked victims desperately seeking help. Whether it's hiding, calling for help, or planning an escape, your decisions have direct consequences on the outcome of the game and the fate of the characters. And you get the best 80s hits on top of that!
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3. Welcome To The Game 2
Welcome To The Game 2 is a nerve-wracking horror game that plunges players into the Dark Web. As a journalist searching for a missing woman, you must navigate through a labyrinth of encrypted websites, puzzles, and dangers to uncover the truth. The game is an intense experience that challenges you to confront the dark side of the internet while keeping your own sanity intact.
From the post-apocalyptic parcel delivery in Death Stranding to the eerie investigation in the Dark Web of Welcome To The Game 2, these games offer a whole new perspective on seemingly harmless professions. They are truly not for the faint of heart.
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Whether you're looking for a realistic insight into the working world or a fictional adventure, career simulators provide a captivating way to explore new worlds and test your skills. In our series on games that are sometimes closer and sometimes further from reality, we've shown you that it can look quite different.