Esports and gaming are quite popular and while these products offer us an escape into another world, many of the esports games have been inspired by traditional game experiences, literature, and even movies. Escape rooms are one good example of how some video games were built originally. These experiences are not new of course, but they are resurging in popularity. Airsoft games in real life, for example, are based on traditional combat warfare, and they have contributed to the establishment of some popular gaming franchises with puzzle-like elements, too. Today, we take a look at some of the most interesting game themes that have been created for great escape room franchises as well. Today we will touch on several games that have a lot to do with puzzles, including:
Half-Life was the most popular esports in the early days of professional gaming. It was based on an escape-room genre whereby you had survived some terrible lab accident that has led to the invasion of inter-dimensional creatures. First, they are in a black site laboratory, but gradually, they take over the world. The game is a traditional escape genre that has translated into one of the best competitive gaming actions as Half-Life is a fast-paced and dynamic shooter that has inspired numerous others, and not least CS:GO.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is one of the best shooters available on the market. It was created over 20 years ago and it still remains one of the most played games you will ever find on the competitive market. Players are invited to not so much try to escape the map but overwhelm the opponent. This may be achieved through two main in-game objectives. One is to eliminate all of your opponents. The other one is to defuse or ensure that the bomb goes off. These objectives change depending on which team you are backing, with the options being the Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists.
Even though Portal is not necessarily a game that will ask you to play it competitively, the title is a true escape-room-inspired game. It’s built on the same engine Half-Life and Counter-Strike is and it’s arguably one of the best games you will ever get to enjoy. The puzzle-like scenarios and the use of a two-dimensional portal gun will create countless opportunities for you to truly elevate your experience.
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The goal of the game? You need to reach the final level and master the technology that allows teleportation from space, and sometimes even time. There are a lot of great features and things about this game and you will be definitely thrilled to give it a go. So far as escape rooms versus their video game cousins go, this is truly one of the best options available.
FIFA esports is actually quite popular these days and while you may argue that soccer doesn’t have much to do with escape rooms, there is an inherent puzzle-like quality that is available in soccer. You don’t have to be just athletic to succeed. You need to be smart and strategic, and that’s what is needed to get your way out of an escape room as well.
Not only that, but FIFA is actually quite popular with esports bettors with online betting at popular gaming esports tournaments that are focused on EA’s FIFA games entirely. Players are welcome to have a shot and place their own wagers.
The Overwatch franchise is not entirely focused on escape rooms, but rather an FPS experience that you can enjoy in a slightly more engaging manner. Now, there are clearly excellent elements of this game. The fact is that all the heroes that you use are actually based on completely different abilities which can be mustered upon demand. These abilities create unique opportunities to take advantage or block an opponent’s offense which is quite important and quite a bit of fun. You can muster up your own imagination to seek ways to really change your fortunes in the game and make it possible to gain an advantage as you continue to play along. Players are very welcome to have a go and try.