Venezuela hardly ever gets the chance to shine in video games, which really is unfortunate because it is highly diverse.
From the high Andes mountains to the clear blue waters of the Caribbean coast, and from the dense Amazon jungle to the wide plains of Los Llanos — this South American land is full of stunning natural beauty that could inspire amazing virtual worlds anywhere. When some game directors take an interest in Venezuela, the players are treated to a unique canvas that stands as a stark backdrop combining beauty in nature with political ugliness. Let’s check the best video games set in Venezuela.
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
Release Date: October 19, 2022
Genres: Shooter, Adventure
Just Cause 2
Release Date: March 23, 2010
Genres: Shooter, Racing, Adventure
Call of Duty: Ghosts
Release Date: March 25, 2014
Genres: Shooter
Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War
Release Date: March 08, 2023
Genres: Shooter
METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain
Release Date: September 01, 2015
Genres: Shooter, Tactical, Adventure
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Release Date: March 02, 2010
Genres: Shooter, Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
Sniper Elite 3
Release Date: June 27, 2014
Genres: Shooter, Simulator, Tactical, Adventure
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Release Date: September 14, 2018
Genres: Shooter, Adventure, Puzzle
Rebel Inc: Escalation
Release Date: October 15, 2019
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Indie
As creators of interactive entertainment can find highly stimulating oppositions in Venezuela, this country is something of an intriguing game setting. Ultra-modern buildings with skyscraper glitz are there in one spectre of reality, and on the other side, a prehistoric wilderness with which the unwitting would feel nature’s grandeur.
This dichotomy serves as an excellent springboard for any game designer looking for a messy urban environment and a somewhat serene natural environment without compromising on the storyline.
Conclusion
The scarce but memorable forays of Venezuela into the gaming world limit it from becoming a setting that is considerably underestimated.
The games that do carry the mantle of Venezuelan territory give players those occasional windows into a country with variegated scenery and complex sociopolitical scenarios. The titles go beyond mere backdrops and turn Venezuela’s unique features – mountains, jungles, cities, and politics – into elements of engaging gameplay.
What is fascinating are the various ways in which the game offers different perspectives of Venezuela. Some focus on the action movie appeal of Venezuela’s multifarious landscapes, whereas others use it to get at greater issues about international relations and resource conflicts. What unites these perspectives is the shared recognition that Venezuela offers something truly special—a setting rarely experienced firsthand by most players, yet instantly recognizable for its distinct and unforgettable character.
As the search for new environments beyond the average American and European esthetics continues within the gaming world, hopefully, more developers will realize Venezuela’s untapped potential to forge memorable gaming experiences. Until then, the titles themselves present quite intriguing glimpses of one of South America’s most scenic yet politically intricate nations.