There are tons of video game locations that make us all want to pack up our lives and become the most out-of-place townie possible. I wouldn’t fit in at all if I just so happened to bunk next to Master Chief, but you better believe I’d hit him with a “howdy neighbor” each and every time I saw him.
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There’s a lot that makes a video game society particularly enticing. It might be nice to be in a world filled with fantastical abilities and interesting people, but I’m much happier settling for an idyllic home and a whole lot of weird events.
10Zora’s Domain - Ocarina Of Time
I’d go live with the fish people just to hear that killer Zora’s Domain song on repeat. It would be interesting to learn about the Zora culture and all that jazz, but come on,the Zora’s Domain themeis peakZeldamusic.
I’d be happy to take over as the waterfall minigame guy if it meant I got to stand there all day, carelessly humming that bop over and over. Would it get old? I really don’t think so. Every time I’d hear those steel drums start up, I’d be rejuvenated with the sweet sounds of Zora’s Domain.
9Pelican Town - Stardew Valley
I think most people would find themselves wanting to head over toStardew Valleyto join the locals. Trading in a life full of stress for one that lets you run around carrying various objects over your head sounds like pure bliss and a solid shoulder workout.
There’d be no need to worry about bumping into strangers because by the end of a year, everyone in the town would be a close friend, and I’d also know some of their deepest secrets. Looking at you Mayor Lewis, I know what’s up between you and Marnie.
8The Citadel - Mass Effect
I guess this entry deserves a caveat of, I’d prefer to live onMass Effect’sCitadel when it’s not actively being attacked by Reapers, Geth, and Cerberus. Could you imagine the majesty of getting to walk into a store to hear Commander Shepard’s voice letting you know it’s their favorite store?
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Sure, that’s the fifth store you’ve walked in where you’ve heard that, but Commander Shepard has some diverse tastes, so it’s got to be true. The only problem is I’d totally end up being a Conrad Verner, and nobody wants to be a Conrad Verner.
There’s just so much going on at all times inPaper Mario’sToad Town that it would be impossible to not want to live there. If all the Toads are just as endearing as the Toad featured inthe Super Mario Bros Movie, that town has to be an absolute riot to live in.
With the town constantly being under attack by all manner of Mushroom Kingdom creatures, I’d be happy to help out as someone much taller than the average Toad. Mario wouldn’t be needed because I’ve got some hops, and I can whack a hammer with the best of them. Basically, this is my offer to replace Mario in the next Paper Mario, I think I could do it.
6Post-Apocalyptic Tribes - Horizon Zero Dawn
If you told me I could go to a world likeHorizon Zero Dawnwhere I can tangle with robot dinosaurs, I’d ask you how fast I can program a new dinosaur buddy. It might be a lot harder to live in a tribal system, but the people seem nice enough if you’re willing to contribute.
Just give me the job of befriending the robot dinosaurs. No one says it’ll be an easy job, but it’s one that I’ve been destined to have ever since I first saw Jurassic Park. We already know life will find a way, so I’m sure I’ll find a way to not be torn apart bymy favorite new robosaurus.
5Rapture - Bioshock
I’d love to live in Rapture, as long as it’s before the fall of the underwater paradise. I don’t need all those Splicers trying to… do whatever it is Splicers like to do with their victims. Rapture comes with a whole host of other issues before that, but who wouldn’t want to live under the sea?
I think the horror aspect ofBioShock’sRapture is overblown. The smartest idea would be to become best bros with the Big Daddys, so they make sure that wherever I called home would be properly cared for. Besides, Plasmids aren’t even that cool anyway – he said,filled with non-Plasmid-having jealousy.
4The Island - Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Sure, it’s entirely possible that all those seemingly friendly animal creatures fromAnimal Crossingare actually a cult that kidnaps people, but if all I’d have to do is maintain an island that’s always perfect anyway, I’m down.
If things got hairy for whatever reason, it’s not like it would be a big deal, I’m not vegan, so those animals would have to watch it. One wrong move, and suddenly we’ve got Ace and Angus on the barbecue ready to go.
3Tarrey Town - Tears Of The Kingdom
This entry is kind of a carry-over, because I’d live in Tarrey Townwhether it’s Breath Of The Wild, or a few years later inTears Of The Kingdom. I’m ready to become one of Hudson’s loyal supporters because that guy’s got the right ideas.
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It’s a fun and diverse little town, and while living on what is essentially an oversized cliff wouldn’t be great for my vertigo, I think I could get over it for that wicked view. Plus, Kilton is a regular visitor to the town, and I just need to experience how weird that little guy is myself.
2Paldea - Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
You could pick pretty much anyPokemonregion, outside of Sinnoh and Hoenn, and I’m there. I’d just like to avoid the god-tier Pokemon having some kind of catastrophic freakout that results in a major rampage.
Being able to journey across the world and see Pokemon all around me would be incredible. That may not sound like the easiest thing, but if some kid can do it, I think I could do it. I’d probably get mauled by a group of angry Lechonks, but let’s not talk about that.
1The Underground - Undertale
I’m pretty big on conversation, so a world in which all problems are solved through conversation sounds pretty great. How long I could handle the comedic stylings of Papyrus and Sans is a totally different thing, butUndertale’sUnderground would be fantastic.
I’d love to be utterly confused the entire time I’m visiting Temmie Village, be mildly horrified by Burgerpants, and befriend a couple of Napstablooks while I’m at it. I’m a pacifist naturally, which meansI’ll never get to hear Megalovania, but that’s a small price to pay for new monster friends.
