This 4th of July marks the 247th anniversary of American independence. ‘The American Birthday’ brings a lot of cheer to the citizens all around the world. And of course, it isn’t all about the classic firework showcase. The day brings the emotions of patriotism, a feeling to stand by your nation even in the worst of times. A lot of gaming fans might resonate with this feeling of love for the motherland, taking inspiration from the virtual world. 

There have been plenty of games that aim to provide something more than just a fun gaming experience. Some titles tend to preach core values of human emotions, while some teach the importance of love in the hardest of dilemmas. This time we visit some giant popular names that are not just an ultimate thrill to play but might spark the patriot inside you. 

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Here are five of the most interesting titles that should be a part of your independence day celebrations. 

• Assassin’s Creed III 

Assassin’s Creed III is the fifth major installment of the super hit Assassin’s Creed series. The title was released in 2012 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The developers later decided to release a remastered version for PlayStation 4, Xbox 1, and Nintendo Switch. The gameplay was widely praised for its combat sequences which took the series to another level. Critics also couldn’t stop praising the innovative settings and narrative of the title. 

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Assassin’s Creed is a beautiful story that attempts to portray the struggles of the independence battle against a British Templar. The story also draws parallels between the American cities in 2012 and the 1780s. A group of assassins has to conquer against the evil plans of the British Templars just in time to save the world from a catastrophic disaster. In short, players get to witness the tough pre-colonial era with a responsibility to save America. 

• Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

No surprises, A title from Call of Duty had to make it to the list. The Call of Duty franchise is now a brand in itself. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is the seventeenth addition to the overall franchise and the sixth installment in the Black Ops series. It was released worldwide on November 13, 2020, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. 

The title is a first-person shooter video game that is set in one of the most appalling chapters of the post-independence history of America, “Cold War”. The game takes the players to the most intense atmosphere of the Soviet Union. The players have to stop the Soviet spies from tilting the balance of the cold war from America. The stakes are high with unpredictable threats at every stage as you can expect in the spy thriller. It goes on to become a psychological warfare game to save the democratic nation’s dignity. 

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• Tom Clancy’s Division 2 

Ubisoft released the sequel to Tom Clancy’s The Divison in 2019 titled, ‘Tom Clancy’s Division 2’ for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One. The game reintroduces the players to the secret fictional group of sleeper agents in the Strategic Homeland Division. This time the battle gets harder and trickier as the enemy is a biological weapon. The gameplay marks the journey of how the sleeper agents group saves the country from the ‘Green Poison’ and saves humanity from extinction.

The severe Green Poison attacks lead to massive destruction all around and are supposed to be followed by another big chain of attacks and invasions. The visuals of the destruction are horrifying especially after the world went through the pandemic, the visuals hit hard. Even in the chaos, there is hope to come over strong. The team sets a perfect example of being ready to serve the nation at any cost. 

• Saints Row IV

This 2013 Deep Silver publication was the fourth installment in the Saint Row series. The game was initially released for Windows PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 but later ported to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The makers also released a revised version for Nintendo Switch in 2020. The story follows the events from its sequel Saints Row III. It is one of the rare titles that gives you the lens of a person with political power, in this case not just the powers of the President.

After being elected as the President of The States post the events of its prequel, there is a new threat that hauls the nation. An alien empire called Zin planned to attack and conquer the planet starting with the American continent. The players have to make the right decisions to ensure the safety of the country’s citizens and rescue some captured friends. The title might be great to visit on Independence Day as it teaches the strength of unity even against the mightiest. 

• Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus might be one of the most innovative ideas to be implemented in the industry. It is a perfect tribute to the World War 2 heroes as it implies what the world would have been if it wasn’t for them. The game was released in 2017 for PlayStation 4, Windows PC, and Xbox One, and was later added to Nintendo Switch in 2018. 

Created by Bethesda Studios, it is set in an alternate history where the Nazis won World War 2. The game is played through a first-person perspective where a war veteran embarks on a journey to fight against the Nazi influence in the United States, and takes you to a stunning alternate dimension that feels so scary. 

What other games do you think would make a great Independence Day playlist? 

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