5 most unique powers in video games
Video games are the best way for players to live out their wildest fantasies. One pervasive fantasy is to be able to wield superpowers. Comic book readers can empathize that it is the dream of many to be able to do some very cool stuff if the universe only allows such manipulation of physics.
In video games, though, this can be a reality, where a player can take control of (or create) a character who is already endowed with some powers or the other. Several superhero video games out there allow players to embody some of their favorite heroes.
But sometimes, a game comes up with power or ability that stands on its own. These powers tend to be more on the unique side of things, unlike abilities in the comics, which more than one hero typically wields. Certain powers are staples of a particular video game series, while others are specific to characters. Let’s take a look at five such unique abilities in video games.
Who knew shouting people to death could be so entertaining? Indeed, when Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim dropped for the first time back in 2012, this was the main takeaway from players. This was because Skyrim allowed them to weaponize the very voice of the protagonist: The Dragonborn.
In the world of Skyrim, the Dragonborn is set above mere mortals with the ability to use their voice (or Thu’um in dragon speak) to generate shouts for a variety of effects. One of the first shouts the player can learn Unrelenting Force (kind of like Jedi force push, but with words), which players can use to a great extent to send enemies flying or hurtling off mountain tops (a common cheese tactic).
Aside from Unrelenting Force, players can learn a total of 20 shouts in the base game alone, giving them various ways to deal with enemies. See,
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