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<\/p>\nHere at Green Man Gaming we care a lot about our readers, so much so that we are slowly putting together a survival guide in order to help you, the gamer, just in case you get caught in a particularly life threatening situation.<\/p>\n
Last month we covered How To Survive War According To Video Games. This month we are tackling the sometimes desolate and yet sometimes over stuffed typical open world environment. Check out our top tips below.<\/p>\n
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The 3 C’s! Crafting, Crafting and err… Crafting.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n If games like Horizon Zero Dawn and FarCry have taught us anything, it’s that you can craft supplies out of pretty much anything! Just grab some random plants, a couple of twigs and some sweet McGiver skills and you will have a bountiful supply of weapons and healing items in no time. What makes the whole experience\u00a0even is better is being able to craft items whilst in the middle of battle! Short of arrows? Never fear as you are able to slow down time and take five to make yourself some much needed supplies.<\/p>\n Animals are the best vehicles<\/strong><\/p>\n For a long time vehicles have been the popular choice for getting around. After some research however we have found out that animals are better! Can you feed and pet you car? Can you teach your car new tricks? Can you even develop a unified bond\u00a0with your car? The simple answer to this is no. Both FarCry Primal and Blood Dragon prove to us that animals are the best vehicles, whether is is a dead saber-toothed tiger who you have affectionally called Dave or a overzealous\u00a0thirsty blood dragon who shoots lasers from it’s eyes. These vehicles just don’t give you the cool factor they can also be your best friend.<\/p>\n Please note: Remember to keep your vehicles well fed and watered\u00a0at all times.<\/p>\n No idea where you are? Climb a tower!<\/strong><\/p>\n Open worlds are vast landscapes that are easy to get lost in. It is also traditional\u00a0(according to video games) that when you receive\u00a0a map of the landscape,\u00a0it will only highlight your current area and maybe 2 or 3 landmarks. The rest of the map is either completely shrouded in darkness obscuring what would usually be a handy tool for getting around. \u00a0Instead of going to your map supplier and demanding a refund, we suggest climbing the nearest tower.\u00a0Once you have climbed said tower\u00a0is has been scientifically proved that roads, landmarks and even shops in your area will start appearing on you map. We suggest climbing any tower you come across on your travels to uncover your map fully.<\/p>\n Water is your Best Friend!<\/strong><\/p>\n Sooner or later you will come across a heavily guarded out post, or a group of enemies enjoying a leisurely stroll. Usually the best tactic for these situation is to take them out from a distance from the warming embrace of a shrubbery or some un kept grass. If however there is a pond or indeed small lake nearby, this has been proven as the best cover. More often than not if you find yourself overwhelmed by enemy fire, jump into some water. We have also come to realise that water helps when coming up against most robots in Horizon Zero Dawn. Except robot crocodiles…<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.greenmangaming.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/howtosurvivevehicle.jpg\")
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