Viva La Révolution: 5 Best Games That Let You Form a Rebellion

Ah yes, rebellion. We've had plenty of chances to forage the assets to form such a thing more times than we'd like to count. And yet, we tend to stick to doing such a thing in a video game world, as opposed to contemplating it in reality. Video games just have a way of laying out all the key features to execute such a thing. We, as players, simply get to go along for the ride, without the risk of facing dire consequences.

But which video games have showcased such features in the best possible way? Which rebellions turned out to make more of an impact than a mere dent in the enemy's regime? Well, let's talk it over. Here are, in our opinion, the five best games that let you form a rebellion.

5. Homefront: The Revolution

With games like Far Cry hogging the spotlight for such a category, games like Homefront: The Revolution were sadly slept on. Little did many know, however, that Dambuster Studios' first-person shooter was actually an incredibly powerful candidate for the genre. Homefront: The Revolution, along with its gripping narrative was, in all honesty, a journey well worth sticking around for.

To help banish the sinister faction known as APEX Corporation from Philadelphia, you're led to reclaim the streets by any means necessary. After the Korean faction push the States way past breaking point and cease control over its natural and military resources, a revolution is the only thing that sparks hope into the city's population. Every bullet shed tells a story; it's your job to make sure it's one worth telling.

4. The Saboteur

The Saboteur flew a little under the radar for most when it launched back in 2009. Having been uploaded to the system alongside games like Modern Warfare 2, Assassin's Creed 2, as well as Borderlands, it wasn't long before it fell to the bottom of the pile and phased out completely. Sadly, as far as games based on forming a revolution go — The Saboteur was actually, in all honesty, one of the best in the business.

With the whole of Paris under Nazi rule, you were thrown into starting a rebellion, where every action would help shape the future of the beloved French capital. With the city painted in monochrome, almost like a noir movie, the only way you could return its vibrant textures was to sabotage the enemy faction in any way shape or form. Return enough color to the city, and the Nazi regime would slowly begin to crumble. How you did it, of course, was entirely up to you.

3. Far Cry (Series)

Far Cry wouldn't be Far Cry if it didn't involve an evil dictator and a tattered world of some sort. It comes expected with each passing entry to the franchise, which does of course raise the question of whether the series has flown by its sell-by date or not. Regardless, the timeline to date has provided plenty of top-tier action and rebellion-based story arcs to indulge in.

As predictable as Far Cry has become, its familiarities can often be seen as positives more than negatives. No matter how many radio towers we have to climb or cold-hearted governors we're forced to overthrow, the series as a whole has still become a home away from home. Form a revolution, get recognized, and take the fight to the villain's front door. Capture outposts, establish a radio network, and bring down strongholds to help put pressure on the rival faction. You know, the Far Cry formula. Love it or hate it, it's still one of the best series for forming part-time rebellions, hence its place on this list.

2. Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

As much as I'd like to slap Assassin's Creed: Unity on this list, for the obvious fact that it centers its entire plot around The French Revolution, the fact it glossed over the assassin-building system just doesn't make it a worthy accessory to it. However, step a few years back, to Brotherhood, as well as Revelations, and you've got yourself a perfect candidate.

Besides pursuing your own goals in Brotherhood, you were also able to recruit new assassins for your cause, ship them around the world to give them more experience, level up their arsenal and attire, and have them drop in to act as your temporary sidekicks. Build enough of an army, and you could wreak havoc across the whole of the Templar Order, from the roots of Rome to the frosty Russian capital. Although its contracts were infinite, it was still enough of an incentive to keep us traversing the monopoly for months—if not years.

1. Fable 3

On the surface, you wouldn't place the likes of Fable on a list that revolves around forging a rebellion. Unless, of course, you follow the evil route, in which case you become more of a one-man army than a full-fledged unit. But Fable 3, on the other hand, centered its whole plot on overthrowing an entire kingdom. A kingdom that, fortunately, you were destined to rule.

Between destiny and reality idled a major threat; one of which you had to remove in order to ascend the throne and dominate Albion. Along the way, you were asked to make promises to help return the land to its former glory after becoming the next King or Queen. Depending on your own moral compass, you could either keep those promises, or push all of Albion further into its depressed state. It's the rebellion between that helped shape your character and tune your conscience.

So, what's your take? Are there any games that we should have put on this list? Let us know over on our socials here or down in the comments below.

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