Video games can be incredibly creative, especially when they’re visually unique. That may sound like “newsflash, water is wet,” but when it comes to the unique services that can be found in games, some people don’t give enough credit where it’s due. Some games feature some services that every gamer wishes they could use.
If just a few select services and jobs existed here in the real world, a few more happy billionaires would be running around. That may or may not be a good thing to you, but take some solace in knowing that you’ll have access to some of the coolest services you’d ever be able to dream of.
10 The Animus
While the world certainly doesn’t need all the additional baggage that comes from Assassin's Creed's villainous Abstergo Industries, it’s not hard for most people to agree they would have one wicked service. Pretty much everyone would be happy to explore everything the Animus has to offer.
Being able to go back in time to relive the memories of people who lived hundreds of years ago is the kind of treat anyone would want to try out. Some of those lives might end up being mundane, but it would still be fascinating to see what was happening around the world in the year 1305.
9 Pokemon Center
Exactly how a Pokemon Center would translate to the real world is a bit of a question mark, but if we assume it would function the same way for our animals or even humans, the center would be a cash cow.
Think about it, almost instantaneous healing from the worst conditions possible. The fact that a center could cure paralysis alone is more than enough for most people to wish that the technology was a reality. Of course, if every single center featured a unique Nurse Joy, things might end up feeling a bit creepy.
8 Chocobo Rentals
There are probably many different things that come to mind when you think of the Final Fantasy series, but one thing that probably comes to everyone’s mind is Chocobos. The adorable bird creatures would probably be a huge hit here in the real world.
Being able to go out and rent different Chocobos to either rush around the world, or even go for a flight would probably completely retire any kind of vehicle rentals. It’s a sustainable practice, and it would be all the better if that catchy theme played the entire time you rode one.
7 Pokemon Rescue Team
Everyone loves Pokemon, so the idea of a team of creatures being able to speak and run around to save people would be an absolute hit. Who even needs specialized groups of people for rescue operations when you can have a team of powerful creatures do it?
Imagine if a situation similar to Resident Evil 4 went down in the real world. All you’d need to solve that thing in a single afternoon is a team featuring a Charizard and a Machamp. That’s all without mentioning how adorable it would be to see a team of Squirtles roll up to put out a fire.
6 Official NetBattlers
For the uninitiated, a NetBattler from the Megaman Battle Network series might not seem like the most useful thing in the world. In reality, an Official NetBattler is someone tasked with resolving cyber crimes in the most epic way possible, cyber-battling.
As the world continues to become more and more reliant on technology, having someone who can come in to bust some viruses in a matter of minutes would be an absolute asset. Official NetBattlers would be like the plumbers of the future, just for technology. It’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it.
5 Plasmid Vendors
To be fair, the immediate side effects of BioShock's plasmids might be enough to keep most people from trying them out, but people have taken bigger risks. Being able to walk up to a vending machine and leave with a unique power would definitely be a hit.
It would probably be good if plasmids were a bit less battle applicable, but considering they were initially implemented to make living easier, it’s clear that they’d probably be able to do some good around the world. Electricity bills would become a thing of the past when you can make a one-time payment for the excellent electro bolt plasmid.
4 Chao Gardens
There’s no way a real-life Chao Garden wouldn’t be an absolute moneymaker. There are still people out there who believe that the Chao Garden is the best aspect of Sonic Adventure 2, so being able to raise an adorable creature and play with them has to be in demand.
The best part is that Chao can be raised in unique ways, leading to varied personalities. The classic breed of a Chao is already adorable enough, so if someone had to pay for an egg or simply use the facility, there’d probably be as many Chao Gardens as there are McDonald's.
3 The Poe Collector
To be fair, this service only really works if it also means that ghosts truly do exist in the real world. If there were suddenly Poe Collectors from Ocarina Of Time around the world, an entirely new career path of hunting and capturing ghosts would almost definitely begin.
All the biggest Ghost Busters fans could live out their dreams by finding a way to capture a ghost. It might be a little cruel to keep one in a tiny bottle, but hey, every industry has its regulations, even ones that are incredibly profitable.
2 The Phantom Thieves
You may be thinking that hiring a group of kids to break in somewhere and steal wouldn’t be profitable, just illegal. You’d be right. Instead, hiring a group to essentially change someone from an absolute monster to a relatively decent person would make all the money.
The service from Persona 5 might be open to being misused, but how many people had a horrible teacher they wish was just a little bit nicer, or an irate boss who needs to take some time to understand how cruel they’re being?
1 Mumbo Jumbo
Imagining a chain of Mumbo Jumbo locations is kind of hilarious. Seeing a huge line of people waiting for their turn to be changed into a different creature or living object, only to watch an anthropomorphic toaster hop out of the building, would be amazing.
There are probably a ton of useful applications for Mumbo Jumbo’s services, but most people would probably end up seeking him out purely to have the experience. If people pay to drive expensive cars for their birthdays, surely they’d do the same to see what it’s like to live as an ant.