Most Overused Game Locations

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It seems like a lot of Star Wars games have "The Battle of Hoth" stage from The Empire Strikes Back.

San Diego and New York in racing games.

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I rly dont get why that map is the most liked CS:S map

The tall tower makes appearances in about every other fortress in New Super Mario Brothers, and that has gotten on my nerves as annoying, deadly, and stale. Reoccurring obstacles also are a problem. "I just had to dodge a smaller version, now this? Blah!". I think Earthbound had lesser problems with having overused areas. Each area was different, and small enough that it did not get stale.

Not enough Department store levels, where you have to fight though a shopping center. I would like to see something like a Wal-Mart being a fighting ground. I point to another unique game, Revolt, a great RC racing game in my opinion.
Not enough, "Your average guy saves the world."

I don't mind such locations being overused, but I'm not particularly fond of jungle temples. Always confusing and hard to get around. Don't like constant sandstorms or barren city streets, either.

It's the level design that matters, really. If locations were more open and lively, but not in the GTA style, that would be great. It could give games a tactical, freelance play style, and yet a linear storyline.

Now that we're done whining about various level-based video game cliche's, let's get started on coming up with some original ideas!

...anyone, anyone?

While the scorched no-man's land lit up by rivers of lava gets old after three or four appearences, the fact is, there are only so many environs that you can shoot/butt-whomp/cast your way through.