How to Create Cities for Games
I'm creating a city based on Philadelphia, Detroit, New York, and Chicago, but whenever I try, it ends up looking too generic—it resembles Liberty City from GTA 3. I had ideas for districts like Chinatown, but a lot of games already have them. Is there a technique for creating maps and districts
The easternmost island is supposed to be Manhattan, but Central Park is at the top of the island. This island has lots of skyscrapers and theaters.
The island with the harbor is a residential area, like O'Block, Brooklyn, Queens, and South Philadelphia. It has a lot of crime and gangs.
The northwestern part is on the mainland and is semi-rural and industrial; it’s also home to the city’s international airport.
But, all things i make are generic and soulless.