These open-world games were quick to impress, leading to immense confidence that they would be nothing short of masterpieces.

Losing yourself in a giant explorable world is one of the biggest attractions of this genre. There's nothing quite like that feeling of stepping out into the landscape and letting your eyes adjust to ...

Elden Ring's exploration is excellent, but there are a few games that arguably deliver an even better experience.

Space-based games are a fan favorite category, all on their own, but when you add the concept of open world, it brings those kinds of games to the next level. It expands what you can do, it brings ...

Fans of Pokemon Crystal should check out Crystal Clear, a fan-made version that offers customization and exploration the ...

Christian has three years of experience writing in the gaming industry, including guides and reviews, for publications such as Dualshockers, Attack of the Fanboy, and PC Invasion. He has been an avid ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Open-world games are often considered a massive time commitment. They typically offer huge worlds ...

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With its high-stakes action and strategy, military espionage or full-blown warfare seems tailor-made for open-world games, but we don't actually have all that many projects that fit the bill. However, ...