Hello friends! Review of the best games from open world in which you can run wherever you want and complete tasks that you yourself wanted to take and perform. The order of the descriptions of the games is determined by chance, it is quite difficult to say which one is the best. Each of them is good and has its own unique features, the atmosphere of the gameplay and the world. So let's go the best Open World games.

Fallout 1,2,3,4 New Vegas

Fallout 4 world area - 78 sq. km.

Fallout 3 world area - 54 sq. km.

Fallout is a whole series of post-apocalyptic computer games. The first Fallout appeared back in 1997, and immediately gained popularity among the players. Fallout has provided its own role-playing system in the game - complete freedom of action in the game, where only you decide what kind of character you will have, which path you will go, what abilities you can have with whom to communicate and whom to help. The second part came out in 1998.

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After 10 years, the third part came out, which completely changed the gameplay of the game, and the graphics, but the same atmosphere and role-playing remained in the game. Fallout 3 was followed by Fallout: New Vegas and most recently the fourth part.

Once in an open and unknown world, you have to visit new places, see various settlements of people, mutants, traders, slavers, a cave of children, explore abandoned shelters and catacombs of the former metro. Only you decide which way to go, rob everyone and kill on your way or help everyone in need. Your decisions will determine how you end the game. You can decide to blow up the city of people with an atomic bomb, or save them by deactivating the bomb, help the slave traders look for slaves, or permanently stop their activities. At the end of the game, you will have to decide who should live in the post-apocalyptic world and who should die.

Grand Theft Auto (GTA)

GTA 5 world area - 81 sq. km.

GTA began its march back in 1997 and at the moment it already includes 15 episodes. GTA is an action game in which the player does whatever they want in various fictional cities and districts based on real US cities such as San Andreas, San Fierro, Liberty City and so on.

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Complete freedom to act, if you want to beat or kill someone, steal a car, helicopter, plane - please. Invest in a bank or in some stocks, buy a few houses for yourself, a car, a yacht. In short, a city with full possibilities, in which people will not look askance at you if you did something wrong, in extreme cases they will just get a gun and shoot you, but it's not scary, you can always start from the save location.

The last released GTA 5 series. In the game, we can control and play three characters by switching between them. The game has added even more variety. You can play golf, do yoga, go to the gym, and so on.

Assassin's Creed

Assassin's Creed world area - 10 sq. km.

Assassin's Creed is an action-adventure game that already has 9 episodes, each of which takes place in different times and in different points peace. The plot of all series is based on the traditional confrontation between two warring factions of the Templars and the Assassins.

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For example, the first part takes place simultaneously in 2012 and 1191 during the Crusades, main character games with the help of the adaptation Animus will participate in the life of his ancestor. In the third part, the action takes place in America from 1754 to 1783. The game will take place in the West Indies during the heyday of piracy.

Assassin's Creed is an open world in which we can move wherever we want and complete various tasks, but unfortunately we do not influence the endings of the game. The endings happen as they are planned and we can't choose the way of the outcome. But Assassin's Creed is a game of its own atmosphere. For example, Black Flag is suitable for lovers of marine themes. Most of the game takes place on our own ship, the Jackdaw, on which we can capture other ships, board them, hunt marine animals and animals on the islands. Assassin's Creed features an unusual historical atmosphere of the times.

Mass Effect 1.2 3

The first part of Mass Effect was released in 2007. In the game we have to play as Captain Shepard, in the distant future, when earthlings went into space, and interact with many other extraterrestrial civilizations and races. Shepard will be the first Earthman to be accepted into a special Specter unit. "Spectre" is subject only to the council of the Citadel, which includes several alien races.

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Traveling through space on the Normandy SR-1 ship, you will be able to move both along the tasks of the storyline and complete additional tasks. Mass Effect is not a fully open world. Yes, we can move around the station and complete the task or move to another point in space, but there is still some kind of linearity in the game, there are just a lot of tasks.

The main feature of the game is the system of dialogues with different characters that we meet in the game. By choosing the answer option, in the dialogue we can influence the actions of the character with whom we communicate, separate branches of the dialogue also appear, with a good leveling of the ability. We can use charm or intimidation to influence the player. The way we interact with the characters is the relationship we have with them. Shepard can have sex with an alien. The finale and the death of many of your allies and assistants in each part can determine the degree of preparation of the squad and Shepard himself, who you send on a certain task, and so on.

Mafia II

Mafia II world area - 25.9 sq. km.

The first part of Mafia which was released in 2004 was a breakthrough at that time. Excellent graphics and gameplay (at that time, of course), the atmosphere of the game, where a simple taxi driver earning crumbs will suddenly get lucky and have the opportunity to become a member of a mafia family. In terms of atmosphere and plot, I can say this is one of the best games. Yes, there is an open world in it, but it is not as diverse as in Mafia II.

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Mafia II only came out in 2010. If you haven't played this game, you've missed out on a lot of the gaming industry. America after the Second World War, a young soldier Vito comes home for a few days to take a break from the war. He meets his longtime friend Joe, who made him a certificate that he was no longer fit for military service. And Vito, along with Joe, work for the mafia, start working for the mafia to become full members of the family. As a result, the heroes will face the question of friendship or family!?

If you want to have your favorite car in the game, then just steal it, drive it into the garage, change the numbers and paint it over. Need money for good clothes? Then steal a car and sell it, or rob a jewelry store, or, in the end, rob the clothing store itself.

While driving around the city, you can listen to the radio and music of those times, change stations, complete tasks for various characters, look around the city, or move through the main story at any time. This game has an open world wonderful world with an atmosphere in the style of "The Godfather" in which you are completely immersed and enjoy.

The Elder Scrolls

The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim world area - 39 sq. km.

The Elder Scrolls is a series of computer role-playing games. The most popular was the Skyrim series released in 2011. Like previous games in the series, Skyrim allows the player to freely travel around the vast game world, exploring it and independently finding new places and tasks. Skyrim takes place in the fictional province of Skyrim on the Tamriel mainland, two hundred years after the events of the previous game in the series.

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The main storyline of the game is connected with the appearance of the powerful dragon Alduin in Skyrim; the main character - the Dragonborn - is tasked with stopping the return of the dragons and defeating Alduin. Skyrim retains the large and open world concept of The Elder Scrolls series.

The player can freely roam throughout the province of Skyrim, which includes nine large cities, many small villages, as well as vast expanses of wild lands and high mountains. In cities, the player can indulge in activities such as cooking and potions, farming, working with ore, or blacksmithing. At the same time, the developers note that the gameplay can take about 300 hours.

The game received many positive reviews and awards. Was the best game of the year and the best role-playing game of the year. Our site also includes .

Sleeping Dogs

Released 2012 Sleeping Dogs is a Hong Kong action movie with a focus on martial arts and oriental themes. The main process of the game is based on fights, and missions begin in the middle of the game, in which weapons take center stage. The city map was created based on the real-life city of Hong Kong.

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Sleeping Dogs invites players to take on the role of Wei Shen, an undercover agent tasked with destroying the Hong Kong Triad from the inside. As players discover neon-lit streets and bustling shopping arcades, a story of loyalty and betrayal will unfold before them. In order to destroy Hong Kong's criminal gangs, Wei will infiltrate a criminal triad criminal gang. What can I say, this is an open world in which the main task is to fight using various items around you and the opportunity to explore gaming Hong Kong.

Far Cry Series

Far Cry 4 world area - 32 sq. km.

Far Cry 5 world area - 49 sq. km.

Specifically about the last part of the game and the best part which is worth playing. Far Cry 3 release date 2012 One of the action genre, the fourth part is only improved, but the gameplay is the same. Specifically, about the third part The main character, Jason Brody, goes on vacation with friends to an unusually beautiful tropical island of Rook Island. Having made a parachute jump, he and his friends are captured by local pirates. He manages to escape after which he gets to the head of the local resistance. You will have to go through a difficult path from a simple guy who has never held a weapon in his hands to a tough fighter.

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In Far Cry, the hero can move around the island from location to location, recruiting and completing various tasks, which he may or may not complete. Unlike the second part, which many call, to put it mildly, a so-so game, this part really surprises with its open world. When you start to explore the island in search of adventure for your fifth point, you simply immerse yourself in this open world, forgetting about the main storyline in the game. Is this not an indicator of a good open world in the game?

South Park The Stick of Truth

At the time of writing this review of open world games, it came out very popular game"South Park is the stick of truth." If you know the popular cartoon South Park, then this game is based on it. A game where everything makes you smile or laugh. For example, super blows for the main characters are the use of their own farts. You can launch Stink Spell, Whisperer or Dragon Roar at the enemy. The game has a very small world, limited to a small town, but it is interesting to explore, meet new characters, receive tasks, and also scrounge other people's apartments.

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In the game, you can fight Nazi zombies, use an anal alien probe to move through walls, fight in a reduced size with gnomes right under parents making love and dodge daddy's eggs in time. In short, a lot of interesting things during the time you will have something to do in the game. The game is played quickly and in the same breath, and in the end you regret that there are so few tasks. In general, I recommend the game.

Batman Arkham City

One of the best Batman games, a city filled with action-adventure criminals. The game includes puzzles, the active use of "Detective Mode", which highlights the skeletons of enemies, gives hints and serves to perform various examinations, such as tracking the flight of a sniper bullet. The player has access to a criminal database that tracks the main villains around the city.

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In addition to the main ones, there are also secondary tasks with the participation of key characters. The player can move silently, avoiding prisoners and other enemies. You can also use gadgets to take out enemies without much noise. If Batman enters combat, the improved combat system from the previous game kicks in, allowing you to dodge multiple enemies at once, quickly react to hits from objects, and use all gadgets in combat. Free movement around the city is a little difficult, as various gangs under the leadership of the Joker, Penguin and Two-Face have completely occupied it

Dragon Age 1,2,3

Dragon Age is an award-winning fantasy RPG developed by Canadian studio BioWare. The action takes place in a fantasy world created specifically for this series, in the era of the mythical Middle Ages, on the mainland of Thedas, which lies in the southern hemisphere, mostly in the kingdom of Ferelden. There are races in the game: humans, elves, dwarves, qunari. All races, except for dwarves, have an innate ability to magic. In addition to the "physical" world in the universe of the game, there is also a "world of spirits", the so-called Shadow, in which demons also live.

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Huge world. Over 80 hours of gameplay and a large global map with player freedom. An epic story that is completely created by you. Choice unpredictability. The player can start the game by choosing one of six backstories. Decide what choice to make - it will be a good deed or a cruel one, it depends only on you. The development of the story and plot depends on the decisions you make and the actions you take during the game. Furious fights with enemies. Fight against huge and terrifying creatures. Use over 100 skills and spells in battles. Decapitate opponents and use destructive magic that tears apart the enemy from the inside.

The Witcher 1,2,3

World area The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - 136 sq. km.

The game world is based on the works of the Polish fantasy writer Andrzej Sapkowski. It differs from most fictional universes in the absence of a clear division into black and white. The developers note the maturity of their game world, as well as the fact that their characters are driven by ordinary human (or inhuman) needs, passions and feelings, and not some abstract forces like good or evil

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The game world is inhabited by various races - humans, elves, dwarves, as well as a wide variety of monsters. Some characters in the dialogues literally quote the text of Sapkowski's works. In the process of passing the player many times have to make a choice of further actions, which can greatly affect the plot. The consequences of the choice are periodically shown in the form of stories or insights that the protagonist sees.

Gothic (Gothic) 1,2,3,4

Ghotic 3 world area - 76 sq. km.

The universe of the Gothic series consists of a mainland and an island part. The mainland consists of Myrtana, a forested plain in the center of the mainland, Nordmar, a snow-covered rocky area in the north, and Varant, a desert in the south. In addition to this, there is large island Khorinis and group southern islands south of Varant. Gothic adventure RPG with unprecedented freedom of action opens the way to a medieval universe permeated with magic.

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Bandit camps and mage towers are replaced by huge caves, dungeons and monster lairs. A non-linear storyline and over 200 superbly voiced characters breathe life into every moment of the game. One of the most successful artificial intelligences in the history of the genre, creates a realistic atmosphere of interaction with the outside world. Acquired skills and characteristics immediately find their visual embodiment in the main character, eliminating the endless numbers and statistics. A fantasy world over 25 square kilometers in size. Three types of heroes: mage, paladin and warrior. The ability to create your own magic items and spells.

Saints Row 1-4

The series offers the player the role of the leader of the "Saints" gang in big city liberating the city from gangs, aliens and others. For the most part, the missions involve killing, stealing, stealing, and other criminal activities. Also, as an alternative pastime, earning money in mini-missions is available. These optional quests are available between story missions.

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The Saints Row series is distinguished by the degree of freedom given to the player - he decides what to do. Unlike most action games, which are a sequential set of levels with a linear passage, in Saints Row the player chooses which tasks to complete. Based on this relationship with various organizations may change. The use of vehicles in an urban environment provides a simulation of the semblance of a real city, down to pedestrians reacting to traffic signals.

DayZ

DayZ world area - 225 sq. km.

DayZ is an open world survival horror mod for the computer game ArmA 2. The action of the modification takes place in the fictional post-Soviet state of Chernarus, whose inhabitants, as a result of some kind of cataclysm, turned into aggressive zombies. The player-controlled character must survive in a hostile environment by avoiding enemies and looting abandoned buildings for weapons and supplies.

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The character is threatened not only by computer-controlled zombies and other players, but also by natural factors - hunger, thirst, injuries and diseases. Death in the game is final and irreversible - with the death of a character, the player is invited to re-enter the game, creating a new character and starting the accumulation of supplies from scratch.

The Forest

After the Plane Crash, the player will be in a random place on the island. After that, the player is invited to explore the island in search of his son, stolen by the local natives. The player will have to resist natural factors, look for resources for survival, and also confront the natives inhabiting the island. The main character can die, so he needs to monitor his health. Health can be restored with food and pills, as well as medicinal herbs.

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Also, the main character has an energy indicator that can be restored by drinking water, listening to music, sitting on a bench or sleeping. To hide from the natives and monsters, you can cover yourself with mud, but it is washed away in water and rain. Suitcases are scattered around the crashed plane, which can be opened with an axe. Valuable items such as food, water, pills and cloth can be found in suitcases. The Forest is an open world game with freedom of action, but your every thoughtless action can lead to death. So far, only the alpha version of the game has been released.

Rust

Rust is a multiplayer and sandbox game. You need to understand that this game is not like the GTA series, where your hero is the most important and wets everyone. Here you can do anything, complete freedom of action, i.e. you can meet another player and he will kill you for the sake of loot, you can do the same. Nothing will stop you from robbing another player's house. The game has a randomly generated map.

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The main task is, of course, to survive. Players are thrown onto the map, where they craft clothes for themselves, get food and even build houses. At the same time, your character will be tormented by hunger, cold, thirst, or simply wild animals will threaten your life.

Everything in the game can be used for something, the most elementary - you can just take a stone and knock a stick out of a tree, then find iron on the map to make a tip and then put it all together to make a spear. In general, everything is used in the game, it will fall into your hands.

Just Cause 2

Just Cause 2 world area - 1036 sq. km.

Just Cause 2 is a dynamic third-person shooter and a great platform for enjoying mind-blowing stunts, constant explosions. The map of the game is an archipelago of many islands of different sizes. 5 different climatic zones these are sands, snow-capped mountains, jungles and all this the player can explore.

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The main character is a CIA operative who has arrived to restore order in this world. And for this, he has complete freedom of action: he can steal a car, a helicopter, a boat, blow up a house, hook on a building or the same helicopter, and then parachute down.

The game also has racing and gunfights in cars, a large number of additional missions, shooting from various weapons and, of course, the desire to blow something up. Just Cause 3 was also released, but for some reason it did not receive wide popularity.

ARK: Survival Evolved

ARK: Survival Evolved is the same sandbox where we are thrown without anything on the island of ARK, the game is distinguished by its own ecosystem in which dinosaurs live, with which we can fight or use them as mounts. The game is under development, in principle, like all popular sandboxes, but you can already play it.

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The main goal of the game is survival. Hunger, cold, the dangers of the world around you will constantly force you to act. Also in the game you are free to do whatever you want, unless of course you die of hunger. From everything that surrounds you you can extract useful resources. There is also a bit of esotericism in the game. You can call on the help of mythical creatures. The game will appeal to fans of the sandbox genre.

Red Dead Redemption

Red Dead Redemption area - 73 sq. km.

Playstation console only for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

The game takes place in America at the beginning of the 20th century. The protagonist of the game, John Marston, a former thug who left the bloody trade, is forced to work for government agents to kill or capture alive his former accomplices, including his "old friend" - Bill Williamson. If Marston does not do this, then his family will suffer.

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The hero is destined to overcome a huge distance from the western borders of the United States, where chaos reigns and unprincipled corrupt officials rule, and ordinary settlers lead an endless struggle for survival, visit Mexico, which is on the verge of civil war, and get to the civilized cities of the American north.

The player playing the role of a former bandit, the player travels pretty much across America, looking into small picturesque cities and mastering secret mountain paths. But the most important thing is that he will shoot to his heart's content, because his goal is the most correct: to acquaint even the most provincial corners of cowboy America with the law. The game is a real GTA, only in the entourage of the Wild West ”and with a considerable number of side tasks.

A special engine for huge free spaces to explore. Red Dead Redemption can be called an "Epic Western". Well, to revitalize the landscape, we will be offered a dynamic change of weather and seasons, over 40 species of animals walking along the digital prairie, horse racing, stagecoach rides, trains ...

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

The size of the Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising world is 350 square meters. km.

Tactical shooter with elements of realism and a huge open world. The game takes place on the island of Skyra, which is rich in oil and other valuable minerals. The area is a disputed territory, which leads to a large-scale conflict between Russia, the United States and China.

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The main distinguishing feature of the game is the complete freedom of action in the open world. Due to the large-scale map, the player can plan unique tactical actions, bypassing the enemy from the rear or hiding behind the terrain. The game has a realistic damage system and correct bullet flight ballistics.

Burnout Paradise

The size of the Burnout Paradise world is 67 square meters. km.

Off-road racing simulator. The player enters the open game world, which is the perfect place for any racer. The city has no inhabitants, and at every intersection it is powerful to arrange a real drag racing. The game has freedom of action and many tasks for which you can get new equipment.

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The player can explore the large game world, along the way completing various quests that open access to faster motorcycles and cars. The race can be arranged on almost every street, and for fans of extreme driving there are special tracks with jumps and slopes.

True Crime: Streets of LA

The world size of True Crime: Streets of LA is 622 square meters. km.

Third person shooter with an open world. The player will play the role of Nick, an experienced detective who is known for his methods of fighting crime. Often the cop simply shoots all the bandits, leaving behind massive destruction. The game begins with a new case that was offered to Nick.

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The game has a huge open world, which is a city and surrounding areas. The project also implemented a system of karma, which affects the relationship of other characters to the player. Low karma lowers the rank in the police department and will affect the ending of the game. At its core, the game is a classic third-person shooter with a good storyline and dynamic gameplay.

Test Drive Unlimited

Test Drive Unlimited world area - 1545 sq. km.

Arcade car racing simulator. The game takes place in a large open world, which is a separate island. To start the game, the player must buy a house and purchase the first car, with which you can start earning money for new equipment. As you explore the game world, you can complete various tasks, participate in competitions, and upgrade cars.

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The game features a large selection of modern cars that can be repainted and tuned to your taste. Since the action takes place in an open world, the player has complete freedom of action and can complete tasks in any order. The game features easy controls, good graphics and high-quality music.

Fuel

Fuel world area - 14440 sq. km. The largest open locations in the gaming industry (Guinness Book of Records).

An arcade off-road racing simulator with a large-scale open world. The game takes you to an alternative reality in which America has been subjected to massive natural disasters, which has turned all the roads and cities into a large desert. The survivors begin to compete for the last remaining oil and fuel.

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The game implements one of the largest game worlds, which is noted in the Guinness Book of Records. The essence of the game lies in the constant stages with computer opponents. Each track can be passed in several ways, for example, you can go along the knurled road, or cut through complete impassability. The game features a post-apocalyptic style and a large set of off-road vehicles.

Black Desert

The area of ​​the Black Desert world is approximately 350 sq. km.

Black Desert is the most anticipated game of 2015, created in the new generation MMORPG genre and incorporating best qualities famous online hits with a huge seamless world. Cutting-edge graphics, detailed characters and a realistic game world will allow you to immerse yourself in the exciting era of the Middle Ages. Players can expect a dynamic combat system, large-scale castle sieges and brutal PvP battles anywhere in the world.

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You are waiting for endless adventures and many exciting activities: trading, crafting, home decorating, and epic sieges with war elephants, cannons, and siege ladders that require teamwork.
All this - with cutting-edge graphics, luxurious landscapes and dynamic weather. A variety of locations that are invariably beautiful and, of course, keep many secrets and secrets that are ready to be revealed only to the most inquisitive adventurers. Sieges in the game are a real theater of war, where only the strongest survive and much more

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Open-world games are interesting, first of all, with their almost limitless possibilities - do what you want, go wherever your eyes look, communicate, conquer, take away what you like ... Most importantly, then think about the consequences!

We offer you the TOP 10 open world games, among which you will definitely find a couple of products that you will like.

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This game has been popular since 2007. It was then that for the first time on the PC screens the name of the game about the assassin was lit up. Different platforms were used for it, but Assassin’s Creed always kept up with the times - at different times they were PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Windows and others. The genre of the game - action adventure with an open world - so captivated users that the developers of the French company Ubisoft decided that it was impossible to do without a sequel.

And now, in the latest report from Ubisoft in 2016, it was said that the total number of games in the Assassin's Creed series have been sold over 100 million times.

The plot is always very interesting and has a historical basis. For example, in the first parts there has been a war between the Templars and the Assassins for many centuries. Desmond Miles, who was the main character of the first three parts, had to travel back in time to retrieve the Piece of Eden. And all so that the apocalypse does not come.

Assassin's Creed has beautiful graphics (landscapes in the game are amazing), great gameplay that combines parkour and stealth assassinations.

In the TOP of open world games, we placed it as much as 10th position only because the open world does not play an important role in the gameplay of the series itself.

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This game was released 16 years ago, and was the first of those where there is a change in weather conditions, day and night. It has a lot of mini-games that everyone loves: darts, bowling, etc.

Shenmue was only made for the Dreamcast. It has many elements that at that time seemed to be an unprecedented achievement: "Unlooked Scene", which occur for certain reasons, as well as Quick Time Events (in order for the action to be performed correctly, you need to press the buttons shown on the screen).

In the storyline, the story will be about a guy who lost his father. Now he must take revenge on the killer and take away an expensive thing from him. In the process, the protagonist will encounter situations where either friends or combat skills are needed.

After some time, a second sequel game came out, which became even more dynamic and perfect.

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On the eighth line in our TOP open world games, we placed Action-adventure about the famous superhero Batman.

Here, each character is depicted as if he had just stepped out of the pages of the original comics. Every element of the characters has been carefully crafted and beautifully drawn.

Here the user will meet with all his favorite characters: Batman, Joker, Harley Quinn, James Gordon, Croc, Bane and others. All their fates are united by a plot. The storyline tells about the Joker's escape from Arkham and his conquest of the island. Also, the player will be able to participate in a global mission to save Gotham from the influence of the "Titan" - the medicine with which the Joker decided to create an army of monsters.

The presence of an open world makes this Batman game one of the best that exists today.

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Since its announcement in 2004, this role-playing game was supposed to be one of the most successful representatives of this genre. Dragon Age is an ideological continuation of the legendary game Baldur's Gate, and at the same time it does not repeat either the plot or the setting of Baldur's Gate.

In the first parts of the series, there was a non-linear plot component, a flexible role system, lengthy dialogue parts and additional missions.

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In 1997, an open world series called Fallout started.

The first part of the series became mega-popular, thanks to its characteristic features, firstly, the user was not limited to anything and no one, he could act as he liked. Thanks to this, critics reacted positively to the product, and players spent hours admiringly playing the game. Not surprisingly, the second part of the game was soon released.

Fallout 2 has received many improvements over the previous one. Also added a lot of quests that made the gameplay more diverse.

Fallout 3 changes the series in general. You can play in first or third person. On the part of the Survivor, you will have to communicate with other heroes, fight with or without weapons, perform various tasks, etc. The open world of Fallout includes a huge territory, which consists of separate smaller segments.

Fallout 4 is the latest game in the series and has become an undeniable bestseller. The game has a huge open world and the widest possibilities for customizing the character, his weapons, items, home improvement. Also, a lot of modifications have been released for the game, expanding the already huge and diverse post-nuclear world of Fallout.

The Fallout series is a vivid example of the embodiment of the predictions for the future from the Americans of the 1950s, so the “calling card of the game” is a huge amount of retrofuturistic details. Even the idea itself - acting in a world where an atomic war took place - came from a time when many were afraid of just such an outcome.

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Who hasn't heard of Geralt of Rivia, the immortal hero of Andrzej Sapkowski's books? In Poland, he is already almost national pride and the most popular literary hero, so it is not surprising that such an expressive character has found its embodiment in a series of games. Plus, his talented performance in the game product added popularity to Geralt and his story.

Games about the Witcher are created in the genre, and the Polish company CD Projekt RED worked on the creation of the product.

The first part was released back in 2007, and the developers did not make any special bets on it. It was more of an experimental product. However, the game exceeded all expectations, and at the moment the series has become one of the best in its genre.

A beautiful game world, an exciting combat system, the presence of interesting characters in addition to Geralt, an excellent character leveling system, a storyline based on favorite books, tasks, etc. - all this created the game just so wonderful and loved by many.

It is for all its virtues that the game gets the fifth place in our top "Best open world games".

4. Red Dead Redemption

This game is a kind of GTA that takes place in the Wild West. No wonder the developers of both series of games - RockStar. The genre of the game is an action-western, in which there are many fragments of RPG, adventures that, together with the open world, create a unique connection.

The main differences between this game and GTA 4 are, for example, the presence of a circular selector for choosing weapons. After that, this system was already used in further products, as it allows you to select the desired weapon many times faster.

The plot tells about John Marston, who has to do a lot among the corruption and lawlessness that reign in the Wild West at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Graphics, interesting plot, realistic characters... All this makes Far Cry one of the best open world shooter games. There is a balance between game elements, while everything in the game has its purpose. Here you can hunt, collect potions, perform off-plot tasks, while the gameplay is also at the highest level and makes the game very enjoyable to play.

The storyline tells about the bloody deeds that take place on the tropical island of Rook Island. The main character is Jason Brody, who got into trouble with local pirates. In the process of passing the player makes decisions on which the final will depend. And after the end of the game, the island remains available for free exploration.

Also interesting is that each mission of the game is unique in its own way and is not repeated. This and many other things make the game stand out from others like it.

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A list of the best open world games would be incomplete without this game. It has a huge number of locations, underground tunnels, quests, and mysteries. You will be able to explore all the vast territories in a fantasy world with great pleasure, where the graphics are simply amazing.

A lot of all sorts of chips will not let you get bored, of which there are simply incredibly many in the series of games. And even a simple mission can take a huge amount of time, because in the process of passing it you will definitely find many additional branches that will also require your attention. In the process, other characters will come across, with whom it will always be interesting to chat.

1. GTA

GTA

What TOP 10 open world games would do without products from this legendary series with millions of fans around the world the globe? These games from the developer RockStar embody all the delights of an open game world.

GTA has everything that players love so much: mini-games, things that are collected in the process of completing tasks, interesting missions that open up new sides of the plot, a high level of realism, colorful characters, etc. Also, a huge place belongs to the freedom of action of the protagonist - if you want, ride around the city in a stolen car, if you want, walk along the beaches, if you want, go somewhere in nature, in general - do whatever you like, roam, anywhere - everything is in your power .

In the last part of GTA RockStar did their best, and the open world became something completely different, coming out on new level development.

In our opinion, best open world game- this is definitely a series of GTA!

Ordinary people tell stories about how they go to work, sit with friends in a cafe and sleep during breaks. To live brighter and have more cool stories in your arsenal about how you rescued princesses from the clutches of dragons, saved the world from the Forces of Evil and stole cars of civilians at your leisure, do the right thing - play games.

Important point: this is not the top generally recognized best games, these are toys recent years, in which we, the employees of 2x2, buried more than one night and which we would recommend to anyone and everyone. Believe us, we will not advise bad.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Platforms: PC, PS4, XBOX ONE

Geralt, a specialist in the destruction of monsters, travels through the fantasy world in search of the girl Ciri, who can stop the coming of the Wild Hunt (just accept it as a fact that this is bad and scary). He walks through the fields and forests, kills griffons, sleeps with beauties and jokes during breaks. And the reaper, and the player on the pipe.

Any part of The Witcher is indecently good, and with each next toy in the series, everything just gets better. This is even unfair to competitors, who a priori should be very ashamed of what they are compared to The Witcher. "Wild Hunt" is super-detailed quests, many of which hide an unrealistic cool story. All completed quests and decisions affect the final game, which is cool and motivating. The combat system here has received a lot of advantages since the second part, Signs have acquired in utility, the world is detailed and open as much as possible.

Even those who just love cool novels will like it. And adored, how much epic coubs spawned by localization!

Journey

Platforms: PS3, PS4

You are a mysterious someone, your goal is to get to a very distant mountain. The plot synopsis is described more than completely, but you have no idea what a magical and unusual gaming experience is hidden behind it. This is very meditative and beautiful game- music, graphics, landscapes - in which you will need to go through very picturesque locations.

Everything here is really unusual and unusual. No map, no hints, no multiplayer per se, but! During the journey, you can meet with another player and move with him to the same mountain. You do not know anything about your companion - except that he is a living person. You have no means of communication other than a semblance of screaming, and only at the end, after completing the Journey, do you see your companion's name in the credits. Sooooo unusual and cool gaming experience.

Grand Theft Auto V

It makes no sense to advertise GTA. Every Pokémon has known about the charms of this world since the days of Vice City. But the fifth part (aka the 15th game in the series) is something. Oh god, Rockstar blew 266! million! dollars! in game development! There are 3 main characters here at once with well-developed characters, whose stories are intertwined. The final goal is to rob the US Federal Vault, taking out more than 200 million dollars in bags and pockets. Oh my!

GTA V has maximum freedom: an open dynamic world, the ability to switch between heroes at any time, and as many as 3 endings of the main storyline. Stealing, going to strip clubs, stealing cars, loving, watching TV, doing yoga, playing Tamagotchi, taking selfies, smuggling! Everything is possible here.

And breaking news for those who slept in a hole last years: GTA V finally has multiplayer. Now all the same can be done online with your gang, and it is not necessary to have friends. But be prepared for Game of Thrones-style death - very, very sudden.

Deponia The Complete Journey

Platforms: PC

Deponia is cool humorous quest pumping logic and erudition. An ideal option for those who can't stand shooting games and consider ordinary quests to be primitive and boring. The plot of the quest is that Rufus, tired of life on a small planet littered with garbage, one by one makes the most ridiculous escape plans.

Aikyu of the level of Friends is not required for passing, do not be alarmed, but the puzzles and story are really cool and the solutions are not always obvious. Deponia The Complete Journey - one of the best representatives in your genre. The only thing is to be prepared for the fact that localization killed a good half of the jokes, so if English allows, pass in the original.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

Platforms: PC, PS3, XBOX 360, PS4, XBOX ONE

Fairy-tale cooperative puzzle-adventure with not the most intricate plot, but very powerful moral background. There are two brothers whose mother died a long time ago, and then all of a sudden the father got very sick. Only the juice of a huge tree that grows behind mountains, forests, fields, and generally very far away can save him. A strong and dramatic story that the creators managed to tell without the use of words (at least human-readable ones) at all.

There is no cooperative as such. you will play as both brothers at the same time(prepare joysticks, without them it will be hard). At first, the brain will refuse to understand how this is even possible, but over time it will get involved and even begin to enjoy such a process. Gameplay is original and intuitive: only two buttons to interact with the outside world, and two sticks to control the brothers.

There is nothing here besides the main storyline, and it goes through quite quickly - in 4 hours. All scenes and tasks are very original and atmospheric, there are no repetitive mechanics, but there are magnificent colorful landscapes. The story itself is sometimes cruel, bloody, but, most importantly, very magical and emotionally powerful.

Platforms: PC, PS4, XBOX ONE

Team online shooter from Blizzard with fantasy art. In the future, the machines still rebelled, as promised by the Terminator. But the Overwatch organization was able to overcome the rebellious robots. Everything calmed down, the guys from the organization were no longer needed by mankind, because of which they were forced to go home. But after a few years, crime gained momentum, and Overwatch members had to re-team and take up arms in order to save civilians.

Multiplayer Ideal raised to absolute. From the experience of Team Fortress 2, which is played even after almost 10 years since its release, it is basically obvious: team shooters live out of time, like Tsoi, as soon as they conquer their audience. Blizzard did not impose its game - the noise around it has risen and has not subsided since the first days of the beta release. And after the release of the server, which were designed for something inhuman, fell. The flow of those wishing to play turned out to be more than this very "inhuman".

Overwatch is very different characters, each with its own history and skills, a bunch of arenas and modes(3 cards each). Persians do not need pumping or customization, everything is decided only by your personal skills- nothing extra. Gameplay is intuitive and clear, and due to the drawing, even your girlfriend will like it: it will stick to the monitor while you are creating destroy.

Platforms: PC, PS4, XBOX ONE

The nuclear boom gave rise to the post-apocalypse. Only those who managed to get to the bunker survived. Everything is either half-destroyed or half-mutated. After 200 years, the hero gets out of the bunker and goes for a walk around the ruined world in search of his son, Sean.

Generally recognized as one of the most anticipated projects of 2015 more successful than not. Locations are worked out, enemies are very terrifying, quests are interesting(although, in fairness, there is also wild boredom like “bring me that thing that lies quietly across the road”), the overall story is gaining momentum, and in the end it turns out that the hero is involved in some kind of wildest story. For fans of the original dilogy, it will cause pain and burning below the back, for everyone else it is very playable.

Platforms: PC, PS3, PS4, XBOX 360, XBOX ONE

Hipster Adventure Movie Quest, very cool interactive everyday life in which you live the life of a student girl Max. At a critical moment, a gentle creature discovers the ability to rewind time and correct mistakes. At first, the skill is used mainly for everyday student trifles, but in the course of action it turns out that the city of Max is threatened by the apocalypse, and it would be good to prevent it.

The game was released as a series, by episodes, and if the first parts are similar to a girl series with a teenage drama, then somewhere in the middle the suffering fades into the background, and the main one becomes The ultimate Twin Peaks Girl Disappearance Mystery. Every decision and action has its fruits and sooner or later it will definitely come around. Included - cool soundtrack, well-developed detective story, realism with a pleasant dose of mysticism. Disappointing, however, is the fact that the final choice is the same for everyone and does not depend on your previous decisions.

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Platforms: PS4

The protagonist Nathan and his wife bought a house, chose the curtains to match the sofas and live a happy quiet life until Nathan's older brother is announced, long years presumed dead. Oh yes: in the previous parts of the game, Nathan was a treasure hunter. Little has changed here: suddenly, a living brother says that a treasure awaits in Madagascar, and the guys go in search of the mythical Libertalia.

Impossible beautiful exclusive for Sonya, which made a lot of die-hard PC players get a console. "Way of the Thief" is well-developed third-person action game with puzzles, gunfights(weapons have increased in the arsenal, and gunfights are approaching the title of ideal), action scenes at the level of Hollywood action movies and the ability to choose answers in dialogues. But be prepared for a very poor Russian localization.

Need for Speed ​​(2015)

Platforms: PC, PS3, PS4, XBOX 360, XBOX ONE

There is no point in talking about the legendary Need for Speed ​​races - they earned their name back in the distant 2000s. This is not just a game, this is a real era. The 2015 reboot has everything that the mutated series has managed to lose in recent installments: advanced car tuning, a brave new open world, and police racing.

At first it seems that the restart of the series is not the idea of ​​the creators, but of PR people who wanted to more gold from an obsolete product. But in fact, it turns out that the game of the 15th year incorporated all the best from the previous parts, and the output is the very essence of the Need for Speed. A must for anyone who has ever felt an adrenaline rush at the keyboard, joystick or a real steering wheel.

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim

Platforms: PC, PS3, XBOX ONE

Welcome to the interactive Game of Thrones. You are a Dragonborn who very conveniently comes to the province of Skyrim just when he is needed the most. The world is threatened with death by dragons, and you need to overcome a lot of difficulties in order to stop the fire-breathers and their master Alduin.

The world here is also infinitely open, the player can do whatever they want. Graphics are wildly beautiful and cause multiple aesthetic orgasms. A plus complete freedom of creativity: you can start a family, you can become a thief, a murderer, a noble knight - yes, even a princess. There is spectacular fights, the ability to upgrade certain attacks and skills. The plot is good because certain RPG engines generate their own stories which is original and captivating.

The most honest Skyrim trailer ever.

Platforms: PC, PS3, XBOX 360

Here everything is as gloomy as in horror stories about "a black-black street in a black-black city." People were mowed down by a disease that turns everyone into undead, and the main character goes on a long trip to restore the white balance and stop the impending Age of Darkness. And so you go around the world, completing quests and fighting enemy creatures.

It won't be fun or just - only difficulty level 180 and fear, only hardcore. Remember "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" on Dandy, in which, dying, you found yourself at the very beginning? It's about the same, but lighter. Each creature taller than half a meter kills you in two spit, and each death throws back strongly, taking away the accumulated experience. But at least not at the beginning.

educates character and works magic with the nervous system, but against the backdrop of a clear trend towards simplifying games, it is delightful and especially valuable. A must for those who really like to overcome difficulties.

Tomb Raider (2013)

Platforms: PC, MAC, PS3, XBOX 360

Tomb Raider 2013 is a prequel to the very first game in the series. Here Lara famously turns from an archaeological university graduate into a furious sex symbol for all gamers. In the story, Lara and her expedition are looking for a lost civilization, but a terrible storm destroys the ship, and then throws all the survivors on the shore of a seemingly uninhabited island.

When Crystal Dynamics announced that it plans to - modernize the most famous gaming woman, the world held its breath: of course, restarts are a terrible thing. But in the end it turned out very well: a perfectly executed third-person combat system, enjoyable gameplay and a realistic system for acquiring survival skills. Truth, brain-puzzling puzzles have gone into oblivion for which old Lara was so famous. But this is offset by a large number of advantages - take at least good competitive multiplayer system and Lara's chest, which retained its elasticity.

Platforms: PC, PS4, XBOX ONE, ANDROID, IOS

Killed joysticks Dendy and childhood will never be released, but time goes by. In recent years, "Mortal" is gaining momentum and evolving, and in the "top ten" it is felt especially powerfully: the bones here crunch louder than ever. For example, Sonya and Johnny Cage had children who inherited their parents' love for blood and also tear out the insides of everyone they hit. For example, in the 10th part, you can destroy, ahem, the manhood of a father by the hands of his own daughter.

New Predator type heroes, and also those who returned from vacation (for example, Tanya from part 4). All in all, perfect k-to-combo pairs for fighting. Yes, and the variety has increased: now each hero can choose priorities in battle. From controversial points - there was an opportunity ... buy Fatality. The archaic keystroke system still works, but now you can get away with it just by paying.

Platforms: PC, PS3, XBOX 360, NINTENDO WII U, PS4, XBOX ONE

She is also "Look the Dog", "Watch the Dog" and how else this name was just not joked. A guy in a trendy cap is engaged in magic hacking - hacks the phones of the rich and respected people"by bluetooth". At one party, they fire him and start a chase, during which the hero's niece dies in an accident. And he decides to become an avenger.

Basic the plot is not that wow, not particularly memorable or stands out in some way. But there are funny dialogues and jokes, which smoothes the situation. All around full of beauty and detail, although there are problems with physics and textures. There will be many plot Easter eggs, hide-and-seek games, action, shootouts, racing and good missions outside of the main storyline.

True, we did not understand How do dogs have to do with all this?.

Platforms: PC, PS3, XBOX 360

First-person adventure-shooter-RPG mix in which you play as a guy whose vacation doesn't go according to plan. Jason Brody (this is you, meet you) comes with friends to an exotic island where they hang out, party, take selfies, skydive, until one day they are captured by sadistic pirates. Jason manages to escape, and he lights up with a desire to take revenge on a terrible revenge.

Cool open world with frighteningly realistic graphics and a story that you won't want to break away from. Players will need to storm pirate territories, hunt all kinds of animals and evolve from a weakling to tough guy who saved his friends and matured for the time you spent with him. Special Mast for Lost Fans.

Platforms: PC, PS3, XBOX 360

A shooter that captures the imagination and strikes it to the deepest wilds. Private detective Booker receives an order: to get to the flying city, whose location is not really known, and rescue the girl from there. Then it turns out that some kind of sheer horror is going on in the world and a destructive war is about to break out.

Plot blanks are very classic- a princess in a tower, a hero with a dark past, the world is on the brink of disaster. But all this is summed up in such a way that the result is something completely new.. And although the world of the game is fictional, you still immerse yourself in it and believe: atmosphere and detail take their toll. Here, what's cool every little thing counts, but only. Spectacular fights, a truly intricate story told in a movie-like form of a shooter.

Platforms: PC, PS4, XBOX 360, IOS

Something very terrible happened in the world: everything fell apart into small pieces, and the only surviving place is the Bastion. The blond guy, for whom you have to play, wakes up in an incomprehensible place and is going to go towards this very Bastion, where he learns that the fortress is destroyed, and in order to restore it (and the world) and destroy the universal Evil, you will have to make a lot of efforts than you and get busy.

Very nice and detailed walker, in which it does not immediately become clear that WTF is happening here . You travel through different locations, fight local bosses and difficulties, then move back to the Bastion, where you choose which weapons you will take and which potions you will use before the trip. Toward the middle you're already basting strategically choose equipment correctly, which adds a decent amount of pluses to the game.

Platforms: PC, PS3, XBOX 460, PS4

Fantasy walker, which at first glance is very similar to Bastion (the same developer, after all), but in fact it is something completely different. You will have to play for the red-haired singer Red, whose life was recently made an attempt and who is determined to avenge fiercely for it. On her side is a huge talking sword Transistor, in which the consciousness of an unknown person who saved Red's life is placed.

Outwardly, everything is about the same as in Bastion: a third-person action RPG in which you have to travel through the most beautiful fantasy world, fight and do all sorts of small things. But the gameplay has gotten deeper since the studio's first game, more personal story, and the atmosphere is atmospheric. If you give free rein to whining, you can say about monotonous battles and a fairly short duration of the game.

Platforms: PC, PS3, XBOX 360

High-quality puzzle-experiment with fairly complex puzzles- for logically thinking masochists who like to test their thinking and do not imagine life without difficulties. The plot is simple: the main character, Chell, wakes up in one of the cells of the highly scientific laboratory Aperture and tries to escape. At her disposal is a portal gun, with which you can move yourself and other objects.

It won't be too difficult at first, but it's only at first.: Further, even primitive things will become confusing, and an empty room will turn into a quest. Extremely good localization and a lot of high-quality humor. It is bound to appeal to those who love brainstorming and want to get the maximum profit from games.

When, back in 2001, the Scottish developer Rockstar North released the third part of the gangster saga Grand Theft Auto, the fashion for Open World games began to grow rapidly. It is understandable, because it is always interesting to wander through the streets of a fictional or plausibly recreated city, complete secondary quests and do whatever you want. So, the top open world games on PC that have been released in the last 4 years. Go!

Grand Theft Auto 5

Where without this game? One of the best projects of the last generation and the entire gaming industry as a whole. It has not yet been released on PC, because the start of sales is scheduled for January 2015. Nevertheless, she has already managed to make some noise among the owners of Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3 and PS4. For the first time in the history of the series, gamers got the opportunity to play for 3 characters at the same time, which, of course, added dynamics and fascination. Explore the bottomless expanses of the ocean, filled with living creatures, barren deserts and, of course, Los Santos, which is the prototype of the real Los Angeles. Watch the lives of three colorful characters with different personalities and temperaments, participate in exciting robberies, spend your leisure time as soon as you like (triathlon, golf, tennis, racing, flying airplanes and helicopters, going to restaurants, tuning and much more).

The developers were able to improve all elements of the game, including graphics, sound, shooting mechanics and character physics, weather conditions, etc. In general, you will not get bored for a minute in the world of the fifth part, lost among the expanses of Blaine County. In addition to the single, GTA 5 also has an excellent multiplayer where you can complete additional missions, buy real estate, try your luck on the stock exchanges and just have fun in the company of 16 friends. Of course, the top open world games on PC can only have one winner - GTA 5.

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

The Assassin's Creed series has 11 games, 6 of which are full-fledged titles, and the rest are just offshoots. The open worlds of the game allow us to run through the times of the Renaissance, through America filled with the events of the war of independence, revolutionary Paris and, finally, feel like a West Indian pirate. Exploring the open worlds of the game makes it more exciting that the protagonist has strong parkour skills, which means that we can climb the most impregnable towers and view the city from a bird's eye view. Over the past 4 years, 7 parts have come out at once, of which we will choose, perhaps, the best - Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.

Players will be able to transform into Edward Kenway - a charismatic, dangerous and brave pirate who skillfully uses all the deadly assassin's tricks. Capture forts and ships with your own ship "Jackdaw", explore over 50 locations in which there was a place for Havana, Kingston and, of course, the pirate Nassau. In addition, Edward can visit underwater locations, harpoon unique sea animals, craft new items, look for hidden treasures, get into fights, complete exciting side quests, etc. And you will be able to test your killer skills in the multiplayer mode, where the developers provided a variety of opportunities, maps and thoughtful character customization. In the 2013 list, Assassin's Creed will convincingly take the honorable 1st place in the ranking.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Endless spaces, contrasting characters, hundreds of quests, a dynamic plot, exciting character upgrades and thoughtful gameplay - all this is The Elder Scrolls. Our hero is not why life goes on without him. But this is what everyone loves in open-world games. Children playing tag, tired blacksmiths focused on their work, smiling salesmen, constantly working alchemists and, in the end, warriors fighting among themselves, not paying attention to the protagonist passing by. Today there are 6 full-fledged projects, among which we will highlight only one - The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.

The top open-world PC games of 2011 can surely push this masterpiece from Bethesda Softworks to the top spot. Take on the role of Dovakin, saving the world from Alduin - the mortal enemy of all mankind. Learn spells, upgrade skills, create armor and weapons, hone your skills in battles, take part in conspiracies and civil war, learn dragon screams, travel across the huge Skyrim. The game has so much of the most diverse content that we can "get stuck" in virtual reality for 200 and more hours. In general, our review of top games open world on PC couldn't miss Skyrim.

Saints Row IV

The game was released on August 23, 2013, becoming quite popular among millions of gamers. The developer was Volition. Head to Stillport, a giant virtual sandbox where nothing is impossible. Superpowers, unimaginable and outlandish weapons, hundreds Vehicle and dozens of hours of captivating content created by developers' sick imaginations.

Try to enjoy the unlimited power of the President by showing the citizens the true face of the Saints. An alien invasion on a grand scale, a sea of ​​explosions, adrenaline and fun - all this is Saints Row IV. If a "reckless" top open world game on PC was created, then this title would surely take 1st place. Advanced customization of characters and vehicles, improved skills, a huge number of weapons and a variety of missions will brighten gray and boring evenings, raising your spirits for the rest of the day.

Far Cry 3

If we make the top open world games on PC in 2012, then Far Cry 3 will be one of the contenders for the winner of such a rating. Immerse yourself in a mind-blowing adventure, following a beautiful story, seasoned with madness and dynamics. Capture outposts and upgrade your character -

Exploring huge islands rich in exotic animals, mini-games, relics, puzzles and exciting quests will not leave you indifferent until the end of the passage, and a huge arsenal of weapons and vehicles will only add charm to the 30-hour gameplay. At the same time, it is quite interesting to observe the history of the main characters, who will definitely be remembered for their charisma. In addition to the single-player campaign, Far Cry 3 has a full-fledged co-op and a great multiplayer game that will keep you hooked for another couple of dozen hours.

Watch Dogs

Compiling the top open world games on PC in 2014, it should be noted that Watch Dogs deserves due attention. Play as Aiden Pearce, a genius hacker capable of hacking cameras, traffic lights, subway trains, bank accounts, police poles and other ctOS gadgets. Chicago has a wealth of content to offer, including a rich story campaign, exciting side quests, and awesome mini-games that are new to Ubisoft titles. Colorful characters, detailed cars, interesting missions, great physics and a breathtaking soundtrack - all these are the flawless virtues of "Lookout Dogs". Finally, seamless multiplayer, skillfully integrated into the single, will add additional fun.

World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor

One of the largest number of players in which reaches 10 million. Top open world games on PC on the network must necessarily include World of Warcraft Dota 2 and Lineage. In 2014, a new global update was released, the name of which you can see in the subtitle. Life in Azeroth has remained the same, but many innovations have significantly improved the gameplay. First of all, it is worth noting the appearance of new locations - Nagrand, Talador, Spiers of Arak, Frostfire Ridge, Gorgrond and others. On Draenor, you can also build a fortress with the possibility of further modification. In addition, the maximum character level has increased to 100, which has been lacking for many gamers for so long. Finally, the developers have added new skills, a PVP arena and other nice little things.

The Elder Scrolls Online

After a 20-year history of the series, the developers from Bethesda decided to create a full-fledged MMORPG. The game has successfully implemented combat mechanics, which is in no way inferior to real-time battles. The plot is rather banal, but captures from the very first minutes, telling about the struggle of 3 in-game factions: the Ebonheart Pact, the Daggerfall Covenant and the Aldmeri Dominion. It should be noted that all dialogues are voiced in a very high level, which is a rarity for online projects. What can you do in The Elder Scrolls Online? Explore the vast expanse of Tamriel, filled with the swamps of Black Marsh, the wild jungles of Valenwood, ancient cities, which include Daggerfall, snow-capped mountains and colorful lowland glades. A well-thought-out pumping system, thousands of quests and continuous faction wars will give you the opportunity to fully spend time on the other side of the screen.

Most games can be divided into linear and open. The second ones are longer, varied and addictive, especially in the presence of well-developed locations. But developers need to convince you of the liveliness of the world - only then will you want to study it. We present ten such games.

Red Dead Redemption

It's more mature grand theft Auto. Adult not in the sense that there is more blood, shooting and girls greedy for the sound of coins. It's about the world and the story being told. GTA is pure satire that sometimes includes drama, albeit quite well. Red Dead Redemption is completely different. Cowboy John Marston, who caused trouble in his youth, must help important officials in the capture of former gang comrades, otherwise his family will not be greeted in the literal sense.

The hero, who is tied up with crime, goes against old acquaintances and, in a sense, against himself. At the same time, the world around is changing: progress is on, cars appear that leave no chance for horses, and Marston realizes that the era of the Wild West will soon end, and he does not know and does not want another life. The story is skillfully diluted with comical characters (like a completely insane gravedigger) and funny situations.

Red Dead Redemption features a large area with plenty to do: off-plot mini-stories, side quests, gambling, interesting duels - the Wild West is dangerous, but too good not to be explored. A sequel is expected this fall.

Far Cry

The series has gone through a rise, a fall, and another rise. After an unexpectedly high-quality first part, fairly passable console versions followed, and then the terrible Far Cry 2 came out. It was a ready-made manual "How not to make an open world": the same type of tasks, a minimum of random events, sick of roadblocks. It was time to bury the series.

Who would have thought that after this a fantastically cool third part would appear. Tropical island, amazing villain Vaas and spectacular leader of the Citra tribe, hurricane missions with a choice, interesting idea with animal hunting - Ubisoft was on a roll. Even Far Cry 4, which only moved the action to the Himalayas without offering anything new, also went with a bang.

This was followed by a sharp change in concept: Far Cry Primal is dedicated to primeval time. The step is controversial, but in general it turned out well - albeit not so spectacular, but extremely original. Ubisoft has learned how to fill their worlds with interesting events, which they once again proved with Watch Dogs 2.

saints row

Open world action games are sometimes casually referred to as "GTA clones". To avoid such comparisons, Volition chose its own path. Realizing that it would be impossible to surpass Rockstar in terms of the level of staging and elaboration of the world, the developers undertook to make the most trash action movie possible. Oddly enough, the idea turned out to be successful.

Saints Row is a geeky GTA. Seriously, if you suddenly think that the height of madness is to dress up in a funny costume, throw a grenade at the cars standing at the traffic lights, and shoot the arriving policemen with a machine gun, then just start the action from Volition. Take at least the hero of Saints Row. He has come a long way - from the leader of a street gang to the President of the United States.

In the fourth part of the game, an alien invasion takes place. Who, if not elected by the people, the head of state should be the first to protect his population? Moreover, there is no need to persuade him: a fighter hardened by yard showdowns declares war on the aliens. The hero flies over the city, runs at incredible speed, incinerates and freezes enemies. It's trash in a good way, like "Machete" by Robert Rodriguez. You just need to not take it seriously.

Need for Speed: Most Wanted

In racing, an open world is often not needed: there is practically nothing to do between competitions. One of the few exceptions is NFS: Most Wanted. Freedom of movement first appeared in Underground 2, but the concept is best represented in the next game.

The project is dedicated to street racing - then it was still fashionable. The hero needs to be at the top of the list of the best street racers in the sunny city of Rockport. Starting with something like the VW Golf GTI, the character rose higher and higher. At the end of the game, Lamborghini and other exotics were opened. At the same time, the BMW M3 GTR was chosen as the car of the best racer, it also flaunts on the cover of the game. It turned out funny: the hero drives the most powerful supercars, but dreams of defeating the upstart in some kind of BMW.

Most Wanted is filled with action: time trials, setting the maximum speed on the radar, sprinting, circuit races, boss battles, long chases with the police - not every open world action game will offer such a variety.

Mafia

Released in the fall of 2016, Mafia 3 was a complete failure: weak graphics, a dead atmosphere, and complete monotony of missions. If publisher 2K Games plans a new installment, then the developers will have to work hard to restore the franchise's credibility. But once everything was different.

Mafia: City of the Lost Heaven was released in the same year as the PC version of GTA 3. The competition was fierce. The action world from Rockstar was more alive, passers-by responded better to the player's intervention in the usual way. Mafia, from the little-known Czechs from Illusion Softworks, offered a special atmosphere and well-developed characters.

Taxi driver Tommy Angelo accidentally received a ticket to the world of the mafia: he helped serious people escape and they offered him help in the future. The hero enters a new world for himself and performs tasks for major authorities. In the yard of the 30s of the XX century, men in hats drive huge cars and talk about loyalty to the mafia family. The second part took us to the middle of the last century. The atmosphere changed, but the game was still addictive, although it was too short.

The Witcher

RPG is a genre for which an open world is almost a must. Complete freedom of action at times turns into total boredom: nothing happens in the game, quests are already fed up. The Polish series "The Witcher" was spared the troubles of role-playing projects. A routine walk from one village to another can turn into a new investigation, which involves an ancient curse, unfortunate lovers, local drunks, ghosts, witches and the elder of the settlement - and sometimes all at once.

The Witcher Geralt is a medieval freelancer and uniform parasite. He does not have a permanent source of income, he is not a fool to drink, go out and spend time playing dice, he works from time to time, as orders appear. True, it would be difficult for tax collectors to receive compensation from him to the royal treasury, and even more difficult to send them to forced labor. The hero wields a sword better than any person, fights well with his fists, knows the approach to magical creatures.

The world of the third game turned out to be especially large and alive. Adventure happens at every turn. Climbing into the thick of the forest, you will find a hermit's hut, wander into the doorway - you will have to save the inept guard from the bandits, and so on all the time. The Witcher is constantly calling you somewhere, and you just need to turn off the path.

Fallout

The game was not the first RPG in a post-apocalyptic setting. Nine years before the release of the debut part, Wasteland came out, which has now been revived. But it was Fallout that gained the greatest fame and popularity.

Freedom of action is elevated to the absolute: no one cares what you do. More and more new quests appear, the characters entice with intriguing stories, but you can just go into the sunset to meet your fate. Fallout is imbued with the spirit of adventurism - you want to explore this world thoroughly, and I'm glad that many secrets are hidden in it.

Despite the consequences nuclear war, the world of Fallout lives on. With complete freedom, you won’t be bored - events, like in The Witcher, will appear on their own.

The Elder Scrolls

The action changes from part to part: the central region of the world of Tamriel - Cyrodiil - is shown in TES IV: Oblivion, we find ourselves in northern Skyrim in TES V, we go through the province of Morrowind in the third numbered game, and so on. All locations are terribly interesting to explore.

There are a lot of shortcomings in The Elder Scrolls: the same type of tasks, a strange role-playing system. Let's say that nothing prevents a character-warrior from being trained in the Guild of Mages - this is approximately how a humanist receives a diploma in physics and mathematics. And how much can be said about the balance: about the automatic increase in the levels of enemies relative to your hero (see Oblivion), and about killing a dragon with one arrow (see Skyrim).