Open-World

Open-World refers to a genre of video games that give players the freedom to explore large and open worlds.

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12 Best PvP Open-World Games, Ranked

The best open-world games feature a PvP style map where the competition is always out there.

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Why Elden Ring Likely Won't End Up in a Bloodborne, Sekiro Situation

Elden Ring still has better chances getting more installments under FromSoftware alone than the developer's previous co-published titles.

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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - The Mystery of Rauru and Sonia's Child Explained

Among Tears of the Kingdom’s lingering questions is one with an implied answer, which ironically serves to make it even more puzzling.

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Interview: Medieval Dynasty Devs Talk Survival Gameplay, Major Updates, and Co-Op

The Best War Games chats with Render Cube developers about Medieval Dynasty's most significant improvements, the team's inspirations, and more.

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Medieval Dynasty Dev Reveals the Key to Great Survival Building Games

The Best War Games chats with one of Medieval Dynasty's developers at Render Cube about what makes a memorable survival gaming experience.

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7 Open-World Games Where The Main Character Dies

Death comes for the protagonists of these open-world games, creating a harsh realization of mortality for their favorite characters.

Open-World Games With The Best Driving Mechanics
8 Open-World Games With The Best Driving Mechanics

Cruising around an open world can be a lot of fun if the mechanics are pulled off properly.

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Rise of the Ronin Review

After years of emphasizing combat and loot, Rise of the Ronin diverges from Team Ninja's modern Souls stylings to let players tell their own story.

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11 Open-World Games That Make Great Use Of Procedurally Generated Content

Procedurally generated worlds are incredibly impressive and offer immense replayability, and these open-world titles certainly do it best.

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Best Open-World Post-Apocalypse Games
9 Best Open-World Post-Apocalyptic Games, Ranked

Many open-world games set themselves after some sort of apocalyptic event. These titles, however, are easily the best ones available.

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9 Best Open-World Games Where You Explore Multiple Planets

Players who love discovering new planets in games will love what these immersive open-world titles have to offer.

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6 Open-World Games That Are Better With A Keyboard & Mouse

Some open-world games are better experienced with a keyboard and mouse thanks to the easier and more accessible control schemes.

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13 Best Open-World Games on the Xbox Series X

The Xbox Series X|S may now be home to Activision Blizzard, but it still holds some of the best open-world games on the market.

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7 Fun Open-World Games Where You Are Overpowered

Open-world games are common nowadays, but the nature of nonlinear storytelling often means players can become far too powerful.

Best Open World Games With Pixel Graphics
8 Best Open-World Games With Pixel Graphics, Ranked

Games that blend an open world with pixel graphics can be just as fun as any modern AAA title in the same genre.

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Best Tactical Open-World Games

Some of the best tactical open-world games on the market enable a great sense of freedom in their worlds and fun from their gameplay.

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6 Open-World Games With Realistic Environmental Hazards

Open-world games are often full of treacherous environmental hazards. These games, however, are in a league of their own.

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8 Linear Sequels & Spin-Offs To Open-World Games

It's not uncommon for a game series to become open-world as it gains popularity, but these series did the opposite and became more linear instead.

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The 20 Best Open-World Zombie Games Ever Made

The best open-world zombie games find ways to keep players on edge, constantly reminding them that survival has to be earned in these dangerous times.

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10 Best Open-World Superhero Games, Ranked
10 Best Open-World Superhero Games, Ranked

Open-world games are now the benchmark for the superhero genre, and while many games have tried to capitalize on this, these games did it the best.