The Best Open World Games of All Time

36 votes

1

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Nintendo Switch

Action-Adventure Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.8/5

Story4.7

Gameplay4.9

Graphics4.9

Music4.6

Character4.7

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild innovated how open-world games worked. It was one of the first games that trusted its players to explore and enjoy the world as they liked. The game emphasized non-linear exploration and creative puzzle solving, where the world interacts with itself, like starting a fire in the grass to create a draft to glide on. Wrapped in a timeless tale of a Hero defeating evil and rescuing the princess.

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Kei / 30s / Female
I think I have 100% this game 5 times now. I don't mind if my previous saves get deleted cause I'd be more than happy to play it all over again. The characters are great but I especially love Zelda the most because of her determination and strength. Also props to the guy I always buy ancient cores from in Hateno village whenever it's raining. The music is also great! Nothing beats hearing the piano music when a guardian sets its eye on you or when you find refuge at a stable after a whole day of fighting monsters and then you hear music from a flute that signals you're finally safe from monsters. My favorite aspect of the game though would have to be the exploration. I love just walking around the world and taking in the sights, nature, and infrastructure BOTW Hyrule has to offer. I love Hateno and Lurelin village the most! My only issue with this game is the final boss which was a bit too easy.

Jori / 40s / Male
I like how it drops me into the world and immediately trusts me to figure things out. There is no strict path forcing me forward. Instead, I just look at the horizon and decide for myself what mountain to climb, what ruin to explore, or what direction feels interesting in the moment. What really stands out to me is how the world rewards curiosity. Even a small detour can turn into a full adventure. I might just be gathering materials, then suddenly I am fighting a Guardian, solving a shrine puzzle, or discovering something I did not expect at all. I also love how survival mechanics are simple but meaningful. Cooking, weather, stamina, and weapons all matter in a way that makes every journey feel a bit unpredictable. Nothing feels like it is just there for decoration. Everything has a purpose in how I move through the world.

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Genshin Impact

Steam (PC)

Adventure Action-Adventure Gacha Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.3/5

Story4.2

Gameplay4.2

Graphics4.3

Music4.4

Character4.3

Genshin Impact is an anime-style open-world action RPG, filled with magic and style. Follow a traveler of your choice in uncovering all there is to know about the world of Genshin: its places, people, and stories. For players who enjoy gacha character collection with enticing lore and elemental combat, this game will interest you with various gamemodes and puzzles that will quench your thirst for adventure and exploration.

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あっきー / 30代 / 男性
Genshin is a big work you could call the one that created the currently trendy anime-style open-world game trend, and the shock of a work with console-worthy quality being playable for free and even on smartphones is, thinking about it now, still insane. Its impact on the game industry was tremendous too, greatly contributing to raising the quality of subsequent smartphone games. In this game, the fun comes from clearing exploration and combat by making full use of gimmicks called elemental reactions, and I think it's amazing how combat that isn't simply about hitting or not hitting a weakness gives new meaning to using characters. The story is complex and hard to get into, but since it's designed so that even free-to-play players get rewards the more they play, the point that you can keep enjoying it forever is a happy one too.
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原神は現在流行りのアニメ調オープンワールドゲームのトレンドを作った作品と言える大作で、コンシューマーでもおかしくないクオリティの作品が無料かつスマホでも遊べるという衝撃は今考えてもやばいです。ゲーム業界に与えた影響も凄まじく以降のスマホゲームのクオリティ引き上げにも大きく貢献しました。本作では元素反応と呼ばれるギミックを駆使して探索や戦闘を攻略していくことが面白さとなり、単純な弱点をついたつかないではない戦闘はキャラクターを使う新しい意味を見出してくれている点がすごいと思います。複雑でとっつきにくいストーリーではあるものの、無課金でも遊んだら遊んだだけ見返りがくる設計なので、ずっと楽しむことができる点も嬉しいポイントです。

Lina / 30s / Female
It's been a while since I really played Genshin, but there were quests that I really enjoyed completing, like the story of Dainsleif's friend and Ruu in Tsurumi Island. Another good memory I have about the game was when I reached the floating island in Qingyun Peak and enjoyed the music and view for a few minutes. Since it's been so long since I last played, I've been having a hard time catching up on quests and grinding to level up my characters. I still keep the game on my phone in case I want to return and have time to grind.

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Elden Ring

PlayStation 5

RPG Soulslike Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.6/5

Story4.3

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.7

Music4.6

Character4.5

Elden Ring is the epic love child of FromSoftware, the game developer that is hell-bent on making players turn their controllers into projectiles, and George R.R. Martin, the author who has a knack for creating beloved characters who ultimately meet their end after three chapters. You take on the role of the Tarnished, and you will venture forth through the harsh and unforgiving world of The Lands Between. Players will helm both sword and shield as they weather the landscape of battle unleashed by the gods and their kin. The game is the very definition of sheer will, as it constantly tests players' mettle through the usual soulslike difficulty expected from FromSoftware. Explore the vast reaches of the game's open world, defeat numerous foes and demigods in battle, and strive to become the Elden Lord.

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うっちー / 30代 / 男性
An open-world action RPG etched into gaming history, the finest of the 21st century. Despite its overwhelming difficulty, it has an addictiveness that makes you want to challenge tough enemies again and again, and the sense of accomplishment the moment you win is an appeal you can rarely taste in other games. On top of an enormous amount of content, it also features highly free character building through diverse builds, boasting a level of polish that lets you keep playing for hundreds of hours. The DLC adds new weapons, areas, and bosses, letting you enjoy a new adventure with a volume rivaling the main game. The breadth of exploration and build-building expands even further, and it has the appeal of keeping you playing long after clearing it.
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ゲーム史に刻まれる、21世紀最高峰のオープンワールドアクションRPG。圧倒的な高難度でありながら、何度も強敵へ挑戦したくなる中毒性と、勝利した瞬間の達成感は他のゲームではなかなか味わえない魅力を持つ。膨大なコンテンツ量に加え、多彩なビルドによる自由度の高いキャラクター育成も特徴で、何百時間でも遊び続けられる完成度を誇る作品。 DLCでは新たな武器やエリア、ボスが追加され、本編に匹敵するほどのボリュームで新たな冒険を楽しめる。探索やビルド構築の幅もさらに広がり、クリア後も長く遊び続けられる魅力を備えている。

Elmer
The only game that I've ever played that I'd call a "true open-world". It always amazed me how after the tutorial, you're free to do whatever... enter Caelid underleved, fight the Tree Sentinel with beginner equipment, or just simply explore. Despite the difficulty, none of the fights ever felt unfair (except for Consort Radahn...), and every inch of exploration felt marvel. Also, unironically, this game made me feel fear no other games have done before. The fear of the unknown, fear of death, it was crazy feeling all sorts of emotions when I was playing this game.

あるえ / 30代 / 男性
Even viewed as an open-world game, it has tremendous volume; the map is vast and there are many of them, each with distinct character and beautifully expressed, wonderful. Bosses are scattered across the vast map, so there's the fun of exploration. There are also many weapons the player can use, and your approach changes depending on how you allocate stats, and your fighting style changes further with Ashes of War, so even the same boss can be fought in various ways, giving the fun of playing over and over.
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オープンワールドゲームとして見ても凄まじいボリューム、マップも広大かつ数も多く、それぞれに特色があり綺麗に表現されていて素晴らしい広大なマップにボスが点在しており探索する楽しみがあるプレイヤーが使える武器の数も多く、またステータスの振り方によって立ち回りも変わり、戦技によってさらに戦い方も変わるので同じボスでも様々な戦い方があって何度も遊べる楽しみがある

かど
I think this game's greatest appeal isn't simply that it's highly difficult, but that it establishes the open world, combat, and story as a single, complete experience you can decipher, explore, and empathize with. Also, regarding the high difficulty that's often been pointed out throughout the Souls series, it's tuned extremely well in this game, resolving it almost ideally by letting each player choose a strategy that suits them.
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本作最大の魅力は、単に難易度が高いことではなく、オープンワールド、戦闘、物語を「読み解ける・探索できる・感情移入できる」一つの完成された体験として成立させている点にあると思います。また、これまでソウルシリーズでたびたび指摘されてきた難易度の高さについても、本作では非常にうまく調整されており、プレイヤーごとに自分に合った攻略方法を選べる形で、ほぼ理想的に解決されていると感じました。

Rather than progressing mainly by leveling up your character, I felt the game is very cleverly designed with the growth of the player's own skill as its core. It does feel difficult, but it gives you plenty of motivation that surpasses that.
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キャラクターのレベリングをメインに進行するのではなく、プレイヤーのプレイスキルの成長をゲームの根幹として、非常に巧妙にゲームがデザインされていると感じました。難易度が高いと感じますが、それを超えるモチベーションを大いに与えてくれます。

Aiko / 20s / Female
Technically, Elden Ring was my first FromSoftware game. I only played it because my brother influenced me to, and I ended up liking it a lot. I think everything about this game is perfect. It just delivers.

Birb / 20s / Male
Finished the game within the 1st week of release. Exploration, open world, and the quiet delivery of the story stuck with me. Gameplay wasn't really all that super new; it was still Dark Souls in some way.

Lou / 30s / Male
Same with Dark Souls, the lore is amazing. Until now, I'm still thinking of possible lore theories. The boss fights here are one of the most memorable battles I've had in the RPG genre.

Jords / 30s / Male
Fromsoftware and George R.R. Martin gave birth to something really special here.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

25 votes

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Nintendo Switch 2

Action-Adventure Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.8/5

Story4.8

Gameplay4.9

Graphics4.7

Music4.9

Character4.9

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is one of the best open-world games of this era. From exploring the vast open world with your own creative machineries to solving unique shrines and engaging in satisfying combat, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom won't let you down. Both newcomers and long time fans of the series will find this game extremely enjoyable.

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あるえ / 30代 / 男性
The sequel to Breath of the Wild. The stage of adventure is the same, but sky and underground maps were added, powering up exploration even further. It keeps all of Breath of the Wild's appeal, and now you can build vehicles like cars and airships by combining materials yourself, powering up the freedom of puzzle-solving even more.
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ブレスオブザワイルドの続編冒険の舞台は同じだが、空と地下マップが追加されて探索もさらにパワーアップしたブレスオブザワイルドの魅力はそのままに、車や飛行船などの乗り物を自分で素材を組み合わせて作れるようになり、謎解きの自由度もさらにパワーアップ

Muffin / Other
It's a brilliantly constructed game, which expands on the already brilliant BOTW, and there is nothing else like it. The story is excellent and the fighting is interesting, but also manageable for people who don't want to. The puzzles are excellent and I think it retains a lot of the charm of the older games.

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5

Ghost of Tsushima

PlayStation 5

Adventure Action-Adventure Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.7/5

Story4.6

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.9

Music4.6

Character4.3

Take control of Jin Sakai and become the Ghost of Tsushima. The Mongols have invaded Tsushima, and it up to you to halt their advance by any means necessary. Fight enemies head on, or employ stealth to defeat them without them even noticing. When you grow tired of the fighting, slow down and take in the beauty of the island. Soak in hot springs, write haikus, and even unlock cosmetics to change your look.

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- A Japanese-style game made by the overseas game studio "Sucker Punch" - A wonderful game where you feel respect for Japan everywhere, having properly researched Tsushima - The sword-fighting action is genuinely fun too - The action of quietly taking out enemies by stealth is also excellent - The graphics are extremely beautiful, and just riding a horse across Tsushima to explore is fun on its own - There's a lot to grind, with plenty of collection and upgrade elements like athletic-style minigames, searching for hot springs, and finding training grounds - The characters have lots of personality and memorable lines. "I threw my honor away on the beach!"
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・海外のゲームスタジオ「サッカーパンチ」が作った和風ゲーム・対馬をちゃんと取材したりして日本リスペクトを随所に感じる素晴らしいゲーム・剣戟アクションもちゃんと面白い・隠れて静かに敵を倒すアクションも素晴らしい・グラフィックが非常に綺麗で対馬を馬で駆け巡って探索するだけでも楽しい・アスレチックのようなミニゲームや、温泉を探したり、修行場を探したりとコレクション、強化要素が多くやりこみ要素が豊富・キャラクターの個性や名言が多い。「誉れは浜に捨てました！」

Ronald / 20s / Male
One of the best games I have ever played on the PS4. The graphics were so realistic that I truly felt like I was strolling through Tsushima. I really liked how the game hides the HUD whenever you explore the map, it encourages you to focus on the scenery and surroundings, which I can honestly say were breathtaking.

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Cyberpunk 2077

Nintendo Switch 2

RPGLooter ShooterOpen World First-Person

Survey scores · avg 4.7/5

Story4.9

Gameplay4.6

Graphics4.7

Music4.6

Character4.7

Cyberpunk 2077 is a first-person RPG based on the tabletop game, Cyberpunk. Players assume the role of V in the neon-sprawling Night City, taking on missions and gigs that can lead to different outcomes depending on the player's choices. A massive selection of weapons, cyberware, and abilities allows players to create countless builds for V, giving every playthrough a fresh experience.

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Jamal / 20s / Male
I know Cyberpunk 2077 had a really rocky launch, and it actually took me three years to finally play it after the Phantom Liberty DLC came out. And honestly, Phantom Liberty really made V feel like he was in an actual spy movie. But underneath all the bugs and crashes, there was a genuinely good game. The characters felt alive, and romances like Panam’s really made it feel like I was connecting with someone. I’ve always been a fan of the cyberpunk genre, from Blade Runner to Ghost in the Shell and Altered Carbon. This game really made me feel like I was a merc trying to survive in an unforgiving city of sin, chrome, and bullets.

Ronald / 20s / Male
I really enjoyed the story of this game, it really hooked me with the struggles of V and how he/she will do anything to survive. The choices you make throughout the game can really shape your relationship with your friends and how the game would end. The skills you can give your character in game really make every single playthrough different. You can create havoc for your enemies if you want or just chill and drive alongside others on the road.

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Red Dead Redemption 2

PlayStation 4

RPG Action RPG Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.9/5

Story4.8

Gameplay4.8

Graphics5.0

Music4.9

Character5.0

"Red Dead Redemption 2 is GTA with Cowboys. The ""2"" in the name is sort of a misnomer kind of how Final Fantasy games are all not related. Red Dead Redemption 2 is more of a prequel to the first game. It's closer to a massive 100 hour cowboy simulator with an absurd amount of attention to detail. This ranges from interactions, dialogue, even in-game physics and horse poop. This is a masterclass by Rockstar in major emotional damage, immersive gunplay with cowboy weapons, and horsing around."

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Jamal / 20s / Male
Red Dead Redemption 2 was such an amazing and beautiful game. I already loved the first game, but the second one grabbed my heart and completely destroyed me. Arthur felt like someone I actually knew, almost like a close friend I went on this long journey with. That ending was one of the few moments in gaming that actually made me cry. You can really tell the devs poured so much emotion into this game.

Stef / 20s / Female
This is not just a game, but a whole experience. RDR2 warped my preferences in narratives, and I began to seek out games with more positive endings, as much as possible. It also raised my standards for open-world games.

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Wuthering Waves

Steam (PC)

RPG Action RPG Gacha Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.7/5

Story4.4

Gameplay4.7

Graphics5.0

Music4.8

Character5.0

Wuthering Waves is an anime open-world action RPG with incredibly fast, technical, combo-driven combat, limited only by the player's skill, speed, and tactical foresight. It's set in a fantasy sci-fi world and is popular for its heavily emotional stories delivered through masterful cinematic presentation. It is a great fit for anyone looking for an open-world game that delivers consistently high-quality storytelling and challenging battles.

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Al / 30s / Male
My second favorite mobile game of all time. It's insane how this excellent of a game is free to play. Though the story is certainly not always amazing and the performance is a pain, everything else about it is of the highest tier

Trick / 20s / Male
One of the better gacha games in the market, though its optimization in PC has a lot to be desired. Trying it out on the phone really let me see what the game is capable of, unironically.

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God of War (2018)

PlayStation 5

Adventure Action-Adventure Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.6/5

Story5.0

Gameplay4.5

Graphics4.6

Music4.3

Character4.8

God of War (2018) features a poignant story that tackles Kratos' inner journey. In this installment, father time catches up to the battle-hardened demigod, and he appears more calm and collected, mellowed out, wise, and with a son! Together, Kratos and his son, Atreus, adventure through the mythical ancient realms of from Norse Mythology. Uncover the mysteries of Nordic Mythology and its ties to Atreus, battle with Norse gods, witness Kratos' personal rebirth, and ultimately, fulfill his late wife's request for her ashes to be spread from the highest peak of the Nine Realms.

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Ray / 20s / Male
I loved the God of War trilogy in the Greek Mythology and it showed me Kratos in his best and worst days while going rip and tear over his enemies shown in the action-packed gameplay. The new God of War in the Norse Mythology is significantly differently and it takes on a more adventure route while focusing more on the story that makes me appreciate him as a character also shown through gameplay. Ludonarrative is very important to me when it comes to games and everything about God of War (2018) is that taken to a higher level.

Nathan / 20s / Male
A look into the life of Kratos after his dark past, it shows wonderful story writing and great character development.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Nintendo Switch

RPG Action RPG Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story4.3

Gameplay4.1

Graphics4.0

Music4.2

Character4.2

The second part of the long and beloved Xenoblade saga, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 switches things up with a new protagonist, Rex, and a new take on its famously deep combat system, one that prioritizes the partnership between characters and their living Blade weapons, like Pyra and Mithra. With a deep and moving story, a massive sense of scale, and a substantial addition in the form of the Torna: The Golden Country DLC, Xenoblade 2 forms a critical part of the trilogy that helped establish the series' footing on the original Nintendo Switch.

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ヒナタロー / 20代 / 男性
A wonderful masterpiece. Of all the games I've played, its story hit me the hardest, and it's a shame I can only give it a perfect 5. The gameplay was consistently enjoyable overall, but I'd dock points because trying to 100% it takes an absurd amount of time. The graphics were beautiful, at least by the standards of the time. The battle themes are of course always cool, and the insert song "Counter Attack" that plays at various points in the story comes at the perfect moment, playing right when you want it and sticking in your ears. Beyond the main pair Pyra and Mythra, even the enemy character designs are top-notch. There are tons of appealing characters that make it easy to empathize with the enemy side too.
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素晴らしい名作ゲーム、プレイしたゲーム史上ストーリーが最も刺さり、5点満点しかつけれないのが惜しい。ゲームプレイも全体的に常に楽しめたものの、コンプリートしようとすると途方もない時間がかかる点で減点。グラフィックは当時基準だと十分綺麗の範疇でした。戦闘曲が常にカッコイイのはもちろん、ストーリーの随所に入る挿入歌の「Counter Attack」が最高のタイミング、欲しい時に流れて非常に耳に残る。メインのホムラ・ヒカリもさることながら敵のキャラデザも最高。思わず敵方にも感情移入しやすくなる魅力的なキャラがたくさん。

Ervin / 30s / Male
Great JRPG, vast explorables areas and an emotional story despite the fanservice and anime tropes.

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Marvel's Spider-Man

PlayStation 5

Adventure Action-Adventure Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story4.4

Gameplay4.4

Graphics4.4

Music3.9

Character4.6

Marvel's Spider-Man is one of the web-head's strongest outings in video games. Whether you are looking for a dynamic combat experience as Spider-Man, or emotional beats that only Peter Parker can deliver, this game has you covered. And with its seamless web-swinging, you may find yourself exploring the game's Manhattan-based open world for hours on end.

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Eironn / 30s / Male
I hate hate hate open world games. Most of them feel like they don't respect your time. Collect 100 of these pointless things. Travel from point a to point b to point c 20 times. You know how long it takes to go from point a to point b? Here's an npc to escort and you have to match their very slow pace. The abilities you have gained? Here's a section where you can't use any of them for an hour. Here's a map with 5000 pins of pointless things to do. Some of them can give you a costume that does nothing or 2 exp out of the 5000 you need to level up. Witcher 3 famously starts with a side quest where you need to retrieve someone's pan. People found it endearing. I found it offensive. I hate open world games so much. But Insomniac's Spider-Man will always get credit from me for creating a traversal mechanic in an open world game that is so much fun, you forget that there's a fast travel mechanic.

Marco G / 30s / Male
This is the first game that ever made me cry multiple times. The Aunt May scene and Doc Ock confrontation are the two most moving things I've ever experienced in gaming

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Final Fantasy XIV Online

Steam (PC)

RPGMMORPGMultiplayer Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.8/5

Story5.0

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.5

Music5.0

Character5.0

The critically-acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV is Square Enix's second attempt at an MMORPG after the success of Final Fantasy XI. Following its disastrous 2010 release, the game was brought offline after a world-ending in-game event before being released again as A Realm Reborn in 2013. Now, Final Fantasy XIV is considered one of the best MMORPGs of all time, with its second major story arc currently underway. The game is also well known for its generous free trial, which currently includes A Realm Reborn, the award-winning Heavensward expansion, Stormblood, and the critically-acclaimed Shadowbringers expansion. This trial lets players play the game for free with no restrictions on playtime up to Level 80, allowing them meet new people, as well as experience amazing writing, fantastic music, and a lovable cast of characters.

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なも / 20代 / 女性
- First off, the story that's synonymous with FF14 is very interesting, moving me enough to think "please make it a movie," it was really great. While MMOs commonly have a custom of basically skipping the story and immediately grinding levels, I think putting effort into a story you can enjoy even solo is a wonderful idea, and precisely because of that the world is established, and the game atmosphere born from players enjoying it while understanding that world is very nice. - The battles are fun. Later MMOs have copied its battle gimmicks and systems many times, but the reason I still feel FF14 is good is that "because the gimmicks and enemy attacks are firmly linked to the story background, the immersion into combat is different." Rather than an impressive-graphics follow-up game that merely inherits FF14's gimmick ideas, the reason I feel FF14 is good is precisely that it sublimates them into gimmicks you can solve only because all players understand the enemy's background and world through a highly satisfying story, things like "this boss is a fire god, so wouldn't getting in the water be good?" or "this boss battle's field is set up as a special ship built specifically to defeat the boss lurking in this sea, so wouldn't activating the ship's device in time with the boss's attack timing be good?" - The BGM is good. I'd never been that interested in BGM, but around the time I entered the Stormblood arc in FF14's story, I was suddenly struck, the BGM is just plain good. Not only the tracks for each area but also those for dungeons and boss fights are all highly polished, and I experienced the amazingness of BGM for the first time. Not just BGM, but the attention to all the sound is tremendous; for example, walking sounds change depending on the floor material and shoe material, and you can even choose whether sound is picked up from the camera position or the character position. These many fine details connect to the feeling of not merely playing a game, but living in FF14's world as a character. - The amount of content. This may partly be content volume that comes precisely from a long-running game, but the breadth and variety of content is enormous, and every player is made to have an aptitude for some kind of content. That's why I think the player population keeps growing even after running this long. - Character design. Later games may have higher freedom or be prettier, but despite having so many people on a server, it delivers seamlessness with no lag while producing maximum-level graphics, I think. Also, the freedom of character creation is on the narrow side, but fine attention to detail can be firmly reflected as individuality. At a glance, people tend to think character creation is better the more freedom it has, but in FF14 that isn't necessarily so. That's because the current freedom is designed not to break FF14's world. Keeping a fantasy world while allowing character creation with various individual races (burly races, simple humans, cat people, rabbit people, tiny people, beast-folk), the current state is just right.
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・ff14の代名詞でもあるストーリーがまずとても面白く、「映画化してくれ」と思うほど感動し、とても良かった。MMOはストーリーは基本スキップしてすぐレベルングに勤しむといった風習が多い中、ソロでも楽しめるストーリーに力を入れた制作は素晴らしい発想だと思うし、それゆえに世界観が確立し、プレイヤーもその世界観を理解した上で楽しんでいるからこそのゲーム雰囲気がとても良いと思う。・バトルが面白い。後続のMMOにも、そのバトルのギミックやシステムを何度もパクられているがそれでも、FF14が良いと感じるのは、「ギミックや敵の攻撃がストーリー背景としっかりリンク付けされているからこそ戦闘への没入感が違う」というのが挙げられていると思う。単にff14のギミック発想だけを踏襲したグラフィックのすごい後続ゲームよりも、ff14が良いと感じるのはまさにその戦闘時に「このボスは炎の神だから水にはいれば良いのでは？」「このボス戦のフィールドはそもそもこの海に潜むボスを倒すために作られた特別な船っていう設定だからこのボスの攻撃タイミングに合わせて船の装置を起動させればいいのでは？」といった、プレイヤー全員が満足度の高いストーリーでしっかり敵の背景や世界観を理解しているからこそ解けるというギミックに昇華させている点にある。・BGMがいい。BGMんあまり興味を持ったことがなかったが、ff14のストーリーで紅蓮編に突入したあたりから、ハッと気付かされたがBGMがとにかくいい。各エリアのものだけでなく、ダンジョンやボス戦のものも全て完成度が高く、BGMの凄さを初めて体験した。BGMだけでなく、サウンド全てのこだわりが凄まじく、たとえば床の材質や靴の材質によって歩く音が変わったり、サウンドを拾う位置をカメラ位置かキャラクター位置か選べたりもする。この細かいこだわりの数々が、自身がただゲームをしている感覚ではなく、キャラクターとしてff14の世界で生活している感につながっていると思う。・コンテンツの多さ。これは長く続いたゲームだからこそのコンテンツ量というものもあるかもだが、とにかくコンテンツの幅や種類が多く、プレイヤー全員が何かしらのコンテンツには適正があるようになっている。それゆえ、これだけ長く続いていてもプレイ人口が増え続けているんだと思う。・キャラクターデザイン。これは後続のゲームの方が自由度が高かったり綺麗だったりはあるかもしれないが、サーバーにあれだけたくさんの人数がいるにも関わらず、ラグがないシームレスさで、最大値のグラフィックを叩き出してくれていると思う。また、キャラクリの自由度は狭めではあるが細かいこだわりはしっかり個性として反映できるようになっている。一見キャラクリは自由度が高ければ高いほどいいと思われがちだが、ff14においては必ずしもそうではない。なぜなら、今の自由度がff14の世界観を壊さないように設計されているからだ。ファンタジーの世界を保ちつつ、個性あるさまざまな種族（屈強な種族、シンプルな人間、猫人間、うさぎ人間、チビ人間、獣人）でキャラクリ可能な今がちょうど良い。

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- The MMORPG successor to FF11 - A super-popular work with hundreds of thousands of players even now - It's an MMORPG, but it also has a story-game side where the main story boasts console-level quality or higher - The battle content is nicely divided by difficulty so that everyone from beginners to advanced players can enjoy it - Since it's a game that's continued for over 10 years, the content is enormous, and trying to do it all would turn you into an old man - For better or worse, all kinds of people are around, so experiencing a bit of a village society, whether that's good or bad, I don't know - There's a lot of trouble in interpersonal relationships, so be careful when you play - The game itself is very fun, but you feel a rut if you keep at it long; since the battle system is being overhauled from patch 8.0, veteran players coming back might find it fun
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・FF11のMMORPG後継作・現在でも数十万人のプレイヤーがいる超人気作・MMORPGではあるが、メインストーリーがコンシューマかそれ以上のクォリティを誇るストーリーゲーの側面もある・戦闘コンテンツは初心者から上級者まで楽しめるように難易度によってほどよく分けられている・10年以上続いてるゲームなのでコンテンツが膨大で全てやろうとするとおじいさんになると思われる・良くも悪くもいろんな人がいるので、ちょっとした村社会を体験できるのは良いのか悪いのかわからない・対人関係でトラブルが多いのでプレイする際は気をつけたい・ゲーム自体は非常に面白いが長く続けるとマンネリ感を感じるが、パッチ8.0からバトルシステムが刷新されるためいにしえのプレイヤーは復帰すると面白いかもしれない

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Steam (PC)

RPG Action RPG Open World First-Person

Survey scores · avg 4.5/5

Story4.4

Gameplay4.9

Graphics4.2

Music4.5

Character4.0

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an open-world RPG where you play as the Dragonborn, a mortal born with the soul of a dragon, on your quest to defeat the World-Eater, Alduin. Players don't need to rush through the story because there are a lot of sidequests each with their own plotlines that add to the lore of the world you're in. Plus you can get useful weapons, items, or powers. It's fun to choose which race you are playing as because NPCs have different reactions for each. TESV:Skyrim is well-known in the community for the number of mods available that range from cosmetics, UI changes, or just hilarious additions to the game. It's a game that feels different each time you play it because of the freedom you have when building your character and interacting with the world.

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Dea / 20s / Female
I’ve played it on both the PS5 and PC, and I would say the PC experience is better because it gives you access to a wider variety of mods. The reasons it remains one of my favorite games are the same as before: it’s incredibly immersive, the amount of content feels endless, and it gives you the freedom to decide who your character is and what kind of person you want them to be.

さんちゃん
The fantasy RPG. The freedom is off the charts, and there are just so many exploration elements. Each quest is intriguing and rewarding. The community is strong too, with tons of mods, so it's still perfectly fun to play now.
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ザ・ファンタジーRPG。自由度も半端ないし探検要素がとにかく多い。クエスト一つ一つが興味深いしやりがいがある。コミュニティも強くモッドが大量で今でも普通に遊んで楽しい。

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14

Ghost of Yotei

PlayStation 5

Adventure Action-Adventure Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.4/5

Story3.9

Gameplay4.2

Graphics5.0

Music4.2

Character3.9

Ghost of Yotei follows the story of Atsu, a young girl who lives near Mount Yotei in Ezo, Japan. When a group of outlaws called the Yotei Six kill her parents, Atsu vows to take revenge. Atsu grows up and takes on the mantle of an Onryo, a vengeful spirit, as she hunts down the Yotei Six across Ezo. The game allows players to explore all corners of Ezo, and features an expansive combat system that can be tailored to your playstyle.

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あるえ / 30代 / 男性
I was moved by the graphics that recreate the beauty of nature. It was fun to adventure freely surrounded by beautiful nature in an open world. Unlike the previous game, it was nice that you can use weapons other than the katana. Despite being an open world with beautiful graphics, there was almost no load time, which impressed me.
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自然の美しさを再現したグラフィックに感動したオープンワールドで綺麗な自然に囲まれながら自由に冒険できて楽しかった前作と違い刀以外の武器も使えて良かった綺麗なグラフィックのオープンワールドにも関わらずロード時間がほぼなくて感動した

ゆーちゃん / 30代 / 男性
With many weapon types, it's recommended for action game fans. Also, like in die-and-retry games, boss fights are designed to be hard to win on the first try, making it a game you can enjoy even while getting frustrated.
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武器種が多くてアクションゲーム好きにおすすめ。また、死にゲーと同じく、ボス戦は1発で勝つのが難しくなっており、イライラしつつも楽しめるゲームとなっている。

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15

Horizon Zero Dawn

PlayStation 4

RPG Action RPG Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.3/5

Story4.4

Gameplay4.6

Graphics4.5

Music3.9

Character4.4

Horizon Zero Dawn is an action role-playing game set in a post-apocalyptic Earth where humans live in fear from mechanical creatures that now seemingly rule the world. Players take on the role of Aloy, an outcast Nora whose world changes when she obtains a Focus that allows her to interface with machines and technology from the Old World. As Aloy grows and goes on a journey of self-discovery, she unravels an ancient conspiracy tied to the machines and her mysterious origins, and races against time to stop an ancient destructive force from being awakened.

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Sora / 30s / Male
This was riveting, and its concept was unlike anything I've seen before, combining both tribal and futuristic aesthetics and melding them into one game harmoniously.

Ralph / 30s / Male
Discovering the truth about what caused the near-extinction of the human race. Generally just discovering what caused the world to turn into the current setting.

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16

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

PlayStation 4

RPG Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.7/5

Story5.0

Gameplay4.2

Graphics4.6

Music4.8

Character4.8

In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, you take on the role of Geralt of Rivia, a Witcher who is on a quest to find his adopted daughter, Ciri. Throughout your journey, you'll encounter side quests filled with morally complex choices and battle a variety of monsters, ranging from mutated beasts to god-like entities. You also have the option to play Gwent, a highly addictive card mini-game created specifically for the game. While The Witcher 3 is a sequel, it is not necessary to play the previous games to fully enjoy this choice-driven and critically acclaimed RPG!

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Cass / 30s / Female
I really loved that the signs and the oil weaknesses were brought over as a battle mechanic in the game. I like the fact that as a player I need to be mindful of which signs and oils to use for exploiting weaknesses, I really felt like a Witcher. I love how there's no good or bad endings with the quests, having to choose which is the lesser evil made me ponder on the choices of this game a lot. 4/5 only on gameplay because of the side quests that breaks the meta, like Geralt is in a hurry to find Ciri but instead he spends time going around doing weird menial tasks. If the side quests were more pressing and felt like Geralt really has to be bothered to do them and because it's on his way, I'd probably rate gameplay a 100%. There are some side quests that can be done after completing the story, but the rewards aren't that valuable at that point.

Thranidr / 55+ / Male
By far the best action RPG made to date. Follows the books relatively closely with the main characters. The quests are far from simple fetch and carry, they add to the story and immersion in the game.

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17

Octopath Traveler

Nintendo Switch

RPG JRPG Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.8/5

Story4.8

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.5

Music4.8

Character4.5

Octopath Traveler is a role-playing game that features an HD-2D aesthetic where you can play as any or all of the eight protagonists without a specific order. The game utilizes Break-and-Boost battle system in a turn-based format, creating a great opportunity for players to outsmart their opponents. Strategy is the game's core; perfect for anyone who loves calculated combat, retro art in a modern perspective, and a wide range of personal stories.

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- A masterpiece that reminds you all over again of the appeal of SNES-era pixel-art RPGs - It accurately recreates the style of good old SNES-era RPGs like FF4-6 - The system is a turn-based command RPG, but it's fun with its own unique Break and Boost mechanics - Several protagonists' individual stories unfold - There are elements that link behind the protagonists' stories, and that connects to hidden content - The secret boss is extremely difficult and rewarding - There are customization elements like jobs and subjobs, so you can enjoy building - You can perform special actions like stealing from or fighting townspeople, which is fun; some ordinary NPCs are absurdly strong, which is amusing - A masterpiece that people who love SNES-era Square Enix RPGs are sure to love
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・SFC時代のドット絵RPGの良さを再度確認させてくれる名作・FF4〜6といったSFC時代の古き良きRPGの作風を的確に再現してくれている・システムもターン制コマンドRPGだがブレイクやブーストで独自のシステムがあり面白い・主人公数名で個々のストーリーが展開していく・主人公達のストーリーの裏でリンクする要素があり、それが隠し要素に繋がる・裏ボスの難易度が非常に高く、やりがいがある・ジョブ、サブジョブなどのカスタマイズ要素ありでビルドを楽しめる・街の人に盗むや戦うなどの特殊アクションを行えて楽しい、中にはめちゃくちゃ強い一般人がいて面白い・SFC時代のスクエニRPGが大好きな人はきっと好きになる名作

Diana / 20s / Female
Personally, this is what I believe is the successor to my Mana Khemia game experience. Pixel-art turn-based JRPG with such a deep lore with 8 options for characters. Beautiful visuals and depth of the environment as well. This is what kept me inspired to keep pursuing game development for my college degree.

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Ōkami

PlayStation 2

Adventure Action RPG Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.6/5

Story5.0

Gameplay4.2

Graphics4.0

Music5.0

Character4.8

Ōkami is a action-adventure game that follows the journey of the goddess Amaterasu who descends onto the land to restore it from the clutches of the eight-headed demon Orochi and its curse. Along with trusty sidekick Issun, the duo journey through Nippon, helping people and eradicating demons. It's well-known for its gorgeous Japanese sumi-e and watercolor-esque visuals, and the brushstroke painting mechanic that creates suns and moons out of ink. Simply put, its art in interactive form, and is definitely something anyone who appreciates beauty should check out.

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あっきー / 30代 / 男性
A work popular for its Japanese-style graphics and moving story. The distinctive brush-based action is appealing, and while the quirky combat is a little hard to get into, once you get hooked on the story you play forgetting the time. It's a work with deep-rooted popularity, still being released on the latest hardware, and one I love so much I've bought and played it again out of nostalgia.
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和風テイストのグラフィックと感動的なストーリーが人気の本作。筆を使った特徴的なアクションが魅力でくせのある戦闘は少しとっつきにくいものの、ストーリーにハマれば時間を忘れてプレイしてしまいます。最新機種でもリリースされている根強い人気がある作品で昔を懐かしんで再び買ってプレイしてしまうほど大好きな作品です。

A game that gives off a wonderful nuance. A game that draws you in intensely and wraps you in happiness.
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すばらしいニュアンスを醸し出すゲームです。非常に引き込まれ、幸せに包まれるゲームです。

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19

Shadow of the Colossus

PlayStation 2

Adventure Hack and Slash Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.5/5

Story3.7

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.7

Music5.0

Character4.3

Shadow of the Colossus is art in motion, a quiet, almost serene fantasy adventure where context and worldbuilding are left to the imagination, motivations are clouded in mystery, and you have no choice but to play as Wander, who travels this sacred desolate land with his trusty horse Agro, in search of Colossi, which he must fell in order to bring back Mono, an unconscious woman clad in white. A subversion of the Zelda formula, the world is empty, save for sixteen bosses whose bodies are puzzles in and of themselves, which you must learn to navigate, solve and overcome. We do not know how we got here, who Wander is, and why we must kill sixteen seemingly innocent colossi, and we can only hope the rewards will be worth it...

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Noel / 30s / Male
Masterpiece. Proves that games can be works of art, with a minimalistic approach to storytelling and worldbuilding, as well as its minimal controls and tutorials, playing SotC is like adventuring into a forbidden land where you don't know the language and must discover things on your own with no one to handhold you. The giant colossi are puzzles in and of themselves as you must navigate their huge bodies in order to take them down

the other david / 20s / Male
Played it on the PS3, but not too different from the PS2 release from what I know. Still one of the most unique and memorable games I've played.

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20

Death Stranding 2

PlayStation 5

Adventure Action-Adventure Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.9/5

Story5.0

Gameplay4.7

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

Sam Porter Bridges does Australia in Kojima Productions' cinematically-infused sequel to Death Stranding, and the results are as magnetic as the original. Flipping the first game's theme of connecting communities on its head, Death Stranding 2 reckons with the sense of loss and grief that can triggered by severing a connection that was made, as Sam is charged with reconnecting the Australian continent and linking it up to America. The series' signature hybrid of traversal and infrastructure-building returns, with new twists in the form of a base ship, the D.H.V. Magellan, and an increased emphasis on laying the groundwork for vehicular travel by reestablishing a cross-country highway network and high-speed monorail. Additional focus on combat also heightens the sense of tension and threat, as the factions that push back against Sam and his allies' attempts to reconnect the world are more well-equipped than ever.

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Josh / 40s / Male
An excellent tour de force from the medium's most prominent living auteur. Combines excellent graphics and top-class production with innovative, infrastructure-building gameplay undergirded by an actual cultural sensibility that breaks past the insular sphere of nerd media that informs so many other triple-A games.

DJ / 30s / Male
Great sequel to an amazing sci-fi story and world. I got emotionally invested in this game as well.

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21

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

PlayStation 2

Adventure Action-Adventure Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.4/5

Story4.7

Gameplay5.0

Graphics3.7

Music4.3

Character4.3

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is the best selling Playstation 2 game of all time. That is saying something. Improved Visuals, Better Responsive Gameplay, Celebrity Cast, and a huge open world spanning 3 cities and its countryside, Rockstar's follow up to Vice City was nothing short of legendary. Follow CJ's story as he navigates San Andreas' criminal underworld and government conspiracies all for the sake of his family and friends. GTA San Andreas is a landmark title among open-world video games as well as a funny satire on American society. Long time GTA fans will recognize a wide variety of returning characters, enrinching the franchise as a whole!

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Non / 30s / Prefer not to say
I have a lot of fun memories playing this game when I was young

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3 votes

22

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

PlayStation 3

RPG Action RPG Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story3.3

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.0

Music4.3

Character4.3

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is an epic action RPG where you play as the "Arisen," a hero whose heart was stolen by a legendary dragon. You must journey across the land of Gransys to defeat the beast, accompanied by "Pawns"—loyal, highly customizable AI companions.

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Ronald / 20s / Male
I was really addicted to this game back when I was still in high school. The game had really good graphics for its time, and the combat really gave that “oomph” factor for me. It was very satisfying, and you could really feel the impact of each move when your character wind up a greatsword attack. Although the game was technically incomplete and didn’t have traditional fast travel, it still didn’t bother me. Since I enjoyed the journey with my character and his three pawns. I played multiple runs of this game, and it took quite a while before I finally was done with it.

Alonso / 20s / Male
This game was everything I wanted in a game as a fantasy nerd. It was your classic adventure slay the dragon storyline and the combat system really made me mindblown.

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3 votes

23

Shenmue

Dreamcast

Adventure Action-Adventure Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story5.0

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.0

Music3.3

Character4.7

Perhaps the first true open-world life-sim adventure, Shenmue helped break ground on trying to really simulate a place and time, in this case Yokohama of the late 1980s. Ryo Hazuki's revenge-fueled martial arts adventure begins in a tranquil part of the city and, if you so choose, can stay that way as Ryo mixes his breathless hunt for his father's killers with diversions to do odd jobs, speak with the locals, and collect gachapon toys. Shenmue's rich rendition of its environment took real advantage of games' unique ability to allow players to inhabit a space in a way movies and other media can't, and it did so with gusto.

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DJ / 30s / Male
A great action-adventure game with bits of simulation.

Chad / 30s / Male
Proto-Yakuza, also probably why I loved Yakuza

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24

Spider-Man 2

PlayStation 5

Adventure Action-Adventure Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story3.7

Gameplay4.7

Graphics5.0

Music3.3

Character4.0

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 takes on the best parts of its predecessors and expands them into a more polished Spider-Man game that lets you instantly switch from Peter Parker into Miles Morales, with wing-suit gliders that lets you explore a more massive New York with ease. The duo protagonists, each with their distinct strengths, face new villains like Kraven the Hunter and Venom, and revisits old antagonists from the beloved series. The darker story explores themes of power and humanity as Peter explores the power of the symbiote. It's a sequel that old and new fans of the series will enjoy.

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Kiko / 20s / Male
This was the game I bought my PS5 with. Definitely made my purchase worth it. Also got me into Trophy-hunting, given how easy it was to get the Plat for this game.

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Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Action Open World

Survey scores · avg 3.8/5

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories was one of the first portable game for the series that manages to fit in the usual GTA experience like story missions, crime sagas, and open-world freedom that you're used to seeing on bigger consoles. Even with the main story complete, there is so much to see and experience in the game that makes this game a technical advancement for the PSP. Recommended for long-time fans of the series and to players who want to experience the capabilities of the game in a handheld console.

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26

Infamous

PlayStation 3

Action Action-Adventure Open World

Survey scores · avg 3.8/5

Story4.0

Gameplay4.3

Graphics3.7

Music3.0

Character3.7

An excellent early open-world game and one of the best fully game-original superhero titles, Infamous puts the power of electricity in the hands of bike messenger Cole McGrath, who's turned into a superpowered "conduit" by a mysterious twist of fate. Cole's struggle to set things right in the New York-like Empire City plays into the duality of moral choices with distinct good and evil paths and unique powers resulting from Cole's actions and decisions.

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Josh / 40s / Male
A strong original superhero open world game with fun powers and an original setting.

Nathan / 20s / Male
A great game that really showed the value of being good compared to doing evil.

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Yakuza 3

PlayStation 3

ActionBeat 'em UpOpen World

Survey scores · avg 3.8/5

Story4.3

Gameplay4.0

Graphics3.7

Music3.0

Character4.0

Yakuza 3 is the most unique entry in the Like a Dragon franchise. This action-adventure game follows Kiryu as he lives a peaceful life in Okinawa, managing the Morning Glory Orphanage and caring for Haruka and the other children, until a land dispute involving the orphanage and the Tojo Clan forces him back to Kamurocho. Blending heartfelt slice-of-life storytelling with strategic beat-'em-up combat, memorable boss fights, unforgettable side stories, and one of the franchise's greatest villains, Yakuza 3 stands as one of the series' most distinctive and unforgettable entries.

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ポン酢 / 30代 / 女性
- The original work of "Like a Dragon: Kiwami 3," released in February 2026 - You can feel a different appeal from past works in Kiryu as he devotes himself to caring for the children as the caretaker of an orphanage in Okinawa - Some characters have their voice actors/designs changed, and personally I prefer the original. The graphics of characters like Mine and Kanda are also better in the original. The remake's facial modeling gives a slightly softer impression and lacks impact - The setting of the mysterious man who becomes the key to this game's story felt strongly like an afterthought and was disappointing, but otherwise it was an Okinawa-flavored story revolving around vested interests in base expansion and resort development
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・26年2月に発売された「龍が如く極3」の原作・沖縄で孤児院の管理人として子どもたちに寄り添い奮闘する桐生の姿に過去作とはまた違った魅力を感じられる・一部のキャラクターが変更前のCV・デザインで個人的には原作のほうが好ましい。峯や神田などのグラフィックも原作のほうが◎。リメイク版は顔の造形が少し柔らかい印象になっており迫力不足・今作の物語の鍵となる謎の男の設定は後付け感が強く残念に感じたが、それ以外は基地増設やリゾート開発の利権をめぐる沖縄らしいストーリーだった

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A game I encountered from the PS2 and got hooked on, then of course bought the sequel on PS3 and got hooked too. The gameplay is of course good, but thanks to the improved specs, the loading that was deathly long on the PS2 was improved, and I could purely enjoy the game.
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PS2から出会ってはまって、PS3でももちろん続編買ってハマったゲーム。ゲーム性はもちろん良いのだが、スペックがあがったことにより、PS2でロードが死ぬほど長かったのが改善され、純粋ゲームを楽しむことができた

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Grand Theft Auto V

Xbox 360

Adventure Action-Adventure Open WorldSandbox

Survey scores · avg 5.0/5

Story5.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

GTAV was by far the most ambitious, and most awaited release from the Developers at the time (at least until before GTA 6 was announced to be in development). GTAV greatly expands the explorable areas in free-roam, compared to its predecessors which only featured only a smaller area. Story-wise, GTAV presented a unique storyline with three Main Characters with interconnected stories, along with different endings depending on your final choice. The game takes its role playing aspect to another level by expanding the Post-Game and Online content to include stock market trading, owning Properties, and managing different Businesses, which makes the game's replayability near endless. GTAV stands the test of time, and to this day holds a respectable amount of Daily Concurrent players, a testament of how great the game was, and how well taken care of the game is many years after its launch.

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Xenoblade Chronicles

Nintendo Wii

RPG Action RPG Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.8/5

Story5.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.0

Music5.0

Character4.5

Coming from the Xenosaga Trilogy, Monolith Soft starts its spiritual spinoff in the WII. Xenoblade Chronicles is a JRPG that pushed the WII to its limits. What it lacks in texture, it made up through sheer scale. The world Bionis is wonderful to explore due to very large environments with large creatures to fight. All while being able to see the Giant Mechonis anywhere you go. XC1 is a technical feat on the WII but it also boasts an excellent story and worldbuilding that would be felt in the games to come. You play as Shulk and his group of friends in an adventure that may start out as a personal vendetta but eventually leads them to learn about the true nature of Giant Bionis they inhabit, as well as its connection to Shulk's mysterious Mondado weapon.

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2 votes

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Lego City Undercover

Nintendo Wii U

Adventure Action-Adventure Open World

Survey scores · avg 3.8/5

Originally released for the Wii U in 2013, LEGO City Undercover is the LEGO franchise's first open-world video game entry. It follows a police officer named Chase McCain who must find Rex Fury, a hardened criminal who recently escaped from detention. As Chase McCain, players will be tasked with exploring the 20 districts of LEGO City through exciting vehicle-based missions, facing criminals, and hunting down collectibles. LEGO City Undercover's open-world gameplay is accompanied by a 15-chapter story highlighting Chase's main mission. LEGO City Undercover allows up to 2 players via local co-op.

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I thought it'd be the usual game for little kids where you play a police officer investigating cases, but it has a classic movie-like story with some chuckle-worthy moments mixed in. The Wii U GamePad isn't just a big controller, it properly functions as a device you use in investigations, making the most of the hardware, which is a fun memory.
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警察官の主人公を捜査するよくある小さい子供向けのゲームかと思いきや、洋画のような王道ストーリーの中にクスッと笑えるところもある。 WiiUのゲームパッドがただの大きなコントローラーではなく、捜査に使えるデバイスとしてちゃんと機能しているのはハードを最大限利用していて楽しかった思い出。

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Shenmue II

Dreamcast

Adventure Action-Adventure Open World

Survey scores · avg 4.0/5

Story5.0

Gameplay4.0

Graphics4.0

Music3.0

Character5.0

Shenmue II builds further on the systems introduced by Shenmue, taking Ryo's quest to the crowded city of Hong Kong. The additional freedom afforded by Ryo's residency in the city further cements Shenmue's legacy as a foundation stone on which the iconic Yakuza/Like A Dragon franchise was built. In Hong Kong, Ryo can freely choose activities to support his lifestyle, learning martial arts alongside taking part in a variety of minigames to earn money, or collect capsule toys and even play well-constructed ports of classic Sega arcade titles. Shenmue II underscored the value to be found in focusing obsessively on detail, pushing players to immerse themselves in the period and be drawn further along with Ryo on his journey.

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