There are few types of games as ambitious as those set in an open world. Whether a multiplayer sandbox, massively multiplayer RPG or an elaborate single player exploration game, the amount of work involved is daunting. Companies like CD Projekt, Rockstar Games and of course, the kings of open world adventure, Bethesda, have spent a lifetime learning how to deal with all the… complexities and difficulties that go into giving the player the ‘go anywhere do anything’ freedom that comes with an open world experience. Many smaller developers simply don’t try or give up halfway through, as was the case with Deep Silver’s laughably bad 2013 game Ride to Hell: Retribution which began development as an open world game but was released as a story driven linear adventure.

Just because you can go open world doesn't mean you should. Welcome to MojoPlays, and today we’re looking at open world entries in video game franchises that proved bigger isn’t always better. We’re not saying these games are bad. Just that their open worlds, or open world aspects, didn’t bring anything to the table.

Some open world games try to outdo everyone else in how big they make their maps. For this list, we’ll be looking at maps from video games that are not only large, but memorable as well.

How much more freedom could you want? For this list, we’re looking at the best of the best when it comes to letting players roam freely in massive, sprawling landscapes. Our countdown includes “Nier: Automata” (2017), “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” (2015), “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” (2017), “Batman: Arkham City” (2011), Grand Theft Auto V” (2013), and more! What’s YOUR favorite open world game of all time? Let us know in the comments!

Red Dead Redemption 2 may have been the biggest open world hit of 2018, but Zelda: Breath of the Wild is still the most influential open world game of the modern generation. Here is why.

Open world games are often talked about for their entire collective environment, but today we're talking about the specific locations that we found the most memorable in their vast worlds.

There are many games whose origins and raison d'être are rooted in free-form open world experiences. It’s hard to imagine a Grand Theft Auto, Elder Scrolls or Fallout game set to a linear and carefully orchestrated pace; and a game like Minecraft would be flat out impossible in that type of environment. In the past few years however, the term ‘open world’ has become almost a turnOFF for gamers, rather than something that gets them excited. More and more, new games and sequels to existing franchises are going the open world route, to the point where it’s starting to feel like the default state for every new AAA title. Whether due to technological restrictions or budget restraints or too much ambition, open world games often come with concessions. When the player is free to go almost anywhere right from the start, it’s hard to deliver a cohesive narrative and engaging story. The more things you allow a player to do in the world, the more the game has to stretch itself to accommodate all of these options and features.

What helps make a good Survival game? An awesome open world to go along with it! Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Open World Survival Multiplayer games.

It’s time to check out the games we wish would ditch the linear paths and restrictive hub worlds and just let us play in a big, open ended sandbox! Welcome to http//Watchmojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Video Game Series That Should Go Open World.

As much freedom as open world games offer players, there are definitely some drawbacks. For this list we're looking at elements commonly found in open world video games that we're all sick and tired of!

Open world video games are only getting bigger and more detailed! For this list, we’ll be looking at future games that will offer countless hours of entertainment through their vast environments.

Open world games are full of hidden locations for players to find! For this list, we’ll be looking at all the secret and hard to reach areas in open world video games that are optional to visit.

As much as we like open world games, that doesn't mean that there aren't a lot of bad ones out there. Join MojoPlays as we take a look at some of the worst of the worst.

These are the open worlds that suck, are not fun, are glitchy as hell, empty as the vacuum of space, are filled with mindless tasks, or are just plain…you know, BAD. Welcome to MojoPlays and today we’re revisiting one of our favorite topics from http://WatchMojo.com/, the Top 10 Worst Open World Games.

Are you a huge fan of open world games? Then how about you try out these underrated gems! Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we’ll be counting down our picks for the Top 10 Underrated Open World Games.