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What Makes a Great Open World RPG?

"Open world games have become more and more popular in recent years and there are many examples of good open world series such as Assassin's Creed, Red Dead Redemption, Grand Theft Auto and the Arkham series to name just a few. However, it's fairly rare that these gigantic works of art, story and gameplay work well in every way. Two recent open world games I have been impressed by are Rocksteady's Arkham Knight and CD Projeckt Red's Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Although they aren't perfect, they seem to have set a new bar for open world games containing not only good campaigns but also meaningful side content and a world that feels lived in rather than inhabited. In this article I will explore what constitutes a great open world RPG and what such a game needs to get right to work well."

Xavior_Reigns3651d ago

Good article despite it coming from one of my least favorite sites. Biggest thing for me in a open world game, is that big open area sure as hell better feel alive. That's the thing that immediately struck me with DA: Inquisition after being awed by it since 2 was garbage!

RJ920093651d ago (Edited 3651d ago )

I like ones if I see that mountain yeah I can climb that o you see a island yup you can swim to it . Now what I hate was witcher3 and DAa open world really did not like them. Games were good but I wish it was more open not cut it to parts that are big.I want to walk ride to the other places I want to feel like that whole would is my play ground go anywhere open any door those are the best ones. Also as the guy said above me i want it to feel alive and lived in by people and animals. I loved to see the lore in a world that feel like they have 1000s years of history. Also with people in the game who live a life just don't stay at the same spot day after day I hate that.

Xavior_Reigns3651d ago

So Skyrim was gold for you right? Climbing the highest mountain just to jump off it, yeah I'm guilty of that too.

RJ920093651d ago

O yes I love elder scrolls games lol just want them bigger like the whole world I can dream tho. I've always wanted a pokemon game like what i said above I'm loving this gen because there so many open world s games I love it!! But they need to be bigger!!!Also with seasons years holiday etc I want to see leafs change see towns change with time. people move have familys maybe I'm asking for to much but I think this gen is the Start on this path.

bixxel3651d ago

"just to jump off it"

... with a parachute mod. Yeah.

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More Read Dead Voice Actors Hint at a Big Announcement

The voice actors for Arthur Morgan and Charles Smith have vaguely confirmed a claim by Rob Wiethoff (voice of John Marston) that big news related to the Red Dead franchise will be coming "before Friday."

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lukasmain13d ago

I hope it's a remake of the 1st game. But it's probably just the PS5 version of Red Dead Redemption 2

OtterX13d ago

I hope a PS5 upgrade launches on the same day as announcement & it costs no more than $10. I already bought the Ultimate Edition once, they got good money from me.

I stopped playing completely 2 years ago until they did 60fps. I really didn't expect it would take this long & I didn't want to start completely over on PC.

GamerRN11d ago (Edited 11d ago )

I've been waiting for 60 to finish the game myself

OtterX11d ago

hopefully we'll know by the end of tomorrow! *crosses fingers*

dmonee12d ago

My wish is that its optimized for current gen machines, with some sort of story expansion. Undead nightmare 2! My 2nd wish is that it just shadow drops on the day of the announcement!.

Lionsguard12d ago

Give me my RDR2 Undead Nightmare already.

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John Marston Voice Actor Teases "Exciting" Red Dead Redemption News

During a livestream on his personal Twitch channel, Rob Wiethoff (who voices John Marston in the Red Dead Redemption series) hinted at "exciting news" to be revealed next week. According to Wiethoff, the news will be announced "before Friday".

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jznrpg14d ago (Edited 14d ago )

PS5/Pro/Switch 2 version of RDR2 seems most likely. I’d love a RDR3 but that seems years away

Cacabunga14d ago

Id be happy for just a 60fps patch

OmegaSoldati14d ago (Edited 14d ago )

Agreed, but at the same time RD2 came out in 2018. Could it be a remake of Red Dead 1?

Spoiler:

Marston died in the end of Red Dead and Red Dead 2 is set before that. Im curious now. What news could it be?

mkis00714d ago

I'm pretty sure the next game will be another prequel as the story really has no where to go as far as being a western after red dead redemption. The next game will end with the ferry boat incident.

Profchaos14d ago (Edited 14d ago )

Their contracts are iron clas if they leak anything legit they are threatened with immense legal action.

My hopes for what this is are minimal its probably a meet and greet with the cast

I dont see why they would be involved in a upgraded version of rdr2 when the dialogue hasn't changed

thorstein14d ago

He seems to have been cleared to do this as he purposely picked up the game, streamed it, and made the announcement.

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Rumor: The Witcher 3 Will Get a New DLC in 2026

According to Polish podcasters Rock and Boris, CD Projekt RED is reportedly planning a third DLC for The Witcher 3, set to release in 2026.

jznrpg17d ago

Sign me up. I haven’t played it since it released on PS4 so I could go for another run with a new DLC.

M3talDiamond17d ago

Day 1 but Please release a PS5 Pro patch also

repsahj17d ago (Edited 17d ago )

Please include a free Switch 2 upgrade for the switch 1 versions!

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