Games with the biggest map. On all four sides

Hello friends! An overview of the best open-world games in which you can run wherever you want and complete tasks that you yourself wanted to take and complete. The order in which the games are described 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, gameplay atmosphere and world. So let's go to the best Open World games.

Fallout 1,2,3,4 New Vegas

The area of ​​the Fallout 4 world is 78 square meters. km.

The area of ​​the Fallout 3 world is 54 square meters. km.

Fallout is a whole series of post-apocalyptic computer games. The first Fallout appeared back in 1997, and immediately gained popularity among players. Fallout 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 take, what abilities you can have, who to communicate with and who to help. The second part was released in 1998.

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10 years later, the third part was released which completely changed the gameplay of the game and graphics, but the game retained the same atmosphere and role-playing. Following Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas and, most recently, the fourth part were released.

Finding yourself in an open and unknown world, you will have to visit new places, see various settlements of people, mutants, merchants, slave traders, a children’s cave, explore abandoned shelters and the 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 finish the game. You can decide to blow up a city of people with an atomic bomb, or save them by defusing the bomb, help slave traders look for slaves, or stop their activities forever. At the end of the game you will have to decide who should live in a post-apocalyptic world and who should die.

Grand Theft Auto (GTA)

The area of ​​the GTA 5 world is 81 square meters. 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 he wants in various fictional cities and counties based on real cities in the United States: for example, 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, a helicopter, an airplane - please. Invest money in a bank or in some shares, buy several houses for yourself, a car, a yacht. In short, a city with full possibilities, in which people will not look at you askance if you did something wrong, in extreme cases they will simply take out a gun and shoot you, but it’s not scary, you can always start from the save point.

The latest released series is GTA 5. 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

The area of ​​the Assassin's Creed world is 10 square meters. 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 parts of the world. 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; the main character of the game, with the help of the Animus device, 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. Endings happen as they are planned and we cannot choose the outcome paths. 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 sea animals and animals on the islands. Assassin's Creed is distinguished by 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 for 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 Earthling to be accepted into the special Spectrum unit. The Specter obeys only the council of the Citadel, which includes several alien races.

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Traveling through space on the ship "Normandy SR-1", you will be able to move both along the tasks of the storyline and complete additional tasks. Mass Effect is not completely open world. Yes, we can move around the station and complete a 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 an answer option, in the dialogue we can influence the actions of the character with whom we are communicating; separate branches of dialogue also appear, with good leveling of the ability. We can use charm or intimidation to influence the player. The way we interact with the characters is how we develop a relationship with them. Shepard may have sex with an alien. The finale and death of many of your allies and assistants in each unit can determine the degree of preparation of the squad and Shepard himself, who you send on a certain mission, and so on.

Mafia II

The area of ​​the Mafia II world is 25.9 square meters. km.

The first part of Mafia, which was released in 2004, was a breakthrough at that time. Excellent graphics and gameplay (for that time, of course), the atmosphere of the game, where a simple taxi driver earning crumbs will suddenly be 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, it has an open world, 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 in the gaming industry. America after the Second World War, young soldier Vito comes home for a few days to take a break from the war. He meets his old friend Joe, who gave him a certificate that he is no longer fit for military service. And Vito and Joe work for the mafia and begin to work for the mafia in order to become full members of the family. As a result, the heroes will be faced with 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. Do you 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, switching stations, complete tasks for various characters, explore the city, or move along the main plot at any time. This game has an open world, its own amazing world with an atmosphere in the style of “The Godfather”, which you completely immerse yourself in and enjoy.

The Elder Scrolls

The area of ​​the world of The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim is 39 square meters. km.

The Elder Scrolls is a series of computer role-playing games. The Skyrim series, released in 2011, became the most popular. Like previous games in the series, Skyrim allows the player to freely travel through the vast game world, exploring it and finding new places and tasks on their own. Skyrim takes place in the fictional province of Skyrim on the mainland of Tamriel, 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 entrusted with the task of stopping the return of the dragons and defeating Alduin. Skyrim retains the large, open world concept of The Elder Scrolls series.

The player can freely wander 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, ore working, or blacksmithing. However, the developers note that the gameplay can take about 300 hours.

The game received many positive reviews and awards. It became the best game of the year and the best role-playing game of the year. Our website also includes .

Sleeping Dogs

Release date: 2012 Sleeping Dogs is a Hong Kong action film with a martial arts and oriental theme. The main process of the game is based on fights, and missions begin in the middle of the game in which weapons take a central place. The city map was created based on the real-life city of Hong Kong.

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Sleeping Dogs puts players in the role of Wei Shen, an undercover agent tasked with taking down the Hong Kong Triad from within. As players discover neon-lit streets and bustling shopping arcades, a story of loyalty and betrayal unfolds. To destroy the criminal gangs of Hong Kong, Wei will infiltrate the criminal triad criminal group. Well, what can I say, this is an open world in which the main task is to fight using various objects around you and the opportunity to explore the game Hong Kong.

Far Cry series

The area of ​​the Far Cry 4 world is 32 square meters. km.

The area of ​​the Far Cry 5 world is 49 square meters. km.

Specifically about the last part of the game and the best part that 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 the unusually beautiful tropical island of Rook Island. After making a parachute jump, he and his friends are captured by local pirates. He manages to escape and then ends up with 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 entire island from location to location, recruiting and completing various tasks, which he can complete or not. 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 exploring the island in search of adventures to your liking, you simply immerse yourself in this open world, forgetting about the main storyline in the game. Isn't this 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, the very popular game “South Park The Stick of Truth” was released. 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, the main characters' super attacks are the use of their own farts. You can launch a Stink Charm, a Whisperer, or a Dragon's Roar at an enemy. The game has a very small world, limited to a small town, but it is interesting to explore it, meet new characters, receive tasks and also wander around other people's apartments.

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In the game you can fight Nazi zombies, use an alien anal probe to move through walls, fight miniature gnomes right under your parents making love, and dodge your dad's balls in time. In short, there will be a lot of interesting things to do during the game. The game is played quickly and in one breath, and in the end you regret that there are so few tasks. Overall I recommend the game.

Batman: Arkham City

One of the best games about Batman, a city filled with criminals in the action-adventure genre. The game includes puzzles, active use of “Detective Mode”, in which the skeletons of enemies are highlighted, hints appear and serve to perform various examinations, such as tracking the flight of a sniper’s bullet. The player has access to a criminal database that tracks major villains throughout the city.

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In addition to the main ones, there are also secondary tasks involving key characters. The player can move silently, avoiding encounters with prisoners and other enemies. You can also use gadgets to take out enemies without making much noise. If Batman enters the battle, then the improved combat system from the previous game comes into play, allowing you to dodge several enemies at once, quickly react to blows from objects and use all gadgets in battle. Free movement around the city is a little difficult, since it is completely occupied by various gangs led by the Joker, Penguin and Two-Face

Dragon Age 1,2,3

Dragon Age is a computer RPG set in a fantasy world, developed by the Canadian studio BioWare and received many awards. The action takes place in a fantasy world created specifically for this series, during the mythical Middle Ages, on the continent of Thedas, which lies in the Southern Hemisphere, mostly in the kingdom of Ferelden. There are races in the game: people, elves, gnomes, qunari. All races, except gnomes, have an innate ability to magic. In addition to the “physical” world, in the game universe 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. Unpredictability of choice. The player can start the game by choosing one of six Backstories. Decide what choice to make - whether it is a kind deed or a cruel one is up to you. The development of the story and plot depends on the decisions you make and actions performed during the game. Furious battles with enemies. Fight against huge and terrifying creatures. Use more than 100 skills and spells in battles. Decapitate your opponents and use destructive magic to tear the enemy apart from the inside.

The Witcher 1,2,3

The area of ​​the world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 136 sq. km.

The game world is based on the works of 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 non-human) needs, passions and feelings, and not by some abstract forces like good or evil

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

Gothic (Gothic) 1,2,3,4

The area of ​​the Ghotic 3 world is 76 square meters. 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 snowy, rocky area in the north, and Varant, a desert in the south. In addition, there is a large island of Khorinis and a group of Southern Islands south of Varant. Gothic adventure RPG with unprecedented freedom of action opens the way to a medieval universe imbued with magic.

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Bandit camps and mage towers are replaced by huge caves, dungeons and monster lairs. The non-linear plot 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. The acquired skills and characteristics immediately find their visual embodiment in the main character, eliminating endless numbers and statistics. A fantasy world measuring more than 25 square kilometers. Three types of heroes: mage, paladin and warrior. The ability to create your own magical items and spells.

Saints Row 1-4

The series offers the player the role of the leader of the “Saints” gang in a big city, liberating the city from gangs, aliens and others. For the most part, missions involve killing, stealing, carjacking and other criminal activities. Earning money in mini-missions is also available as an alternative pastime. 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 present a sequential series of levels with linear progression, in Saints Row the player chooses which tasks to complete. Depending on this, relationships with various organizations may change. The use of transport in an urban environment provides a simulation of the resemblance of a real city, right down to pedestrians reacting to traffic lights.

DayZ

The area of ​​the DayZ world is 225 square meters. km.

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

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

The Forest

After the Plane Crash, the player will find himself in a random location on the island. After which the player is invited to explore the island in search of his son, who was stolen by the local aborigines. The player will have to resist natural factors, look for resources for survival, and also confront the aborigines inhabiting the island. The main character may 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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The main character also has an energy indicator, which 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 in mud, but it is washed off in water and rain. There are suitcases scattered around the crashed plane that can be opened with an axe. The suitcases contain valuables such as food, water, pills and cloth. The Forest is an open world game with freedom of action, but your every rash action can lead to death. So far, only the alpha version of the game has been released.

Rust

Rust is an online and sandbox game. You need to understand that this game is not like the GTA series, where your hero is the most important and kills everyone. Here you can do whatever you want, complete freedom of action, i.e. you can meet another player and he will kill you for 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 a map where they craft weapons, clothes, get food and even build houses. In this case, 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 basic thing - 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 connect it all together to make a spear. In general, the game uses everything you can get your hands on.

Just Cause 2

The area of ​​the Just Cause 2 world is 1036 square meters. km.

Just Cause 2 is a dynamic third-person shooter and a large platform for enjoying breathtaking stunts and constant explosions. The game map represents an archipelago of many islands of different sizes. There are 5 different climate zones: sands, snow-capped mountains, jungles, and the player can explore all of this.

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The main character, a CIA operative, 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 a hook onto a building or the same helicopter, and then lower it by parachute.

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

ARK: Survival Evolved

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

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The main goal in the game is survival. Hunger, cold, and the dangers of the surrounding world 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. You can extract useful resources from everything that surrounds you. There is also a bit of esotericism in the game. You can call upon mythical creatures for help. The game will appeal to fans of the sandbox genre.

Red Dead Redemption

The area of ​​Red Dead Redemption is 73 square meters. km.

Console game only for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

The game takes place in America at the beginning of the 20th century. The game's protagonist, 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 doesn't do this, 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 wage an endless struggle for survival, visit Mexico, which is on the brink of civil war, and reach the civilized cities of the American north.

The player, playing the role of a former bandit, travels extensively across America, visiting small, colorful towns and exploring 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 introduce even the most remote corners of cowboy America to the law. The game is a real GTA, only in the surroundings of the Wild West” and with a considerable number of side tasks.

A special engine for the huge spaces available for exploration. Red Dead Redemption can be called an "Epic Western". Well, to enliven the landscape, we will be offered a dynamic change of weather and seasons, over 40 species of animals walking on digital prairies, horse racing, stagecoach rides, train rides...

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

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

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

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The main distinguishing feature of the game is 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 folds of terrain. The game features a realistic damage system and correct bullet flight ballistics.

Burnout Paradise

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

Akrad racing simulator. The player finds himself in an open game world, which is the perfect place for any racer. The city has no inhabitants, and at every intersection it is possible to organize a real drag racing. The game has freedom of action and many tasks, for completing which you can get new equipment.

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The player can explore the large game world, completing various quests along the way, which provide 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 size of the world of True Crime: Streets of LA is 622 sq. km.

Open world third person shooter. 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 consists of a city and surrounding areas. The project also implements a karma system, which affects the relationship of other characters to the player. Low karma will lower your 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 plot and dynamic gameplay.

Test Drive Unlimited

The area of ​​the Test Drive Unlimited world is 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 he can start earning money for new equipment. As you explore the world of the game, you can complete various tasks, participate in competitions, and also upgrade your car.

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The game features a large selection of modern cars that can be repainted and tuned to suit 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 has easy controls, good graphics and high-quality music.

Fuel

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

Arcade off-road racing simulator with a large open world. The game takes you to an alternate reality in which America has suffered massive natural disasters, turning all 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 features one of the largest game worlds, which is noted in the Guinness Book of Records. The essence of the game is constant racing with computer opponents. Each route can be passed in several ways, for example, you can drive along a well-worn road, or take a shortcut through complete off-road conditions. The game has a post-apocalyptic style and a large selection of off-road vehicles.

Black Desert

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

Black Desert is the most anticipated game of 2015, created in the new generation MMORPG genre and incorporating the best qualities of 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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Endless adventures and many exciting activities await you: trading, crafting, decorating the interior of houses, and epic sieges with war elephants, cannons and siege ladders that require well-coordinated teamwork.
All this with cutting-edge graphics, luxurious landscapes and dynamic weather. A variety of locations that are invariably beautiful and, of course, contain many mysteries 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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Over the past few decades, virtual reality has gained immense popularity among all age groups. Games become more interesting, more realistic, graphics and plot improve. The best games are those with an open world and freedom of action, which allows the user not to follow a linear plot, but to play according to his own scenario within the limits allowed by the game. This develops imagination and gives free rein to creativity. Next we will find out what they are, Top 10 Open World Games on PC.

1. GTA V

The top open-world game is headed by GTA V. At the moment, this is the last game released in the Grand Theft Auto line. Unlike previous versions, GTA V allows you to play with three characters to choose from. Each character has its own unique skills and missions. For those who like a linear plot, the game provides more than 60 missions, many of which have multiple development options. There is also good news for fans of a large gaming space: the entire map of Los Santos (a game copy of Los Angeles) is open immediately. Now you don’t need to go through most of the missions to be able to move freely throughout the city.

GTA V has many options for interacting with characters, however, be careful, NPCs can now call the police. Animals and the ability to interact with them appeared in the game. Also in the game you can rob banks, flirt with girls, access the Internet via your smartphone and watch TV. This is a game with complete freedom of action!

The Witcher 3 is on the list of the best RPGs. The game is the final part of a trilogy based on the Witcher novel series. The only game of this line that has a large open world.

The Witcher 3 takes us into the fantasy world created by Andrzej Sapkowski in his novels. The player has two large game worlds at his disposal, similar to Europe during the Middle Ages, several castles and small principalities. They are inhabited by ordinary people, fairy-tale creatures and malevolent chimeras. The latter will have to be killed, so you won’t be able to play calmly, even without following the plot.

The plot of the game is quite detailed and consists of many missions, which are based on the war between two kingdoms. Realistic graphics and excellent audio of the game allow you to completely immerse yourself in the fabulous Middle Ages with complete freedom of action.

3. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Skyrim invites us to plunge into a magical world full of secrets and mysteries. At the very beginning, the player can choose the race, appearance and gender of the character. The game's storyline has many branches; missions present the main character with a choice that affects the further development of the plot. The player himself scouts the map and finds tasks, but it is not necessary to complete them.

As an alternative to the main plot, the game has created a huge world with freedom of action. The character can move between cities, fight enemies, and join one of eight guilds. Also in the game you can prepare potions and food, work as a woodcutter and blacksmith, study magic, ride a horse, choose clothes and equipment, get married. The life and landscapes of the game are reminiscent of ancient Scandinavia. This RPG is a product of the kingdom of cold and magic.

This is one of the most interesting superhero games at the moment. The plot of the game is linear, it is based on the confrontation between Batman and the Joker. The player will have to act in a psychiatric hospital, where he can move freely, interact with objects, fight villains and solve logical puzzles using gadgets. The hospital map is quite large, but there are not many interaction options. In any case, you have to follow the plot. The game was released in 2009, so the graphics can hardly be called realistic, but fans of DC Comics will definitely like the game.

Another part of Far Cry, released in 2014. This game differs from previous ones in its hyper-realistic graphics, clear detail of objects and a new level of the game world. Now animals and NPCs not only exist, they actively interfere with the gameplay, often against the will of the player.

The game's storyline develops around one character, but the plot is branched and has five possible endings. During the game you need to complete various missions and tasks, but only goals are provided for by the plot; complete freedom of action is provided to achieve them. The player can drive a car or ride an elephant, fly, climb mountains using special equipment. The character can be attacked by predators, but they can also help in completing missions. In general, the NPC world has become much smarter, all that remains is to learn how to interact with it.

The best open-world third-person shooter of 2010. The game is very similar to GTA, but the action takes place in America at the beginning of the twentieth century. This gives Red Dead Redemption a special charm. Weapons of the last century, riding horses, hunting animals - everything is in the best traditions of those distant times.

The game's storyline has branches and, as usual, consists of many missions that will have to be completed by one character. You play as a former gangster who helps law enforcement officers take down his former gang. Now you can choose which side to take. The game with complete freedom of action allows you to follow the path of an honest agent or a merciless gangster, which is displayed on the “honor” panel. The interesting and unusual plot of the game is complemented by fairly good graphics.

The seventh place in the ranking was taken by the survival RPG Fallout 4. The game appeared at the end of 2015 and quickly became popular. The prologue to the main action takes place in the house of the main character, where we choose his gender and appearance. Here the first secret of the “smart” game awaits us: if you have chosen a man to play, there will be a wife in his bedroom, if a woman, there will be a husband.

The beginning of the storyline has no branches, whether you like it or not, you will have to play in a post-apocalyptic world 200 years after the first events of the game. At first, the game itself leads you from one mission to another and there is no freedom of action at all. However, at some point you seem to be set free; now you yourself have the right to choose your own path in the big world. In the game you can choose one of four factions, or try to maintain good relations with each, choose a weapon or upgrade your favorite gun to the maximum and go through the entire game with it, develop one skill or all, create or destroy. Another interesting feature of the game: there is no sensor of good and evil, now only you decide what is good and what is evil.

The top open-world PC games include the shooter Just cause 2. This game is a continuation of the first part of Just cause. We play Rico Rodriguez, a CIA agent who was sent to the island of Panau to overthrow the current government. The beginning of the game's plot is linear, but soon the player is given complete freedom of action.

The map consists of several large islands, so it will be difficult to move around on foot. There are about a hundred types of transport in the game that drive, fly and swim; you can steal or buy them, and then modify them at your discretion. The main enemy is the army of the current government; you can create any relationship with the rest of the NPCs. Help the factions by completing their small missions and they will come to your side. The game's plot has two checkpoints: arriving on the island and achieving the main goal - the rest is up to you.

This game with a large world is designed to introduce us to the very origins of the cybernetic revolution, it is a prequel to the already existing parts of Deus Ex. You play Adam Jensen, a man whose body parts are cybernetic implants. At the beginning of the game, the main character cannot yet use his implants to their full potential, but as the game progresses, you gain new opportunities and various modifications to the hero’s body.

The game's plot consists of many missions, each of which can be completed in at least two ways. You can shoot at everyone in a row, achieving your goal, or you can look for peaceful paths, complete missions as a spy or intelligence officer, negotiate with heroes, convince and deceive. The open world of the game allows you to walk around the Detroit of the future, picking locks and entering various buildings. Deus Ex: Human Revolution will please both fans of brute force and those who like to act carefully, relying on logic.

The last one on our list of the best open world games is the RPG Dead Island: Riptide. The main plot of the game is this: the ship on which you are subjected to a terrible epidemic and everyone except the main character and a couple of lucky ones turned into zombies, now the survivors are trying to overcome the mutated ones, and they are doing it with your own hands.

In general, the idea of ​​the game is interesting and in addition to the main line there are many additional missions. Freedom of action in the game allows you to explore the island and kill zombies by any means, literally everything that you can think of. There is also no limit to the possibilities of weapon modification, for example, you can hammer nails into a club and it will do more damage. The concept of the game is quite simple: you are and there are zombies, everything else is limited only by your imagination.

When the Scottish development studio Rockstar North released the third part of the gangster saga Grand Theft Auto back in 2001, the fashion for Open World games began to grow rapidly. This is understandable, because it is always interesting to wander 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 released over the past 4 years. Go!

Grand Theft Auto 5

Where would we be 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, it has already managed to make a splash among owners of Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3 and PS4. For the first time in the history of the series, gamers had the opportunity to play as 3 characters at the same time, which certainly added dynamics and excitement. 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, take part in exciting robberies, spend your leisure time as you please (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 player, GTA 5 also has 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 consists of 11 games, 6 of which are full-fledged titles, and the rest are just branches. The open worlds of the game allow us to run through the times of the Renaissance, 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 is made more exciting by the fact that the protagonist has strong parkour skills, which means we can climb the most inaccessible towers and explore the city from a bird's eye view. Over the past 4 years, 7 parts have been released at once, from 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 techniques of an assassin. Capture forts and ships with the help of your own ship "Jackdaw", explore over 50 locations, in which there is 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 can test your killer skills in multiplayer mode, where the developers provided a variety of features, maps and thoughtful character customization. In the 2013 list, "Assassin's Creed" will convincingly take an honorable 1st place in the ranking.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Boundless spaces, contrasting characters, hundreds of quests, a dynamic plot, exciting character development 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 so much 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 games on PC in 2011 can confidently put this masterpiece from Bethesda Softworks in first place. Take on the role of Dovahkiin, saving the world from Alduin - the mortal enemy of all mankind. Learn spells, upgrade your skills, create armor and weapons, hone your skills in battles, take part in conspiracies and civil wars, study dragon cries, travel across the vast Skyrim. The game has so much varied content that we can be “stuck” in virtual reality for 200 hours or more. All in all, our review of the top open world games 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 of vehicles and dozens of hours of exciting content created by the sick imagination of the developers.

Try to enjoy the unlimited power of the President by showing 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 “crazy” top open-world game on PC was created, then this title would confidently take 1st place. Advanced customization of characters and vehicles, improved skills, a huge number of weapons and a variety of missions will brighten up gray and boring evenings, lifting your spirits for the rest of the day.

Far Cry 3

If we were to list the top open world PC games of 2012, then Far Cry 3 would be one of the contenders for the winner of this rating. Plunge into a mind-blowing adventure, following a wonderful plot, seasoned with madness and dynamics. Capture outposts and upgrade your character -

Exploring huge islands, rich in exotic animals, mini-games, relics, riddles 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 watch the history of the main characters, who will definitely be remembered by you for their charisma. In addition to the single-player campaign, Far Cry 3 has a full-fledged co-op and an excellent multiplayer game that will captivate you for another couple of dozen hours.

Watch Dogs

When compiling the top open world PC games of 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 gadgets powered by ctOS. Chicago has a ton of content to offer, including a rich story campaign, exciting side quests and great mini-games that are new to Ubisoft projects. Colorful characters, detailed cars, interesting missions, excellent physics and an exciting soundtrack - all these are the impeccable advantages of "Sight Dogs". Finally, the seamless multiplayer skillfully integrated into the single player will add additional fun.

World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor

One of the most popular games with over 10 million players. The top online open world games on PC must 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 remains the same, but many innovations have significantly improved the gameplay. First of all, it is worth noting the emergence of new locations - Nagrand, Talador, Spiers of Arak, Frostfire Ridge, Gorgrond and others. You can also build a fortress on Draenor with the possibility of further modification. In addition, the maximum character level has increased to 100, which was missing for so 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 the 20-year history of the series, developers from Bethesda decided to create a full-fledged MMORPG. The game successfully implements combat mechanics, which are in no way inferior to real-time battles. The plot is quite banal, but captivates from the very first minutes, telling the story of the struggle of 3 in-game factions: the Ebonheart Pact, the Daggerfall Covenant and the Aldmeri Dominion. It is worth noting that all dialogues are voiced at a very high level, which is very rare for online projects. What can you do in The Elder Scrolls Online? Explore the vast expanses of Tamriel, filled with the swamps of Black Marsh, the wild jungles of Valenwood, ancient cities, including Daggerfall, snow-capped mountains and colorful glades of the lowlands. A well-thought-out leveling 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, more varied and more addictive, especially if there are well-developed locations. But the developers need to convince you that the world is alive - only then will you want to study it. We present ten such games.

Red Dead Redemption

This is a more adult 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, which sometimes includes drama, albeit quite successfully. Red Dead Redemption is completely different. Cowboy John Marston, who caused trouble in his youth, must help important officials in capturing his former gang comrades, otherwise his family will literally be in trouble.

The hero, who has given up crime, goes against old acquaintances and, in a sense, against himself. At the same time, the world around is changing: progress is progressing, cars are appearing 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 any other 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 a variety of things to do: non-story mini-stories, side quests, gambling, interesting duels - the Wild West is dangerous, but too good not to explore. The sequel is expected to be released this fall.

Far Cry

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

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

Then came 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 to fill its worlds with interesting events, which it proved again in Watch Dogs 2.

Saints Row

Open-world action games are sometimes casually referred to as "GTA clones." To avoid such comparisons, Volition has chosen its own path. Realizing that it would not be possible to surpass Rockstar in the level of production and elaboration of the world, the developers set out to make the most trashy action movie possible. Oddly enough, the idea turned out to be successful.

Saints Row is GTA gone crazy. Seriously, if you suddenly think that the height of madness is to dress up in a funny costume, throw a grenade at cars standing at a traffic light, and shoot the arriving policemen with a machine gun, then just launch the action game from Volition. Take the hero of Saints Row, for example. 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 occurs. Who, if not the head of state elected by the people, should be the first to protect his population? Moreover, there is no need to persuade him: the fighter, seasoned by courtyard 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 Robert Rodriguez's Machete. You just need to not take what is happening 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 was first introduced in Underground 2, but the concept is best presented in the next game.

The project is dedicated to street racing - it was still fashionable back then. 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 a VW Golf GTI, the character rose higher and higher. At the end of the game, Lamborghinis and other exotics were revealed. At the same time, the BMW M3 GTR was chosen as the car of the best racer; it also appears on the cover of the game. It turned out funny: the hero drives the most powerful supercars, but dreams of defeating an upstart in some kind of BMW.

Most Wanted is jam-packed with events: races against the clock, setting maximum speed on the radar, sprints, circuit races, boss battles, lengthy police chases - not every open-world action game offers such variety.

Mafia

Mafia 3, released in the fall of 2016, was a complete failure: weak graphics, dead atmosphere and complete monotony of missions. If publisher 2K Games plans a new part, then the developers will have to try hard to restore trust in the franchise. But once upon a time everything was different.

Mafia: City of the Lost Heaven was released the same year as the PC version of GTA 3. The competition was fierce. The world of Rockstar's action was more alive, passers-by responded better to the player's intervention in their usual way of life. Mafia, from 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 to help him in the future. The hero enters a new world for himself and carries out tasks for major authorities. It's the 30s of the 20th century, men in hats drive huge cars and talk about loyalty to a mafia family. The second part took us to the middle of the last century. The atmosphere had 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 mandatory. Complete freedom of action sometimes turns into total boredom: nothing happens in the game, the quests are already boring. The Polish Witcher series was spared the troubles of role-playing projects. A routine walk from one village to another can lead to a new investigation involving an ancient curse, star-crossed lovers, local drunks, ghosts, witches and the village elder - sometimes all at once.

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

The world of the third game turned out to be especially large and alive. Adventures happen at every turn. Having climbed into the thick of the forest, you will find a hermit's hut, wander into a gateway - you will have to save an inept guard from 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 was released, which has now been revived. But it was Fallout that gained the greatest fame and popularity.

Freedom of action is elevated to absolute: no one cares what you do. More and more new quests appear, characters entice you with intriguing stories, but you can simply walk off into the sunset towards your destiny. Fallout is imbued with the spirit of adventurism - you want to explore this world in detail, and it’s nice that there are many secrets hidden in it.

Despite the consequences of 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 walk through the province of Morrowind in the third numbered game, and so on. All locations are terribly interesting to explore.

The Elder Scrolls has a lot of shortcomings: the same type of tasks, a strange role-playing system. Let's say, nothing prevents a warrior character from undergoing training at the Mages Guild - it's about the same as a humanities student receiving a physics and mathematics diploma. And so much can be said about balance: about the automatic increase in enemy levels relative to your hero (see Oblivion), and about killing a dragon with one arrow (see Skyrim).

• PC games: open world
• Year: 2012
• Genre: action RPG
• Developer: From Software

Dark Souls is a computer game in the action-RPG genre with open world. The basis of the gameplay is the exploration of the game world in conditions of almost constant danger. The influence of story on the gameplay in Dark Souls is minimal. Events and their meaning are often implied rather than explained or shown directly, leaving the player to interpret and speculate on what is happening. Most of the plot and information about the world is presented through dialogue with various characters, through descriptions of objects, or in short cast scenes. The player must find and process all the information he needs on his own.

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• PC games: open world
• Year: 2013
• Genre: action
• Developer: Double Fine Productions

Eddie Riggs was a simple worker traveling with touring musicians. When it came to tuning a guitar or putting together a stage, everyone turned to him. But Eddie himself dreamed of more; heavy metal lived in his soul! And one day the dreams of a simple worker about a better life came true. True, not exactly what he expected... Brutal Legend is an unconventional, completely crazy project from the famous game developer Tim Schafer. His new creation, literally imbued with the spirit of heavy metal, is dedicated to all fans of this music and extraordinary, extravagant games. Piece work!

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• PC games: open world
• Year: 2001
• Genre: RPG
• Developer: Sir-Tech Canada

A huge three-dimensional world, where fantasy and future technologies are intricately mixed, a world of wars, witchcraft and adventures. You will have to travel through the dark labyrinths of caves, the most bizarre landscapes, and even under water. Dozens of quests, the opportunity to choose both the side of good and the side of evil, and as many as 4 possible endings. Wizardry 8 can be played for months. Huge possibilities for creating a group of heroes controlled by you. The game has 11 races and 15 character classes. By setting the parameters of new characters, you create unique gaming personalities with their own characters and characteristics. On your journey you will meet and talk with dozens of creatures, each of which is a unique individual. And your behavior towards them will determine who they will become for you, loyal allies or mortal enemies.

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• PC games: open world
• Year: 2012
• Genre: RPG
• Developer: Big Huge Games

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning features dynamic third-person combat, exploration of the game world, a thoughtful character creation and development system, and an action-packed story set in a detailed fantasy universe. The adventures of the main character begin with a miraculous resurrection: it turns out that he owns an incomprehensible and extremely dangerous magic that can change Amalur once and for all. Finding himself in the center of a fierce confrontation between several races, factions and alliances, the chosen one must uncover the secret of his immortality and put an end to the ancient evil that threatens the entire world.

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• PC games: open world
• Year: 2012
• Genre: action
• Developer: Ubisoft Montreal

The main character, Jason Brody, goes on vacation with friends to an unusually beautiful tropical island. And then he finds himself hostage by a gang of pirates led by the mad killer Vaas. From this moment on, your task is to survive at any cost. Jason will be drawn into a bloody war between pirates and local rebels, in which blood, lead and drugs flow like a river. Some psychopaths fight with others, and soon the main character is no longer able to distinguish an opium dream from an insane reality. The crazy island drives everyone who sets foot on its shores crazy and you have to be crazy to stay here. Are you out of your mind?

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• PC games: open world
• Year: 2009
• Genre: action
• Developer: Volition Inc.

By 2125, Mars has been fully developed and adapted to life, while on Earth the reserves of fossil resources are coming to an end. Earthly corporations place Martian colonists in inhuman living and working conditions; the Earth Defense Forces become punitive forces and police instead of allies. Mass arrests and brutal suppression of protests lead to the rebirth of the Red Brigade. The old motto has not been forgotten - “Better red than dead!” Fully open world with realistic destruction and a modern cover system. And high-quality graphics, exciting gameplay and pleasant music will not let you out of their virtual shackles for many hours!

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• PC games: open world
• Year: 2010
• Genre: action RPG
• Developer: TaleWorlds

One of the best games to date about the magnificent time of the Middle Ages! Use your sword to pave the way to the heights of power! Do you want to get rich? Make capital through trading or take the high road. Do you dream of fame? Win tournaments or try your luck in war. Take castles by storm, crush enemy troops on the battlefield, ravage lands, winning new titles and allotments for yourself. Receive the rank of marshal, lead the entire army of the country and faithfully serve your overlord. If you want full power, start a rebellion and take your place on the throne!

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• PC games: open world
• Year: 2009
• Genre: action adventure
• Developer: Pandemic Studios

Pandemic Studios invites you to play the role of a saboteur in a game with open world new generation, combining elements of both adventure and action. Avenge the deaths of your loved ones by tracking down their killers in Nazi-occupied Paris. This is the first game in which the user will be closely involved in sabotage in a stylized Paris of the 1940s, where the women are beautiful, the feats are grandiose, and retribution is inevitable.