Open world games are not only incredibly fun to play, they are also a great means to showcase the technological advancements that developers working on. Each year, gamers are enchanted by absolutely brilliant open-world games that leave them marveling as to how could a developer achieve this feat. If you are into open-world games, here are the 6 best open world PC games you must play before 2020.
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Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The first two Witcher games were complex RPGs and had their place in some gamers’ hearts. However, when Witcher 3: Wild Hunt came out in 2015, it set a higher benchmark for RPG games. Not only did the game win countless Game of the Year awards, it was also played by a huge percentage of gamers. Witcher 3: Wild Hunt excelled in all areas of expectations, including graphics, mechanics, story, and role-playing.
Forza Horizon 4
Most gamers consider Forza Horizon 4 to be a racing game and they are not wrong. However, while being a racing game, Forza Horizon 4 does an excellent job of integrating a racing game within an open-world setting. The game has set a benchmark for many racing franchises out there and showed everyone that a AAA racing game with a beautiful open world is indeed possible.
Grand Theft Auto V
Just like Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Grand Theft Auto V set a huge benchmark for open-world games in the gaming industry. GTA V took the gaming community by storm and quickly became the third most sold video game of all time. GTA V is greatly enjoyed because of the freedom the game gives to players along with the absurd amount of side content and mini games. Just four sentences will never sum up why this game is cherished by the community, and if you haven't played GTA V yet, it's time you give it a shot.
Far Cry 5
The Far Cry franchise is considered to be one of the best open-world game franchises out there. With every new Far Cry game, players are introduced to a brand new storyline and a massive fictional world to explore. Far Cry 5 lands you in a fictional version of Montana, where you step into the shoes of a Sheriff's Deputy trying to take down a doomsday Cult. The game does a phenomenal job at being an open-world game that leverages exceptional storytelling and a ton of side content for players to get immersed in for an ultimate Far Cry experience.
Rage 2
When Rage came out on PC in 2010, the game had mixed reactions from gamers. Rage had many issues such as lacking graphics, broken mechanics, and a poorly written storyline. However, almost 10 years later, Rage 2 arrived with a bang! The game has not only corrected the flaws that its predecessor had, but also offers an excellent open-world experience. This is thanks to its improved game mechanics, physics, and big guns that make Rage 2 an incredibly fun game to play.
Fallout 4
Bethesda has rightfully made a name for itself for producing incredible open-world games, and Fallout 4 is an example that tells you why. The developers did an amazing job of creating a post-apocalyptic Boston, giving players the freedom to explore the ruined city bursting at the seams with mutants. Although the game has an interesting storyline, it is quite easy to deviate from it and wander around accomplishing side quests and looting bandits and mutants.
Wrap Up
2019 is coming to an end and in practically no time new games will start sprouting up everywhere. However, that does not mean you need to skip over some of the amazing open-world games out there. If you have missed playing any of these open-world games on this list, you can't find a better time than now to give them a shot.
