Important points
- Not every open world game becomes iconic. Some successful names have disappeared into obscurity due to overshadowing or declining sales.
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A terrible dawn,
g
Diablo
clone with open-ended gameplay and
lego city spy,
unique
lego
Experience is an example. - Games like
vampire, sleeping dog,
and
lost days
There is potential for a sequel to expand on its unique elements and reach a wider audience.
Games with open worlds to explore have become more common as technology advances. As shown by Red Dead Redemption 2 and Batman: Arkham Knight became an outstanding game However, that's not all. open world game It exploded like a firework so that everyone could witness its glory. and some fade into obscurity.
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The scale and level of detail found in an open world game world It can make or break this game.
From RPG games to action adventure games. The developers have created a fun and high-quality open world that will give gamers a good experience. Can do even better with a sequel. They didn't get as many sales as expected. Or it hasn't been in the spotlight for as long as other games have.
8 A terrible dawn
Diablo Clone that hits all the right notes
A terrible dawn
- Released
- February 25, 2016
- Developer
- Entertainment crate
- OpenCritic Ratings
- strong
Mix of Gothic and Lovecraftian horror. A terrible dawn Intending to be the successor to the spirit of Diablo game after that Diablo 3 Players were disappointed when Crate Entertainment launched a similar isometric hack-and-slash RPG. however, A terrible dawn It's more open-ended. Diablo A game with side missions to accept and large maps to explore alongside a linear story.
A terrible dawn It proved to be a successful indie game with several DLCs, but it still found itself overshadowed by Blizzard's franchise. Diablo 4 It seems inspired by this more open approach with a new perspective on Sanctuary with Diablo 4 Due to its overwhelming popularity, Crate Entertainment Another success can be seen as Blizzard proves that the genre is still alive and well.
7 lego city spy
Proving that a LEGO game doesn't need a famous IP to be good.
- Released
- March 18, 2013
- OpenCritic Ratings
- strong
instead batman or star wars– lego city spy It allows players to explore the LEGO cCity game alongside the original story and characters. There's no need to rely on famous characters to deliver a fun LEGO experience that offers unique gameplay mechanics when playing as main character Chase McCain.
This is despite mostly strong reviews praising the game for its humor and gameplay. lego city spy It didn't sell as well as some licensed LEGO games. Since it was initially exclusive to the Nintendo Wii U, the sequel will allow the team at Traveler's Tales to expand LEGO City, creating a larger open world that feels more like LEGO. Grand Theft Auto To allow players to explore more
6 Vampire
It's often considered the Mass Effect of vampire games.
- Released
- June 5, 2018
- OpenCritic Ratings
- fair
As Dr. Jonathan Reid, players can freely roam London in 1918 amid the Spanish Flu epidemic. To help patients and other civilians that are experiencing problems Vampire– Anyway, as the title suggests. Jonathan is also a vampire. And the player is given the freedom to eat or help anyone he encounters. Feeding an NPC gives Jonathan the most power, but also permanently removes that NPC from the narrative.
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Castlevania is perhaps the most iconic vampire game series. But it's not the only series.
Whether it is a direct sequel to Vampire or a new story in the same universe The concept of roaming freely as a vampire can be expanded with more abilities. different places or time periods and even space to explore different types of consequences. Caused by the players' choices, Dontnod Entertainment improve Life is strange Games with sequels So they probably did the same. Vampire–
5 sleeping dog
Gamers talk too quickly to be called uncreative.
- Released
- 14 August 2012
- Developer
- United Front Games
sleeping dog It was cut off in advance when it emerged as a scramble. Grand Theft Auto Located in Hong Kong Although there are many similarities. Grand Theft AutoThe open world crime drama genre has been expanded before. Grand Theft Auto 5 It has more gameplay elements: gathering experience, upgrading, and even melee combat.
Many years have passed since it came out. sleeping dog It has since become a cult favorite, with dedicated fans still wanting a sequel. There were plans for a sequel with a new protagonist and a new region of China to explore, but Square Enix canceled the game due to disappointing sales of the first installment.
4 saboteur
A hidden gem among the many World War 2 games.
action adventure
Open the world
- Released
- December 8, 2009
- Developer
- outbreak studio
Instead of charging a flaming gun like in many other World War 2 games. saboteur Players travel through Nazi-occupied Paris and the countryside as a car mechanic turned resistance fighter. Driving, free running, and fighting were allowed in the 1940s. saboteur to stand out from most open world games at the time and even today.
Unfortunately, it's just a case of a game that no one is keeping an eye on. Resulting in disappointing sales. Thoughts saboteur There may be sequels in other areas. that were damaged by war in World War II, such as North Africa, Italy, Russia, Poland, Greece, or Australia, among many others, but it was not enough at that time.
3 Maniter
Makes the player feel like an Apex Predator.
- Released
- May 22, 2020
- OpenCritic Ratings
- fair
The idea of playing a shark isn't new. Maniter Take it a step further by creating an RPG where players can roam the ocean freely, hunting down humans and other aquatic predators to evolve into creatures with special powers. It was successful enough to warrant an expansion of DLC and a cult following that admired the game's over-the-top style.
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Map in Maniter It's full of jokes, side missions, and Easter eggs that show love and care from the developers. By increasing the budget The sequel could expand on that with new sharks, other playable predators, and a bigger ocean map to explore.
2 lost days
Deacon's zombie survival story is ripe for a sequel.
Open the world
action
adventure
- Released
- April 26, 2019
- OpenCritic Ratings
- fair
Not only do lost days It suffers from a difficult development cycle. But it didn't sell as well as it should have. In a time when post-apocalyptic zombie games were everywhere, The last of us– state of decayand many more lost days quickly forgotten Although it offers a unique experience. From motorcycle mechanic A weapon that can be broken. Breath of the Forestand embraces RPG elements.
lost days Presenting an already beautiful open world zombie game. But the sequel has the potential to start a new franchise for Sony. It could add even more customization to Deacon St. John, bringing the story to a new open world area. And it makes zombies more frightening than ever before.
1 Mad Max
If Batman and Borderlands were fused together
action adventure
Open the world
- Released
- 1 September 2015
- OpenCritic Ratings
- fair
Avalanche Games made a smart decision. Mad Max It's a tribute to every film in the franchise. It combines combat similar to Batman: Arkham The game focuses heavily on vehicle-based gameplay to explore a vast, punk-inspired world. Other elements from Creed's Murderer and far cry He also appears, which makes it feel like a parody. But that never stops it from being fun and addictive.
Avalanche Games' developers have been more successful in developing games. But it is a sequel to Mad Max What can be done for it? Batman: Arkham City Do it for Rocksteady after all. Batman: Arkham Asylum– Max can have new upgrades. that has more capabilities for his car And can now explore more of the wasteland. Furiosa: The Legend of Mad Max Presenting a new place in the universe
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