Don't judge a game by its initial reception – these open-world titles have transcended their 'mid' labels to become beloved classics in the genre.

These open-world games were quick to impress, leading to immense confidence that they would be nothing short of masterpieces.

So, you want to play the best open-world games? The basis of this genre is freedom and immersion, allowing you to lose yourself in a virtual world that is non-linear and interactive in more ways than ...

Open-world games can hook players like nothing else. It's hard to step away from the game when there's a vast world to explore, filled with enemies to fight and creatures to discover. Players love the ...

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