Microsoft kicked off a Super Saver Sale with much-loved open-world Xbox video games slashing their prices to 90 percent of their original value. There are significant discounts on popular titles such as Mass Effect: Andromeda, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Watchdogs 2 available, which is an opportunity Xbox owners shouldn’t miss.
The open world genre has become popular in the last decade and many successful video games rave about the beautiful landscapes, endless missions, large maps and game freedom that the genre can offer. However, some open world games are clearly better than others, and each of them offers a distinct experience. If gamers want to explore captivating maps and their endless possibilities in this genre, these are the best games to play according to Metacritic.
10 Red Faction Guerrilla (2009) – 82
The game was first released in 2009, but players cannot overcome the immersive and fun open world. It follows the Red Faction movement, a guerrilla fighting to gain independence from “Earth Defensive Force” and players embody one of the group’s rebellious soldiers.
Guerrilla of the Red Faction is extremely entertaining and offers many options for playing quests, exploring every map that the player is introduced to and destroying many things. It also has a very effective and funny co-op campaign. The only thing it lacks, however, is a good story.
9 Crackdown (2007) – 83
It may be a game from 2007, but the mechanics and gameplay still make it to manhandle Stand today as one of the best open world games for casual gamers. Gamers can play as a cop whose mission is to take down three crime lords, and it offers a wide variety of fun ways to do it.
It offers so many things to do in its open world that it’s easy to get lost in the amusement of stealing cars, improving them automatically, causing explosions, crashing cars and shooting villains on the streets of Pacific City, but it’s all very worth it.
8 Fallout: New Vegas (2010) – 84
Many gamers consider: Fallout: New Vegas to be one of the games to be recreated with 2022 graphics as, when it came out in 2010, it provided players with an unprecedented gaming experience that left many fans glued to their screens.
The adventures of Vault Dwellers who decide to explore the post-apocalyptic world of the Wasteland after the devastating destruction of the Atom Bomb are sure to be intriguing, entertaining and worth more than a few hours of gameplay.
7 Death Stranding: Director’s Cut (2019) – 85
Many consider Death Stranding one of the few non-horror video games that is truly scary, and for good reason, the story of Sam Porter Bridges led by legendary video game creator Hideo Kojima can only be described as gender-defying.
Death StrandingThe gameplay of the game is of great value, but what is really impressive about this unique and amazing game is the story and the stunning visuals that promise gamers an unforgettable and extraordinary experience.
6 Fallout 4 (2015) – 87
Fallout: Las Vegas became one of the franchise’s best and most popular titles, but was surpassed by the following game: Dropout 4. In this title, players must once again leave the safety of their Vaults and face a post-apocalyptic world filled with raiders, mutants, ghosts and other radioactive creatures.
The open world offers so much to do that the main mission is often set aside by players to explore other vaults, caves, towns and villages and shoot anything that threatens the player and other NPCs. The game is incredibly fun to play, although it can be a little too easy at times.
5 Halo Infinite (2021) – 87
HappyHalo is one of the best video game franchises on Xbox Game Pass, which is why anyone who wants to play this title can get it for a reasonably priced monthly subscription. It restores everything fans love about the previous one Halo titles and make them even better.
Players can play as the iconic Master Chief and missions are split between linear quests and open world exploration, enriching the experience in such a way that Halo Infinite feels like one of the most complete games of its kind.
There are very few titles that have transitioned from their old titles to their newest so well, and with this game, the Metal Gear Solid franchise turned out to be one of them. The ninth installment of the beloved franchise is nearly flawless in its gameplay depth.
The many concepts, features and interactive environments that shape the way Snake moves, sneaks, shoots and completes missions are as immersive as can be, and it can easily keep any gamer playing for hours.
3 Grand Theft Auto V (2013) – 97
The already legendary Grand Theft Auto V needs no introduction. It is one of the most popular and successful games of all time, despite being once embroiled in controversy due to its violent nature. The game has certainly stood the test of time, and even though it was released in 2013, many people still play it.
Players have an almost overwhelming amount of freedom as criminals in the city of Los Santos and they can choose to fly their cars from city buildings, run from the police, kill other criminals or civilians or play highly entertaining quests, among other freedoms those are incredibly entertaining.
2 Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) – 97
Red Dead Redemption 2 offers players many fantastic elements. It’s hard to pick just one that sets this game apart from many other titles, but one of its best features is that it has a compelling story, unforgettable characters, engaging gameplay, and an extraordinary story.
The Western plot and cinematic approach that follows the story of Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang of outlaws fleeing America prove how universally it is acclaimed. It’s safe to say it’s a gaming experience of a lifetime.
1 Grand Theft Auto IV (2008) – 98
Rockstar Games certainly knows how to make engaging and incredibly fun open-world shooting games, and it’s not surprising that the Grand Theft Auto franchise has yet another title that was named the game of the year by Metacritic, achieving the highest score in its genre.
The game follows the same rules as previous and future titles of the franchise, and players have the freedom to commit all the quests and crimes they want in the open world of Liberty City. The game offers many hours of gameplay that never gets boring. The number of options to play and complete the game proves why it is considered a masterpiece by many.
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