Open worlds are about building a mythology and giving players utter freedom, but this open-world masterpiece is a character-first experience.

Open-world games are made for players who love to take their time. They don’t rush anyone or point straight to the end. Instead, they drop players into worlds that keep growing the more they explore.

My assumption is that it's like a McDonald's PlayPlace but grimdark.

This week's recommendations are all big-ass open-world games you can sink your teeth into while enjoying a three-day weekend.

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