Every self-respecting gamer should not limit himself only to linear plots and spaces, but also try to play the best open world games on PC or console. A huge number of games are released every year, but only a few of them are worth the time spent on them.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
FUS-RO-DAH! If you feel the strength of a dragonborn and the desire to wander the endless fields in search of giants and dragons, then it's time to install the fifth The Elder Scrolls and feel like the chosen one.
During the game (the full passage will take several months) you have to choose with whom and against whom you will be friends, pump up to the hundredth lvl and comprehend all the secret sciences. It is also possible:
- choose any race, gender, appearance;
- become a werewolf, vampire or cannibal;
- cook food and chop wood;
- start a home and family;
- absorb the souls of dragons;
- save the world.
Skyrim system requirements:
- Operating system: Windows XP / Windows 71 / Windows Vista
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz
- Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
- RAM (GB): 3.0
Grant Theft Auto V
There are open world games on pc that have been played by, if not all, then a lot. One of these is the GTA series. The fifth part takes place in the same location as the previous one - San Andreas. By the way, the prototype of this world was Southern California. Often, GTA is played in order to feel freedom - to steal a beautiful car, take off a cute chick and enjoy a fast ride around the city. But the game also has a plot. In this part, you are invited to play as one of three robbers who organize the most daring robberies and oppose the system. And also waiting for you:
- online play (+ one more character);
- unique abilities of the characters;
- complete missions;
- go diving and explore the marine world;
- workout;
- rob a bank;
- trade on the stock exchange;
- get a tattoo;
- visit a psychotherapist;
- buy marijuana.
System requirements for GTA 5:
- Operating system: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1, Windows Vista 64 Bit
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs) @ 2.5GHz
- RAM: 4GB
- Video card: NVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB / AMD HD 4870 1GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Hey Roach! Longing for beautiful women and long walks through the fields and forests in the company of a stern man? Then the next open-world PC game that needs to be downloaded urgently is the third Witcher. In the final part of the trilogy, the Herald of Rivia will travel in search of Ciri. On the way to the main goal, the main character will have to conquer several women's hearts, make war with the undead and practice foul language. As well as:
- participate in large-scale battles;
- sway;
- find two perfect swords;
- brew potions;
- get drunk in sprinkles;
- use magic;
- nice to spend a few months.
System requirements for The Witcher 3
- Operating system: 64-bit Windows 7, 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1) or 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Intel CPU Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz / AMD CPU Phenom II X4 940
- Video card: Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 / AMD GPU Radeon HD 7870
- RAM (GB): 6.0
Fallout: New Vegas
The collection of bottle caps is open! The world has been destroyed and only in some cities is there a certain semblance of civilization. And on endless fields you can find only radiation and those affected by it. Salvation is only in vodka and pleasant music! In this game, you are a courier who works for the only transport company in the world. Fulfilling the next, but rather strange order - the delivery of a platinum chip, you are ambushed and find yourself in an extremely interesting position. And then you have to find out to whom and how you annoyed and how all this is connected with the delivery of chips. As well as:
- get a partner;
- buy the best equipment;
- upgrade skills and reputation;
- play blackjack and raise the dough;
- put everything on the line and turn on hardcore mode;
- enjoy the views of the post-apocalyptic world.
Fallout New Vegas system requirements:
- Operating system: Windows XP / Windows 71 / Windows Vista
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz
- Video card: ATI Radeon X850 Pro / NVIDIA GeForce 6800
- RAM (GB): 1.0
Minecraft
The best open world games are not only RPGs, but also indie ones. If all you need is to build your sand castle, then you can assume that you have just found your perfect game. Minecraft is exactly what you need. Moreover, you can build your castle not only in siple mode, but also online together with thousands of other players. And in order not to get bored in the process of mining ore, the developers have included a survival simulator in the game - the character needs to sleep, eat and fight off zombies. As well as:
- improve your home;
- create comfort in the house;
- upgrade tools and armor;
- brew potions;
- build a railroad;
- summon creatures;
- create a portal and move to another world.
Minecraft system requirements:
- Operating system: Windows XP / Windows 71 / Windows Vista
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz
- Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 6600
- RAM (GB): 512.0
What's better?
And only you can answer the question which of these games is better, and even then after you have tried each of them. Try to download open world games via torrent and check if they are good enough to buy them in their original box and become a fan of the series.