When in the distant 2001, the Scottish development studio Rockstar North released the third part of the gangster saga Grand Theft Auto, the fashion for Open World games began to grow rapidly. It is understandable, because it is always interesting to wander through the streets of a fictional or plausibly recreated city, to do minor quests and do whatever you want. So, the top open world games on PC over the last 4 years. Go!
Grand theft auto 5
Where without this game? One of the best projects of the last generation and the entire gaming industry as a whole. It has not yet been released to PC, because the start of sales is scheduled for January 2015. Nevertheless, she already managed to make some noise among the owners of the Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3 and PS4. For the first time in the history of the series, gamers got the opportunity to play for 3 characters at the same time, which, of course, added dynamics and excitement. Explore the bottomless expanses of the ocean, dense forests filled with animals, barren deserts and, of course, Los Santos, which is the prototype of real Los Angeles. Watch the life of three colorful characters that differ in character and temperament, participate in exciting robberies, spend your leisure time as you like (triathlon, golf, tennis, racing, flying on airplanes and helicopters, going to restaurants, tuning and much more).
The developers were able to improve all the elements of the game, including graphics, sound, shooting mechanics and character physics, weather conditions, etc. In general, you will not get bored for a minute in the fifth world, lost in the vastness of Blaine County. In addition to the single, GTA 5 has an excellent multiplayer where you can complete additional missions, buy real estate, try your luck on the exchanges and just have fun in the company of 16 friends. Of course, the top open world games on PC can have only one winner - GTA 5.
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
The Assassin’s Creed series has 11 games, 6 of which are full titles, and the rest are just offshoots. The open worlds of the game allow us to run around the times of the Renaissance, across America, filled with the events of the war for independence, revolutionary Paris and, finally, feel like a West Indian pirate. The study of the open worlds of the game makes it more fascinating that the protagonist has good parkour skills, which means we can climb the most impregnable towers and view the city from a bird's eye view. Over the past 4 years, 7 parts have been released right away, of which we will choose, perhaps, the best - Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.
Players will be able to transform into Edward Kenway - a charismatic, dangerous and courageous pirate who skillfully uses all the deadly tricks of the assassin. Capture forts and ships with the help of your own ship “Galka”, explore over 50 locations in which there was a place for Havana, Kingston and, of course, the pirate Nassau. In addition, Edward can visit underwater locations, harpoon unique sea animals, craft new items, search for hidden treasures, get into fights, complete fascinating side quests, and so on. You will be able to test your killer skill in multiplayer mode, where the developers will provided a variety of opportunities, maps and thoughtful customization of characters. In the list of top open-world games on the 2013 PC , Assassin’s Creed will convincingly take an honorable 1st place in the ranking.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Endless expanses, contrasting characters, hundreds of quests, a dynamic storyline, an exciting character leveling and thoughtful gameplay - all these are The Elder Scrolls. Our hero is not the center of the Universe, therefore life continues without him. But everyone loves this so much in open world games. Children playing in the game, tired blacksmiths, focused on their work, smiling sellers, constantly working alchemists and, finally, warriors fighting among themselves, not paying attention to the protagonist passing by. Today, there are 6 full-fledged projects, among which we will single out only one - The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.
Top open-world games on PC 2011 can confidently put this masterpiece from Bethesda Softworks on the first place. Take on the role of Dovakin, saving the world from Alduin - the mortal enemy of all mankind. Learn spells, upgrade skills, create armor and weapons, hone your skills in battles, take part in conspiracies and civil war, study dragon cries, travel across huge Skyrim. The game has so much variety of content that we can get stuck in virtual reality for 200 or more hours. In general, our review of top open-world games on PC could not be missed by Skyrim.
Saints row IV
The game was released on August 23, 2013, becoming quite popular among millions of gamers. The developer was Volition. Go to Stillport - a giant virtual “sandbox” where nothing is impossible. Superpowers, unimaginable and outlandish weapons, hundreds of vehicles and tens of hours of engaging content created by the sick imagination of developers.
Try to enjoy the unlimited power of the President by showing citizens the true face of the Saints. An invasion of aliens of a grand scale, a sea of ​​explosions, adrenaline and fun - all this is Saints Row IV. If a “crazy” top game with an open world on PC were created, then this title would surely take 1st place. Advanced customization of characters and vehicles, advanced skills, a huge amount of weapons and various missions will paint gray and boring evenings, raising the mood for the rest of the day.
Far cry 3
If you make the top open world games on PC 2012, then Far Cry 3 will be one of the contenders for the winner of such a rating. Immerse yourself in a breathtaking adventure, following the beautiful story, seasoned with madness and dynamics. Grab outposts and upgrade your character - Jason Brody.
Exploring huge islands, rich in exotic animals, mini-games, relics, riddles and exciting quests, will not leave you indifferent until the end of the passage, and a huge arsenal of weapons and vehicles will only add charm to the 30-hour gameplay. Along with this, it’s quite interesting to watch the history of the main characters, who will surely be remembered for you with their charisma. In addition to a single player campaign, Far Cry 3 has a full-fledged co-op and an excellent multiplayer game that will capture you for a couple of dozen hours.
Watch dogs
Composing the top open-world games on the 2014 PC, it should be noted that Watch Dogs deserves due attention. Play as Aiden Pearce, an ingenious hacker who can crack cameras, traffic lights, subway trains, bank accounts, police posts and other gadgets subordinate ctOS. Chicago can offer a sea of ​​content, including a rich storyline campaign, exciting side quests and wonderful mini-games that are new to Ubisoft projects. Colorful characters, detailed cars, interesting missions, excellent physics and an exciting soundtrack - all these are the impeccable advantages of "Viewing Dogs". Finally, seamless multiplayer, skillfully integrated into the single, will add extra fun.
World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor
One of the most popular MMORPGs, the number of players in which reaches 10 million. Top open-world games on PC over the network must include World of Warcraft Dota 2 and Lineage. In 2014, a new global update was released, the name of which you can see in the subtitle. Life in Azeroth has remained the same, but many innovations have significantly improved gameplay. First of all, it is worth noting the emergence of new locations - Nagrand, Talador, Peaks of Arak, Frostfire Ridge, Gorgrond and others. You can also build a fortress on Draenor with the possibility of further modification. In addition, the maximum level of character leveling has increased to 100, which many gamers have been missing for so long. Finally, the developers added new skills, a PVP arena and other nice little things.
The elder scrolls online
After the 20-year history of the series, the developers at Bethesda decided to create a full-fledged MMORPG. The game successfully implements combat mechanics, which is in no way inferior to battles in real time. The plot is pretty banal, but it captures from the very first minutes, telling about the fight of 3 in-game fractions: the Ebonhart Pact, Covenant Daggerfall and Dominion Aldmeri. It is worth noting that all the dialogues are voiced at a very high level, which is very rare for online projects. What to do at The Elder Scrolls Online? Explore the vast expanses of Tamriel, filled with Black Marsh swamps, the wild jungle of Valenwood, ancient cities, including Daggerfall, snow-capped mountains and colorful glades of lowlands. A well-thought-out pumping system, thousands of quests and continuous faction wars will make it possible to fully spend time on the other side of the screen.