Open-World Video Games

From Elden Ring to Breath of the Wild, some of our favorite games gives players the opportunity to explore a vast world with unlimited possibilities and no restrictions.

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Review

'Tears of the Kingdom' Is the Best Nintendo Switch Game Ever Made

Inverse Score: 10/10

Review

'Starfield' Is a Compelling and Occasionally Maddening Spacefaring Epic

Inverse score: 8/10

Preview

'Outlaws' Nails the Most Important Part of Star Wars

A hive of scum and villainy.

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The Inverse Interview

The Director Who Brought Parkour To Zombie Games Has A New Trick Up His Sleeve

By Hayes Madsen

9 years later, the Dying Light franchise gets a major facelift.

Gaming

2024's Most Overlooked Open World Shooter Just Got A Game-Changing Fix

By Trone Dowd

1800 updates make for a more fully-formed game.

Inverse Recommends

PlayStation Plus Just Added the Most Experimental Sonic Game of All Time

By Hayes Madsen

The blue blur returns — and explores.

Gaming

'Revenge of the Savage Planet' Is 'Duck Dodgers' Meets 'Rick and Morty'

By Trone Dowd

Raccoon Logic is more focused on delivering laughs than ever in this larger-than-life sequel.

Opinion

Two Of 2025’s Most Exciting Open Worlds Are Wisely Going Back In Time

By Trone Dowd

Into the roaring 1900s.

Gaming

One Year Later, Season 4 Marks The End Of Suicide Squad

By Trone Dowd

Deathstroke and an offline mode.

Gaming

'The Witcher 3' Almost Had The Most Futuristic Crossover

By Trone Dowd

Geralt Of Rivia in Night City? Yes please.

Gaming

The Most Underrated Assassin's Creed Just Got A New Update And Is Cheaper Than Ever

By Trone Dowd

Revisit 19th-century England in 60 FPS.

Gaming

'Star Wars Outlaws’ New Expansion Is a Sleeper Hit I Didn't See Coming

By Trone Dowd

Some of the best missions the game has to offer.

Game Guides

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2': A Guide To The Terrifying Poppy Field Quest

By Trone Dowd

Stay wide awake.