Winner: Final Fantasy XV
Final Fantasy XV has its flaws, but the open world aspect is not one of them. The game’s map is absolutely massive, and it’s positively littered with a plethora of things to do and see. While there is a fast travel option available, driving around the region in your posh car is a far more satisfying way to get from place to place. You never know when Prompto might want to stop for a quick photo, or what sorts of strange monsters you might encounter along the way, and that’s a true testament to just how well-done the open world is in Final Fantasy XV.
While driving can feel tedious and restrictive, the game lets you loose with the Chocobo service, and allows players to go off-roading on the backs of these adorable and fluffy creatures. The region hides all manners of secrets, from optional dungeons to crazy bosses you’d never encounter in the main story. Even after you’ve completed your journey, returning to Duscae will allow you to clean up all your side quests, post-game dungeons, and go on optional hunts.
Congratulations to Final Fantasy XV, the winner of our Best Open World Game of 2016 award! Be sure to visit back this week more award announcements including the big one, our game of the year for 2016!
