Top 10 Best Open World Games of All Time
Xenoblade Chronicles
Xenoblade Chronicles has gone from being an ambitious new JRPG IP to one of Nintendo’s key properties, and for good reason. The first Xenoblade Chronicles did so many revolutionary things for JRPGs; a fast-paced active combat system that still uses tactical decisions, a sweeping story filled with great voice acting, and an absolutely massive world dripping with personality and things to do.
Xenoblade’s unique world was built on the backs of two giant titans, an idea we’d see return in Xenoblade 2. Much of the game is made up of exploring the various massive locals you travel through, hunting down rare items, and completing side quests. What makes part of Xenoblade’s world so satisfying is that you’re actually rewarded for exploring, getting experience for discovering new locations and landmarks. This provided a great impetus for looking in every nook an cranny, and despite being on the original Wii somehow Xenoblade Chronicles made its environments look absolutely stunning. It was one of the first examples of a true open world in JRPGs, and there’s very little in the genre that’s managed to top it.
