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There are a ton of open-world games out there for you to indulge yourself in.

The biggest problem is that many of them can feel empty.

Luckily, there are quite a few games out there to choose from.

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While many of them may deal with fantasy, they all have different thems and gameplay styles.

Throughout the world, you might learn about and take on many ghoulish monsters.

The only catch is that Geralt will have to travel off the beaten path to find them.

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Many of the game’s sidequests tell interesting stories, like that of the Big Bad Wolf.

Doing sidequests can also help you get unique dialouge and, in some cases, trophies.

The biggest pull for this game is the fact that the storytelling doesn’t dip with the side content.

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While you may not think every quest is your cup of tea, the powerful narrative is there.

Many players even remark about how many questlines inOblivionfar surpass those ofSkyrim.

This can especially be seen with two of the most popular questlines.

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These are the Thieves Guild and Dark Brotherhood lines that show both guilds in a golden era.

The feature prominent characters for the series such as Lucien Lachance.

Many players also feel that the DLC content, namely the Shivering Isles, was also more engaging.

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In addition, Cyrodiil is a unique region with a rich history.

You will likely even feel as though Skyrim watered down its quests a bit after experiencing it’s prequel.

The game marries gacha, team building, and an open world in an epic adventure.

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Best of all, it’s completely free-to-play, and you’re able to earn character pulls.

The lore for the game runs incredibly deep and is propelled by side quests and hidden content.

In addition, the world is littered with combat challenges and unique ways to use your characters.

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Elden Ring

Elden Ringis a gorgeous open-world game with high replay value.

There is also the fact that even the sidequests can change the world around you.

This is also a great pick for gamers who prefer to play games with challenging gameplay.

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Every task is difficult, and you never know what strong enemy is lurking around the corner.

Saints Row

Saints Rowis a huge open world that has a focus on action and comedy.

The open world also allows for a lot of innovative ways to take on side quests.

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If you are looking to get away from more serious titles, thenSaints Rowis the way to go.

While there are harder difficulties, most of the game’s content is simply made to just be fun.

In addition, you could play the last three games of the series on modern consoles.

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Jessica is a resident otaku and Genshin-obsessed writer.

Jess is an industry veteran who takes pride in working with JRPG and indie developers.

Along with gaming, you might find them collecting anime figures and having too much faith in Isekai anime.

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