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Open-World Games: The Good, the Bad & the Empty

Open-World Games: The Good, the Bad & the Empty

Update: 2025-03-14
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Open-world games offer freedom, adventure, and endless possibilities – when they’re done right. But for every truly immersive world, there are plenty that feel empty, repetitive, or just downright dull.

In this episode, we break down:🔹 The Good – What makes an open-world game feel alive and rewarding?🔹 The Bad – When vast maps feel soulless and packed with filler.🔹 The Empty – Why some worlds miss the mark and how game design has evolved.🔹 Our Ideal Open-World Game – What features would we include to create the perfect one?


🎙️ Available now on all your usual podcast platforms.


What’s your favourite open-world game? And which one left you completely underwhelmed? Let us know!


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Open-World Games: The Good, the Bad & the Empty

Open-World Games: The Good, the Bad & the Empty

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