10 Open World Games in Recent Years That Have Suffered From Bloat

Sometimes, smaller and denser worlds are the way to go.

Posted By | On 05th, Jun. 2023

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FAR CRY 6

There’s a lot to love about Far Cry 6’s open world- impressive environmental variety, some locations that are unlike anything the series has done in the past (like full-fledged cities and populated locations), and of course, that trademark Far Cry sandbox of emergent mechanics that makes causing chaos in the open world so much fun. But again, this is an example of a Ubisoft game that’s just way larger than it needs to be. Far Cry 6 is already a good game, but it would have been even better if it just didn’t feel so overindulgent- craft a relatively smaller world and maybe have less repetition in open world activities, and undoubtedly, you’ll have a tighter and more enjoyable experience.


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