15 Worst Shortcomings You Know Exist In Most Open World Games Today

For all their size and majesty, some open world games aren't always what they are made out to be.

Posted By | On 30th, Nov. 2016

Page 6 of 15

Long Loading Times, Especially On Consoles

A lot goes into an open world, which means a lot has to be loaded when jumping into the game. But sometimes these load times border on extreme, making you watch a bar tick up for minutes on end. ReCore had load times of nearly 2 minutes at times, and its open areas weren’t even that large. And let’s not even talk about the likes of Skyrim and Watch Dogs 2. In short loading times appearing whenever a new mission begins or entering a apartment or house is an immersion breaker.


Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out!

Share Your Thoughts Below  (Always follow our comments policy!)



Keep On Reading!

Dying Light: The Beast’s Map is Smaller Than Dying Light 2, but “Much More Detailed”

Dying Light: The Beast’s Map is Smaller Than Dying Light 2, but “Much More Detailed”

"There’s a strong emphasis on environmental storytelling, with secrets, hidden paths, and lore woven into th...

Exodus Continues to Drop More Fascinating Lore with New Cinematics

Exodus Continues to Drop More Fascinating Lore with New Cinematics

New cinematics showcases the Arkavir, a "disposable" workforce created by the mighty Celestials, and the Awake...

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Adds Classic Nuketown on November 1st

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Adds Classic Nuketown on November 1st

First appearing in 2010's Call of Duty: Black Ops, the map retains the layout of the original but with improve...

Metal Slug Tactics is Coming to Game Pass, New Gameplay Showcases the Ikari Warriors

Metal Slug Tactics is Coming to Game Pass, New Gameplay Showcases the Ikari Warriors

The long-awaited turn-based tactical RPG will be playable for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers ...

Red Dead Redemption is Out Now on PC

Red Dead Redemption is Out Now on PC

Rockstar Games' legendary open-world title is available via Steam and the Epic Games Store and includes Undead...

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Will Target 60 FPS on Xbox Series X/S

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Will Target 60 FPS on Xbox Series X/S

"The ambition is that the game runs at 60 FPS on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S," says the upcoming action-ad...