30 Best Open-World Games Of All Time [2022 Edition]

Middle Earth: Shadow of War

Despite the many controversies surrounding the game’s usage of loot boxes and microtransactions, there’s little controversy to be had when it comes to the actual quality of Middle Earth: Shadow of War. Talion’s fight against Sauron is ripe with danger, and you encounter plenty of procedurally generated Orc captains throughout your journey – thanks to the Nemesis system. The gameplay is really fun and exciting as you bounce around the battlefield thinning the enemy resistance all while your army of faithful recruits help you conquer insurmountable battles.