At E3 2006, Kaz Hirai was accused of arrogance when he said the words ‘The next generation doesn’t start until we say it does,’ when talking about the PlayStation 3. However, nobody said anything of the sort this generation, and although some great games have been streaming out steadily, new IP is what keeps this industry afloat. There have been some big IPs released that have left a little bit of a sour taste in our mouths, but one that has lived up to our expectations is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor.
Unfortunately, the open worlds in games like Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, Halo Infinite, and the original Assassin's Creed do more harm than good.
I legitimately loved Halo's switch to open world. They made traversal of the map entertaining, and everything involved just tied into the (what I consider) awesome gunplay.
The entire time I really felt the slow takeover of the map, and all the little steps forward felt satisfying.
I don't know what more people really want there, considering the setting and story. A handful of soldiers hunkered down on enemy territory; slowly trying to win the battle.
I think R* are the only ones who have made compelling open worlds. I can’t stomach most open world games and how boring they are with busy world. It’s like a flex to make this massive environment, but it’s extremely boring to traverse and play in. GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 blew me away with how incredible their worlds were. Elden Ring was the only other game to give me that sense of awe.
I’m back on an open world kick after Horizon. I don’t know what clicked in me but exploring the map and seeing the detail work has me loving open worlds again. Playing AC Odyssey on hard and really enjoying it and the map. Reinstalling RDR2 tonight because damn, that map is just incredible for sightseeing.
Halo Infinite felt off. It's like the developers didn't know what they really wanted to do
Depends on which open world titles u play, most of em are shitty AF, but I honestly admire open world genre, sometimes to just take a break from fighting and missions you explore n see details you haven't noticed before cause you were too busy body at first, then boom finding some dope equipment or things to sale
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first! next-gen started a long time ago for me
Yes next gen started with a game that is cross gen lol
No way.
Next gen starts with Uncharted 4!
The "next-gen" doesn't start with a cross-generation game. There have been nice looking games, but I'm still waiting for a PS4/Xbone game to really blow me away on all levels. The Witcher 3 or Bloodborne look like they might be the first games to really take a step forward, unless Sunset Overdrive manages to exceed Insomniac's prior works.
As far as Mordor being a GotY contender, I don't think it belongs in the same breath as Dark Souls 2, but of course that's just my take.
Imo the biggest contender is the Witcher 3. It will most likely be the 1st game where our choices truly affect the universe we're playing in.