5 most diverse video game open worlds (and 5 that left a lot to be desired)

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Open-world video games are the bread and butter of the gaming industry and are generally the most sought after by players. A large experience and generally worth the money, these are guaranteed to keep people immersed for hours on end without even trying.

In the last two decades, the industry has seen a rise in such video games, with RPGs typically taking the stage as the largest games to come out in recent times. But not all such releases are a success. This largely depends on if the game can deliver a good experience in its open worlds.

Looking at both ends of this spectrum, here are five open-world video games with the most diverse maps and five which left more to be desired.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.

When it comes to diverse open worlds, the Witcher 3 will be a video game that always jumps to players' minds. The third game is based on Andrzej Sapkowski's novels, and it follows protagonist Geralt (the eponymous Witcher) as he tries to locate his long-lost ward/adoptive daughter, Ciri.

In a testament to gaming history, the Witcher 3 has gone down as one of the most beloved video games of the genre. With a rich narrative and an even richer open world. The map is littered with side quests and game events that keep rewarding players for exploration. From intriguingly crafted side quests to simple collectibles to the age-old fetch quests, this video game has it all.

The game also has a detailed choice tracking system, which affects further gameplay based on what options players choose on certain quests. This is true of side quests as well, leading to small enjoyable mini-stories throughout the Continent. Developer CD Projekt Red has announced a new game, so players should get