Best Open World Games

TOP Open World Games for PC (with a download link), only recent games (after the year 2000) available on PC, are present in this list (until 10/2015) NOTE: this is a subjective, not exhaustive list. In one of the world's largest online gaming collections, you will always find the best games to play alone or with your friends. Discover GamesGames.com's bounty of free online games now! Gamesgames.com has the biggest collection of free online games.

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Game time!

I used to be pretty heavy into PC gaming. My favorites: most of the Command & Conquer games and anything involving arcade-style driving. (Oh, Interstate '76, I miss you so.)

That's why I'm excited about today's deal. For a limited time, as part of its 30th-anniversary celebration, Ubisoft is offering The Crew (Win) for free. Current price on Steam: $29.99.

To take advantage of the freebie, you need a Uplay account -- also free -- and the Uplay PC client software.

The Crew is an 'action-driving MMO,' according to the developer, an open-world racing game that can be enjoyed single-player or shared with, well, a crew. Here's a more detailed summary from GameSpot's review of the PS4 version:

'You can team up with a group of friends for an epic road trip filled with fast-paced illegal activities, and seamlessly explore a massive map of the U.S., from the tip of Maine, all the way down to Miami, over to Los Angeles and back again, passing through other iconic cities along the way.

'[But] despite the game's title and pitch, The Crew is a single-player experience tucked into a multiplayer server. It starts with a story that casts you on a grand mission, and you're constantly encouraged by your cohorts to head to the next step along the way.'

Sounds pretty sweet to me, but that review and the overall review average aggregated by Metacritic suggest a game that's merely OK, not great. The graphics, game physics and AI all have issues, according to GameSpot.

On the plus side, however, you get to engage in some fun missions and explore a massive map. In my humble opinion, open-world driving is infinitely more fun than being stuck on a racetrack. (Oh, Midtown Madness, I miss you so.)

Also, did I mention this is free? So you've got nothing to lose by taking The Crew for a spin. Just take note of the recommended system requirements, which are a bit on the steep side. They include 8GB of RAM and a GeForce GTX 580 or better.

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Best Open World Games

The gold standard for open-world action-adventure series is back, in the fascinating city of New Orleans. With hundreds of vehicles, an outrageous arsenal, and complete freedom to roam this vast city, you have all the tools to become a criminal legend. Biker gangs, crooked cops and even Voodoo priests prowl these streets and hide in the bayou. And you? You’re the least common criminal of all! Become a man on a mission to claim the Big Easy as your own criminal capital… by any means necessary. - Discover an open world bustling with life... and crime! • Take on dozens of story missions through varied districts, each with its own unique flavor, from the French Quarter to the slums and even the mysterious bayou. • Enjoy the AAA graphics and soundtrack to experience the city's fascinating atmosphere. - Defend your Turf and raid others • Exclusive to Gangstar New Orleans, Turf Wars introduce new competition and excitement to your favorite series. �� Claim your Turf and defend it from your rivals -- the resources you'll gain will come in handy when it's time to craft new items. - Make your own path! • Create a character in your image using lots of customization options! • Equip, fuse and evolve hundreds of weapons, vehicles, gangsters and more to tailor your gangster skills to fit your personal style. From sniper to explosives expert, there are plenty of approaches -- which one will you pick? _____________________________________________ Visit our official site at http://gmlft.co/website_EN Check out the new blog at http://gmlft.co/central Don't forget to follow us on social media: Facebook: http://gmlft.co/SNS_FB_EN Twitter: http://gmlft.co/SNS_TW_EN Instagram: http://gmlft.co/GL_SNS_IG YouTube: http://gmlft.co/GL_SNS_YT This app allows you to purchase virtual items within the app and may contain third-party advertisements that may redirect you to a third-party site. Privacy Policy: http://www.gameloft.com/en/privacy-notice Terms of Use: http://www.gameloft.com/en/conditions-of-use End-User License Agreement: http://www.gameloft.com/en/eula

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